Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
October 2009
delaware river basin commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing and business meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2009 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The meeting location could not be confirmed as of the deadline for this notice. For more information, including the meeting location, visit the DRBC web site at www.drbc.net or contact Pamela M. Bush, Esq., Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, at 609‑883-9500 extension 203.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Social Services
DSSM 3017 Other CMR Elements
PUBLIC NOTICE
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 the Delaware Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program's Contract of Mutual Responsibility.
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, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to (302) 255-4425 by October 31, 2009.
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
1302 Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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 is 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.
The public hearing on the proposed amendments to DRGHW will be held on Thursday October 22, 2009 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Richardson and Robbins Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE.
Division of Fish and Wildlife
PUBLIC NOTICE
This action will extend the rabbit hunting season from its current ending date of February 15th to the last day of February or the last Saturday of February should February end on a Sunday. This season extension was requested by Delaware hunters who have lost some rabbit hunting opportunities over the years due to conflicts with deer hunting seasons. This short season extension should not have a significant impact on the well being of the rabbit population.
This regulatory change will be presented at a public hearing on December 2, 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m., DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware. The hearing record for these proposed Regulations will remain open until 4:30p.m.. Thursday December 3, 2009. Written comments for the hearing record should be addressed to Kenneth Reynolds, 6180 Hay Point Landing Road, Smyrna, DE 19977 or to Kenneth.Reynolds@state.de.us. The record will remain open for written public comment until 4:30 p.m..December 3, 2009.
department of safety and homeland security
Division of State Police
2300 Pawn Brokers, Secondhand Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Division of State Police, in accordance with 24 Del.C. Section 2311 proposes to amend adopted Rule 3.0 – Revocations and Emergency Suspensions. This amendment describes its intent to issue a revocation or emergency suspension of Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, and Scrap Metal Processors. If you wish to view the complete amendment, contact Ms. Peggy Anderson at (302) 672-5304. Any persons wishing to present views may submit them in writing, by October 31, 2009, to Delaware State Police, Detective Licensing, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE, 19903.
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
PUBLIC NOTICE
Under Title 23 of the Delaware Code, Section 102, as well as 29 Delaware Code Chapter 101, the Delaware Board of Pilot Commissioners is empowered to adopt regulations concerning the practice of pilotage on the Bay and River Delaware and the tributaries thereof. The Commission has now drafted revisions to its existing Pilot regulations. A copy of the proposed changes accompanies this notice.
The Commission will take written comments on the draft changes to the Delaware Public Carrier Regulations from October 1, 2009 through December 11, 2009. In addition, the Commission will hold a public hearing for the receipt of comments on these changes at its next regularly scheduled meeting, December 11, 2009, at the Cannon Building, Conference Room A, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19901, at 1:00 p.m.
Questions or comments regarding these proposed changes should be directed to: Judy Letterman, Administrator, Cannon Building, Conference Room A, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19901 (302) 677-7312 (telephone) (302) 739-2711 (fax); judy.letterman@state.de.us.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Motor Vehicles
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Regulation of Public Carriers
PUBLIC NOTICE
Under Title 2 of the Delaware Code, Section 1802, as well as 29 Delaware Code Section 8404, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), is empowered to adopt regulations concerning public carriers, such as taxicabs, limousines, and charter buses operated by private entities. The Department has now drafted revisions to its existing Public Carrier regulations. A copy of the proposed changes accompanies this notice.
The Department will take written comments on the draft changes to the Delaware Public Carrier Regulations from September 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009.
Questions or comments regarding these proposed changes should be directed to: Michael Harrell, Administrator, DelDOT DMV Transportation Services, P.O. Drawer E, Dover, DE 19903 (302) 744-2730 (telephone) (302) 739-6299 (fax) michael.harrell@state.de.us.
EXECUTIVE Department
Delaware Economic Development Office
402 Procedures Governing The Delaware Strategic Fund
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State of Delaware, Delaware Economic Development Office 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. §5005(11) and in compliance with Delaware's Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. §10115. The proposed changes to regulations amend the fees for submitting an application for economic assistance under the Delaware Strategic Fund, to better reflect the actual cost to process those applications. Additionally, the proposed regulations to Award Approval and Standards will reflect actual practice and market conditions.
The Division 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 Lee Porter, Delaware Economic Development Office, 99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 by October 15, 2009.
Office Of Management And Budget
Freedom of Information Act Policy and Procedures
In accordance with procedures set forth in 29 Del.C. Ch. 11, Subch. III and 29 Del.C. Ch. 101, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is proposing to adopt a regulation setting forth policy and procedures in dealing with requests from the public for information as set forth in 29 Del.C. Ch. 100, the Freedom of Information Act.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, or an employee of the Office of Management and Budget designated by the Director, will hold a public hearing at which members of the public may present comments on the proposed regulation on October 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Delaware Office of Management and Budget, 122 William Penn Street, Room 133, Dover, DE, 19901. Additionally, members of the public may present written comments on the proposed regulation by submitting such written comments to Mr. Robert Scoglietti, Delaware Office of Management and Budget, 122 William Penn Street, Dover, DE, 19901. Written comments must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. on October 30, 2009. Members of the public may receive a copy of the proposed regulation at no charge by United States Mail by writing Mr. Robert Scoglietti at the address of the Delaware Office of Management and Budget set forth above.
