Regulations Subject to Review

The following is a list of the DNREC Regulations that are subject to review in 2025. They are organized by Division. Those regulations marked with an asterisk (*) are currently going through an amendment process. Office of the Secretary 8 DE Admin. Code 900 —

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DNREC Regulatory Review

In accordance with 29 Delaware Code, Section 10407, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will conduct a review of the agency’s regulations that have not been amended in the last four years.

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Energy Transfer Maintenance Dredging Application Documents

On April 15, 2024, Weston Solutions, Inc., submitted an application on behalf of Energy Transfer requesting a renewal of existing Water Quality Certification and Subaqueous Lands Permit to conduct maintenance dredging in the Delaware River at the Marcus Hook Terminal in Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, and to dispose of the material in Weeks White’s

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US Wind Project

US Wind, Inc., proposes to develop an offshore wind energy project offshore of Maryland with power lines from the project proposed to come ashore at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park and interconnect into a proposed substation to be built adjacent to the Indian River Power Plant. [column md=”5″ xclass=”col-xs-12 col-lg-4 pull-right

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Avi Piblik nan Kreyòl Ayisyen

Yon nan achiv Avi Piblik DNREC pibliye nan kreyòl ayisyen. Tit VI ak DNREC Eleman swivan yo se politik DNREC: Okenn moun pa dwe, sou baz ras, koulè, orijin nasyonal, sèks, laj oubyen andikap soufri ekskilizyon nan patipasyon nan, oubyen refize benefis nan, oubyen

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Avisos Públicos en Español

Un archivo de Avisos Públicos del DNREC publicados en español. Título VI y DNREC Esta política del DNREC establece lo siguiente: Ninguna persona, por cuestiones de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad o discapacidad, será excluida de participar en cualquier programa o actividad que reciba

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DNREC Regulations

The regulations that govern the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are published by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations as part of the Delaware Administrative Code. DNREC follows an internal regulatory

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DNREC Regulatory Development Process

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is an executive state agency with the responsibility to protect both the environment of Delaware and public health. Delaware’s General Assembly passes laws that address the protection of human health and the environment. Proceso

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Regulations Under Development

The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances is committed to transparency and encourages community engagement as it updates and amends state regulations and related documents. This page provides information on items under development. Questions and comments are always welcome as regulations are developed, but every regulatory development will include formal commenting

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Public Comments: Low Emission Vehicle Program Hearing

This page holds public comments submitted to DNREC for the Low Emission Vehicle Program Public Hearing (Docket #2022-R-A-0011). Submitted comments are organized by date. Comments are posted using the name of the commenter, where provided, or the email address from which it was submitted.

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Bioenergy Innovation Center Project Exhibits

This page contains lists of, and links to, the exhibits presented at the DNREC Public Hearing regarding the Bioenergy Innovation Center Project (Docket #2022-P-MULTI-0012) on Oct. 26, 2022. The exbibits are presented in order, by entity, starting with the three DNREC Divisions and finishing with the exhibit submitted by the applicant. Public

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Solicitud de permiso para la instalación de Bioenergy Devco, LLC: Actualización para reflejar el cambio en las emisiones para el Permiso de aire y para destacar que existe documentación actualizada de respaldo disponible para los Permisos de agua

Tenga en cuenta que este Aviso legal refleja un cambio en las emisiones anuales por aire para los óxidos de nitrógeno (NOX) para el RTO desde 0.307 toneladas por año a 1.104 toneladas por año. El límite revisado de emisiones de NOX no tiene un impacto en los modelos a corto plazo ni en la

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Aplikasyon Pèmi Sant Bioenergy Devco, LLC —Mizajou pou reflete chanjman emisyon pou Pèmi Lè epi pou Note Dokimantasyon Sipò Aktyalize Disponib pou Pèmi Dlo

Tanpri note Notifikasyon Legal sa reflete yon chanjman nan emisyon lè anyèl pou oksid nitwojèn (NOX, an anglè) pou RTO a soti nan 0.307 tòn pa ane pou ale nan 1.104 tòn pa ane. Limit emisyon NOX (oksid nitwojèn) revize a pa gen enpak sou modelizasyon a kou tèm oubyen evalyasyon aplikabilite reglemantè ki te

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DNREC Exhibits — Docket #2022-R-A-0010

This page contains proposed DNREC public hearing exhibits for Docket #2022-R-A-0010 (7 DE Admin. Code 1131 “Low Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program. Plan for Implementation (PFI)”) to be heard on Sept. 29, 2022. Public Hearing Transcript for Docket #2022-R-A-0010

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DNREC Exhibits — Docket #2022-R-A-0002

This page contains proposed DNREC public hearing exhibits for Docket #2022-R-A-0002 (7 DE Admin. Code 1131 “Low Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program – Kent and New Castle Counties”) to be heard on Sept. 29, 2022. Public Hearing Transcript for Docket #2022-R-A-0002

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DNREC Exhibits — Docket #2022-R-A-0001

This page contains proposed DNREC public hearing exhibits for Docket #2022-R-A-0001 (7 DE Admin. Code 1126 “Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program”) to be heard on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Bioenergy Innovation Center Project

Bioenergy Devco, LLC, will expand its Bioenergy Innovation Center, in Seaford, to produce renewable natural gas from organic wastes. The project required multiple permits from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Those permits have now been issued. Secretary’s Order Secretary’s

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Delaware’s Environmental Permitting Process

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is an executive state agency with the responsibility to protect both the environment of Delaware and the health of our residents. When certain types of commercial or industrial facilities want to open or change their operations in Delaware, they must obtain a permit (or permits)

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Donald Burdick Comment 2

This page contains a comment, with appendices, submitted by Donald Burdick to the public record for public hearing Docket #2022-P-W-0008 regarding an application by Sussex County for Construction and Operations Permits for the Inland Bays Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. Donald Burdick 2 (6/7/22) –

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Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board

The Delaware Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board hears appeals of decisions made by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) under the Delaware Coastal Zone Act. Administrative Contact Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board 89 Kings

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DSPC Public Hearing: Div. of Water Exhibits

A list of public hearing exhibits submitted for the record by the Div. of Water, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section, for the Sept. 29, 2020, Diamond State Port Corporation public hearing (Docket #2020-P-MULTI-0024). Exhibit 1: Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section Application (Original) (3/13/20) Exhibit 2: Army Corps Permit Application (3/13/20) Exhibit 3: Environmental

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DSPC Public Hearing: Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances Exhibits

A list of public hearing exhibits submitted for the record by the Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances for the Sept. 29, 2020, Diamond State Port Corporation public hearing (Docket #2020-P-MULTI-0024). Exhibit 1: Application with Attachments Figure 1 – Facility Location Map Figure 2 – Monitoring

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DSPC Public Hearing: DCMP Exhibits

A list of public hearing exhibits submitted for the record by the Delaware Coastal Management Program for the Sept. 29, 2020, Diamond State Port Corporation public hearing (Docket #2020-P-MULTI-0024). Exhibit 1: Federal Consistency Application, dated and received March 18, 2020 Exhibit 2: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit Application, Application

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Public Hearing Comment Registration

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC virtual public hearings must pre-register using the form below. In order treat everyone equally and impartially at all DNREC public

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Diamond State Port Corporation Proposal

In 2020, Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) proposed to build a new container port on the Delaware River at 4600 Hay Road, Edgemoor, in New Castle County. The project requires permits from the DNREC Division of Water and Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances. It also needs Federal Consistency Certification from the Delaware Coastal Management

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Watershed Stewardship Public Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”watershed-stewardship” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year”

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Fish and Wildlife Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”fish-and-wildlife” posts_per_page=”400″ include_date=”true” date_query_after=”-1 year” no_posts_message=”There are no additional notices at this

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Waste and Hazardous Substances Public Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”waste-and-hazardous-substances” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year”

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Office of the Secretary Public Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices associated with the DNREC Office of the Secretary in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”community-affairs,eab,environmental-finance” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year” include_date=”true” no_posts_message=”There are no additional notices at this

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Climate, Coastal and Energy Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”climate-coastal-energy” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year”

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Division of Water Public Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Water in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”water” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year”

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Air Quality Public Notice Archive

An archive of Public Notices issued by the DNREC Division of Air Quality in the past year. [display-posts category=”public-notice” tag=”air-quality” posts_per_page=”400″ date_query_after=”-1 year”

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Public Hearing Comment Form

This form is for submitting comments to the DNREC Hearing Officers on matters that are subjects of formal public hearings. Comments will only be accepted while the public comment period is open. Each comment should include the docket number used to identify the matter. The docket number is listed on the

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Public Comment Rules and Restrictions

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to listening to all public comments on matters brought before the Department in DNREC public hearings. To ensure order, fairness, and efficiency, the Department offers the following rules for its public hearings.

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Boards, Councils, Committees and Task Forces

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control works with several boards, councils, committee and task forces to help it stay in touch with the public and the regulated community and ensure that Departmental policies and regulations serve the needs of all constituents. The bodies are listed by where they are hosted

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Secretary’s Orders

A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. Regulatory Orders Permitting Orders [button type=”primary”

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Types of Enforcement Orders

DNREC enforcement-related orders may entail one or more of the following types of documents, or a combination of them. Notice of Administrative Penalty Assessment A Notice of Administrative Penalty Assessment sets out the facts, background and findings of violations, and gives notice that the Department intends to assess

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Enforcement Orders

A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. Regulatory Orders Permitting Orders [button type=”primary”

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Permitting Orders

A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. Regulatory Orders Permitting Orders [button

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Regulatory Orders

A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. Regulatory Orders Permitting Orders [button type=”primary”

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DNREC Public Notices

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control publishes notices in Delaware newspapers to make the public aware of applications, permitting and regulatory decisions, enforcement actions, plans for cleanups, and other actions. Subscribe to Public Notices

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Regulations and Plans Under Development

The DNREC Division of Air Quality is committed to openness and transparency as it updates and amends state Air Quality Regulations and related state implementation plans. This page provides information on items under development. Learn more about the DNREC regulatory development process and find useful tools to participate.

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DNREC Public Hearings

DNREC public hearings allow the public to hear the details of specific regulatory and permitting matters and to submit comments. All DNREC public hearings are virtual hearings, unless otherwise noted. Public Comment Rules and Restrictions Comment

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Firearms Regulations

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) have issued regulations expanding the scope of legal possession of firearms within Delaware’s state parks, state wildlife areas and state forests. The firearms regulations

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Environmental Appeals Board Decisions

This is an archive of decisions issued by the State of Delaware Environmental Appeals Board. The decisions are organized by date of decision, with the most recent at the top of the page. Disclaimer: This archive contains only decisions by the Board. If there have

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Environmental Appeals Board

The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) hears appeals of decisions made by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The Board has the authority to affirm, modify or reverse a decision of the Secretary. Administrative

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DNREC FOIA Requests

FOIA, the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. Code, Chapter 100), ensures that the public has “easy access to public records” held by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and other state agencies. This page offers options for making a FOIA request to DNREC.

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