Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices

CALENDAR

May 2005

Delaware River Basin Commission

The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing and business meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shawnee Inn, Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, Pennsylvania. For more informations contact Pamela M. Bush, Esq., Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, at 609-883-9500 extension 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Division of Professional Regulation

Board of Examiners of Psychologists

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists in accordance with 24 Del.C. §3506(a)(1) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations as mandated by SB 229. The proposal identifies crimes that are substantially related to the provision of psychology services.

A public hearing was held on March 7, 2005, after which the Board decided to review its proposal. A revised list of related crimes was developed at a subsequent subcommittee meeting held on March 21, 2005. The Board approved and adopted the subcommittee’s recommendations at a Board meeting held on April 4, 2005. The revised list of crimes includes substantive deletions and clarifications from the proposal originally published in the Register of Regulations, Vol. 8, Issue 6, on December 1, 2004.

A second public hearing will be held on June 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.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 Delaware Board of Examiners in Psychology, 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.

Division of Professional Regulation

Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners is proposing to revise its rules and regulations pursuant to 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 24 Del.C. §3906(1). The Board is proposing to amend Regulation 7.2.1.1 regarding the Definition and Scope of Continuing Education to add that the Board will accept for continuing education credit all courses designated for clinical social workers which are offered by the Clinical Social Work Federation (CSWF).

A public hearing will be held on June 20, 2005 at 9:30 a.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 Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work 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 regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.

Division of Professional Regulation

Board of Nursing Home Administrators

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Delaware Board of Nursing Home Administrators in accordance with 24 Del.C. §5204(1) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations as mandated by SB 229. The proposal identifies crimes that are substantially related to the practice of nursing home administration.

A public hearing was held on January 11, 2005, after which the Board decided to review its proposal. A revised list of related crimes was developed at two subsequent Board meetings held on January 31, 2005 and February 11, 2005, which includes substantive deletions, additions and clarifications from the proposal originally published in the Register of Regulations, Vol. 8, Issue 6, on December 1, 2004.

A second public hearing will be held on June 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.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 rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Nursing Home Administrators, 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 finance

Division of Revenue

PUBLIC NOTICE

Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement and Audit Programs

The Division of Revenue proposes to adopt the following regulation concerning Abandoned or Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement and Audit Programs Pursuant to 12 Del.C. §1154. Written comments or other written materials concerning the proposed regulation must be received by the Division of Revenue no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2005, and should be addressed to Deputy Attorney General J. Patrick Hurley, Esquire, c/o Department of Finance, Division of Revenue, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19899-8911 or sent by fax to (302)577-8656 or Email to pat.hurley@state.de.us.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.

department of health and social services

Division of Social Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

Long Term Care 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 the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding the Long Term Care Program. This proposal gives direction for the eligibility process on German Reparation payments received by institutionalized individuals.

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, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by May 31, 2005.

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

Long Term Care Program

department of insurance

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER MATTHEW DENN hereby gives notice that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Consumer Services Conference Room of the Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. The hearing is to receive public comment on proposed Regulation 702 relating to REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS POLICIES.

The purpose for proposing Regulation 702 is to require insurance companies to deliver a separate form to policyholders on an annual basis explaining information about coverage limitations. That form would, among other things: explain that Delaware homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, and will explain to the homeowner how flood insurance can be obtained; explain how to assure replacement coverage; explain limitations on reimbursement for theft from the home and how to obtain additional coverage for theft; and to require explanations for an insurer’s decision not to renew a homeowner’s policy at the end of the term.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with 18 Del.C. §311 and the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. Chapter 101. Comments are being solicited from any interested party. Comments may be in writing or may be presented orally at the hearing. Written comments, testimony or other written materials concerning the proposed change to the regulation must be received by the Department of Insurance no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2005, and should be addressed to Deputy Attorney General Michael J. Rich, c/o Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, or sent by fax to 302.739.5566 or email to michael.rich@state.de.us.

department of natural resources and environmental control

Division of Air and Waste Management

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Title of the Regulation:

Amendment to Regulation 25 “Requirements for Preconstruction Review”, Section 4 “Minor New Source Review (MNSR) .”

Brief Synopsis of the Subject, Substance and Issues:

Under regulation 25, new, major stationary sources may be required to install emission controls, depending upon pollutant and the area classification (attainment or non-attainment), for emission levels of 25 to 100 tons per year or more. There is no requirement for such controls below these threshold limits. Delaware is in non-attainment under the 8-hour ground-level ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the PM2.5 NAAQS and it seems incongruous to allow sources to emit non-attainment pollutants and precursors below these thresholds without requiring some controls. This new amendment to Regulation 25, Section 4 Minor New Source Review (MNSR), requires up-to-date air pollution control devices in many cases for new sources emitting certain pollutants at or above 5 tons per year.

Notice of Public Comment:

There will be a hearing on these proposed regulations held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 beginning at 6pm in the DNREC auditorium at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to Gene Pettingill, Air Quality Management Section, 715 Grantham Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 and/or statements and testimony may be presented either orally or in writing at the public hearing.