Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
November 2012
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Harness Racing Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
501 Harness Racing Rules and Regulations
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to change its Rule 6.6.6.3, 6.6.6.4, 6.6.6.9, 6.6.6.11, 6.6.6.12.1, 6.6.6.12.2, 6.6.6.12.3 & 6.6.6.12.4. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on December 11, 2012. Written comments should be sent to Hugh J. Gallagher, Administrator of Harness Racing, Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Written comments will be accepted for thirty (30) days from the date of publication in the Register of Regulations on November 1, 2012.
The proposed changes are for the purpose of updating Rule 3 and reflect current policies, practices and procedures. Copies are published online at the Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml
A copy is also available for inspection at the Harness Racing Commission office.
Department of Education
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
department of elections
Office of the Commissioner of Elections for the State of Delaware
PUBLIC NOTICE
Background
The Delaware Elections Disclosure Act (the “Act”) was signed into law on August 15, 2012. In connection therewith, the Act requires the Commissioner of Elections (the “Commissioner”) to adopt regulations no later than December 31, 2012:
a exempting, to the extent possible, persons from reporting duplicative information in campaign finance reports;
b) promulgating standards with respect to the size, layout and timing of the disclaimer statements required with respect to certain campaign advertisements;
c) adopting any amendments or modifications to, or exemptions from, such disclaimer statements; and;
d) adopting procedures for the electronic filing of reports and the posting of said reports to the Commissioner of Elections’ web site.
Public Comment Period
The Commissioner of Elections will take written comments on the proposed Regulations from November 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
Any requests for copies of the proposed Regulations, or any questions or comments regarding this document should be directed to:
Elaine Manlove, State Elections Commissioner
905 S. Governors Avenue, Suite 170
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 739-4277
Fax: (302) 739-6794
Email: Elaine.Manlove.state.de.us
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Reimbursement Methodology for ICF/MR Facilities
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) 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 (DMMA) is proposing to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan regarding the Reimbursement Methodology for ICF/MR Facilities.
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 Sharon L. Summers, Planning & Policy Development 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 November 30, 2012.
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.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Division of Water
Surface Water Discharges Section
Public Hearing
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Ground Water Discharges Section (GWDS) will be holding a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Regulations Governing the Design, Installation, and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems (Regulations).
The Start Action Notice to amend the Regulations was signed by then Secretary Hughes on December 18, 2008. Subsequent to the public hearing held on May 3, 2012, DNREC made additional revisions to the Regulations, in order to thoroughly address the comments and concerns received to date in this matter. Accordingly, DNREC re-opened the record in this matter, beginning on Monday, October 1, 2012, in order to vet these revisions to the public, and to enable DNREC to receive additional public comment. As a result of comments and requests the Department has decided to conduct a second public hearing.
The focus of this second public hearing will be on the changes which have occurred as a result of the first public hearing.
These changes will be open for your feedback during the hearing. You are invited to send written comments before the public hearing and/or at any time throughout the hearing. Comments will be accepted through the night of the public hearing as well as a minimum of 15 additional days after the conclusion of the public hearing.
The hearing will be held in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE, 19901 at 6:30 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Pre-registration is not required.
For more information or directions, please contact:
Jennifer Owens, Ground Water Discharges, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 739-9948
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
PUBLIC NOTICE
101 Regulations Governing Bingo
The Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming will seek public comments on the issue of whether certain amendments to its current rules should be adopted.
The proposed amendment is to Rule 4.6 in 10 DE Admin. Code 101. The amendment would add language explaining that when the rule states that promotional giveaways are permitted to be offered on state-recognized holidays, the actual gaming events do not have to be played on the holiday itself, but may be played within the seven days before the holiday, or on the holiday itself.
Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so by appearing at a public hearing on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the meeting of the Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 203, Dover, DE 19904. Persons may also submit written comments by the close of business on or before December 21, 2012 at the same address. A copy of these regulations is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Division of Professional Regulation business office at the same address.
Office of the State Banking Commissioner
PUBLIC NOTICE
905 Loan Limitations: Credit Exposure to Derivative Transactions
The State Bank Commissioner proposes to adopt new Regulation 905, “Loan Limitations: Credit Exposure to Derivative Transactions”. This proposed new Regulation sets forth the rules for calculating the credit exposure arising from a derivative transaction entered into by a bank for purposes of determining the bank’s loan limitations pursuant to Section 909 of Title 5 of the Delaware Code.
Section 611 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203, 124 Stat. 1376 (Dodd-Frank Act), requires state law lending limits to take into consideration credit exposure to derivative transactions in order for FDIC-insured state banks to be permitted to engage in derivative transactions. Dodd-Frank Act Section 610 imposed a similar requirement on national banks, and the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) complied by issuing an interim final rule in June, 2012. Proposed Regulation 905 is based on the OCC's rule so that the requirements for state banks will be the same as those for national banks.
The State Bank Commissioner would adopt the proposed new Regulation 905 on or after December 3, 2012. Other regulations issued by the State Bank Commissioner are not affected by this proposal. The State Bank Commissioner is issuing this regulation in accordance with Title 5 of the Delaware Code.
A copy of the proposed new regulation is published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. A copy is also on file in the Office of the State Bank Commissioner, 555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 210, Dover, DE 19901 and is available for inspection during regular office hours. Copies are available upon request.
Interested parties are invited to comment or submit written suggestions, data, briefs or other materials to the Office of the State Bank Commissioner as to whether this proposed new regulation should be adopted, rejected or modified. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. December 3, 2012.
A public hearing on the proposed new Regulation will be held in the offices of the State Bank Commissioner, 555 E. Loockerman Street; Dover, Delaware, 19901 on Monday, December 3, 2012, commencing at 10:00 a.m. This notice is issued pursuant to the requirements of Subchapter III of Chapter 11 and Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
