74 Pa. C.S. § 9601
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicated otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
"QP1 certification." A painting contractor approval that evaluates a contractor who performs surface preparation and industrial coating application on steel structures in the field to confirm the contractor's ability to provide quality work in accordance with applicable safety, health and environmental standards.
"QP2 certification." A painting contractor approval that evaluates a contractor's ability to perform industrial hazardous paint removal in a field operation to confirm the contractor's ability to provide quality work in accordance with applicable safety, health and environmental standards.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
74 Pa.C.S. § 9601