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Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.974 - Duties of the Department of Labor and Industry

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The Department of Labor and Industry shall do all of the
					 following:
(1) Manage the CWTP in
				  alignment with the programmatic requirements of the IIJA, IRA and any relevant
				  guidance issued by authorized Federal agencies.
(2) Implement policies for the overall CWTP,
				  including the appropriate forms and documentation to be filed by eligible
				  organizations to apply for the grants.
(3) Develop compliance and reporting tools
				  for eligible organizations as required to implement the CWTP.
(4) Facilitate participation in the CWTP with
				  companies, not-for-profit organizations, labor unions and worker organizations,
				  and other employment or training service providers previously qualified to
				  provide OJT services for other executive agencies.
(5) Prioritize awards to grant applicants
				  that most effectively demonstrate the implementation of OJT programs encouraged
				  by the IIJA and IRA.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.975 - Duties of the Office of the Budget

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The Office of the Budget shall do all of the
					 following:
(1) Establish a process to
				  allocate portions of IIJA and IRA funding to the CWTP, so that eligible
				  organizations may be reimbursed for covered expenses in accordance with
				  relevant Federal reporting requirements.
(2) Seek reimbursement from the Federal
				  government for up to a maximum amount of $400 million over the 5 years of
				  expected funding from the IIJA and IRA.
(3) Segregate these funds as might be
				  required to allocate specific grants made to eligible organizations under the
				  CWTP so that those grants match program requirements for individual Federal
				  agencies.
(4) Provide for the
				  overhead and operational costs that may be reasonably necessary for the
				  execution of the CWTP, incorporating those costs for Federal
				  reimbursement.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.976 - Duties of the Department of Corrections

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The Department of Corrections shall do all of the
					 following:
(1) Provide CWTP
				  participants with information regarding reentry programs to ensure that
				  participants are aware of the workforce opportunities that may be addressed by
				  hiring individuals who are reentering the community after
				  incarceration.
(2) Inform
				  incarcerated individuals of the OJT opportunities that may be available to them
				  under the CWTP.
(3) Coordinate with
				  the Executive Director of the CWTP to ensure that the CWTP effectively connects
				  employers in need of workers with previously incarcerated or
				  soon-to-be-released incarcerated individuals who may be interested in workforce
				  opportunities under the CWTP.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.977 - Duties of contracting executive agencies

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Contracting executive agencies shall do all of the
					 following:
(1) Include language in all
				  solicitations issued using IIJA and IRA funding that describes the CWTP and how
				  to qualify for funding under the CWTP.
(2) Request offerors to submit a description
				  of any OJT programs that the offeror may have available to new employees that
				  qualify for the CWTP as an eligible organization.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.978 - Duties of fiscal offices for executive agencies receiving IIJA and IRA funding

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Fiscal offices for executive agencies receiving IIJA and
					 IRA funding shall do all of the following:
(1) Allocate at least 3% of all funding
				  received by the Commonwealth under the IIJA and IRA, including both formula
				  awards and competitive grants as set forth in IIJA and IRA, where applicable,
				  to be used to support the CWTP in accordance with IIJA and IRA.
(2) Ensure these allocations are designated
				  on all fiscal reports and budgets submitted to Federal agencies for any and all
				  programs funded under the IIJA and IRA.
(3) Report all of the following information
				  to the Executive Director of Critical Investments or to the Executive
				  Director's designee within 30 days of the issuance of any grant award letter
				  for projects or grants funded by IIJA and IRA under the CWTP:
(i) The name and address of the recipient of
				  the grant award letter.
(ii) The
				  amount of funds issued under the grant award letter.
(iii) A brief description of the work to be
				  completed under the grant award letter.
(iv) Whether the recipient indicated in the
				  proposal an intent to apply for funding from the CWTP.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.979 - Staff

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The Executive Director of Critical Investments shall
					 administer, under the direction of the Office of the Budget, the CWTP until an
					 Executive Director is appointed. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and
					 Industry shall hire an Executive Director of the CWTP, who shall report to the
					 Office of the Governor and to the Secretary of Labor and Industry and shall
					 administer the CWTP thereafter. The Executive Director shall administer the
					 CWTP until all Federal IIJA and IRA funding has been expended. The Executive
					 Director shall hire all individuals as may be necessary to carry out the
					 objectives of the CWTP and the purposes of this subchapter, subject to the
					 approval of the Secretary of Labor and Industry and the Office of the
					 Budget.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.980 - Implementation

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This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with
					 applicable law. This subchapter is not intended to, and does not create, any
					 right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
					 any party against the Commonwealth, its departments, agencies or entities, its
					 officers, employees or agents, or any other persons.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter JJJ - COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 7.982 - Termination date

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This subchapter shall remain in effect until amended or
					 rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.991 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this
					 subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
Adaptability
-The resilience of policy to
					 withstand and keep up with the natural advancement of technology.
Agency
-A Commonwealth agency under the
					 Governor-s jurisdiction.
Bias
-Erroneous or prejudiced assumptions
					 in artificial intelligence and machine learning processes that may affect
					 generative AI output.
Board
-The Generative AI Governing
					 Board.
Generative AI-Generative Artificial
					 Intelligence
-Technology or tools that use predictive algorithms to
					 create new content including audio, code, images, text, simulations and
					 videos.
OA
-The Office of Administration.
Proportionality
-The scope and scale of a
					 policy-making response that corresponds to the context-specific needs of the
					 end-user, the persons or entities using a tool or process, or the risk inherent
					 in the desired outcome.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.992 - Purpose

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The values, governance structures and policy in this
					 subchapter are intended to establish responsive and responsible standards for
					 the governance of generative AI when used by an agency and to ensure that the
					 use of generative AI does not assist or enable activities that violate the laws
					 of the Commonwealth or the United States.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.994 - Generative AI Governing Board responsibilities

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The board shall recommend to the OA employee-centered
					 guidance and direction on the design, development, procurement and deployment
					 of generative AI in an agency, including policies on the utilization of
					 generative AI; a mechanism that provides for internal and external feedback on
					 policies to the extent that disclosure of these policies would not jeopardize
					 the security of any individual or entity or Commonwealth personnel,
					 infrastructure, systems or data; the receipt of updates and training from
					 subject matter experts on the evolving field of generative AI technology; and
					 the establishment of the values set forth in §
										7.993 (relating to core values
					 governing the use of generative AI technology in this Commonwealth).
					 Specifically, the board shall have the responsibility to:
(1) Make recommendations regarding an
				  agency-s request to utilize generative AI technology, based upon a review
				  process that evaluates the technology-s bias and security, and whether the
				  agency-s requested use of generative AI adheres to the values set forward in
				  § 7.993.
(2) Develop and
				  recommend processes and procedures by which an agency should apply the values
				  expressed in §
										7.993 to the process of procuring
				  and implementing generative AI tools.
(3) Encourage an agency to utilize generative
				  AI when it improves service delivery and service administration and lead the
				  process to identify the most efficient use cases for the implementation of
				  generative AI.
(4) Collaborate with
				  the Department of General Services and the OA to develop generative AI
				  government procurement recommendations that outline problems and opportunities
				  rather than prescriptive solutions; balance the public benefits of using
				  generative AI against potential risks; assess the accessibility, limitations
				  and potential historical bias of available sources to be used by generative AI;
				  and ensure the procurement process maintains a level playing field for
				  generative AI offerors.
(i) Provide
				  recommendations on an agency-s requested use of generative AI
				  technology.
(ii) Engage experts in
				  generative AI from the private sector and leading education institutions to
				  advise, as needed, on short and long-term research goals, industry trends and
				  ecosystem-wide best practices.
(iii) Provide labor and workforce
				  organizations in this Commonwealth and other external stakeholders the
				  opportunity to receive feedback or submit input to the board regarding
				  generative AI and its use.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.995 - Generative AI Governing Board composition

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(a) The Board shall consist of 12 members
				  including all of the following:
(1) The
				  Governor-s Chief of Staff or the Chief of Staff-s designee.
(2) The Governor-s Director of Digital
				  Strategy or the Director-s designee.
(3) The Governor-s Chief Transformation and
				  Opportunity Officer or the Officer-s designee.
(4) The Governor-s Secretary of Policy and
				  Planning or the Secretary-s designee.
(5) The Governor-s General Counsel or the
				  General Counsel-s designee.
(6) The
				  Secretary of Administration or the Secretary-s designee.
(7) The Deputy Secretary for Information
				  Technology (Chief Information Officer) or the Deputy Secretary-s
				  designee,
(8) The Chief Information
				  Security Officer or the Officer-s designee.
(9) The Chief Data Officer or the Officer-s
				  designee.
(10) The Chief Privacy
				  Officer or the Officer-s designee.
(11) The Department of General Service-s
				  Deputy Secretary for Procurement or the Deputy Secretary-s designee.
(12) The Department of Labor and Industry-s
				  Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development or the Deputy Secretary-s
				  designee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.996 - Commonwealth generative AI use policy

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(a) The OA shall convene a working group
				  including, but not limited to, members of the board to periodically recommend
				  updates to Information Technology policies related to generative AI in
				  accordance with the values and guidelines expressed in this
				  subchapter.
(b) Upon request by
				  Agency leadership, the working group shall recommend guidelines for the proper
				  use of generative AI by agency employees in the execution of their work
				  duties.
(c) The OA shall provide
				  comprehensive training and instruction to Commonwealth employees who utilize
				  generative AI to ensure the employees are using generative AI tools responsibly
				  and are prepared for the changing skills demanded of the Commonwealth-s
				  workforce due to generative AI.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.997 - Implementation

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This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with
					 applicable law. This subchapter is not intended to, and does not create, any
					 right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
					 any party against the Commonwealth, its departments, agencies or entities, its
					 officers, employees or agents, or any other persons.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter KKK - USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES › Section 7.998 - Effective date

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This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall
					 remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.1 - Definitions

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For purposes of this subchapter, the following words and
					 terms, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
Exclusive representative-
The exclusive
					 representative of subsidized child care providers exempt from certification or
					 registration elected under §
										7a.2 (relating to election of
					 exclusive respresentative).
Exempt providers-
Subsidized child care
					 providers exempt from certification or registration. Child care providers who
					 participate in the subsidized child care program and are not subject to Article
					 IX or X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P.S. §
											§
											901-921 and
					 1001-1088) and not governed
					 by 55 Pa. Code Chapters 3270, 3280 and 3290 (relating to child day care
					 centers; group child day care homes; and family child day care homes).
Secretary-
The Secretary of the Department
					 of Public Welfare or a designee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.2 - Election of exclusive representative

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The Secretary will select a reputable organization with
					 experience in conducting representation elections to conduct a mail ballot
					 election for the exclusive representative of exempt providers. For an election
					 to occur, a representative or representative organization must have collected
					 signed cards from at least 30% of all exempt providers indicating their desire
					 for representation. The exclusive representative will be named upon successful
					 completion of an election in which the representative receives at least a
					 majority of the votes cast.
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code §
												7a.1 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.3 - Meeting with exclusive representative

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The Secretary will meet, confer and discuss with the
					 exclusive representative issues of mutual concern regarding quality early care
					 and education that prepares children for schools.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.4 - Memorialization of agreement

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When an agreement is reached, it will be memorialized in
					 writing. The agreement will be subject to any agency rulemaking, statutory or
					 budgetary changes that may be required. Any agreement which requires
					 rulemaking, statutory or budgetary changes will be contingent upon the
					 successful completion of the rulemaking, legislative or budgetary process. The
					 parties will jointly seek the enactment of the regulatory or legislative
					 action.
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code §
												7a.6 (relating to report to the
						Governor).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.5 - State action exemption

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In affording exempt providers the right to select the
					 exclusive representative, engage in collective action, and jointly engage in
					 negotiations with the Commonwealth pursuant to the terms of this subchapter,
					 the Commonwealth intends that the "State Action" exemption to Federal antitrust
					 laws be fully available to the Commonwealth, exempt providers and the exclusive
					 representative. The exempt conduct will be actively supervised by the
					 Department of Public Welfare.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.6 - Report to the Governor

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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 under §
										7a.4 (relating to memorialization
					 of agreement) has been reached.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.7 - Miscellaneous provisions

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(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 employee status
				  or in any way imply an employer-employee relationship.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter A - SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.8 - Term

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This subchapter shall be effective immediately and remain
					 in effect until rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.11 - Definitions

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For purposes of this subchapter, the following words and
					 terms, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
Exclusive representative-
The exclusive
					 representative of registered family child care providers elected under §
										7a.12 (relating to election of
					 exclusive representative).
Registered family child care provider-
A
					 person who operates a family child day care home granted a certificate of
					 registration under Article X(c) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §
											§
											1070-1080) and governed by 55 Pa. Code
					 Chapter 3290 (relating to family child day care homes).
Secretary-
The Secretary of the Department
					 of Public Welfare or a designee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.12 - Election of exclusive representative

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The Secretary will select a reputable organization with
					 experience in conducting representation elections to conduct a mail ballot
					 election for the exclusive representative of registered family child care
					 providers. For an election to occur, a representative or representative
					 organization must have collected signed cards from at least 30% of registered
					 family child care providers indicating their desire for representation. The
					 exclusive representative will be named upon successful completion of an
					 election in which the representative receives at least a majority of the votes
					 cast.
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code §
												7a.11 (relating to
						definitions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.13 - Meeting with exclusive representative

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The Secretary will meet, confer and discuss with the
					 exclusive representative issues of mutual concern on common goals such as a
					 quality early childhood education and care program that includes availability
					 to low-income families, professional preparation and development, health and
					 safety regulations, reimbursement rates, payment procedures, the monitoring and
					 evaluating of registered family child care as well as other issues that are of
					 mutual interest for quality early education and care.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.14 - Memorialization of agreement

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When an agreement is reached, it will be memorialized in
					 writing. The agreement will be subject to any agency rulemaking, statutory, or
					 budgetary changes that may be required. Any agreement which requires
					 rulemaking, statutory or budgetary changes will be contingent upon the
					 successful completion of the rulemaking, legislative or budgetary process, or
					 both. The parties will jointly seek the enactment of the regulatory or
					 legislative action.
This section cited in 4 Pa. Code §
												7a.16 (relating to report to
						Governor).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.15 - State action exemption

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In affording registered family child care providers the
					 right to select the exclusive representative, engage in collective action, and
					 jointly engage in negotiations with the Commonwealth pursuant to this
					 subchapter, the Commonwealth intends that the "State Action" exemption to
					 Federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Commonwealth, family child
					 care providers and the exclusive representative. The exempt conduct will be
					 actively supervised by the Department of Public Welfare.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.16 - Report to Governor

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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 under §
										7a.14 (relating to memorialization
					 of agreement) has been reached.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.17 - Miscellaneous provisions

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(a) Nothing
				  in this subchapter is intended to give registered family child care providers,
				  or imply that registered family child care providers, have any right to engage
				  in a strike or work stoppage.
(b)
				  Nothing in this subchapter is intended to grant registered family child care
				  providers Commonwealth employee status or in any way imply an employer-employee
				  relationship with the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter B - REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS › Section 7a.18 - Term

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This subchapter shall be effective immediately and remain
					 in effect until rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.41 - Commonwealth agency purchases

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All agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor that
					 purchase agricultural products shall, to the extent permitted by the laws and
					 agreements of the United States and the Commonwealth and so as not to trigger
					 the reciprocal preference laws of other states, purchase Pennsylvania-produced
					 agricultural products when available at competitive prices.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.42 - Identification of sources

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Agencies shall, prior to purchasing agricultural products,
					 research potential sources of these agricultural products to determine whether
					 there are potential vendors of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products. At
					 a minimum, agencies shall contact the Department of Agriculture or review
					 Department of Agriculture published lists of producers of Pennsylvania
					 Preferred® agricultural products or licensees of the Pennsylvania
					 Preferred® trademark to identify potential bidders and vendors. The
					 Department of Agriculture will assist agencies in identifying other potential
					 vendors of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.43 - Soliciting vendors

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If there are vendors of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural
					 products that would be responsive to the particular needs of the agency, the
					 agency shall solicit a quote, price or proposal from those
					 vendors.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.44 - Report

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Commonwealth agencies that purchase agricultural products
					 shall, on or before January 1 of each year, provide a report to the Department
					 of Agriculture describing the types, quantities, and costs of each agricultural
					 product purchased and each Pennsylvania-produced agricultural product
					 purchased. The report shall be completed on a form provided by the Department
					 of Agriculture.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.45 - Definitions

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For purposes of this subchapter, Pennsylvania-produced
					 agricultural products shall consist of any of the following:
(1) Fresh, unprocessed agricultural products
				  with respect to which the Department of Agriculture has granted a license
				  allowing the use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark for marketing
				  purposes.
(2) Processed
				  agricultural products with respect to which the Department of Agriculture has
				  granted a license allowing the use of the Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark
				  for marketing purposes.
(3) Fresh,
				  unprocessed agricultural products with respect to which the vendor provides
				  written certification that the following conditions apply:
(i) One hundred percent of the products are
				  harvested in a raw state (for plant products) or a live state (for animal
				  products) from within this Commonwealth.
(ii) If inspected by the Department of
				  Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug
				  Administration or an independent certifying organization, the products have met
				  the quality standards of that inspecting body.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter D - PENNSYLVANIA-PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM › Section 7a.46 - Resolving conflicts with other jurisdictions

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It is not the intention of this subchapter to violate or
					 conflict with any international treaty or reciprocal preference statute of
					 another jurisdiction. This subchapter shall be interpreted and applied to avoid
					 any violation or conflict.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.51 - Establishment

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The Secretary of Revenue shall develop and operate a
					 Licensee Tax Responsibility Program to identify any applicants for the issuance
					 or renewal of State-issued licenses who have not timely reported or paid State
					 taxes due and owing to the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.52 - Licensee Tax Responsibility Committee

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The Secretary of Revenue shall establish a Licensee Tax
					 Responsibility Committee (Committee) to oversee the Licensee Tax Responsibility
					 Program. The Committee will consist of representatives of the Department of
					 Revenue, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of State and the
					 Office of General Counsel and other agencies as the Governor may direct from
					 time to time. The Committee shall make an annual report to the
					 Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.53 - Cooperation with chief administrators

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The chief administrators of all Commonwealth agencies under
					 the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with the Secretary of Revenue
					 (Secretary) in implementing the Licensee Tax Responsibility Program (Program)
					 by providing the Secretary with:
(1)
				  The necessary information regarding business licensees and applicants for
				  business licenses of the agency including the applicant's State Personal Income
				  Tax identification number, State Sales Tax number, State Corporation Tax
				  number, State Employer Withholding Tax number and Unemployment Compensation
				  account number on not less than an annual basis.
(2) A statement signed by each licensee and
				  applicant for license under penalty of perjury, indicating that all State tax
				  reports have been filed and paid or, in the alternative, that a deferred
				  payment plan is currently in effect. Commonwealth agencies under the Governor's
				  jurisdiction are directed to utilize license application, renewal or transfer
				  forms, or both, that include an express waiver by the applicant regarding
				  confidentiality of the subject Commonwealth tax information, for the limited
				  purpose of the Commonwealth executive agency providing information to the
				  Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industry, to be used
				  solely in connection with the Program. This signed waiver is to shield
				  Commonwealth agencies from legal actions arising from the utilization of
				  otherwise confidential State tax information.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.54 - Notice to licensing agency

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The Secretary of Revenue shall issue a notice to the
					 licensing agency indicating those licensees and applicants who have unresolved
					 State tax obligations on not less than an annual basis.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.55 - Confidentiality of records

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Agencies, officers and employees shall treat records and
					 files disclosed by the Department of Revenue as confidential and privileged to
					 the extent provided by law and may disclose tax information only as authorized
					 by law. The failure of any agency employee to implement standards safeguarding
					 confidential State tax information will render the employee subject to
					 sanctions as described in statutes dealing with the confidentiality of State
					 tax information. See section 731 of The Fiscal Code (72 P. S. §
											731), regarding confidential
					 information.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.56 - Limitation on use of information

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Use of Commonwealth tax information that is compiled or
					 created under this subchapter is limited to the following:
(1) Collection of Commonwealth tax
				  delinquencies from existing licensees in relationship to the renewal or
				  transfer of their existing State license or from applicants for these
				  licensees.
(2) Notification to a
				  Commonwealth executive agency of the identity of applicants or existing
				  licensees who have not filed Commonwealth tax returns, which notification
				  constitutes a permissible purpose to disclose that information between various
				  Commonwealth executive and independent agencies and the Department of Revenue
				  and the Department of Labor and Industry. Exchange of otherwise confidential
				  information falls within the "official purposes" exception of section 731 of
				  The Fiscal Code (72 P. S. §
											731). See
Frontage, Inc. v. Allegheny County
, 162 A. 2d 1, 400 Pa. 249
				  (1960) and 1990 Op. Att. Gen. No. 90-1.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.57 - Participation by State agencies

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Agencies, officers and employees under the Governor's
					 jurisdiction shall fully and actively participate in the Licensee Tax
					 Responsibility Program. Agencies outside of the purview of this subchapter are
					 strongly encouraged to participate.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter E - LICENSE TAX RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM › Section 7a.59 - Termination date

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This subchapter will remain in effect unless revised or
					 rescinded by the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.81 - Purpose

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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 Force shall only review executive boards and commissions.
(2) The Task Force does not have the
				  authority to review independent boards and commissions including the
				  independent boards and commissions for which the Governor makes nominations or
				  appointments. Independent boards and commissions include the Board of Claims,
				  the State Civil Service Commission, the Environmental Hearing Board, the State
				  Ethics Commission, the Fish and Boat Commission, the Game Commission, the
				  Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
				  Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Liquor Control
				  Board, the Milk Marketing Board, the Board of Probation and Parole, the
				  Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Turnpike Commission, the Board of
				  Pardons and the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.82 - Definitions

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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) Boards and commissions of agencies under
				  the supervision and control of the Governor.
Independent boards and commissions
-
(i) Boards and commissions that do not fall
				  under the supervision and control of the Governor.
(ii) Boards and commissions of agencies that
				  are not under the supervision and control of the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.83 - Powers and duties

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(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
				  procedures for limiting or terminating the existence of current and future
				  boards and commissions.
(4) Report
				  to the Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.84 - Composition

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(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-chairperson.
				  The chairperson and vice-chairperson serve at the pleasure of the
				  Governor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.85 - Compensation

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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).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.86 - Staffing

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The Office of Administration and the Office of the Budget
					 shall provide administrative and staff resources to support the Sunset Task
					 Force.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter G - SUNSET TASK FORCE › Section 7a.87 - Cooperation by State agencies

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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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter H - PERMIT DECISION GUARANTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Section 7a.91 - Types of permits covered

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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 permit decision guarantee. Permits may include those
					 with the most direct impacts on protection of public health, safety and the
					 environment, as well as economic development. The Department will periodically
					 revise and republish the policy as needed. Notice of these actions will be
					 published in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin
.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter H - PERMIT DECISION GUARANTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Section 7a.92 - Applicant responsibilities

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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 requirements. The applicant is
					 encouraged to schedule a preapplication conference with the Department as soon
					 as practicable to discuss the permitting needs for the total
					 project.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter H - PERMIT DECISION GUARANTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Section 7a.93 - Department of Environmental Protection responsibilities

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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
					 implementation of this subchapter must include a predictable processing time
					 for each permit application covered by the permit decision guarantee. The
					 policy must establish that the Department will strive to process
					 environmentally-protective applications as expeditiously as possible but no
					 longer than the established processing times. The policy must indicate that
					 only applications that are complete and technically adequate are eligible for
					 the permit decision guarantee and that incomplete or severely deficient
					 applications will be returned to the applicant. The processing time is the
					 total number of business days beginning with the receipt of an application and
					 ending with the final action by the Department.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter H - PERMIT DECISION GUARANTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Section 7a.94 - Coordinated permits

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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 decision guarantee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION › Part I - GOVERNOR's OFFICE › Chapter 7a - ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › Subchapter H - PERMIT DECISION GUARANTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Section 7a.95 - Staff evaluation

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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.