12 Pa. Code § 1.1
The following words and terms, when used in this part, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Department-The Department of Community and Economic Development.
PERC System-A system of formalized lines of communication within the Department which is designed to expedite the review and evaluation of grant requests and applications through the Department. The procedure applies to the review of applications in the areas of housing, redevelopment, planning, certain transportation applications and Act IX applications. It does not apply to areas where there already exists a formally established review board, for example, Conservation and Recreation Bond Program, Training Employment Assistance and Manpower Program and the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
Regional field office-One of the five divisional offices of the Department with responsibility for regional administration of Department functions.
Regional specialists-A professionally trained expert on community programs. One such specialist is employed at each of the regional field offices of the Department.
Secretary-The Secretary of the Department.
12 Pa. Code § 1.1