DNREC Permit Fees

This page lists permitting, licensing and related fees charged by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

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DNREC Regulatory Review: Public Comments

This page holds the collected written comments submitted as part of the DNREC Regulatory Review process. It will also hold transcripts containing verbal comments received during the related public hearings and virtual forum, when available. Hearings and Forum June 24, 2025, in Lewes –

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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. Regulations Subject to Review [button type=”primary”

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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