CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES

CALENDAR

March 2023

DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold its quarterly business meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will be conducted remotely. Details about the remote platform and a meeting 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.

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 rules regarding Entries, Subscriptions, Delegations (11.0), Claiming Races (13.0), and Bleeder Medication (15.2 and 2.6.2.5). The recommended changes to 11.0 will allow the naming of an apprentice jockey with the apprentice weight allowance at the draw; allow the entry of a horse into two stakes on the same day; and will decouple Mutual Entries which will allow the same owner to run horses in the same race as a separate betting interest.The recommended changes to 13.0 will eliminate the "Open Claim" license which will make it easier for new owners to invest in the industry and avoid hidden ownership by owners who want to claim but are not eligible. The recommended changes to 15.2 will allow practicing veterinarians to declare a horse eligible for Furosemide (Lasix/Salix) administration. Changes were also made in 15.2 to be consistent in the references to the Bleeder medication and to update numbering. The Commission also proposes to amend the rules regarding who can administer Bleeder medication, in light of an ongoing and nationwide shortage of veterinarians. This amendment permits veterinary technicians to administer Bleeder medication, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The proposed amendments also add definitions of "Veterinian" and "Veterinary Technician" under 1.0. Additional grammar and style changes were also made in Sections 11.0, 15.0, and 18.0. The proposed amendments published in the September 1, 2022 Register shall be withdrawn. Other regulations issued by the Thoroughbred Racing Commission are not affected by this proposal. 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 March 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 April 1, 2023. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.

Adoption of Proposed Regulation

On or after April 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. 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 March 16, 2023.

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 Medicaid and Medical Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Case Management of High-Risk Pregnant Women

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 Title XIX Medicaid State Plan to remove the optional service, case management of high-risk pregnant women, from the Delaware Medicaid State Plan as these services will now be provided via an evidence-based home visiting model under 1115 Waiver authority.

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 DHSS_DMMA_Publiccomment@Delaware.gov, or by fax to 302-255-4413 by 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2023. Please identify in the subject line: Case Management of High-Risk Pregnant Women.

Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Daily Living Needs

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) 20720.1 regarding the Daily Living Needs Calculations, specifically, to clarify policy and procedures.

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.

Division of Social Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

TANF Family Cap

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 Social Services (DHSS/DSS) is proposing to amend the Delaware Social Services Manual (DSSM) 3008 regarding the TANF Family Cap.

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 DHSS_DMMA_Publiccomment@Delaware.gov or by fax to 302-255-4413 by 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2023. Please identify in the subject line: TANF Family Cap.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Division of Fish and Wildlife

PUBLIC NOTICE

3200 Horseshoe Crabs

1. TITLE OF THE REGULATIONS:

Amend 7 DE Admin. Code 3200 Horseshoe Crabs.

2. BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE SUBJECT, SUBSTANCE AND ISSUES:

Delaware must update its commercial horseshoe crab quota setting process to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Addendum VIII to the Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which was approved in November 2022. This proposed amendment to the regulation will keep Delaware's horseshoe crab harvest quota in compliance with the FMP and assist in preventing overharvest. Because the regulation required amending for the quota revision, this proposed amendment also revises other parts of the regulation that were outdated or unclear. The proposed amendment will address daily possession limits that are currently based on volume rather than number, which complicates enforcement of the possession limit; the dredge lottery process, which currently doesn't reflect the operation of this fishery; and rewording some of the current text to improve clarity.

This proposed amendment will update the annual quota setting process to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Addendum VIII to the Horseshoe Crab FMP, revise daily possession limits, clarify the definition of the legal harvest methods, define the circumstances that will require a horseshoe crab dredge lottery, and modify the dredge lottery process.

3. POSSIBLE TERMS OF THE AGENCY ACTION:

N/A

4. STATUTORY BASIS OR LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ACT:

7 Del.C. §2701

5. OTHER REGULATIONS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSAL:

N/A

6. NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT:

The hearing record on the proposed changes to 3200 Horseshoe Crabs opens March 1, 2023 (Hearing Docket No. 2023-R-F-0001). The virtual public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The web link to the virtual hearing can be accessed through the DNREC Public Hearings site at https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/public-hearings/. If prompted, use Meeting ID 954 0188 4469 and Passcode 639214. To access the audio-only portion of the virtual hearing, dial 1-646-931-3860 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode noted above. Closed-captioning is available by request if made at least 7 days before the event.

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC virtual public hearings must pre-register no later than noon on the date of the virtual hearing. The designated page for this Pre-Registration process can be found here: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/public-hearings/comments/registration/.

The proposed amendments may be inspected online starting March 1, 2023 at https://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml, or in-person, by appointment only, by contacting John Clark by phone at 302-739-9914 or by email at John.Clark@delaware.gov.

Public comments will be received until close of business Friday, April 7, 2023. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, or by using the online form at https://de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the following address:

Theresa Newman, Hearing Officer

DNREC - Office of the Secretary

89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901

7. PREPARED BY:

John H. Clark

Email: John.Clark@delaware.gov

Phone: (302)739-9914

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Professional Regulation

PUBLIC NOTICE

1800 Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §1806(a)(2), the Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations. The rules proposed establish a continuing education requirement. A public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware and possibly via virtual technology where members of the public can offer comments on the proposed 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 Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners, 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). Written public comments will be accepted until April 26, 2023.

Division of Professional Regulation

PUBLIC NOTICE

5100 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §5106(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering ("Board") has proposed revisions to its Rules and Regulations. The proposed amendments set forth standards and requirements for apprenticeships, including apprentice teachers, apprentice supervision and curriculum and equipment requirements for the apprentices regulated by the Board. These revisions will ensure that apprentices are properly supervised and trained in the interests of public protection.

A public hearing will be held on March 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room A 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 Cosmetology and Barbering, 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 danielle.ridgway@delaware.gov.

In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be April 11, 2023. The Board will deliberate on all of the public comments at its regularly scheduled meeting.