Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
June 2016
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Regulatory Program Fees and to the Basin Regulations - Water Supply Charges Concerning Rates
PUBLIC NOTICE
Practice and Procedure Concerning Regulatory Program Fees and to the Basin Regulations - Water Supply Charges Concerning Rates
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure to adopt a new project review fee structure and to the Basin Regulations - Water Supply Charges to provide for automatic inflation adjustments.
The public hearing will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. The hearing will continue until all those wishing to testify have had an opportunity to do so. Written comments will be accepted and must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August 12, 2016.
The public hearing will be held at the Commission's office building located at 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, NJ. As Internet mapping tools are inaccurate for this location, please use the driving directions posted on the Commission's website.
Persons wishing to testify at the hearing are asked to register in advance by phoning Paula Schmitt at 609-883-9500, ext. 224. Written comments may be submitted as follows: If by email, to paula.schmitt@drbc.state.nj.us; if by fax, to Commission Secretary at 609-883-9522; if by U.S. Mail, to Commission Secretary, DRBC, P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360; and if by overnight mail, to Commission Secretary, DRBC, 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360. Comments also may be delivered by hand at any time during the Commission's regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. except on national holidays) until the close of the comment period at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August 12, 2016. In all cases, please include the commenter's name, address and affiliation, if any, in the comment document and "Fees Rulemaking" in the subject line.
An FAQ document explaining this proposal in further detail is available on the Commission's website, www.drbc.net. For queries about the rulemaking process, please contact Pamela Bush at 609-477-7203.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
Long-Term Care Facilities - Eligibility Determinations and Post-Eligibility Treatment; Undue Hardships
PUBLIC NOTICE
Long-Term Care Facilities - Eligibility Determinations and Post-Eligibility Treatment; Undue Hardships
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code), 42 CFR ??447.205, and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance proposes to amend the Delaware Social Services Manual (DSSM) by modifying provisions regarding long-term care eligibility, specifically, to modify language regarding undue hardship provisions to align with current federal regulations and DMMA policy.
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, Kimberly Xavier by email at Kimberly.Xavier@state.de.us; by mail at Planning, Policy and Quality Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906, or by fax to 302-255-4425 by July 1, 2016. Please identify in the subject line: Long-Term Care - Undue Hardship Provision.
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.
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Division Of Public Health
4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions
PUBLIC NOTICE
4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions
The Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is proposing revisions to the regulations governing Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions (4202). The purpose of the amendments is to provide for complete and accurate reporting of information related to Zika illness in Delaware. On June 1, 2016, DPH plans to publish as proposed the amended regulations, and hold them out for public comment per Delaware law.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review in the June 1, 2016 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations, accessible online at: http://regulations.delaware.gov or by calling the DPH at (302) 744-4951.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations must submit same to Jamie Mack by Friday July 8, 2016, at:
Jamie Mack
Division of Public Health
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Email: jamie.mack@state.de.us
Phone: (302) 744-4951
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Division of Air Quality
1101 Definitions and Administrative Principles
PUBLIC NOTICE
1101 Definitions and Administrative Principles
Delaware's air quality does not meet the federal health based standard for the pollutant ozone. Ozone is formed by reaction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and VOC in the atmosphere, in the presence of heat and sunlight. Ozone concentrations are reduced by reducing NOx and VOC emissions. This action will add the following eight compounds to the list of compounds excluded from Delaware's regulatory definition of VOC on the basis that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that these compounds make a negligible contribution to ground level ozone formation: HFO-1234ze, HFE-134, HFE-236cal2, HFE-338pcc13, H-Galden1040x, trans 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene, HFO-1234yf, and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP). Also, the recordkeeping, emission reporting, photochemical dispersion modeling and inventory requirements that were required for the exempt compound t-butyl acetate (TBAC) will be removed as shown in a recent federal action.
The hearing for this action is scheduled for June 22, 2016 at 6 PM in the DNREC Auditorium in the Richardson & Robbins Building located at 89 Kings Highway in Dover Delaware. Statements or testimony may be presented, orally or in writing, at the public hearing. The hearing record for the proposed revision to the VOC definition in 7 DE Admin Code 1101 will be open until July 7, 2016. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to David Fees by email to david.fees@state.de.us or by USPS to: David Fees, Delaware DNREC, Division of Air Quality, State Street Commons, 100 West Water Street, Suite 6A, Dover, DE 19904.
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Division of Water
Ground Water Discharges Section
7102 Regulations Governing Underground Injection Control
PUBLIC NOTICE
7102 Regulations Governing Underground Injection Control
The purpose of the proposed revisions is to bring the regulations into compliance with current federal requirements, as determined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA issued the Revisions to the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulations for Class V Injection Wells, effective April 2000 and December 2011. With this, the State of Delaware Regulations Governing Underground Injection Control is to be amended. The revised State regulations will also expand the existing regulations to include additional requirements for multiple water management activities.
The hearing record on the proposed changes to State of Delaware Regulations Governing Underground Injection Control will be open June 1, 2016. Individuals may submit written comments regarding the proposed changes via e-mail to Lisa.Vest@state.de.us or via the USPS to Lisa Vest, Hearing Officer, DNREC, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 (302) 739-9042. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held on July 14, 2016 beginning at 6:00 PM in the DNREC Auditorium, located at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Division of State Police
2400 Board of Examiners of Constables
PUBLIC NOTICE
2400 Board of Examiners of Constables
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Examiners of Constables, in accordance with 10 Del.C. Ch. 27 proposes to adopt Rules: 4.0 - Badges & Vehicle Markings - requires all badges and vehicle markings to be approved by the Board. If you wish to view this adoption, contact Ms. Peggy Anderson at 302-672-5304. Any persons wishing to present views may submit them in writing, by July 1, 2016, to Delaware State Police, Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903. The Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2016, Tatnall Building, 150 Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard South, Room 112, Dover, DE.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Professional Regulation
300 Board of Architects
PUBLIC NOTICE
300 Board of Architects
The Delaware Board of Architects, pursuant to 24 Del.C. ??306(a)(1), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed regulatory overhaul seeks to bring the regulations into conformity with current law and remove outdated and inconsistent provisions. For example, the proposed changes eliminate unnecessary definitions; update the regulations pertaining to reciprocity and training in order to be consistent with recent changes in the statute pertaining to the same; changes the date of renewal from July 31st to January 31st; updates the language on the seal; and adds several drug crimes to the list of crimes related to the practice of architecture.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation change on July 6, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Jennifer Witte, Administrative Specialist of the Delaware Board of Architects, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until July 21, 2016 pursuant to 29 Del.C. ??10118(a).
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Division of Professional Regulation
1900 Board of Nursing
PUBLIC NOTICE
1900 Board of Nursing
The Delaware Board of Nursing, pursuant to 24 Del.C. ??1904(c), proposes to revise regulations 8.0, et. seq. The proposed changes update the regulations to reflect the current terminology from advanced practice nurse to advanced practice registered nurse and seek to bring the nursing regulations into line with a recent statutory change addressing advanced practice registered nurses collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and independent.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation change on July 13, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Second Floor Conference Room A, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to Dr. Peggy Mack, Executive Director of the Delaware Board of Nursing, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until July 28, 2016 pursuant to 29 Del.C. ??10118(a).
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Division of Professional Regulation
2000 Board Of Occupational Therapy Practice
PUBLIC NOTICE
2000 Board Of Occupational Therapy Practice
Pursuant to 24 Del.C. ??2006(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations. The rules pertaining to renewal of an expired license are amended and a regulation addressing telehealth is added.
A public hearing will be held on July 20, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. 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 on the amendments to the rules and regulations. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address in accordance with 29 Del.C. ??10118(a).
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Division of Professional Regulation
3800 Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
PUBLIC NOTICE
3800 Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
The Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, pursuant to 24 Del.C. ??3805(1), proposes to revise its regulations. The proposed amendments to the regulations seek to clarify and provide more detailed information regarding the use of telehealth for the provision of dietetics and nutrition services.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule change on August 12, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., in the Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Written comments should be sent to LaTonya Brown, Administrator of the Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments will be accepted until August 27, 2016.
