Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
July 2010
Delaware River Basin Commission
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing and business meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 beginning At 10:30 A.m. The Meeting will be held at the West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, NJ. For More Information, Visit The DRBC web site At www.drbc.net or contact Pamela M. Bush, Esq., Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, At 609 883-9500 Extension 203.
department of agriculture
Harness Racing Commission
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to change its Rule 7.6.6.7.7. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on August 10, 2010 (rescheduled from August 17, 2010). 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 June 1, 2010.
The proposed changes are for the purpose of updating the Rules to more 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 Harness Racing Commission office.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
department of health and social services
Division of Social Services
PUBLIC NOTICE
Child Care Subsidy 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 Child Care Subsidy Program policies in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding Income and Making Income Determinations, Interviews and Authorizing Service and Overpayments.
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, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to (302) 255-4425 by July 31, 2010.
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 State Service Centers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Amendment to the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan
The Department of Health and Social Services is amending the current Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Recovery and Re-Investment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan. The amendment to the plan will decentralize operations allowing for local sub-grantee control and State oversight.
Changes to the existing State plan include modification in the budget that will allow for local access to program operations, and separate category charges for, Audits, Insurance, and Health and Safety. Furthermore, a new training and monitoring plan has been developed. Training requirements for all stakeholders are defined in the amended plan.
The Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), under the Delaware Health and Social Services will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed changes in the amendment of the ARRA and DOE Base Weatherization Program State Plan. Federal and State regulations require DSSC to provide opportunity for comment of proposed changes to the State Plan.
The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 P.M. at the Delaware House of Representatives, 411 Legislative Avenue – 2nd Floor House Hearing Room, Dover, DE 19901
Copies of the proposed Amended Plan are available for review at: the Division of State Service Centers Administrative Office, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720, First State Community Action Agency, Stanford L Building, 308 N. Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, DE 19947; and Neighborhood House, Inc., 1218 B. Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Anyone wishing to submit written comments as a supplement to or in lieu of oral testimony should submit such comments by July 12, 2010 to: Ms. Cozetta Ausler at cozetta.ausler@state.de.us or by fax at (302)255-4472.
Contact Mary Dupont, Director, Division of State Service Centers, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720, at 302-255-9695.
Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
PUBLIC NOTICE
Child Care Subsidy 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 16 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 22, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS)/Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is proposing to amend the Standards for Substance and Abuse and Treatment Programs to clarify state standards for the provision of substance abuse and mental health in Delaware treatment 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 Frann Anderson, Quality Control, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Main Administration Building, 1901 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to (302) 255-4428 by July 31, 2010.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Professional Regulation
Combative Sports And Combative Sports Entertainment
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Division of Professional Regulation (the “Division”) in accordance with 24 Del.C. §103(b)(1) has proposed amendments to the regulations governing combative sports and combative sports entertainment events in Delaware. The amendments include deleting the term “Boxing” in the title of the regulations and replacing it with “Combative Sports.”
Changes are being made to Part C of the regulations related to Professional Mixed Martial Arts. The regulations being amended include 4.0 Bandage Wraps; 13.0 Fouls and Violations; 14.0 Legal Strikes; 18.0 Physical Exams and Other Testing; 19.0 Requirements of the Division; 20.0 Responsibilities of the Promoter; 22.0 Requirements of Seconds/Cornermen.
Changes are also being made to Part D of the regulations governing Amateur Mixed Martial Arts. The regulations being amended include 1.0 Weight Classes; 4.0 Bandage Wraps; 7.0 Gloves; 13.0 Fouls and Violations; 14.0 Legal Strikes; 18.0 Physical Exams and Other Testing; 19.0 Requirements of the Sanctioning Body; 20.0 Responsibilities of the Promoter; 21 Responsibilities of Fighter; and, 22.0 Requirements of Seconds/Cornermen.
A public hearing will be held on August 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. 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 and regulations may obtain a copy from the Division of Professional Regulation, Office of the Director, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Cannon Building, Suite 203, Dover, DE 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Director at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.
The Director will consider promulgating the proposed regulations following the public hearing.
