The State Board of Chiropractic in accordance with 24 Del.C. §706(a)(1) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations related to license renewal.

A public hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on June 15, 2006 in the 2^nd 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 State Board of Chiropractic, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, 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.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to 29 Delaware Code Chapter 101 and 24 Delaware Code Section 1775 (c), the Respiratory Care Advisory Council of the Delaware Board of Medical Practice has developed and proposes to modify Section 8.0 Continuing Education by amending subsection 8.6.7 to provide clarity to the continuing education requirements that must be met by a licensee seeking to reinstate a license that has lapsed for less than three (3) years. The proposal also includes new subsections 8.6.8 and 8.6.9 establishing additional requirements for applicants who wish to obtain reinstatement after the applicant’s prior license has expired for three or more years. In addition, the proposal modifies Section 10.0 Application for a License by amending subsection 10.2.1.4 to provide individuals who have not been licensed in any jurisdiction within three (3) years of initially passing the NBRC entry level examination will be required to re-take the NBRC examination and provide proof of a current passing score before a license will be issued.

The new subsections delineate the requirements for those applicants who have been engaged in the active practice of respiratory care during a specified period and those who have not.

A public hearing will be held on the proposed Rules and Regulations on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. The Council will receive and consider input in writing from any person on the proposed Rules and Regulations. Any written comments should be submitted to the Council in care of Gayle MacAfee at the above address. The final date to submit written comments shall be at the above scheduled public hearing. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed Rules and Regulations or to make comments at the public hearing should contact Gayle MacAfee at the above address or by calling (302) 739-4520.

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 (Attn: PSC Reg. Dckt. No. 56). All such materials shall be filed with the Commission on or before June 1, 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 June 1, 2006.

The Commission will hold a public hearing concerning the proposed regulations on June 6, 2006, beginning at 1:00 P.M. at its Dover office, identified above.

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.