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Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.1 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this part, have
				  the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act
-The Sign Language Interpreter and
				  Transliterator State Registration Act (63 P. S. §§
										1725.1-1725.12).
CDI-Certified Deaf Interpreter
-A
				  certification issued by RID.
CI
-Certificate of Interpretation issued by
				  RID.
CSC
-Comprehensive Skills Certificate issued
				  by RID.
CT
-Certificate of Transliteration issued by
				  RID.
Department
-The Department of Labor and
				  Industry of the Commonwealth.
MCSC
-Master Comprehensive Skills Certificate
				  issued by RID.
NAD
-National Association of the Deaf, an
				  advocacy group for deaf and hard of hearing individuals which previously
				  offered certification in sign language interpreting and transliterating.
NAD National Interpreter Certification
				  Test
-The former performance examinations conducted by the NAD for
				  Level IV (Master) or V (Advanced) certification as a sign language interpreter
				  or transliterator.
NIC
-The National Interpreter Certification
				  test which is the knowledge and proficiency examination conducted for RID's
				  National Interpreter Certification as a sign language interpreter or
				  transliterator.
Office
-The Office for the Deaf and Hard of
				  Hearing within the Department, 1521 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA
				  17102.
OIC:C
-Oral Interpreting Certificate:
				  Comprehensive issued by RID.
OTC
-Oral Transliteration Certificate issued
				  by RID.
RID
-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf,
				  Inc. A National membership organization of professionals and its state
				  affliates that provides certification for sign language interpreters and
				  transliterators.
RID Generalist examinations
-The knowledge
				  and proficiency examinations which are conducted by RID for CI/CT, CDI and OTC
				  certifications in sign language interpretering or transliterating and which
				  were formerly conducted by RID for CSC, MCSC and OIC:C certifications in sign
				  language interpretering and transliterating.
Secretary
-The Secretary of the Department or
				  the Secretary's designee.
Year
-A calendar year.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.2 - Fees

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The Office will charge the following nonrefundable
				  fees:
(1) Registration
$100.
(2) Biennial renewal of existing
							 registration
$100.
(3) Surcharge for late renewal of
							 biennial registration.
$50.
(4) Reactivation following suspension.
$100.
(5) Registration identification card
							 replacement.
$10.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
											501.4 (relating to registration);
					 34 Pa. Code §
											501.10 (relating to biennial
					 registration renewal); and 34 Pa. Code §
											501.11 (relating to reactivation
					 of registration).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.3 - Examination

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(a) The following
				examinations are approved as the examination which tests knowledge and
				proficiency under section 5(a)(1)(iii) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.5(a)(1)(iii)):
(1) NAD National Interpreter
				Certification.
(2) RID Generalist
				Examinations.
(3) NIC.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.4 - Registration

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(a) An applicant
				for registration shall submit the following to the Office:
(1) Proof of receiving a passing score on any
				of the approved examinations. This may include proof of current certification
				by NAD or RID.
(2) A completed
				registration application. Applications may be obtained from the office or the
				Department's web site
www.dli.state.pa.us/odhh
.
(3) The required registration fee under
				§
										501.2 (relating to fees). Checks
				shall be made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.5 - Exemptions

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(a) An individual
				engaged in interpreting or transliterating services in a religious setting is
				exempt from registration under section 4(b)(1) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.4(b)(1)) if the
				services are provided either:
(1) During a
				worship service conducted by a religious entity.
(2) Exclusively for religious-study purposes
				for a religious entity or religiously affiliated school.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.6 - Complaints

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(a) Upon the
				receipt of a written or visual language complaint or upon its own initiative,
				the Office may investigate allegations of violations of section 8 of the act
				(63
				P. S. §
										1725.8) and §
									501.7 (relating to
				violations).
(b) Complaints must
				contain:
(1) The name and address of
				complainant.
(2) The name and
				address, if known, of the individual against whom the complaint is
				filed.
(3) A statement of the facts
				forming the basis of the complaint or conclusion that there has been a
				violation of the act.
(4) The name
				of any witnesses and other information that may be pertinent to an
				investigation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.7 - Violations

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The Department may impose disciplinary or corrective measures
				  under section 9(a) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.9(a)) or levy
				  administrative fines of up to $500 under section 8(b) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.8(b)) on a registrant
				  for doing one or more of the following:
(1) Obtaining a State registration or renewal
				of a registration through fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
(2) Being convicted of a felony or a crime in
				this Commonwealth or other jurisdiction relating to the provision of
				interpreter or transliterator services.
(3) Being the subject of a disciplinary or
				other administrative action taken against this registration, certificate or
				license to provide interpreting or transliterating services in another state by
				a government agency.
(4) Committing
				fraud, gross negligence or misconduct relating to the provision of interpreting
				or transliterating services as determined by the office.
(5) Engaging in any other misconduct relating
				to the provision of interpreting or transliterating services as determined by
				the office.
(6) Violating the
				provisions of the act or this chapter.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
											501.4 (relating to registration);
					 34 Pa. Code §
											501.6 (relating to complaints);
					 and 34 Pa. Code §
											501.8 (relating to
					 hearings/appeals).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.9 - Request for reconsideration of registration denial

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(a) The Office may deny an application for
				registration if an applicant does not meet the registration requirements of
				section 5(a) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.5(a)) or for the
				grounds contained in section 8(a) of the act (63 P. S. §
										1725.8(a)). The Office will
				provide the applicant with written notification of the denial which states the
				statutory and regulatory reasons for the denial and sets forth the procedure
				for requesting reconsideration.
(b)
				An applicant for registration whose application was denied by the Office may
				file a request for reconsideration with the Office within 30 days of the date
				of the notice of denial.
(c) The
				request for reconsideration must be in writing and include the following:
(1) The applicant's name and
				address.
(2) The facts supporting
				the applicant's request for reconsideration.
(3) Supporting documentation demonstrating
				that the applicant meets the requirements for registration under section
				5(a)(2) of the act.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.10 - Biennial registration renewal

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(a)
				A registrant shall renew the registration biennially to retain the right to
				continue to provide interpreting or transliterating services, or offer to
				provide sign language interpreting or transliterating services, or hold himself
				out as a qualified sign language interpreter or a qualified transliterator or
				use similar titles or designations under the act.
(b) Registration for a biennium expires
				December 31 of every even-numbered year.
(c) To renew a registration, a registrant
				shall submit to the Office before the expiration of the renewal period a
				completed renewal application supplied by the Office along with the required
				renewal fee and any late or reactivation fees under §
									501.2 (relating to
				fees).
(d) Biennial registration
				forms and other forms or literature to be distributed by the Office will be
				forwarded to the last mailing or electronic address provided to the Office by
				the registrant. Failure of the Office to send, or of the registrant to receive,
				a biennial registration application does not relieve the registrant of the
				biennial registration responsibility.
(e) The Office will issue a nontransferable
				biennial registration to a registrant who renews registration under this
				section within 60 days.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
											501.11 (relating to reactivation
					 of registration).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.11 - Reactivation of registration

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(a) An
				individual may reactivate a suspended registration under section 9(c)(1) of the
				act (63 P. S. §
										1725.9(c)(1)) if the
				following conditions are met:
(1) The
				suspension term has fully elapsed.
(2) The individual has complied with all of
				the terms and conditions of the suspension order.
(3) The individual has not violated the act
				or this chapter during the suspension term.
(4) The individual pays the reactivation fee
				under § 501.2(4) (relating to fees).
(5) The individual complies with the renewal
				requirements of §
										501.10 (relating to biennial
				registration renewal).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.12 - Change of address/name/information

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A registrant shall notify the Office in writing of the
				  following within 10 days:
(1) Any
				change of name or mailing address
(2) Disciplinary action taken against the
				registrant's registration, certification or license to provide interpreting or
				transliterating services by another state or government agency.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part XV - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Chapter 501 - REGISTRATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS › Section 501.13 - Confidential communications

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Except as provided by law, a sign language interpreter who
				  acquires confidential information while interpreting or transliterating may not
				  be required to disclose the information in any legal proceeding, trial or
				  investigation before a governmental unit without the consent of the individual
				  receiving interpreting or transliterating services. The sign language
				  interpreter shall hold any legal privilege that the individual receiving the
				  services holds.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 13 - RESERVED AND RENUMBERED › Subchapter A - Reserved and Renumbered › Section 13.8 - Reserved and Renumbered

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The provisions of this §
												13.8 amended through June 22,
						1984, effective June 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2131; reserved and transferred to 34
						Pa. Code §
												14a.8, February 28, 2014,
						effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B.
						1233
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.1 - Installation of vaults for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids

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The State Police Fire Marshal may permit the installation of
				  vaults for storing flammable and combustible liquids for retail and nonretail
				  distribution if the minimum standards in §§ 14.2-14.6 are
				  met.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.3 - Piping and ancillary equipment

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(a) A means for determining the liquid level
				in each tank shall be provided and this means shall be accessible to the
				delivery operator. A means to sound an audible alarm when the liquid level in
				the tank reaches 90% of capacity shall be provided. A means either to
				automatically stop the flow of liquid into the tank when the liquid level in
				the tank reaches 98% of capacity or to restrict the flow of liquid into the
				tank to a maximum 2.5 gpm when the liquid in the tank reaches 95% capacity
				shall also be provided. These provisions may not restrict or interfere with the
				proper operation of either the normal vent or the emergency vent.
(b) Fuel may not be dispensed from the tank
				by either gravity flow or pressurization of the tank. A means to prevent the
				release of liquid by siphon flow shall be provided.
(c) If the tank is at an elevation that
				produces a gravity head on the dispensing device, the tank outlet shall be
				equipped with a device that will prevent gravity flow from the tank to the
				dispenser, such as a normally closed solenoid valve. This device shall be
				located adjacent to and downstream of the outlet valve specified by 2-3.8.1 of
				NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. The device shall be installed
				and adjusted so that liquid cannot flow by gravity from the tank to the
				dispenser in the event of failure of the piping or hose when the dispenser is
				not in use.
(d) If a submersible
				pump system is used, a listed emergency shutoff valve shall be installed, as
				required by 4-3.6 of NFPA 30A, Automotive and Marine Service Station
				Code.
(e) If a suction pump-type
				dispensing device is used, a listed, vacuum-actuated shutoff valve, with a
				shear section, or equivalent-type valve shall be installed directly under each
				dispensing device. Tanks installed in below grade vaults are not required to
				comply with this section.
(f)
				Shutoff and check valves shall be equipped with a pressure-relieving device
				that will relieve the pressure generated by thermal expansion back to the
				tank.
(g) Piping shall be routed so
				that exposure to physical damage is minimized.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
											14.1 (relating to installation of
					 vaults for the storage of flammable and combustible
					 liquids).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.4 - Corrosion protection

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Any portion of a tank or its piping system that is in contact
				  with the soil shall be protected from corrosion in accordance with sound
				  engineering practice.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
											14.1 (relating to installation of
					 vaults for the storage of flammable and combustible
					 liquids).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.5 - Tank filling operations

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Delivery operations shall comply with NFPA 385, Standard For
				  Tank Vehicles For Flammable And Combustible Liquids, as well as the following
				  requirements:
(1) The delivery vehicle
				shall be separated from an aboveground tank by at least 25 feet, except that no
				minimum separation distance is required for tanks that are filled by
				gravity.
(2) Tank filling may not
				begin until the delivery operator has determined tank ullage-available
				capacity.
(3) Tanks shall be filled
				through a liquid-tight connection. If the tank is filled by means of fixed
				piping, either a check valve and shutoff valve with a quick-connect coupling or
				a check valve with a dry-break coupling shall be installed in the piping where
				connection and disconnection is made between the tank and the delivery vehicle.
				This device shall be protected from tampering and physical damage.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
											14.1 (relating to installation of
					 vaults for the storage of flammable and combustible
					 liquids).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.6 - Installation and use of aboveground tanks for storage and dispensing of Class I and Class II motor fuels

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The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal may permit a
				  maximum storage of 12,000 gallons of Class I and 12,000 gallons of Class II
				  motor fuels aboveground for nonretail distribution. Until revisions to this
				  subpart are accomplished, the following requirements shall be met to obtain a
				  fire/explosion safety approval. Each application is reviewed on a site specific
				  basis and additional provisions may be applied.
(1) Tanks storing Class I motor fuel for
				dispensing into registered motor vehicles shall have a minimum 2-hour fire
				rating as described in UL 2085, Outline Of Investigation For Insulated
				Aboveground Tanks For Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or equivalent test
				procedure.
(2) The tank shall be
				located at least 50 feet from buildings and 100 feet from property lines;
				except that if a 2-hour fire rated tank is utilized, the site distances may be
				reduced by half.
(3) Bollards shall
				be installed to protect against collision. Six-inch steel pipes filled with
				concrete, 3 feet in ground, 4 feet high, 4 feet apart and at least 2 feet from
				the shell of the tank shall be used. Barriers providing equal or greater
				protection will be acceptable with the approval of the Pennsylvania State
				Police Fire Marshal.
(4) Secondary
				containment capable of handling 110% of the capacity of the tank shall be
				provided.
(5) A clearly labeled
				emergency power disconnect switch shall be located not less than 20 nor more
				than 100 feet from the fuel dispenser.
(6) Warning signs stating "NO SMOKING" and
				"STOP MOTOR" shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area.
(7) Each tank shall be properly placarded to
				identify its contents and have a "NO SMOKING" sign displayed.
(8) The tank shall be set on a suitable
				foundation constructed in conformance with the tank manufacturers
				recommendations and using good engineering practices.
(9) A suitable fire extinguisher of at least
				20 B:C rating shall be accessible. Depending on the type and amount of fuel
				stored, additional fire extinguishment measures may be required.
(10) Suitable security measures including,
				fencing or lighting, may be required, if deemed necessary under the
				circumstances to prevent tampering or vandalism.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
											14.1 (relating to installation of
					 vaults for the storage of flammable and combustible
					 liquids).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.7 - Dispensing of Class I and Class II liquids from tank vehicles

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Section
				  13.105(f)
				  (relating to loading and unloading) does not prohibit the dispensing of Class I
				  and Class II liquids in the open from a tank vehicle to motor vehicles located
				  at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments and
				  which are intended for fueling vehicles used in connection with their business.
				  The tank vehicle and operation shall be conducted in compliance with Federal
				  and State Departments of Transportation regulations. Approval is not required
				  for operations under this section.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 14.8 - Fuel tanks for heating and power devices

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Section
				  13.161(b)
				  (relating to general provisions) does not require approval for tanks supplying
				  fuel to heating or power devices where the capacity of an individual tank does
				  not exceed 3,000 gallons.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.2 - Mandatory certification

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Privately employed agents, regardless of their place of
					 residence or employers' location who, as an incidence to their employment,
					 carry a lethal weapon within this Commonwealth. Training schools or instructors
					 shall be certified by the Commissioner prior to engaging in any activity which
					 is regulated by the act.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.3 - Law enforcement officers

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A law enforcement officer or other peace officer of this
					 Commonwealth who performs activities which are regulated by the act and
					 receives a form of compensation, gift, donation, or gratuity for these
					 services, from a private person, association, or corporation, shall be deemed
					 to be a privately employed agent.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.4 - Employer responsibilities

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A person, association, corporation, or other entity who
					 employs a privately employed agent under the act shall first ensure that the
					 agent possesses a current and valid certification card from the Commissioner.
					 Whenever an employer of a certified agent discharges him for cause which would
					 have prohibited certification, the employer shall forward written notification
					 of the discharge to the Commissioner within 5 days. Failure of an employer to
					 ensure that a privately employed agent is currently and validly certified by
					 the Commissioner may constitute a violation of
					 18 Pa.C.S. §§
											306 and
					 903 (relating to liability
					 for conduct of another and complicity and criminal
					 conspiracy).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.5 - Certified agent/applicant responsibilities

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When a certified agent or applicant has a change in
					 physical, psychological, or criminal history circumstances which would have
					 prohibited certification, he shall immediately forward written notification of
					 the change to the Department. When a certified agent or applicant changes his
					 address, he shall forward written notification of the change to the Department
					 within 5 days.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 21.6 - Program administration

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Correspondence, inquiries, and the like shall be directed
					 to the State Police, Bureau of Training and Education, Post Office Box AA,
					 Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.11 - Applicant qualification requirements

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A person who desires to be certified by the Commissioner
					 under the act must satisfy the following requirements:
(1)
Age.
The applicant must
				  be at least 18 years of age.
(2)
Documents and fees.
The applicant must properly complete all
				  necessary application documents and tender appropriate fees.
(3)
Physical standard.
The
				  applicant must be personally examined by a doctor of medicine licensed by the
				  Pennsylvania Board of Medical Education and Licensure or a doctor of osteopathy
				  licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Examiners and found to be
				  physically fit to handle a lethal weapon. The examination shall include the
				  following elements:
(i)
Neurological
				  condition.
The applicant must be free from a debilitating condition,
				  such as tremor, uncoordination, convulsion, fainting episodes, and the
				  like.
(ii)
Cardiovascular
				  condition.
The applicant's physical condition must be such that he
				  could reasonably be expected to withstand significant cardiovascular
				  stress.
(iii)
Intoxicants.
The applicant must be free from the addictive or
				  excessive use of either alcohol or drugs.
(iv)
Visual acuity.
The
				  applicant must have a visual acuity of at least 20/70, uncorrected in the
				  stronger eye, correctable to at least 20/20; and 20/200, uncorrected in the
				  weaker eye, correctable to at least 20/40, and must be free of any significant
				  visual abnormality.
(v)
Audio acuity.
The applicant must be able to distinguish a
				  normal whisper at a distance of 15 feet. The test shall be independently
				  conducted for each ear while the tested ear is facing away from the speaker and
				  the other ear is firmly covered with the palm of the hand.
(vi)
Other conditions.
The
				  applicant must be free from any other significant physical defect or disorder
				  which would, in the physician's opinion, impair the applicant's ability to
				  handle a lethal weapon.
(vii)
Submission.
The examining physician must forward the physical
				  examination form to the Department within 15 days, even if the applicant is
				  found to be unfit. The Commissioner may utilize the results of the physical
				  examination for up to 6 months from the date of the examination after which the
				  applicant must be reexamined.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.12 - Classes of agent certification

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An applicant may apply for either of the following
					 classifications:
(1)
Firearms.
This classification will be granted upon the
				  successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules. This
				  classification entitles the certified agent to be armed with a lethal
				  weapon.
(2)
Nonfirearms.
This classification will be granted upon the
				  successful completion of the academic training module. This classification
				  entitles the certified agent to be armed with a lethal weapon, except a
				  firearm. No certified agent holding this type of classification may be armed
				  with a firearm while on duty.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.13 - Initial application procedure

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A person who desires to apply to the Commissioner for
					 certification under the act shall complete the following initial application
					 procedure:
(1) Complete an application
				  for agent certification which is available at any State Police station, except
				  a Turnpike or Interstate station. Statements on the application must be
				  reviewed for accuracy and truthfulness. A material falsification must
				  constitute the basis for denying/revoking an approval/certification, and may
				  result in criminal prosecution.
(2)
				  Submit the following items with the completed application:
(i) Two recent unmounted color photographs,
				  which are approximately 1-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch in size; full faced and
				  measure 1 inch from the top of the head to the point of the chin, without
				  hat.
(ii) A certified check,
				  cashier's check or money order in the amount of $45, made payable to the
				  "Pennsylvania State Police." Personal checks will not be accepted. This fee is
				  not refundable.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.14 - Waiver of training

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A person who has completed a course of instruction in a
					 training program approved by the Commissioner may request a waiver of the
					 academic or firearms training provisions in accordance with the
					 following:
(1)
Academic
				  waiver.
The applicant must have successfully completed a formal course
				  of instruction comparable to the academic course prescribed by the
				  Commissioner, within 5 years prior to receipt of the application by the
				  Department. The applicant must have the verified waiver certificate on the
				  application form completed by the certifying official.
(2)
Firearms waiver.
The
				  applicant must have successfully completed a formal combat firearms course of
				  instruction comparable to the firearms course prescribed by the Commissioner,
				  within 1 year prior to receipt of the application by the Department. The
				  applicant must have the verified waiver certificate on the application form
				  completed by the certifying official.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
												21.13 (relating to initial
						application procedure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.15 - Exemption for active full-time police officers

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(a) An applicant who is employed as a
				  full-time police officer, as defined in §
										21.1 (relating to definitions),
				  shall be granted an exemption from the application fee.
(b) An applicant who was employed as a
				  full-time police officer, as defined in §
										21.1, before June 19, 1974, and
				  who has continuously maintained full-time police officer employment since that
				  date, shall be granted an exemption from the following application
				  requirements:
(1) Physical testing.
(2) Psychological
				  testing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.16 - Exemption for retired police officers

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(a) An applicant who is a nondisability
				  retired police officer of a Commonwealth municipality or the State Police shall
				  be initially certified under the act, and need not meet the training and
				  qualification standards or physical and psychological qualifications, if he was
				  a full-time police officer for at least 20 years, retired in good standing and
				  has assumed the duties of a privately employed agent on or before 3 years from
				  the date of his retirement. If a retired police officer commences his duties as
				  a privately employed agent after 3 years from the date of his retirement he
				  must meet the physical and psychological requirements of the act for
				  certification.
(b) A retired police
				  officer who is initially certified shall not be required to pay the application
				  fee, but he shall be required to pay the appropriate certification
				  fee.
(c) The granting of the
				  exemptions and certification is conditioned upon the applicant providing
				  documentary proof of eligibility by completing and forwarding a police officer
				  exemption application which is available, upon request, at a State Police
				  station, except a Turnpike or Interstate station.
This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §
												21.1 (relating to definitions);
						and 37 Pa. Code §
												21.13 (relating to inital
						application procedure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.17 - Approval of application

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Upon receipt of the required application documents, a
					 review will be made to determine if the applicant is qualified for training or
					 waiver, as the case may be.
(1)
Training approval.
If the applicant qualifies for training, an
				  approval to attend a certified training program will be issued to the
				  applicant.
(2)
Waiver
				  approval.
If it is determined that the applicant qualifies for a full
				  or partial waiver of the training requirements, one of the following approvals
				  will be issued to the applicant:
(i)
Full waiver.
The applicant will receive written notification
				  of his full waiver status with instructions for further processing.
(ii)
Partial waiver.
The
				  applicant will receive written notification of the type of partial waiver which
				  is granted with written training approval for the remaining required
				  training.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.18 - Denial of application

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If it is determined that an applicant is not qualified for
					 training, waiver or exemption, as the case may be, a written adverse
					 determination notification will be issued. The applicant may have the right to
					 appeal the determination under §
										21.51 (relating to adverse
					 determination).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.19 - Training enrollment

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An approved applicant shall be subject to the following
					 provisions:
(1)
School
				  selection.
The applicant shall select a certified training school from
				  a list provided by the Commissioner.
(2)
Length of approval
				  eligibility.
The Commissioner's written approval to attend a certified
				  training program will be valid for 6 months from date of issue.
(3)
Training program.
Upon
				  completion of the required training program, the applicant shall proceed as
				  follows.
(i)
Successful
				  completion.
To successfully complete the required training program, an
				  applicant must attain a minimum score of 70% in the academic module and, if
				  applicable, 75% in the firearms module. Upon notification of successful
				  completion of the required training program, the applicant shall immediately
				  tender to the certified training school, a certified check, cashier's check or
				  money order, in the amount of $25, made payable to the "Pennsylvania State
				  Police." Personal checks will not be accepted. This fee is not
				  refundable.
(ii)
Unsuccessful training.
An applicant who does not successfully
				  complete either or both of the training modules shall be permitted to re-enroll
				  in that training module which he failed, if the re-enrollment occurs prior to
				  the expiration of the Commissioner's approval to attend training. The applicant
				  must repeat the entire training module which he previously failed and attain a
				  successful score.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.20 - Agent certification

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Upon receipt of notification of successful completion of
					 the required training program, or the granting of a waiver of the required
					 training program, together with the appropriate fee, the Commissioner will
					 issue a certification card. This certification card must be in the form of a
					 laminated, wallet or billfold size card containing identifying information,
					 type of certification, and a color photograph of the applicant. The
					 certification card is issued to the agent but will remain the property of the
					 Department and must be surrendered upon demand. The certification card must be
					 valid for 5 years.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.21 - Conditions of certification

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When there is reasonable cause to believe that a certified
					 agent has had a change in physical or psychological circumstances which would
					 render the agent ineligible for original certification, the following action
					 must be taken:
(1)
Physical
				  reexamination.
A written notice will be issued informing the agent
				  that he must undergo a physical examination conducted by a physician at the
				  agent's expense. The examination must be identical to the original physical
				  examination which is required for initial certification. The examining
				  physician must submit the physical examination form as prescribed by §
										21.11 (relating to applicant
				  qualification requirements).
(2)
Psychological reexamination.
A written notice will be issued
				  informing the agent that he must undergo a psychological examination conducted
				  by a psychologist at the agent's expense. The examination must be identical to
				  the original psychological examination which is required for initial
				  certification. The examining psychologist must submit the psychological
				  examination form as prescribed by § 21.11.
(3)
Mandatory provisions.
A
				  certified agent who is directed to undergo either, or both, of the
				  reexaminations must cooperatively participate in the examinations. Failure to
				  comply with this section shall result in the immediate suspension of the
				  agent's certification.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.22 - Lost or damaged certification cards

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When a certified agent's wallet or billfold size
					 certification card is lost or damaged, it will be replaced by the Commissioner
					 if the certified agent supplies:
(1)
				  An affidavit describing the circumstances under which the original card was
				  damaged or lost.
(2) Two color
				  photographs as described in §
										21.13 (relating to initial
				  application procedure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.23 - Certification status change

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When a certified agent desires to change his certification
					 from nonfirearm to firearm status, he shall satisfy the following
					 requirements:
(1) He shall make a
				  written request for approval to attend a certified firearms training module.
				  The certified agent must include two recent unmounted color photographs, which
				  are approximately 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inch in size; full faced and measure 1 inch
				  from the top of the head to the point of the chin, without hat.
(2) Upon receipt of the Commissioner's
				  written approval to attend a certified firearms training module, he shall be
				  subject to the following:
(i)
School
				  selection.
The applicant shall select a certified training school from
				  a list provided by the Commissioner.
(ii)
Length of approval
				  eligibility.
The Commissioner's written approval to attend a certified
				  firearms training module will be valid for 6 months from date of
				  issue.
(iii)
Training
				  program.
Upon completion of the required firearms training module the
				  applicant shall proceed as follows:
(A)
Successful completion.
Upon notification of successful
				  completion of the required firearms training module, the applicant shall
				  immediately tender to the certified training school, a certified check,
				  cashier's check or money order, in the amount of $25 made payable to the
				  "Pennsylvania State Police." Personal checks will not be accepted. This fee is
				  not refundable.
(B)
Unsuccessful training.
An applicant who does not successfully
				  complete the firearms training module shall be permitted to re-enroll in that
				  training module, if the re-enrollment occurs prior to the expiration of the
				  Commissioner's approval to attend training. The applicant must repeat the
				  entire firearms training module and attain a successful score.
(iv)
Expired
				  approval.
An applicant who fails to successfully complete the required
				  firearms training module prior to the expiration of the Commissioner's written
				  approval to attend training, must initiate a new request for approval to attend
				  training as outlined in paragraph (1).
(v)
Agent certification
				  (reissued).
Upon receipt of notification of successful completion of
				  the required firearms training module, with the appropriate fee, the
				  Commissioner will reissue his written certification with the appropriate change
				  of status. Reissued certification shall be valid for the remainder of the term
				  of the original certification. The certified agent, within 5 days of receipt of
				  the reissued certification card must return the original certification card to
				  the Department. Failure to strictly comply with this return provision shall
				  result in the immediate suspension of the agent's certification.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.24 - Renewal procedure

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(a) A
				  certified agent may renew his initial certification for an additional 5 year
				  period on a form supplied by the Commissioner. A completed application for
				  renewal of agent certification must be accompanied by two recent color
				  photographs and a renewal fee. Renewal application must be made within 6 months
				  prior to the expiration of the current certification. The necessary application
				  form will be forwarded by first class mail to the renewal applicant's last
				  known address at least 8 months prior to the expiration of the current
				  certification. Certified agents who fail to apply for a renewal of their
				  certification prior to the expiration thereof, must make application under
				  §
										21.13 (relating to initial
				  application procedure). Expired certification cards are void.
(b) Certified agents who desire to have their
				  certifications renewed shall be required to attend a renewal training program
				  at a certified school.
(1) Agents who are
				  certified with a firearm shall have both classroom instruction and firearms
				  range training totaling 8 hours. Agents who are certified to carry a lethal
				  weapon other than a firearm shall attend a 3 hour program.
(2) Either certified training program may
				  only be taught by a certified instructor at a certified school.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.25 - Approval of renewal application

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(a) An agent applying for renewal of
				  certification shall submit a completed application for renewal of agent
				  certification with:
(1) A certified check,
				  cashier's check or money order made payable to the "Pennsylvania State Police,"
				  in the amount of $25. Personal checks will not be accepted. This fee is not
				  refundable.
(2) Two recent
				  unmounted color photographs, which are approximately 1¼ inch x 1¼
				  inch in size; full faced and measure 1 inch from the top of the head to the
				  point of the chin, without hat.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED AGENTS › Section 21.26 - Certified agent prohibitions/restrictions

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(a)
Unauthorized use.
No
				  certified agent shall permit any other person to possess or otherwise
				  physically control his certification card.
(b)
Identification.
Every
				  certified agent shall carry his certification card on his person while armed
				  with a lethal weapon on duty or going to or from duty while armed.
(c)
Display of
				  certification.
A certified agent shall exhibit his certification card
				  for inspection by a law enforcement officer on demand.
(d)
Carrying firearms.
The
				  issuance of a certification card to a privately employed agent does not grant
				  the agent the right or privilege to carry, possess, own, or have under his
				  control a firearm contrary to
				  18 Pa.C.S. §§
											6101-6120 (relating to Uniform Firearms
				  Act).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 37 - LAW › Part I - State Police › Chapter 21 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE LETHAL WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM › CERTIFIED SCHOOLS › Section 21.31 - Administrative responsibilities

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Each certified school, including its school director,
					 assistant school director, administrators, owners or corporate officers, as the
					 case may be, must be responsible for the proper administration and operation of
					 the school in conformance with the act and this chapter.