Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
June 2006
COUNCIL ON POLICE TRAINING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Council on Police Training (COPT), in accordance with 11 Delaware Code Section 8404(a)(14) and 29 Delaware Code Section 10115 of the Administrative Procedures Act, hereby gives notice that it shall hold a public hearing on June 22, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., in the first-floor conference room at the Delaware State Police Training Academy, N. DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19903.
The Council on Police Training will receive written comments or oral testimony from interested persons regarding the repeal of the current COPT Regulations in their entirety and reissue the COPT Regulations due to comprehensive changes both substantively and stylistically. The final date for interested persons to submit written comments shall be the date of the public hearing. Written comments should be addressed to: Captain Elizabeth E. Shamany, Director, Delaware State Police Training Academy, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903-0430.
Anyone wishing to make written or oral comments who would like a copy of the proposed regulations may contact the COPT at (302) 739-5903, or write to the above address.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Harness Racing Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The State of Delaware, Department of Agriculture’s Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (herein “the Fund”) hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt amended regulations pursuant to the General Assembly’s delegation of authority to adopt such measures found at 29 Del.C. §4815(b)(3)b.2.D and in compliance with Delaware’s Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. §10115. The proposed amended regulation constitutes a modification of an existing regulation. The regulation will now permit use of technology with the technique of embryo transfer allowing the program to become mainstream.
The Fund solicits, and will consider, timely filed written comments from interested individuals and groups concerning these proposed amended regulations. The deadline for the filing of such written comments will be thirty days (30) after these proposed amended regulations are promulgated in the Delaware Register of Regulations.
Any such submissions should be mailed or delivered to Ms. Judy Davis-Wilson, Administrator, Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund whose address is State of Delaware, Department of Agriculture, 2320 South duPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 by June 1, 2005.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Department of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
department of health and social services
Division of Social Services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code), with 42CFR §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 (DMMA) is proposing to provide a standard pharmacy benefit to Chronic Renal Disease Program recipients.
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 Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by June 30, 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.
Department of natural resources and environmental control
Division of Air and Waste Management
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Title of the Regulations:
Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste (DRGHW)
Brief Synopsis of the Subject, Substance and Issues:
In order for the State of Delaware to maintain authorization from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer its own hazardous waste management program, the State must maintain a program that is equivalent to and no less stringent than the Federal program. To accomplish this, the State regularly amends the DRGHW by adopting amendments previously promulgated by EPA. In addition, the State will be proposing to make miscellaneous changes to the DRGHW that correct existing errors in the hazardous waste regulations, add clarification or enhance the current hazardous waste regulations.
Notice of Public Comment:
The public hearing on the proposed amendments to DRGHW will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2006 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Richardson and Robbins Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE.
Prepared by:
Bill Davis, Environmental Scientist, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management - (302) 739-9403
Division of Water Resources
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Chesapeake Bay Drainage Basin (Chester River, Choptank River, Marshyhope Creek, Nanticoke River, Gum Branch, Gravelly Branch, Deep Creek, Broad Creek, and Pocomoke River Watersheds), the Inland Bays Drainage Basin (Buntings Branch, Little Assawoman Bay, Assawoman Bay, Indian River Bay, Iron Branch, Indian River, Rehoboth Bay, and Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Watersheds), and the Murderkill River and Appoquinimink River Watersheds, Delaware
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Brief Synopsis of the Subject, Substance, and Issues
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) plans to conduct two Public Workshops to review draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Regulations for bacteria for the Chesapeake Bay Drainage Basin (Chester River, Choptank River, Marshyhope Creek, Nanticoke River, Gum Branch, Gravelly Branch, Deep Creek, Broad Creek, and Pocomoke River Watersheds), the Inland Bays Drainage Basin (Buntings Branch, Little Assawoman Bay, Assawoman Bay, Indian River Bay, Iron Branch, Indian River, Rehoboth Bay, and Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Watersheds), and the Murderkill River and Appoquinimink River Watersheds. A TMDL sets a limit on the amount of a pollutant that can be discharged into a waterbody and still meet water quality standards. TMDLs are composed of Waste Load Allocations (WLAs) for point source discharges, Load Allocations (LAs) for nonpoint sources, and a Margin of Safety (MOS) to account for uncertainties.
The proposed Bacteria TMDL Regulations for the Chester River, Choptank River, Marshyhope Creek, and Pocomoke River Watersheds are necessary because the existing TMDL regulations that included both nutrient and bacteria allocations, promulgated on January 11, 2006 are being modified to include nutrients only. This change is required due to a clarification in the interpretation of the EPA-required, bacteria water quality standards that result in changes to the bacteria allocations.
Possible Terms of the Agency Action
Following the Public Workshops and after reviewing comments received during the comment period, Public Hearings will be scheduled to adopt the proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads for these Watersheds. Following adoption of the TMDL Regulations, DNREC will develop Pollution Control Strategies (PCSs) designed to achieve the necessary load reductions. PCSs will identify specific pollution reduction activities and timeframes and will be developed in concert with Tributary Action Teams, other stakeholders, and the public.
Notice of Public Workshops and Comment Period
Proposed TMDLs for the Murderkill River and Appoquinimink River Watersheds will be reviewed during a Public Workshop to be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2006 at the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE.
Proposed TMDLs for the Chesapeake Bay Drainage Basin (Chester River, Choptank River, Marshyhope Creek, Nanticoke River, Gum Branch, Gravelly Branch, Deep Creek, Broad Creek, and Pocomoke River Watersheds), the Inland Bays Drainage Basin (Buntings Branch, Little Assawoman Bay, Assawoman Bay, Indian River Bay, Iron Branch, Indian River, Rehoboth Bay, and Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Watersheds) will be reviewed during a Public Workshop to be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the University of Delaware Research and Education Center, 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE.
Draft TMDL Regulations and technical support documents for these watersheds will be available as of Thursday, June 1, 2006 on the Department’s website (www.dnrec.delaware.gov) by clicking on “TMDLs” under “Information” or by contacting Sam Myoda, Watershed Assessment Section, Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 820 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 220, Dover, DE 19904-2464, (302) 739-9939, facsimile: (302) 739-6140, email: (samuel.myoda@state.de.us).
The Department has developed these draft regulations pursuant to a federal Consent Decree that requires the establishment of these TMDLs by the end of Calendar Year 2006. In order to comply with the ambitious schedule set by the Court Order, the Department must receive comments as early as possible in the regulatory development process. Hence, the Department is requiring that written comments on the proposed regulations be submitted no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, June 30, 2006, in order to be considered. After consideration of the written public comments, the Department, upon public notice, will schedule a Public Hearing.
Please send written comments to Sam Myoda, Watershed Assessment Section, Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 820 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 220, Dover, DE 19904-2464, (302) 739-9939, facsimile: (302) 739-6140, email: (samuel.myoda@state.de.us). All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2006. Electronic submission is preferred.
Prepared By:
John Schneider, Watershed Assessment Section, 739-9939
