Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices

CALENDAR

August 2004

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Division of Professional Regulation

Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners is proposing to revise its rules and regulations pursuant to 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 24 Del.C. §3906(1). The Board is proposing changes to the following Regulations:

• Regulations 7.1 through 7.4 regarding the Definition and Scope of Continuing Education,

• Continuing Education Hourly Requirements and Continuing Education Reporting and Documentation.

A public hearing will be held on the proposed Rules and Regulations on Monday, September 20, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room “A” of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware, 19904. If the number of persons desiring to testify at the Public Hearing is large, the amount of time allotted to each speaker will be limited.

The Board will receive and consider input in writing from any person on the proposed Rules and Regulations. Any written comments should be submitted to the Board in care of Karin Stone at the above address. The final date to submit written comments shall be at the above scheduled public hearing. Persons may view the proposed changes to the Regulations between the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Board’s office at the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. There will be a reasonable fee charged for copies of the proposed changes.

This notice will be published in two newspapers of general circulation not less than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing.

STATE Board of Education

The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Social Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program

In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Social Services / is proposing to amend the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding the Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program (ABIWP).

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 Sharon L. Summers, Policy, Program & Development Unit, Division of Social Services, and P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware by August 31, 2004.

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.

Summary Of Proposed Changes

The Acquired Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program (ABIMWP) is a community-based services program funded by the Division of Social Services (DSS), Delaware Medical Assistance Program (DMAP) and operated by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). It is targeted to individuals with acquired brain injury who meet Medicaid nursing facility admission criteria.

The proposed set forth the rules and regulations governing the administration of the ABIWP, and describe the types of services available under the program. The regulations being proposed would also define the eligibility criteria that must be met by applicants for the services and the scope of services available to eligible applicants.

The earliest effective date for the ABIMWP is October 10, 2004.

department of insurance

PUBLIC NOTICE

301 Audited Financial Reports

[Formerly Regulation 50]

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER DONNA LEE H. WILLIAMS hereby gives notice that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Wednesday September 1, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Consumer Services Conference Room of the Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. The hearing is to consider amending Regulation 301 relating to AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS.

The purpose for amending Regulation 301 is to reflect the changes to the NAIC model regulation, upon which Regulation 301 is based, that have been adopted by the NIAC in the ten years since the regulation was last amended.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with 19 Del.C. §311 and the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. Ch. 101. Comments are being solicited from any interested party. Comments may be in writing or may be presented orally at the Hearing. Written comments, testimony or other written materials concerning the proposed change to the regulation must be received by the Department of Insurance no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday September 1, 2004, and should be addressed to Deputy Attorney General Michael J. Rich, c/o Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, telephone 302.739.4251.

PUBLIC NOTICE

1404 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

[Formerly Regulation 63]

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER DONNA LEE H. WILLIAMS hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday September 1, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the Consumer Services Conference Room of the Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. The hearing is to consider amending Regulation 1404 (formerly Regulation 63) relating to LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

The purpose for amending Regulation 1404 is to add sections to the regulation dealing with (1) required disclosures of rating practices to consumers, (2) initial filing requirements, (3) premium rate schedule increases and (4) make technical corrections to the existing regulation.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with 19 Del.C. §311 and the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. Chapter 101. Comments are being solicited from any interested party. Comments may be in writing or may be presented orally at the Hearing. Written comments, testimony or other written materials concerning the proposed change to the regulation must be received by the Department of Insurance no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday September 1, 2004, and should be addressed to Deputy Attorney General Michael J. Rich, c/o Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, telephone 302.739.4251.

Department of natural resources and environmental control

Division of Water Resources

Brief Synopsis of the Subject, Substance and Issues:

The State of Delaware revised on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system criteria and standards to keep pace with the industry and maintain its prominence as a nationally recognized leader in this field. To ensure the Regulations Governing the Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems are current with industry standards, engineering practices, soil science principles and compliance issues, the State of Delaware, in accordance with 7 Del.C. §6010, will amend Sections 1 through 10 and the Exhibits.

Notice Of Public Comment:

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Water Resources, will conduct a public hearing on September 13, 2004 beginning at 6:00 p.m., in Down’s Lecture Hall, Delaware Technical & Community College, Terry Campus, Dover, Delaware to hear testimony and receive comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations Governing the Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems.

For additional information or to request a copy of the proposed revisions to the regulations please contact the Ground Water Discharges Section at (302) 739-4761.

The procedures for public hearings are established in 7 Del.C. §6006 and 29 Del.C. §10117. Inquiries regarding the public hearing should be directed to Lisa Vest at (302) 739-4403. Statements and testimony may be presented orally or in written form at the hearing. It is requested that those interested in presenting statements register in advance by mail. The deadline for inclusion of written comments in the hearing record will be announced at the time of the hearing. Written statements may be presented prior to the hearing and should be addressed to: Lisa Vest, Hearing Officer, DNREC, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.