7 Pa. Code § 131.1 – Scope.

(a) This chapter governs the practice and procedure before the Department in adjudicatory proceedings relating to matters within the jurisdiction of the Department.
(b) This chapter is not applicable to a proceeding to the extent that the applicable statute governing or authorizing the proceeding sets forth inconsistent practice or procedure.
(c) Existing rules and regulations of the Department relating to practice and procedure are hereby suspended to the extent they are inconsistent with this chapter.

The provisions of this § 131.1 adopted February 25, 1972, effective February 26, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 340.