pa-56-32-1115: Communicable and noncommunicable diseases

Summary

The Department of Health (department), with the approval of the State Advisory Health Board (board), proposes to amend Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) to read as set forth in Annex A. Effective Date The final-form regulations will become effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin , except proposed § 27.37 (relating to reporting birth defects and congenital anomalies), which will have a delayed effective date to accommodate the development and full implementation of the new birth defects registry. Section 27.37 will become effective 30 days after publication of a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin , consistent with the launch of the birth defects registry. A sunset date will not be imposed. The department regularly reviews the validity and efficacy of its regulations and will continue to do so in the future and as needs arise. When the regulations are promulgated as final form, the department will provide technical assistance and outreach to the regulated community to assist with implementation. Public Comment Interested persons are invited to submit comments, suggestions or objections to the proposed regulations within 45 days after publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . The department prefers that comments, suggestions or objections be submitted by email to RA-DHCHAPTR27PROPREG@pa.gov. Persons without access to email may submit comments, suggestions or objections to Theresa Kash, 625 Forster Street, 8th...

The agency’s own summary, as published.