The Delaware Harness Racing Commission, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to amend rule 8.9.15.2.1 to clarify that the Commission will retest the primary sample drawn if the initial test comes up high, not redraw a second blood sample from the horse. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule change on January 17, 2006. Written comments should be sent to Hugh Gallagher, Administrator of Harness Racing, Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.

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 changes to Delaware’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Employment and Training policies.

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 and Program Development Unit, Division of Social Services, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by January 31, 2006

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 (DSS) is proposing to amend the rules in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) used to determine eligibility for cash assistance as it relates to the special Education and Business Investment Accounts (EBIAs).

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 and Program Development Unit, Division of Social Services, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by January 31, 2006.

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.

Notice is hereby given that the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Shoreline and Waterway Management Branch will continue a Public Hearing regarding revisions to the Regulations Governing Beach Protection and the Use of Beaches.

The continued hearing will be held on January 13, 2006 at 6:00 pm at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930.

Copies of the draft Regulations are available at www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/Divisions/soil/ShorelineCons/Draftregulations105.pdf or by calling the Shoreline and Waterway Management Section at 739-9921.

All written comments must be submitted in writing by January 10, 2006 in order to be included in the public hearing record. Send them to Maria Sadler at:

Division of Soil and Water Conservation

Department of Natural Resources and

Environmental Control

89 Kings Highway

Dover, Delaware 19901

Phone: (302) 739-9921

The Delaware Board of Dental Examiners in accordance with 24 Del.C. §1106(a)(1) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations regarding continuing professional education. Specifically, the proposal amends the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) continuing education requirements for dentists and dental hygienists found in regulations 6.0 and 6.9 to provide that acceptable CPR courses must include hands on clinical participation. The proposal also adds a new subsection 6.6.9 under regulation 6.6 to require continuing education on an Anesthesia topic for holders of Unrestricted Permits and Restricted I Permits.

A public hearing will be held on March 9, 2006 at 6:15 p.m. in the first floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Dental Examiners, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Cannon Building, Suite 203, Dover DE 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.

The Board will consider promulgating the proposed amendments to its regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.

The Delaware Council on Real Estate Appraisers in accordance with 24 Del.C. §4006(a)(1) & (b) has proposed changes to its rules to implement HB 73 of the 143^rd General Assembly. The qualifications for licensure specifically identify the criteria established by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraiser Subcommittee. Provisions are made for late renewal of license or certificate and for inactive status. The Council identified crimes substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal.

A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on February 21, 2006 in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules may obtain a copy from the Delaware Council on Real Estate Appraisers, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Cannon Building, Suite 203, Dover DE 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Council at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.

The Council will consider promulgating the proposed rules at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.

On July 12, 2005, the Delaware General Assembly enacted legislation finding that “the benefit of electricity from renewable energy resources accrue to the public at large, and that electric suppliers and consumers share an obligation to develop a minimum level of [renewable energy] resources in the electric supply portfolio of [Delaware.].” The General Assembly further stated that its purpose in enacting this legislation is to establish a market in Delaware for electricity from renewable resources, and to lower the cost of such electricity to Delaware consumers. To this end, the General Assembly directed the Delaware Public Service Commission (the “Commission”) to adopt rules and regulations governing the implementation of Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards, and further directed the Commission to promulgate such rules and regulations by July 31, 2006.

In connection with the authority given to it, the Commission now proposed to adopt new rules and regulations to govern the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards obligations of electric suppliers. The text of the Rules proposed to be adopted is set forth as Exhibit “B” to PSC Order No. 6793 (Dec. 6, 2005). Such proposed Rules will be published in the January 2006 volume of the Delaware Register of Regulations. In summary form:

The first section of the Rules contains definitions of the terms used in the regulations.

The second section addresses the purpose and scope of the regulations, and identifies the entities which will be subject to the regulations. That section further identifies the steps that must be taken for certain entities to be exempt from the regulations.

The third section sets forth proposed regulations regarding the Commission’s administration of the standards including, certifying eligible energy resources; ensuring compliance with the renewable energy standards (beginning with a cumulative minimum percentage of electricity generated by renewable energy resources of 1% in 2007 and reaching a 10% cumulative level in 2019); and verifying compliance with the renewable energy standards.

The fourth section of the regulations addresses an electricity supplier’s recovery of costs incurred in complying with the renewable energy standards.

The final section of the regulation addresses the Freedom of Information Act, the persons who may file a complaint, and the penalties for failure to comply with the rules and regulations.

The Commission has authority to promulgate such regulations pursuant to 26 Del.C. §§353 and 362.

The Commission hereby solicits written comments, suggestions, compilations of data, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed rules and regulations. Anyone desiring to submit written comments, suggestions, data compilations, briefs or other written materials shall file ten (10) copies of such materials with the Commission at its office located at 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904. All such materials shall be filed with the Commission on or before February 2, 2006. Persons who wish to participate in the proceedings but who do not wish to submit written materials are asked to send a letter to the Commission informing the Commission of their intention to participate on or before February 2, 2006.

In addition, the Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed rules and regulations on February 14, 2006, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Commission’s Dover office, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904. Interested persons may present comments, evidence, testimony and other materials at that public hearing.

The proposed rules and regulations and all materials submitted in connection with this docket will be available for public inspection and copying at the Commission’s Dover office during normal business hours. The fee for copying is $0.25 per page. The proposed rules and regulations may also be reviewed at the office of the Division of the Public Advocate located at the Carvel State Office Building, 4^th Floor, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, during normal business hours by appointment. Finally, the proposed rules and regulations will be available for review on the Commission’s website located at www.state.de.us/delpsc.

Any individual with disabilities who wishes to participate in these proceedings should contact the Commission to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such review or participation. Such contact may be in person, in writing, by telephone or otherwise. The Commission’s toll-free telephone number is (800) 282-8574. Any person with questions may also contact the Commission Staff at (302) 739-4247 or by Text Telephone at (302) 739-4333. Inquiries may also be sent via Internet e-mail to david.bloom@state.de.us.