Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
April 2017
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware River Basin Commission’s public hearing on a draft resolution for the review of aquatic life uses in the Delaware River Estuary in recognition of improved water quality will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 40 West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628. For directions, please see www.wtvfc.org/directions.htm. The public hearing was originally scheduled for March 15, 2017 but was cancelled due to a winter storm and has been re-scheduled. If you wish to comment at the hearing, please pre-register by emailing paula.schmitt@drbc.nj.gov, using the subject line, “Pre-registration to speak on April 6”. The Commission is also accepting written comments on the resolution through 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2017. For additional information, including hearing procedures, how to submit written comments, and the text of the draft resolution, please visit www.drbc.net.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Office of Unclaimed Property, State Escheator
PUBLIC NOTICE
100 Regulation on Practices and Procedures for Appeals of Determinations of the Audit Manager
101 Regulation on Practice and Procedure for Establishing Running of the Full Period of Dormancy for Certain Securities and Related Property
102 Regulation on Practices and Procedures for Records Examinations by the State Escheator
103 Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Examination Guidelines
In compliance with the State’s Administrative Procedures Act (Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of 12 Del.C. §1132, the Delaware Department of Finance’s Office of Unclaimed Property, State Escheator, proposes to revise and replace its regulations related to its Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Law.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10116, persons wishing to submit written comments, suggestions, briefs, and compilations of data or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations should direct them to the following address:
David M. Gregor
State Escheator
Department of Finance
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Notice may also be directed via electronic mail to david.gregor@state.de.us. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed regulations must be received by the Department of Finance no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
The action concerning determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulations will be based upon the results of Department analysis and the consideration of the written comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
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Office of Unclaimed Property, State Escheator
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Finance Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Reporting and Examination Manual
Department of Finance Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Reporting and Examination Manual
In compliance with the State’s Administrative Procedures Act (Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of 12 Del.C. §1132, the Delaware Department of Finance’s Office of Unclaimed Property, State Escheator, proposes to revise and replace its regulations related to its Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Law.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10116, persons wishing to submit written comments, suggestions, briefs, and compilations of data or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations should direct them to the following address:
David M. Gregor
State Escheator
Department of Finance
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Notice may also be directed via electronic mail to david.gregor@state.de.us. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed regulations must be received by the Department of Finance no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
The action concerning determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulations will be based upon the results of Department analysis and the consideration of the written comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection
PUBLIC NOTICE
3310 Neighborhood Homes for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
3310 Neighborhood Homes for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
The Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection (DLTCRP) is proposing a full the revision of Regulation 3310 Neighborhood Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. The proposed regulations will replace the existing Regulation.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
DLTCRP identified the fact that the regulation was last updated in April 01, 2012. Many changes have occurred in the field. This revision will replace the current regulations and update it to meet the current standards.
This regulatory proposal replaces the regulations for the purpose of bringing it into compliance with current standards.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulation should submit such comments by May 1, 2017 to:
Renee Purzycki, Social Service Chief Administrator
Office of the Director for the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
3 Mill Road Suite 308
Wilmington, DE 19806
Email: Renee.Purzycki@state.de.us
Fax: 302-421-7401
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Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lactation Counseling Services
Lactation Counseling Services
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code), 42 CFR §447.205, and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance is proposing to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan regarding services provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, specifically, to provide lactation counseling services as separately reimbursed pregnancy-related services.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to: Planning, Policy and Quality Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906, Attention: Kimberly Xavier; by email to Kimberly.xavier@state.de.us; or by fax to 302-255-4425 by May 1, 2017. Please identify in the subject line: Lactation Counseling Services.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
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Division of Public Health
PUBLIC NOTICE
4304 Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (DMOST)
4304 Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (DMOST)
Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing to amend regulations for Delaware Medical Orders Scope of Treatment (DMOST). The purpose of amending the proposed regulations is to improve the quality of care people receive at the end of life by translating patient/resident goals and preferences into medical orders. The proposed regulations will set requirements for use of DMOST forms, provide guidance in the use of the forms and formalize the DMOST form itself. On April 1, 2017, DPH plans to publish as proposed the revised regulations, and hold them out for public comment per Delaware law.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review in the April 1, 2017 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations, accessible online at: http://regulations.delaware.gov or by calling the Division of Public Health at (302) 744-4951.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations must submit same to Jamie Mack by Thursday May 4, 2017, at:
Jamie Mack
Division of Public Health
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Email: jamie.mack@state.de.us
Phone: (302) 744-4951
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Division of Air Quality
PUBLIC NOTICE
1120 New Source Performance Standards
1120 New Source Performance Standards
On August 29, 2016, the EPA promulgated two regulations applicable to municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLs). The EPA promulgated 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart XXX under 111(b); Subpart XXX regulated the emissions from new MSWLs. The EPA promulgated 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Cf under 111(d); Subpart Cf mandated state agencies to develop plans to regulate emissions from existing MSWLs. The purpose of these two federal regulations was to reduce the public health impacts associated with VOC and methane emissions from MSWLs.
The purpose of this action is to incorporate the federal new MSWL requirements in Subpart XXX by reference as Section 30 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1120. To satisfy the existing MSWL requirements of Subpart Cf, the applicability of Section 30 will be expanded to include both existing and new MSWLs. Once finalized, Section 30 and the State Plan will be submitted to the EPA for approval. There are three existing MSWLs in Delaware; all are operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority. There are no new MSWLs.
Statements and testimony may be presented either orally or in writing at a public hearing to be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 starting at 6:00 PM in the DNREC office located at 100 W. Water Street (Suite 6A), Dover, DE. If you are unable to attend or wish to submit your comments in advance of the public hearing, please send your comments to address below. Interested parties may also submit written comments to the Department, to the same address below, up until the end of the comment period, which will extend through May 9, 2017, unless a longer period is designated by the hearing officer at the public hearing.
DNREC - Division of Air Quality
Subject: April 24 Public Hearing
715 Grantham Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Division of State Police
5500 Bail Enforcement Agents
PUBLIC NOTICE
5500 Bail Enforcement Agents
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Examiners of Bail Enforcement Agents, in accordance with 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 proposes to amend the following adopted rule in 24 DE Admin. Code 5500 Bail Enforcement Agents: Rule 2.0 - Badges, Patches, Advertisements - clarifying that "Bail Enforcement Agent" must be displayed on the outer most garment; Rule 8.0 - Apprehension Procedures - clarifies where/when a BEA must report an apprehension or surveillance. If you wish to view the complete Rules, contact Ms. Peggy Anderson at (302) 672-5304. Any persons wishing to present views may submit them in writing, by May 1, 2017, to Delaware State Police, Professional Licensing Section, P. O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903. The Board will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday, May 25, 2017, 10:00am, at the Tatnall Building, 150 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard South, Room 112, Dover, DE.
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DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
Division of Family Services
Office of Child Care Licensing
PUBLIC NOTICE
103 Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes
103 Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) proposes to amend Section 22 of the DELACARE: Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes. Currently Section 22 exceeds the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Life Safety Code and does not provide clarification on the placement of a fire extinguisher. The proposed Section aligns with the Life Safety Code and provides clarification on the placement of a fire extinguisher.
Interested parties wishing to offer comments, suggestions, data, briefs, or other materials concerning the proposed regulation may submit them to the Office of Child Care Licensing, Division of Family Services, Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, 3411 Silverside Road, Hagley Building, Wilmington, Delaware, 19810, Attention: Kelly McDowell or email them to Kelly McDowell at Kelly.McDowell@state.de.us by the close of business on May 5, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of State Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program
Regulations Relating to Estimation
Department of State Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program
Regulations Relating to Estimation
In compliance with the State’s Administrative Procedures Act (Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of 12 Del.C. §1173(a)(6), the Delaware Department of State proposes to introduce regulations related to the Department of State’s Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program in the Delaware Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Law.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10116, persons wishing to submit written comments, suggestions, briefs, and compilations of data or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations should direct them to the following address:
Kristopher Knight
Deputy Secretary of State
Department of State
820 N. French St.
4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Notice may also be directed via electronic mail to SOS.VDA@state.de.us. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed regulations must be received by the Department of State no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
The action concerning determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulations will be based upon the results of Department analysis and the consideration of the written comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
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Division of Professional Regulation
300 Board of Architects
PUBLIC NOTICE
300 Board of Architects
The Delaware Board of Architects, pursuant to 24 Del.C. §306(a)(1), proposes to revise regulations 3.5, 4.0, 6.2, and 6.8. The proposed change seeks to clarify the continuing education requirement for applicants re-applying for licensure in Delaware, re-implement the IDP waiver, and eliminate confusing provisions related to disallowance of acceptable continuing education credits.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation change on May 3, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Jennifer Witte, Administrative Specialist of the Delaware Board of Architects, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until May 18, 2017 pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10118(a).
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Division of Professional Regulation
500 Board of Podiatry
PUBLIC NOTICE
500 Board of Podiatry
The Delaware Board of Podiatry, pursuant to 24 Del.C. §506(a)(1), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed amendments to the regulations seek to truncate the list of crimes substantially related to the practice of podiatry.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule change on June 7, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., in the Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Jessica Williams, Administrator of the Delaware Board of Podiatry, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until June 22, 2017.
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Division of Professional Regulation
2100 Board of Examiners in Optometry
PUBLIC NOTICE
2100 Board of Examiners in Optometry
The Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry, pursuant to 24 Del.C. §2104(a)(1), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed regulations seek to amend regulations 3, 4, and 5 in order to comply with a 2016 statutory change, and amend regulation 8 in order to reduce the list of crimes substantially related to the practice of optometry.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on April 27, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., in the Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Lisa Smith, Administrator of the Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until May 12, 2017.
