Pages Categorized With: "Boards and Commissions"
GEAC Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies Workgroup
The Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore renewable energy portfolio standards, offshore wind, clean hydrogen, energy storage, emerging technologies and other topics raised by members. Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.GEAC Grid Modernization Workgroup
The Grid Modernization workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore transmission and distribution systems, resiliency, reliability and other topics raised by members. Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Meeting materials are posted following each meeting on thatGEAC Environmental Justice and Energy Equity Workgroup
The Environmental Justice and Energy Equity workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore the impact of energy systems on environmental justice communities, societal benefit programs, the Justice40 Initiative, workforce development and other topics raised by members. Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware PublicGEAC Energy Efficiency and Electrification Workgroup
The Energy Efficiency and Electrification workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore current energy efficiency programs, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, building electrification, reliability and other topics raised by members. Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.Energy Advisory Council Membership
The membership of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council is set in the amended Delaware Energy Act. There are 25 members, representing different branches of the state government, elected officials, the commercial sector, and the public at large. Ed Kee, Chair Sen. Stephanie Hansen Rep.Governor’s Energy Advisory Council
The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) is charged with providing recommendations to DNREC’s State Energy Office on updates to the Delaware Energy Plan and with monitoring and proposing actions to enhance Delaware’s energy system, including actions to lessen the climate change impacts and providing counsel to the Governor on promoting an economic, reliable and competitiveParks and Recreation Council
The Parks and Recreation Council advises the director of the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation on matters related to the planning, acquisition, development, management, conservation and programming of lands and services under the jurisdiction of the division. The council is established in State Law at 29 Del. C. § 8009.Board of Certification for Wastewater Operators
The Board of Certification For Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities was created to advise and assist the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in the administration of the Delaware Licensed Wastewater Operator certification program.Contact Us
Licensing Coordinator 302-739-9116
Water Well Licensing Board
The Water Well Licensing Board advises and assists the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in the administration of the Water Well Licensing program.Contact Us
Sarah Silves 302-739-9116
Water Supply Coordinating Council
The Water Supply Coordinating Council was established by the Delaware General Assembly (26 Del. Code, § 1305 – § 1308) to work to continue water supply self-sufficiency in northern New Castle County and to develop and publish water supply plans for southern New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County.On-Site Systems Advisory Board
The On-Site Systems Advisory Board advises the Department on the groundwater discharges licensing program. The Board, created in the on-site systems regulations (7 DE Admin. Code, 7101), reviews and approves professional training requirements and courses and makes recommendations for licensing decisions by the Department. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”Boards and Councils
The DNREC Division of Water works with a number of boards and councils that help it manage various programs and provide outside input and advice on permitting, licensing and other issues. Meetings of the these boards and councils are open to the public. They are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and onCoastal 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.Contact Us
Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee
The Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee oversees the Delaware Clean Water Trust and works to coordinate state programs that impact the quality of the State’s water resources. It serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the General Assembly.Contact Us
Delaware Natural Areas Advisory Council
The Delaware Natural Areas Advisory Council advises the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on the administration of nature preserves and the preservation of natural areas. They work to ensure that areas of unusual natural significance are preserved for the benefit of present and future generations of Delawareans.Council on Recreational Fishing Funding
The Council on Recreational Fishing Funding was created in 2007 and serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Fish and Wildlife. It considers matters relating to funding fishery-related projects as well as fishery-related construction priorities for the expenditure of funds generated from the sale of recreational fishing licenses. [column md=”5″ xclass=”col-xs=-12 col-lg-4Advisory Council on Shell Fisheries
The Advisory Council on Shell Fisheries was created in 1953 and serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Fish and Wildlife. It considers matters relating to the control and direction of the shellfish industry and the protection, conservation and propagation of shellfish of this State, and such matters as may be referred toAdvisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish
The Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish was created in 1953 as the Council on Game and Fish. It serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.Contact Us
Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries
The Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries was created in 1984 to advise the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife and represent both the commercial and recreational interests in the state’s regulation of finfish.Contact Us
Rebecca Hoover Recording Secretary 302-739-9914
Fish and Wildlife Advisory Councils
Delaware state law establishes several councils to advise the Director of Fish and Wildlife on matters relating to fisheries, recreational fishing, wildlife and hunting, and shell fisheries. Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish CouncilDelaware Open Space Council
The Delaware Open Space Council was created in 1990, with the passage of the Delaware Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), to advise the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on all matters relating to the administration, implementation, and financing of the Open Space Program. [column md=”5″ xclass=”col-xs-12Boards, 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 hostedCouncil on Boiler Safety
The Council on Boiler Safety serves in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) on matters relating to the sale, operation, construction and use of boilers in Delaware.Contact Us
Title V Fee Committee Meeting Archive
An archive of meeting materials of the Title V Fee Committee. Recent Meetings Earlier Meetings Aug. 19, 2020 Meeting Notice Meeting AgendaTitle V Fee Committee
The Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee, generally known as the Title V Fee Committee, was established by the Delaware General Assembly (7 Del. Code, § 6099) to provide guidance for the Title V: Major Sources program and to publish an annual report on costs and fees related to the Title V permitting program.State Emergency Response Commission
All content relating to the Delaware State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) has moved to the website of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) at dema.delaware.gov/serc/. Please update your bookmarks and links. The Commission, created in response to the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, is comprised of representativesCZCPA Work Groups
Four Work Groups were formed to provide technical support to the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act (CZCPA) Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). This page contains information about each of the four Work Groups, including focus areas and meeting materials. Due to the complex nature of many topics addressed in the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act,Delaware Native Species Commission
The Delaware Native Species Commission was formed by the Delaware General Assembly to continue the work started by the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force and to implement recommendations made in the final report of the Task Force. The Commission, made up of a diverse group of individuals reflecting a balance of interestsCZCPA Regulatory Advisory Committee
In June 2018, DNREC assembled the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act (CZCPA) Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) to provide guidance and feedback to DNREC on the development of regulations under the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act. This page contains all information and materials from Committee meetings, including the RAC’s final recommendations. RegulatoryRecycling Public Advisory Council
The Delaware Recycling Public Advisory Council was established by the Delaware General Assembly in 2010 (7 Del. Code, §6058) to advise the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) on all aspects of recycling. [panel type=”success” heading=”ContactOffshore Wind Working Group
Governor John Carney established the Offshore Wind Working Group in August, 2017, to study opportunities for Delaware to participate in developing offshore wind. The Working Group met from October, 2017, through June 2018, when it submitted its report to the Governor. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”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 haveDelaware Renewable Energy Taskforce
The Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce was established under the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (26 Del.C. § 351 – § 364) to provide recommendations on establishing renewable energy trading mechanisms and other structures to support the growth of renewable energy in Delaware. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Meetings
Meetings of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council and its subcommittees are posted on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Collected meeting materials are posted here for council members and the public. 2023 MeetingsJanuary 11, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
January 17, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 18, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 12, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 25, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
June 6, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
July 25, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 26, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
August 9, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 10, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
2022 MeetingsJanuary 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
June 29, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
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