Pennsylvania Administrative Code

§ 7a.58. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 7a.59. Termination date. This subchapter will remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7a.6. Report to the Governor. The Secretary will issue a report to the Governor regarding the progress of the Secretary and the exclusive representative under the terms of this subchapter by October 12, 2007, and annually thereafter on or before September 1st until an agreement…

§ 7a.60. Rescission. Executive Order 2006-03 is rescinded.

§ 7a.7. Miscellaneous provisions. (a) Nothing in this subchapter is intended to give exempt providers, or imply that these exempt providers, have any right to engage in a strike or work stoppage. (b) Nothing in this subchapter is intended to grant exempt providers Commonwealth em…

§ 7a.8. Term. This subchapter shall be effective immediately and remain in effect until rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7a.81. Purpose. The purpose of the Sunset Task Force (Task Force) is to establish a governance structure for assessing the viability and benefit of the Commonwealth’s existing boards and commissions and to provide recommendations as to their continued existence. (1) The Task Fo…

§ 7a.82. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise: Executive boards and commissions— (i) Boards and commissions operating under the supervision and control of the Governor. (ii) B…

§ 7a.83. Powers and duties. (a) The Sunset Task Force (Task Force) shall: (1) Identify the Commonwealth’s executive boards and commissions. (2) Conduct a review the executive boards and commissions created by Executive Order, statute or other legal authorization. (3) Recommend pr…

§ 7a.84. Composition. (a) The Sunset Task Force shall consist of no more than 25 members who will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The Governor will designate one member to serve as chairperson and may designate one member to serve as vice-chairperso…

§ 7a.85. Compensation. Members of the Sunset Task Force will not receive compensation for their service except that members may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

§ 7a.86. Staffing. The Office of Administration and the Office of the Budget shall provide administrative and staff resources to support the Sunset Task Force.

§ 7a.87. Cooperation by State agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Sunset Task Force to carry out its functions effectively.

§ 7a.88. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 7a.89. Termination date. This subchapter remains in effect until May 13, 2013.

§ 7a.91. Types of permits covered. This subchapter authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to establish by policy, using an open and participatory process, the elements of the Permit Decision Guarantee Program and the specific permits covered by the per…

§ 7a.92. Applicant responsibilities. The permit applicant is responsible for submitting an application that contains the information needed by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to make a decision and meets applicable environmental statutory and regulatory re…

§ 7a.93. Department of Environmental Protection responsibilities. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will establish clear guidance that describes permit application requirements. The permit decision guarantee policy (policy) developed by the Department for im…

§ 7a.94. Coordinated permits. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will coordinate the review of applications for projects with multiple permits. The Department will develop and update, as needed, a permit coordination policy that is consistent with the permit …

§ 7a.95. Staff evaluation. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish performance standards for staff engaged in permit reviews and consider compliance with the review deadlines a factor in job performance evaluations.

§ 7a.96. Information technology tools. The Department of Environmental Protection will develop, implement and improve available information tools to include an automated system, when possible, for notifications, permit applications, form letters regarding application completeness…

§ 7a.97. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect July 24, 2012. Applications received by the Department of Environmental Protection on or after July 24, 2012, are included in the Permit Decision Guarantee Program.

§ 7a.98. Termination date. This subchapter remains in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7a.99. Rescission. Executive Order 1995-5 is rescinded.

§ 81.1. Purpose. This chapter establishes the procedures for processing subscriptions for and sales of the Pennsylvania Code and related publications.

§ 81.2. Scope. This chapter applies to all departments and employes of the Commonwealth; however, it is specifically directed to the employes in the Bureau of Management Services, Department of General Services.

§ 81.3. General. (a) The Commonwealth Documents Law establishes and defines the authority for the Department of General Services, Bureau of Management Services to process subscriptions and individual orders and distribute to the public, upon proper payment to the Department, the …

§ 81.4. Procedure. Transactions relative to subscriptions and sales of the Pennsylvania Code and related publications will be processed as follows: (1) Checks or cash from orders, requests, subscription notices and the like shall be separated. (2) Check number, date of check, amo…

§ 83.1. Purpose. This chapter defines the procedure for sales of Commonwealth publications, transmittal of moneys collected from the sales and the maintenance of the accounting system to be used by the Book Store.

§ 83.2. Scope. This chapter applies to all departments and employes of the Commonwealth, unless by special authorization from the Department of General Services to deviate, and to the employes of the Bureau of Publication and Paperwork Management involved in the operation and mai…

§ 83.3. General. (a) Section 2406(j) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 636(j)) establishes and defines the power and duty of the Department of General Services to distribute to the public, upon payment to the Department of such sum per copy as shall cover the cost of…

§ 83.4. Procedure. (a) Unless otherwise directed, on all sales of publications whether by mail order or over-the-counter direct to customer, a Document Order Form GSMS-170 shall be properly prepared in triplicate and distributed as follows: (1) The original shall be the customer’…

§ 85.1. Preamble. It is the policy of the Commonwealth to protect and assist citizens in the exercise of their First Amendment rights. All citizens are encouraged to express themselves on issues of importance. The rights of citizens to demonstrate in a peaceful and lawful manner …

§ 85.2. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Bureau—The Bureau of Police and Safety of the Department. Commonwealth property—The State Capitol Building and grounds, Stat…

§ 85.3. Purpose. This chapter enables citizens of this Commonwealth to petition their government and to facilitate the handling of demonstrations by the Department.

§ 85.4. Scope. This chapter applies to persons and organizations demonstrating on Commonwealth property.

§ 85.5. Responsibilities. The Director will establish a demonstration control facility in Room 45 East Wing of the Main Capitol Building. Additional facilities will be established, as needed, at other Commonwealth properties. The facility will provide overall direction, control a…

§ 85.6. Notice of demonstration. (a) To assist citizens wishing to demonstrate on Commonwealth property, it is important that the Department be advised by any group which intends to demonstrate. By notifying the Department as to the time, place, mode of travel and anticipated num…

§ 85.7. Content of notice. The notice of demonstration should contain substantially the following criteria, if applicable: (1) Date of demonstration. (2) Beginning and ending times of demonstration. (3) Identification of demonstration leaders specifying telephone numbers for cont…

§ 85.8. Spontaneous demonstration. This chapter does not impose a bar to spontaneous demonstrations. If a group or organization cannot give the Department 5 days notice of demonstration, a telephone call to the Department, at (717) 783-5028, Deputy Secretary for Central Services,…

§ 85.9. Construction. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to serve as a bar to an individual or group in exercising their First Amendment rights in a peaceful and lawful manner.

§ 86.1. Introduction. (a) The public areas of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building and the Capitol Complex are under the jurisdiction of the Department. The public areas of the Capitol include the Rotunda and its balconies; the main corridors; the grand staircase; the ground f…

§ 86.2. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Camping—Use of a temporary or mobile structure for living accommodation activities such as sleeping or making preparations t…

§ 86.3. Policy governing the public areas of the Capitol Complex. In its administration, operation and preservation of the Capitol Complex, the policy of the Department relating to the public use of all public areas of the Capitol Complex will be as stated in this section. For De…

§ 86.4. Policy governing the interior public areas of the Capitol Complex. In its administration, operation and preservation of the Capitol Complex, the policy of the Department relating to the public use of the interior public areas of the Capitol Complex will be as stated in th…

§ 86.5. Policy governing the exterior public areas of the Capitol Complex. In its administration, operation and preservation of the Capitol Complex, the policy of the Department relating to the public use of the exterior public areas of the Capitol Complex will be as stated in th…

§ 86.6. Scheduling events and exhibits. Requests to schedule events or exhibits in the public areas of the Capitol Complex or on the Capitol grounds should be made to the Deputy Secretary for Property Management, 503 North Office Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17125. (1) Requ…