Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
March 2006
department of agriculture
Division of Poultry and Animal Health
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware Department of Agriculture proposes these regulations pursuant to 3 Del.C. §407(a). The proposed regulations contain general sanctions in regard to the National Scrapie Eradication Program, including at risk animals, official identification, tagging requirements, and disease reporting. These regulations are intended to more clearly define Delaware’s role in the National Scrapie Eradication Program. The proposed regulations will be considered at a public hearing scheduled for March 30, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at the Delaware Department of Agriculture Building, Conference Room #1. Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the State Veterinarian’s office. Comments may be submitted in writing to G. Robert Moore, on or before 1:00 p.m. on March 30, 2006 and/or in person at the hearing. The Delaware Department of Agriculture is located at 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 and the phone number is 302-698-4500.
Thoroughbred Racing Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Board, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to add rules to define eligibility of Delaware Jockeys for Health insurance coverage pursuant to 29 Del.C. §4815(b)(3)c. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule change on March 20, 2006 at the Horseman’s office in Delaware Park at 1:30 PM. Written comments should be sent to John Wayne, Administrator of Thoroughbred Racing, Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19804.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
department of elections FOR KEnt County
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 15 of the Delaware Code, Section 5522 (b), the Department of Elections for Kent County is proposing a regulation to ensure the security and integrity of the procedures set forth in Chapter 55 and that the counting process for absentee ballots is not subject to improper influences.
Any person who wishes to submit written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulation shall submit same to Joyce L. Wright, Director of Kent County Department of Elections, 100 Enterprise Place, Suite 5, Dover, DE 19904 by March 31, 2006.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
department of elections FOR SussEx County
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 15 of the Delaware Code, Section 5522 (b), the Department of Elections for Sussex County is proposing a regulation to ensure the security and integrity of the procedures set forth in Chapter 55 and that the counting process for absentee ballots is not subject to improper influences.
Any person who wishes to submit written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulation shall submit same to Kenneth McDowell, Director of Sussex County Department of Elections, 119 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 by March 31, 2006.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
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) 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 policies in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding case processing procedures.
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 and Development Unit, Division of Social Services, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by March 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.
DSSM 2007, Stop Payments for TANF, GA and RCA Benefits and DSSM 2008, Replacement Benefits – TANF, GA, RCA: Procedurally, DSS has denied requests for replacement checks when the requests were made after the stale date on the check. The stale date is sixty (60) days from the date of the check.
Stale date means the date the check is no longer valid for cashing. If the issue date is 1/1/06, the check is good for sixty (60) days until 3/1/06 and, 3/2/06 becomes the stale date. If a client cashes the check on or after the stale date, they will not receive reimbursement from the state. DSS is updating the DSSM to reflect this procedure.
DSS also added the requirement to sign and return an affidavit within ten (10) days of the date of the reported loss to align the procedures with the food stamp program.
Currently, a client could request a benefit replacement for a check they claim they did not receive a year ago. The client could request a replacement check in December but not sign an affidavit until three months later.
department of state
Division of Professional Regulation
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
100 Board of Accountancy
The Delaware Board of Accountancy in accordance with 24 Del.C. §105(a)(1) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations. The proposal amends multiple sections of the rules and regulations to conform to changes in practice requirements resulting from the enactment of Senate Bill 27 with House Amendment 1 in July of 2005. The proposed changes to the rules and regulations also contain provisions for online renewal and attestation of having fulfilled continuing education requirements.
A public hearing will be held on April 26, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room B 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 regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Accountancy, 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 regulation at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.
Division of Professional Regulation
300 Board of Architecture
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Delaware Board of Architecture in accordance with 24 Del.C. §306 has proposed changes to its rules and regulations to clarify the late renewal process for continuing education requirements.
The public hearing originally scheduled for March 1, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to April 5, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be held in the second floor conference room B 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 Landscape Architecture, 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 regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.
Department of Transportation
Division of Planning
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Delaware Safe Routes to School Regulations
Under Title 17 of the Delaware Code, Section 1021 and 1022, and Public Law 109-59, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), through its Division of Planning, is seeking to establish a Safe Routes to School Program (Program) and has developed draft Program Guidelines.
These Guidelines establish the Program and outline how DelDOT will administer the Program. It defines the purpose of the Program, funding availability and eligibility, and how projects will be selected.
The Department will take written comments on the draft Safe Routes to School Program Guidelines from March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006.
Any requests for copies of the Draft Program Guidelines, or any questions or comments regarding this document should be directed to:
Erin Fasano, Project Planner
Division of Planning
Delaware Department of Transportation
PO Box 778
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 760-2236 (telephone)
(302) 739-2251 (fax)
Division of Planning
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Standards and Regulations for Subdivision Streets and State Highway Access
The Delaware Department of Transportation through its Planning Division has developed revised regulations for access to State-maintained roads and for planning, design, construction, and acceptance for maintenance of subdivision streets. These regulations, Standards and Regulations for Subdivision Streets and State Highway Access, revise, update, and consolidate the Rules and Regulations for Subdivision Streets, enacted in December 1981, and the Standards and Regulations for Access to State Highways, enacted in August 1983. These regulations define the requirements which apply to:
A public workshop will be held on March 22, 2006 at the DelDOT Administration Building
The Department will take comments on the Regulations from March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006.
Any requests for copies of the Regulations, or any questions or comments regarding these Regulations should be directed to:
Theodore Bishop, Assistant Director of Planning
Delaware Department of Transportation
PO Box 778
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 760-2122 (telephone)
(302) 739-2251 (fax)
theodore.bishop@state.de.us
Division of Planning
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Development Related Improvements Requiring New Rights-of-Way
The Delaware Department of Transportation through its Planning Division has developed regulations in response to Senate Bill 284 (74 Del.Laws, c. 404) which was signed into law on July 22, 2004. These regulations, Developer Related Improvements Requiring New Rights-of Way, address the provision of transportation improvements necessitated by new development when the improvements would not otherwise be possible due to right-of-way constraints.
The regulations define under what conditions DelDOT will use its real estate process to acquire right-of-way for such improvements, enforce safe operating conditions during construction, involve the public in the planning process, and assure compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
A public workshop will be held on March 23, 2006 at the DelDOT Administration Building from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
The Department will take comments on the Regulations from March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006.
Any requests for copies of the Regulations, or any questions or comments regarding these Regulations should be directed to:
Theodore Bishop, Assistant Director of Planning
Delaware Department of Transportation
PO Box 778
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 760-2122 (telephone)
(302) 739-2251 (fax)
theodore.bishop@state.de.us
