CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES

CALENDAR

July 2023

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Thoroughbred Racing Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE

1001 Thoroughbred Racing Rules and Regulations

Summary

The Thoroughbred Racing Commission proposes to amend its Regulations adopted in accordance with Title 3, Chapter 101. The purpose of the proposed regulations is to amend the definitions of "horse" in Section 1.0 to include Quarter Horses. The Thoroughbred Racing Commission 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 July 1, 2023 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. A copy is also on file in the office of the Thoroughbred Racing Commission, 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19804 and is available for inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also published online at the Register of Regulations website: https://regulations.delaware.gov/register/current_issue.shtml.

Interested parties may offer written comments on the proposed regulations or submit written suggestions, data, briefs or other materials to the Thoroughbred Racing Commission 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 August 1, 2023. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.

Adoption of Proposed Regulation

On or after August 1, 2023, following review of the public comment, the Thoroughbred Racing Commission will determine whether to amend its regulations by adopting the proposed rules or make additional changes because of the public comments received.

Effective Date of Amendments to Regulations

If adopted by the Thoroughbred Racing Commission, the amendments shall take effect ten days after being published as final in the Delaware Register of Regulations.

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission

Sarah A. Crane, Executive Director

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

The State Board of Education meets monthly, generally at 5:00pm on the third Thursday of the month. These meetings are open to the public. The Board rotates locations of regular meetings among the three counties.

The State Board of Education provides information about meeting dates and times, materials, minutes, and audio recordings on its website:

https://education.delaware.gov/community/governance/state-board-of-education/sbe-monthly-meetings/

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Division of Public Health

PUBLIC NOTICE

4458A Cottage Food Regulations

Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §122(3)u.1., the Health Systems Protection section within the Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing revisions to the Cottage Food Regulations. The revisions include:

• Addition of "sesame" to the list of major food allergens;

• Removal of the gross annual sales cap for cottage food establishments;

• Removal of the owner's name and full home address of cottage food establishments on product labels, and in its place requiring the product label list the cottage food establishment's town/city in Delaware; and

• Technical corrections.

Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review in the July 1, 2023 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations, accessible online at: http://regulations.delaware.gov or by calling the Division of Public Health at (302) 744-4700.

Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs, or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations must submit them by Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at:

Division of Public Health

417 Federal Street

Dover, DE 19901

Email: DHSS_DPH_regulations@delaware.gov

Phone: (302) 744-4700

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Professional Regulation

PUBLIC NOTICE

3600 Board of Geologists

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §3606(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Geologists ("Board") has proposed revisions to its Rules and Regulations. The proposed revisions amend the standards for continuing education. Specifically, the subsection pertaining to credit for specialty certification is amended to provide that credit may be obtained for specialty training or certification classes, such as OSHA, MSHA and HAZWOPER classes. In addition, a subsection is added to set forth the process whereby course providers may renew course approval.

A public hearing will be held on August 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room B of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Geologists, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address or at michelle.loper@delaware.gov.

In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be August 28, 2023. The Board will deliberate on all of the public comments at its regularly scheduled meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Division of Motor Vehicles

Driver Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

2226 Third Party Commercial Driver License Skills Testing

Pursuant to the authority provided by 21 Del.C. §302, 21 Del.C. §304, and 21 Del.C. §2608(a), the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) promulgates this regulation establishing its Third Party Commercial Driver License Skills Testing program.

The DMV seeks to develop policies, procedures, and licensing requirements to establish the working and operational instructions for the performance and conduct of certified commercial driver license testers.

This regulation will furnish guidelines as necessary for certified commercial driver license testers to remain current with changing laws and new programs promoting the safety and welfare of the citizens of Delaware and to aid in the prevention and detection of fraudulent activities. This regulation will also promote an expedient method for Delaware drivers with Commercial Learner's Permits to complete skills tests for a timely attainment of their Commercial Driver's License.

Public Comment Period

The DMV will take written comments on these proposed general revisions to Section 2226 of Title 2, Delaware Administrative Code, from July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The public may submit their comments to:

Caleb Vicks, Motor Vehicle Services Program Manager, Division of Motor Vehicles

(caleb.vicks@delaware.gov) or in writing to their attention,

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)

Division of Motor Vehicles

PO BOX 698

Dover, DE 19903