Animal Health and Food Products Inspection
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
301 Food Products Inspection
The Delaware Department of Agriculture Poultry and Animal Health and Food Products Inspection Section (“the Department”) is proposing to amend its existing regulations concerning the inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products and for the humane slaughter of livestock so that they are equal to existing federal statutes and regulations that deal with these subject matters. By doing so the Department will bring its regulations current with modifications to 9 CFR Parts 300 through 500 since the Department last promulgated its regulations for food safety in April of 2002. The Department also proposes to incorporate by reference the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s regulations dealing with the inspection of eggs and egg products and for the voluntary inspection of eggs.
Comments by the public concerning these proposed regulations should be submitted in writing to Assistant State Veterinarian, Caroline Hughes, D.V.M., whose address with the Department is 2320 South Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901. Written comments must be received by Dr. Hughes on or before May 1, 2008 to be considered prior to the adoption of these proposed regulations.
Copies of the relevant portions of the Code of Federal Regulations that are to become enforceable in this state at the conclusion of the administrative procedures process may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328. For more information, contact Dr. Hughes by calling (302) 698-4561.
Animal Health and Food Products Inspection
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
304 Exotic Animal Regulations
The Delaware Department of Agriculture proposes these regulations in accordance with the General Assembly’s mandate to enforce Chapter 72 of Title 3 of the Delaware Code and to specify the means by which citizens of the State of Delaware may obtain a permit from the Delaware Department of Agriculture to possess, sell, or exhibit, exotic animals within the state. It should be noted here that these regulations do not supersede Delaware Code Title 7 Chapter 6 regarding Endangered Species.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture solicits written comments from the public concerning these proposed regulations. Any such comments should be submitted to the State Veterinarian, Sara Busch, DVM, at Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 on or before May 1, 2008. Copies of the proposed regulations are available on request.
Harness Racing Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
501 Harness Racing Rules and Regulations
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to change its Rule 10 by the addition of a proposed Rule 10.2.8.3. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on May 13, 2008. Written comments should be sent to Hugh J. Gallagher, Administrator of Harness Racing, Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Written comments will be accepted for thirty (30) days from the date of publication in the Register of Regulations on April 1, 2008.
The proposed changes are for the purpose of updating Rule 10 to reflect current policies, practices and procedures. Copies are published online at the Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml A copy is also available for inspection at the Racing Commission office.
Thoroughbred Racing Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
1001 Thoroughbred Racing Rules and Regulations
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission in accordance with 3 Del.C. §10103(c) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations. The proposal amends Section 13 of the rules and regulations to address Claiming Races by amending existing Rule 13.1.1, 13.1.2, and 13.6.1.
A public hearing will be held on April 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room of the Horsemen’s Office at Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware. Copies are also published online at the Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the attention of John F. Wayne, Executive Director, at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.