Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices

CALENDAR

February 2019

DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 beginning at 1:30 p.m. A business meeting will be held the following month on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be held at the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977. For more information, visit the DRBC web site at www.drbc.gov or contact Pamela M. Bush, Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, at 609‑883-9500 extension 203.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Plant Industries Section

PUBLIC NOTICE

804 Rules and Regulations for Spotted Lanternfly

The Department of Agriculture proposes to amend its Regulations adopted in accordance with Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Delaware Code to add Rules and Regulations for Spotted Lanternfly at 3 DE Admin. Code 804. The purpose of the amended regulations is to establish for the plant pest, spotted lanternfly, appropriate quarantine restrictions, permitting process, and discovery and suppression measures within the State of Delaware. Other regulations issued by the Department of Agriculture are not affected by this proposal. The Department of Agriculture is issuing these proposed regulations in accordance with Title 3 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 11 Sections 1102, 1103 and 1106. This notice is issued pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.

A copy of the proposed regulations is being published in the February 1, 2019 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. A copy is also on file in the office of the Department of Agriculture, 2320 South DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 and is available for inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also published online at the Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml.

Interested parties may offer written comments on the proposed regulations or submit written suggestions, data, briefs or other materials to the Department of Agriculture at the above address as to whether these proposed regulations should be adopted, rejected or modified. Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10118(a), public comments must be received on or before March 4, 2019. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.

On or after March 4, 2019, following review of the public comment, the Department of Agriculture will determine whether to amend its regulations by adopting the proposed rules or make additional changes because of the public comments received.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:00pm at George Read Middle School (314 E. Basin Road, New Castle, Delaware).

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Division of Public Health

PUBLIC NOTICE

4455 Delaware Regulations Governing a Detailed Plumbing Code

Pursuant to16 Del.C. §122(3)(e) and 16 Del.C. §7903, Health Systems Protection Section (HSP), Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the Plumbing Code. On February 1, 2019, the Division of Public Health plans to publish as “proposed” revisions to the Plumbing Code. The revisions include the adoption of the 2018 International Plumbing Code with amendments.

Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review in the February 1, 2019 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 them to Alanna Mozeik by Friday, March 8, 2019, at:

Alanna Mozeik

Division of Public Health

417 Federal Street

Dover, DE 19901

Email: Alanna.Mozeik@state.de.us

Phone: (302) 744-4951

Division of Public Health

PUBLIC NOTICE

4470 State of Delaware Medical Marijuana Code

Pursuant to 16 Del.C. Ch. 49A, Office of Medical Marijuana (OMM), Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the State of Delaware Medical Marijuana Code. On February 1, 2019, the Division of Public Health plans to publish as “proposed” revisions to the State of Delaware Medical Marijuana Code. The revisions include the establishment of requirements for Safety Compliance facilities, provisions for the production of edible medical marijuana products and limitations therein, compliance and enforcement procedures, random sampling procedures, and the addition of specific definitions and technical corrections.

Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations must submit them to Alanna Mozeik by Friday, March 8, 2019, at:

Alanna Mozeik

Division of Public Health

417 Federal Street

Dover, DE 19901

Email: Alanna.Mozeik@state.de.us

Phone: (302) 744-4951

Division of Social Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

DSS Application Process

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) is proposing to amend the Division of Social Services Manual regarding Division of Social Services Manual regarding the DSS Application Process, specifically, to update formatting and clarify the application process for DSS benefit programs.

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, by email to Nicole.M.Cunningham@state.de.us, or by fax to 302-255-4413 by 4:30 p.m. on March 4, 2019. Please identify in the subject line: DSS Application Process.

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.

Division of Social Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

Income Reporting Requirements for Child Care

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) is proposing to amend the Division of Social Services Manual regarding Child Care, specifically, to update the income reporting requirements for the Purchase of Care subsidy program.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Division of Air Quality

PUBLIC NOTICE

1140 Delaware Low Emission Vehicle Program

The Department proposes to amend 7 DE Admin. Code 1140, following California’s December 12, 2018 amendments to the California Code of Regulations 1961 and 1962 pursuant to the Clean Air Act requirements stipulated in section 177 for states to adopt identical regulations.

These amendments clarify the “deemed to comply” provision to continue to hold true for the federal GHG vehicle standards adopted in 2012 for light-duty vehicles for the model years 2021-2025. If the federal GHG standards are weakened by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed SAFE vehicles rule, the automobile manufacturers will be required to continue to meet the 2012 federal GHG vehicle standards in order to be deemed in compliance with Delaware’s regulations.

The hearing record on the proposed amendments to the 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 Delaware Low Emission Vehicle program will open February 1, 2019. Individuals may submit written comments regarding the proposed changes via e-mail to Lisa.Vest@state.de.us or via the USPS to Lisa Vest, Hearing Officer, DNREC, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 (302)739-9042.

A public hearing on the proposed amendments will be held on February 21, 2019 beginning at 6:00 PM in the DNREC Auditorium, located at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Public comments will be received until close of business Friday, March 8, 2019.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY

Division of State Police

2400 Board of Examiners of Constables

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Examiners of Constables, in accordance with 10 Del.C. Ch. 27 proposes to amend the following adopted rules in 24 DE Admin. Code 2400 Board of Examiners of Constables: Rule 5.0 Firearms, and Rule 1.0 Licensing. If you wish to view the complete Rules, contact Ms. Ashley Hughes at 302-672-5337. Any persons wishing to present views may submit them in writing, by March 4, 2019, to Delaware State Police, Professional Licensing Section, P. O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903.