Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
October 2004
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Summary: The Delaware River Basin Commission ("Commission" or "DRBC") will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the Commission's Water Quality Regulations, Water Code and Comprehensive Plan to establish pollutant minimization plan requirements for point and non‑point source discharges of toxic pollutants following issuance of a total maximum daily load (TMDL) under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) by either a member state or the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or issuance of an assimilative capacity determination by the Commission.
Dates: The public hearing will be held on October 27, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. as part of the Commission's regularly scheduled business meeting. The hearing will end 60 to 90 minutes later, at the discretion of the Commission chair. If necessary, the hearing will be continued at a date and location announced by the Commission chair, until all those who wish to testify are afforded an opportunity to do so. Persons wishing to testify at the hearing are asked to register in advance with the Commission Secretary by phoning 609‑883‑9500, extension 224. Written comments will be accepted through Friday, November 19, 2004.
Addresses: The full text of the proposed rule will be posted no later than October 1, 2004 on the Commission's web site, http://www.drbc.net. The public hearing will be held in the Kirby Auditorium at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia. Written comments should be addressed to the Commission Secretary as follows: by e‑mail to paula.schmitt tAdrbc.state.ni.us; by fax to Commission Secretary ‑ dial 609‑8839522; by U.S. Mail to Commission Secretary, DRBC, P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 086280360; or by overnight mail to Commission Secretary, DRBC, 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, NJ 08628‑0360.
Further Information, Contacts: Please contact Pamela Bush, 609‑883‑9500 ext. 203, with questions about the proposed rule or the rulemaking process.
Pamela M. Bush, Esquire,
Commission Secretary
September 14, 2004
Department Of Administrative Services
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Pharmacy
The Delaware Board of Pharmacy in accordance with 24 Del.C. §2509 has proposed changes to its rules and regulations as mandated by SB 229. The proposal identified crimes that are substantially related to the practice of pharmacy.
A public hearing will be held on the proposed changes on November 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jesse Cooper Building, Room 309 (third floor conference room), Federal and Water Streets, Dover, DE 19901. The Board will receive and consider input from any person on the proposed Regulation. Written comment can be submitted at any time prior to the hearing in care of David Dryden, Executive Secretary, at the above address. In addition to publication in the Register of Regulations, copies of the proposed regulation can be obtained from David Dryden, Executive Secretary, by calling (302) 739-4798. Notice of the hearing and the nature of the proposal are also published in two Delaware newspapers of general circulation.
The Board will consider promulgating the proposed regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Occupational Therapy
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice in accordance with 24 Del.C. §2006 (b) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations as mandated by Senate Bill 229. The proposal identifies crimes that are substantially related to the practice of occupational therapy.
A public hearing will be held at 4:30 p.m. on November 17, 2004, 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 State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, 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 EDUCATION
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Social Services
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 107, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Social Services / Medicaid/Medical Assistance Program is proposing to amend the policy of the Food Stamp Program in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM).
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 by October 31, 2004.
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 SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, formerly the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with 21 Del.C. §4101(d) and 73 Del. Laws, c. 350, sec. 92 intends to promulgate regulations. These regulations will regulate the administration of the Electronic Red Light Safety Program in unincorporated areas of the State of Delaware. The Electronic Red Light Safety Program through the use of traffic light signal monitoring systems will impose monetary liability on owners or operators of motor vehicles for failure to comply with traffic light signals. A public hearing will be held on Monday, November 1, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. in the second floor main conference room (rm. 205) of the Safety and Homeland Security Building, 303 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE. The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security will receive and consider input in writing from any person on the proposed regulations. Any written comments should be submitted to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in care of William G. Bush, IV, at P.O. Box 818, Dover, DE 19903-0818 on or before November 1, 2004. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed regulations may do so by sending a written request to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, P.O. Box 818, Dover, DE 19903-0818 or may obtain a copy in room 220 of the Safety and Homeland Security Building, 303 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE. This notice will be published in two newspapers of general circulation not less than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing.
department of state
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Notice of Public Comment:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to 29 Del.C., Ch. 101, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs proposes to amend rules and regulations pursuant to its authority under 30 Del.C. §1815(b). The Division will receive and consider all written comments on the proposed rules and regulations related to implementation of amendments to the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act. Comments should be submitted to the Division in care of Daniel R. Griffith, Director, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, 21 The Green, Suite B, Dover, DE 19901. The final date to submit comments is October 31, 2004. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed amendments to the rules and regulations should notify Daniel R. Griffith at the above address or call 302-739-5685. This notice will be published in two newspapers of general circulation.
