CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES
CALENDAR
August 2022
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 commencing at 1:30 p.m. The public hearing will be conducted remotely. Any draft dockets and draft resolutions that will be subjects of the public hearing, along with details about the remote platform and how to attend, will be posted on the Commission's website, www.drbc.gov, at least 10 days prior to the meeting date.
The Commission's quarterly business meeting will be held the following month, on Thursday, September 8, 2022 commencing at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will be conducted remotely. Details about the remote platform and an agenda will be posted on the Commission's website, www.drbc.gov, at least 10 days prior to the meeting date.
For additional information, please visit the DRBC website at www.drbc.gov or contact Patricia Hausler at patricia.hausler@drbc.gov.
Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund
PUBLIC NOTICE
502 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Regulations
Summary
Pursuant to the authority granted by Title 3 Del.C. §10081(c) of the Delaware Code, the Department of Agriculture's Standardbred Breeders’ Fund ("the Fund") proposes to amend its regulations. The purpose of the amended regulations is to address the fiduciary responsibility of "the Fund" to sustain the program into the future while maintaining the current status. This includes consolidating payment requirements to simplify process for eligible two year-olds participating in the Program. Additional technical changes are also being made.
The Department of Agriculture is issuing these proposed regulations in accordance with Title 3 of the Delaware Code. This notice is issued pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
Comments
A copy of the proposed regulations is being published in the August 1, 2022, edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. A copy is also on file in the office of the Department of Agriculture, 2320 South DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 and is available for inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also published online at the Delaware Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml.
Interested parties may offer written comments on the proposed regulations or hand deliver to Ms. Judy Davis-Wilson, Administrator, Delaware Standardbred Breeder's Fund Program, written suggestions, data, briefs or other materials to the Department of Agriculture at the above address as to whether these proposed regulations should be adopted, rejected or modified. Pursuant to 29 Del.C. § 10118(a), public comments must be received on or before September 1, 2022. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education meets monthly. These meetings are open to the public. The Board rotates locations of regular meetings among the three counties.
Meeting information can be accessed via the public meeting calendar.
Meeting materials available on the State Board of Education's eBoard site (https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=190001). (If you are having technical difficulties accessing the site, please try a different browser.)
The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2022.
Information regarding special meetings or Committee meetings of the State Board will be posted on the public meeting calendar.
Minutes from recent State Board of Education meetings can be found on the public meeting calendar.
Audio recordings are available after every Board meeting (https://www.doe.k12.de.us/domain/225).
Public meeting calendar: https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/#/search?anyall=any&agencyid=22&startdateinclusive=2019-01-01
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
PUBLIC NOTICE
2100 Eligibility Criteria
In compliance with 16 Del.C. §122 and 29 Del.C. §7909 A(e), Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS)/ Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) is proposing to amend the criteria for establishing eligibility for DDDS services.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulatory amendments must submit same to, the Office of Applicant Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, 1052 South Governor's Avenue, Suite 101, Dover, Delaware 19904, by email to Lynda.Lord@delaware.gov or by fax to 302-744-9711 by 4:30 p.m. on September 1, 2022. Please identify in the subject line: Regulation Governing DDDS Eligibility Criteria. The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulations 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.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES
1. Provisional eligibility was added for applicants aged three through eight who may not have required assessment documentation to meet criteria
2. Updated terminology to clarify requirements for qualifying conditions, assessments, and the interpretation of assessment data
3. Added a criterion that addresses circumstances that allow eligibility without all required assessments
4. Detail added on citizenship
5. Clarified minimum age
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Postpartum Continuous Eligibility
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of 31 Del. C. §512, Delaware Health and Social Services ("Department") / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DHSS/DMMA) is proposing to amend the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM), Title XIX Medicaid State Plan, and Title XXI Delaware Health Children's Program State Plan regarding Postpartum Continuous Eligibility and make a technical correction in the DE state plan to the medical assistance program Single State Agency name.
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, Planning and Policy Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906, by email to Nicole.M.Cunningham@delaware.gov, or by fax to 302-255-4413 by 4:30 p.m. on August 31, 2022. Please identify in the subject line: Postpartum Continuous Eligibility.
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.
Public Notice
In accordance with the federal public notice requirements established at Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR 440.386 and the state public notice requirements of Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code, DHSS/DMMA gives public notice and provides an open comment period for 30 days to allow all stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on the proposed regulation. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 31, 2022.
PUBLIC NOTICE
4462 Public Drinking Water Systems
Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §122(3)(c), the Health Systems Protection Section, Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing revisions to the regulations governing Public Drinking Water Systems. On August 1, 2022, the Division of Public Health plans to publish as "proposed" revisions to the Public Drinking Water Systems regulations. The revisions are a result of HB 8 (151st GA) and include specific definitions for "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances," or "PFAS," and its compounds, and establishment of primary maximum contaminant levels and public notification requirements for PFAS.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review in the August 1, 2022 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations, accessible online at: https://regulations.delaware.gov or by calling the Division of Public Health at (302) 744-4951.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Division of Public Health will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be conducted remotely. Details about the remote platform and how to attend will be posted on the State Public Meeting Calendar at the following link:
https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/#/meeting/72440.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs, or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations must submit them by Friday, September 9, 2022, at:
Division of Public Health
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Email: DHSS_DPH_regulations@delaware.gov
Phone: (302) 744-4951
Division of Professional Regulation
PUBLIC NOTICE
1900 Board of Nursing
The Delaware Board of Nursing, pursuant to 24 Del. C. §1904(c) and 24 Del. C. §1790(a)(3), proposes to revise its regulations to set forth the required qualification for and parameters under which a certified nurse midwife or certified nurse practitioner may perform medication and manual vacuum aspiration abortions.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation changes on September 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room A, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Dr. Pamela Zickafoose, Executive Director of the Delaware Board of Nursing, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until September 29, 2022 pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10118(a).
