CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES
CALENDAR
March 2024
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Commission's quarterly business meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will be held remotely. An agenda will be posted on the Commission's website, www.drbc.gov, at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date.
For additional information, including a link to live stream of this event, please visit the DRBC website at www.drbc.gov or contact Patricia Hausler at patricia.hausler@drbc.gov.
Pamela M. Bush, J.D., M.R.P.
Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
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 Definitions and Interpretations (1.0). The recommended changes to 11.14.1.4 are necessary to comply with (HISA) rules regarding horse's place on Veterinarian's Lists. Changes to 11.14.1.5 are necessary to allow flexibility for trainers entering horses in multiple jurisdictions. Recommended changes to 13.6 allow the stewards to allow claimed horses to race in handicap or nomination required races previously not included. Under 1.0 "Call" is defined for clear interpretation with regards to rule 7.3.7. This amendment also includes changes to correct spelling errors, 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, 2024 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, 2024. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.
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 Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Fair Hearings
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) 5000 and 5304, specifically, to clarify policy and procedures.
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 April 1, 2024. Please identify in the subject line: Fair Hearings
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 Public Health
PUBLIC NOTICE
4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions
Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §§122(3)(a) and 504, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health has the legal authority to promulgate regulations. The Division of Public Health is proposing amendments to Regulation 4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions, to be published in the March 1, 2024, issue of the Delaware Register of Regulations.
Copies of the proposed regulation are available for review in the March 1, 2024, issue of the Delaware Register of Regulations, accessible online at: http://regulations.delaware.gov or by calling the Division of Public Health at (302) 744-4951.
Public comments will be received until the close of business Monday, April 1, 2024. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DHSS_DPH_regulations@delaware.gov, or by U.S. mail to the following address:
Vicki Schultes, Hearing Officer
Division of Public Health
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
State Bureau of Identification
PUBLIC NOTICE
Firearms Transaction Approval Program Regulations
The Delaware State Bureau of Identification, pursuant to 11 Del.C. §8572(f), proposes to regulations to enforce and administer the Firearms Transaction Approval Program.
The Agency will accept written comments, which should be sent to the Director of SBI, 600 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. Written comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: DSP_FTAP_Appeals@delaware.gov. The Public Comment period will end on Monday, April 1, 2024.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Professional Regulation
PUBLIC NOTICE
100 Board of Accountancy
Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §105(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Accountancy ("Board") has proposed revisions to its Rules and Regulations. The Board proposes these amendments to advance its primary objective, which is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of accounting services, regulated by 24 Del.C., Ch. 1.
Proposed amendments to subsections 5.3 and 10.12 delete provisions that are no longer applicable due to the passage of time. Proposed amendments to subsection 6.2.2.8 enlarge the period of time during which an applicant is allowed to pass examinations required for licensure by 24 Del.C. §107(d). Proposed amendments to Sections 7.0 and 9.0 set forth new standards applicable to continuing professional education for licensed certified public accountants and public accountants licensed. The Board promulgates rules pertaining to continuing professional education pursuant to 24 Del.C. §105(a)(8) and §110(d-e). The amendments relate to the types of activities that qualify as continuing professional education and the licensees' responsibilities to record and report their participation in qualifying continuing professional education. Additional revisions are technical and style changes consistent with the Delaware Administrative Code Drafting and Style Manual.
This proposed amendment is offered in place of a previous proposal that was published in the Delaware Register of Regulations in Vol. 26, Issue 12 because the new proposal is substantively different than the original submission. The previously proposed amendments were published on page 1046 of the June 1, 2023 issue of the Register (26 DE Reg. 1046 (6/01/23)). The Board planned to hold a hearing at its July 19, 2023 meeting but at that meeting the Board determined to cancel the hearing in order consider a more substantial revision to its continuing professional education rules. Revisions to the Board's Rules and Regulations were discussed during subsequent public meetings of the Board, and, at its January 17, 2024 meeting, the Board determined to propose a substantively different amendment to its Rules and Regulations. As a result, the Board will now hold a public hearing on April 17, 2024, at 9:00 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 Accountancy, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address or to Danielle.Ridgway@delaware.gov.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be May 2, 2024. The Board will deliberate on all public comments at its next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
Delaware EARNS Program Board
PUBLIC NOTICE
Regulations Governing the Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Saving Program
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code), and under the authority of 19 Del.C. §3803, the Delaware EARNS Program Board (the "Board") proposes to introduce regulations concerning the establishment of the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Saving Program (the "Program"). The Board, with administrative assistance from the Office of the State Treasurer ("OST"), will administer the Program and these regulations.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10116, persons wishing to submit written comments, suggestions, briefs, and compilations of data or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations should direct them to the following address:
Ted Griffith
Program Director, Delaware EARNS
Office of the State Treasurer
820 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 100
Dover, DE 19904
Email: ted.griffith@delaware.gov
Office: (302) 577-4212
Comments may also be directed via electronic mail to EARNS@Delaware.gov. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed regulations must be received by the above contact no later than 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern time, on April 1, 2024. The determination of whether to adopt the regulations, as proposed, will be based upon consideration of the written comments and any other written materials filed by the public.
Members of the public may request a copy of the proposed regulations at no charge by contacting Program Director Ted Griffith by US mail, email, or phone using the contact information above.
