(a) Department.--In order to facilitate the implementation of this chapter, the department is authorized to promulgate regulations or publish guidelines that include the following:

(1) The process for review of a request for proposals or transportation projects or responses to requests for proposals or transportation projects issued by a public entity.

(2) The process for receipt and review of and response to competing responses to requests for proposals or transportation projects.

(3) The type and amount of information that is necessary for adequate review of and response to each stage of review of a proposal or transportation project.

(4) Any other provisions which are required under this chapter or which the department determines are appropriate for implementation of this chapter.

(b) Temporary regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any regulation promulgated by the department under this chapter during the two years following the effective date of this section shall be deemed temporary regulations which shall expire no later than three years following the effective date of this section or upon promulgation of final regulations. The temporary regulations shall not be subject to any of the following:

(1) Sections 201, 202, 203 and 204 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.

(2) The act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.

Effective Date. Section 3(1) of Act 88 of 2012 provided that section 9124 shall take effect immediately.