CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES
CALENDAR
February 2021
DELAWARE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
PUBLIC NOTICE
1301 Delaware Criminal Justice Information System Rules and Regulations
Purpose: In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 11 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 86, Section 8605, the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) Board of Managers proposes to revise its regulations. These proposed regulations are applicable to all users of the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and to any agency requesting access to CJIS from the Board. The proposed regulations will ensure that access to criminal justice information conforms to the statutory requirements outlined in Chapters 85 and 86 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code.
Notice of Hearing: A virtual public hearing will be held via Webex. Join the Webex meeting as follows:
When: February 25, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Hearing for Changes to the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System Rules and Regulations
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://stateofdelaware.webex.com/stateofdelaware/k2/j.php?MTID=t0d606f0763dffb378144c596bb322981
Passcode: Board
Join by Telephone:
Webex Dial In: 1-408-418-9388
Webex Session Number: 179 785 4859
Webex Password: Board
The hearing is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed Delaware Criminal Justice Information System Rules and Regulations.
Written Comments: The DELJIS Board of Managers will receive written comments, suggestions briefs or other written material until the close of business, 4:30 p.m., March 12, 2021. Written comments shall be submitted via e-mail to Marianne.Kennedy@delaware.gov or via the USPS to Ms. Marianne Kennedy Chair, DELJIS Board of Managers, 800 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904.
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 beginning at 1:30 p.m. In light of COVID-19 mitigation measures in effect for DRBC member states, the Commission will conduct the public hearing on a remote platform. Please check the Commission’s website, www.drbc.gov, on or after January 27, 2021 for details regarding the resolutions and draft docket decisions that will be subjects of the public hearing and for information on how to attend and participate in this remote public hearing.
The Commission’s quarterly business meeting will be held the following month, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will also be conducted remotely. Details about the meeting format and how to attend will be posted on the Commission’s website, www.drbc.gov, no later than February 28, 2021.
For additional information, please visit the DRBC website at www.drbc.gov or contact Denise McHugh at denise.mchugh@drbc.gov or Patricia Hausler at patricia.hausler@drbc.gov.
DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
701 Administration and Enforcement
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 701 by updating language in Chapter 1, Section 3.1.4 to be consistent with the provisions of the existing regulations and the codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations for building rehabilitation of existing buildings; changed minor wording in Chapter 3, Section 3.0 Permit Required 3.1.5 change more than 50 to 50 or more; Chapter 4, Submittal of Plans 2.0 - Requirement for Sealed or Signed Plans. Update 2.1 & 2.2 in its entirety to be more consistent with the requirements of the building officials; Chapter 7 Adopted Codes and Standards - Update 120 plus current adopted NFPA codes and standards to the most recent version, delete four adopted NFPA codes and standards no longer in use and add three new NFPA codes and standards. Update and delete the current modifications of NFPA codes and standards to the recent proposed adopted codes and standards.
The Board will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Assistant for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent so that they are received by no later than March 3, 2021. Comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov.
DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
702 Fire Protection in Building Construction
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 702 by: removing inconsistencies with current regulations and National Fire Prevention Association standards 13, 13R & 13D to better clarify where sprinklers are required to be installed; by correcting spelling and other typographical errors; by removing outdated NFPA codes and standards and replace with updated NFPA codes and standards; changing hydrant spacing for one and two-family detached dwellings from 1,000 feet on center to 800 feet on center to be consistent with the rest of the requirements in Fire Flow Table 2; and making other changes as detailed below.
The Board will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Assistant for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent so that they are received by no later than March 3, 2021. Comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov.
DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
703 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Sales of Signaling Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 703 by deleting an incorrect reference in the definition of “Testing” in Chapter 1, Section 2.0.
The Board will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Assistant for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent so that they are received by no later than March 3, 2021. Comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov.
DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
704 Hazardous Processes and Operations
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 704 by replacing the reference to 16 Del. C. § 6611 with 16 Del. C. § 6614 in Chapter 2, Section 5.1.8.
The Board will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Assistant for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent so that they are received by no later than March 3, 2021. Comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov.
DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
705 General Fire Safety
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 705 by: replacing September 1, 2015 with March 11, 2016 in Chapter 1, subsection 15.3; updating the perimeter access requirements in Chapter 5, subsection 3.5; updating the requirement for parking between building and perimeter access in Chapter 5, subsection 3.5.2; and by updating figure 6.1 in Chapter 5.
The Board will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Assistant for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent so that they are received by no later than March 3, 2021. Comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov.
PUBLIC NOTICE
501 Harness Racing Rules and Regulations
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC) pursuant to 3 Del. C. Section 10005, proposes to amend its rules and regulations. The proposed regulation changes address needed amendments for clarity by adding a definition.
After discussions, which included technical experts, regulatory officials, and harness racing stakeholders, on January 5, 2021, the DHRC Rules Committee voted to recommend this rule amendment package to the full DHRC. On January 12, 2021, at its regular monthly meeting, the DHRC unanimously approved these proposed amendments. The DHRC rules committee meetings and DHRC regular monthly meetings are publically noticed open meetings. Subsequent to the initial 30-day comment period beginning on February 1, 2021 to March 3, 2021 and notice in the Register of Regulations, the DHRC plans to finalize the regulations on March 9, 2021 during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The meetings are held at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE at 10:00am. Written comments must be received by COB March 3, 2021. Those comments should be sent to the same address listed above for meeting location, attention Mr. Mark Davis.
PUBLIC NOTICE
On March 12, 2020, Governor Carney issued a declaration of a state of emergency for the state of Delaware due to a public health threat. The State of Emergency allows all public meetings of executive branch public bodies, including the SBE, to be conducted electronically, either by means of telephone conference call or video-conference call.
In accordance with the State of Emergency, the State Board of Education is currently holding meetings electronically. The meeting information can be accessed via the public meeting calendar (https://publicmeetings.delaware.gov/Search?q=&AnyAll=Any&AgencyID=22&StartDateInclusive=2020-08-01). Members of the public can join the meeting via the web or telephone.
Meeting materials are available on the State Board of Education's eBoard site (https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?s=190001). (If you are having technical difficulties accessing the site, please try a different browser.)
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Delaware Council on Police Training
PUBLIC NOTICE
801 Regulations of the Delaware Council on Police Training
The Council on Police Training (COPT), pursuant to 11 Del. C. 8404 (a)(14), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed amendments, which were voted on in a regular meeting by the COPT on January 12, 2021, seek to update information regarding firearms training and qualifications, temporarily waiving or modifying minimum standards under declared states of emergency, reviewing reciprocity cases, and other minor technical corrections and clarifications.
The COPT will allow for the submission of written comments, suggestions, or other materials regarding the proposed rules to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security Attn: Christopher Klein, P.O. BOX 818, Dover, Delaware 19903-0818 or e-mail Christopherm.klein@delaware.gov. Any written submission in response to this notice and the relevant proposed regulations must be received by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security no later than 4:30 p.m. (EST) on March 03, 2021. A copy of this regulation may be viewed online at the Registrar of Regulation's website, http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml.
Division of Professional Regulation
3800 Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, pursuant to 24 Del. C. §3805(11), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed amendments to the regulations seek to wholly amend the continuing education requirements for renewal to more closely align with the requirements of Commission on Dietetic Registration thus expanding the ways in which a licensee can obtain continuing professional education. In addition, the changes clarify the time a licensee may remain on inactive status and the procedures required to reactivate a license.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule change on February 26, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. via teleconference. The teleconference phone number is 1-302-526-5475. Please enter conference id # 680416 to access the meeting. Written comments should be sent to Danielle Ridgway, Administrator of the Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until March 15, 2021.
