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February 20, 2021 Volume 51 Number 8 Saturday, February 20, 2021 • Harrisburg, PA Pages 879—994 Agencies in this issue The Governor The General Assembly The Courts Department of Banking and Securities Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Department of Education Department of Environmental Protection Department of Health Department of Revenue Insurance Department Legislative Reference Bureau Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Philadelphia Parking Authority State Board of Pharmacy State Conservation Commission Susquehanna River Basin Commission Detailed list of contents appears inside. Latest Pennsylvania Code Reporter (Master Transmittal Sheet): Pennsylvania Bulletin Pennsylvania No. 555, February 2021 TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY Attn: 800 Church Rd. W. 17055-3198 PA Mechanicsburg, FRY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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