A member or alternate of the EQB or staff designated to review any aspect of an application for a CPN who may have a potential conflict of interest as described in the act of October 4, 1978 (P. L. 883, No. 170) (65 P. S. §§ 401-413), the State Adverse Interest Act (71 P. S. §§ 776.1-776.7a) and 4 Pa. Code Chapter 7, Subchapter K (relating to code of conduct for appointed officials and State employes) or other applicable codes of conduct shall immediately notify the Chairperson of the potential conflict. The Chairperson will advise the EQB of the potential conflict. The EQB may recommend that the member, alternate or staff abstain from participation in the proceedings or may seek a ruling regarding the conflict under the applicable ethics law or code of conduct.
25 Pa. Code § 269a.111