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Water Allocation Permit Applications: Oa-BP Marina Bay-Lakeside, LLC

Oa-BP Marina Bay-Lakeside, LLC has requested an allocation permit for one proposed agricultural well and eleven existing agricultural wells located east of Millsboro in Sussex County.


Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1125, Requirements for Preconstruction Review

The Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1125, Requirements for Preconstruction Review (Docket # 2019-R-A-0018) at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019, in the DNREC Auditorium at 89 Kings Highway, Dover.


Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Application: Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment

Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment has requested a federally enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 construction permit for the installation of two 3.0 mmBtu condensing boilers at its facility at 1131 North DuPont Hwy., in Dover.


Final Plan of Remedial Action for the General Motors Corp. Wilmington Assembly Plant Operable Unit 5 Site (DE-1149)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the General Motors Corp. Wilmington Assembly Plant Operable Unit 5 (OU-5) Site located in Wilmington.


Distribution and Marketing Permit Application – NaturalLawn of America, Inc., Maryland

NaturalLawn of America has requested a distribution & marketing permit to sell fertilizer products containing heat dried biosolids in Delaware. The biosolids are generated at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and stabilized at the Metropolitan Biosolids Management heat drying facility, both located in Cicero, Illinois.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Wellesley Partners, LLC

Wellesley Partners, LLC proposes to construct a sanitary sewer pump station and approximately 1,900 linear feet of force main to serve 131 single family lots and a pool house in the proposed Wellesley Subdivision and 450 future equivalent dwelling units on adjacent lands on the south side of Warrington Road, east of Route 24, and north of Rehoboth Beach.


The Intent to Implement Post-Closure at the Delaware City Refinery Under the Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste

The DNREC Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Section has made a preliminary decision to issue a hazardous waste Permit for Post-closure to Motiva Enterprises LLC, located at 4550 Wrangle Hill Road in Delaware City. The current Post-closure permit has expired, and, DNREC proposes to issue a new permit to continue hazardous waste post-closure activities at the Hazardous Waste Landfill at this facility.


Delaware Coastal Programs Federal Consistency Determinations: Anglers Marina

Federal Consistency Certifications have been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for a project to expand Anglers Marina, located in the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at the terminus of Anglers Road, Lewes, from a wet slip capacity of 36 vessels to 61 vessels.


Motiva Enterprises, LLC – Industrial Waste Landfill Permit Modification AND Fly Ash Settling Ponds Permit Modification

Motiva Enterprises, LLC has completed closure activities for the Industrial Waste Landfill and the Fly Ash Settling Ponds located on the grounds of the Delaware City Refinery in Delaware City at 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, in accordance with Delaware’s Regulations Governing Solid Waste.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of water allocation applications to the Division of Water’s Water Supply Section.


Federally Enforceable Permit Applications: GT USA Wilmington, LLC

GT USA Wilmington, LLC has submitted applications for construction/operation permits for three existing mobile cranes for unloading and loading of cargo at the Port of Wilmington located at 1 Housel Road, Wilmington, Delaware.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of applications for permits and leases from the Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the Hamilton Park/Pyles Lane Site – Operable Units 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (DE-1284)

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to cleanup Operable Units (OUs) –34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 of the Hamilton Park/Pyles Lane Site, a residential neighborhood located in New Castle.


Amended Final Plan of Remedial Action for the Delaware Air National Guard Site, IRP Site 4B (Soil) (DE-1003)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of IRP Site 4B (Soil) of the Delaware Air National Guard Site located in New Castle.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: United Cocoa Processor

United Cocoa Processor requests a natural minor permit to operate equipment (including a bean roaster, nib roaster, conveyor, cooler and four grinders) used in their cocoa processing operation at 701 Pencader Drive, in Newark.


Public Hearing: Amendments to the Regulations Governing Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems

The DNREC-WHS will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Delaware Administrative Code 1351: Regulations Governing Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems (Docket #2019-R-WH-0015) on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.


Final Plan of Remedial Action for the NVF-Yorklyn Operable Unit #4 (DE-0071)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of Operable Unit #4 of the NVF-Yorklyn Site, located in Yorklyn, Delaware.


Water Allocation Permit Applications

A listing of applications for water supply allocation permits.


Delaware Coastal Programs Federal Consistency Determinations

Federal Consistency Determinations have been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for two proposals from the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service.


Notification of Negotiations Concerning a Prospective Purchaser Agreement for the Cavaliers Country Club – Operable Unit 1A Site, (DE-1600)

DNREC is negotiating a Prospective Purchaser Agreement with Cavaliers Redevelopment L.P. regarding the Cavaliers Country Club Operable Unit 1A Site (DE-1600) located at 100 Addison Drive, in Newark. The Site requires remedial action due to historic activities on site.


Public Hearing: Allen Harim On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Permit Application and Artesian Wastewater Management Spray Irrigation Permit Application

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Water, will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2019, on permit applications which have been received from Allen Harim Foods, LLC, and Artesian Wastewater Management, Inc.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the General Motors Corp – Wilmington Assembly Plant Site, Lots 1 And 2, (DE-1149)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with DPIF2 DE 1 New Castle, LLC regarding the General Motors Corp-Wilmington Assembly Plant, Lots 1 and 2 Site, located at 1025 and 1035 Boxwood Road, in Wilmington.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Claymont Cleaners/Joe & Tony’s Service Site, (DE-1703)

DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with NelRay II LLC regarding the Claymont Cleaners/Joe & Tony’s Service Site, located at 3203 and 3207 Philadelphia Pike and 4 Commonwealth Avenue in Claymont, Delaware.


On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: C & T Properties, LLC

A listing of applications for permits to construct on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems.


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


Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Permits: Delaware City Refining Company

The Delaware City Refining Company requests amendments to operation permits of Nitrogen Oxide producing equipment at their 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, New Castle County facility.


Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit (Renewal)

Scotton’s Sanitation LLC has applied for a renewal of Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit DE WH-420 which allows for the transport of septage, holding tank waste, grease trap/cooking oil waste and portable toilet waste to be disposed of at the New Castle County Sewer System and Kent County Sewer System.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare requests permission for the installation of a diesel-fired emergency generator at Beebe Healthcare-South Coastal Campus ED and Cancer Center, at 32750 Roxana Road, Millville.


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.



Solid Waste Transporter Permits Pending

A listing of applications to the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the state of Delaware.


Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications

A listing of applications for permits and leases from the Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.


Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the John’s Body Shop Site

The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean up the John’s Body Shop Site located in Wilmington. The Site was historically operated as an automobile repair and paint shop.


Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Trash on our beaches and in our waterways isn’t just unsightly – it’s also potentially dangerous to marine life and in some cases harmful to water quality. The annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup offers volunteers an opportunity to help make a difference for Delaware’s shoreline and waterways while joining an international effort to clean up the


Coastal Programs Federal Consistency Determinations: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Pelagic Longline Fishery Management

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing to adjust regulatory measures put in place to manage bluefin tuna bycatch in the pelagic longline fishery for Atlantic highly migratory species.


Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Clear Definitions, LLC

Clear Definitions, LLC, located at 110 N. Rehoboth Blvd, in Milford, has applied for a permit to operate an Auto Body Shop that conducts any or all of the following: collision repair, vehicle painting, paint stripping, or sanding.


Agricultural Utilization Permit – Request for Renewal – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery of Milton requested renewal of their existing agricultural utilization permit which authorizes the surface application of limited quantities of brewery vessel wash down water onto approximately 88 acres of farmland, located near the Town of Milton.


Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the A.M. Domino Jr Salvage Company Site (DE-1173)

DNREC will accept public comment between July 22 and August 12 on a Brownfield Development Agreement with the Riverfront Development Corporation regarding the A. M. Domino, Jr., Salvage Company Site, located at 810 South Walnut Street, in Wilmington.


Water Allocation Permit Renewal and Modification: Town of Laurel

The Town of Laurel has applied for a renewal and modification of its public water allocation which serves approximately 4,000 people in Sussex County.


Coastal Zone Act Status Decision: Proposed DP&L Satellite Liquefied Natural Gas Facility

The DNREC Secretary has decided that Delmarva Power and Light will not need a permit under the Coastal Zone Act to develop a satellite liquefied natural gas facility at their property on River Road in New Castle.


Surface Water Discharges Section, NPDES Permit Reissuance: Greenville Country Club

Greenville Country Club has applied for reissuance of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from Greenville Country Club located at 201 Owl’s Best Road to a tributary of Red Clay Creek.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Chemours Company FC, LLC

The Chemours Company FC, LLC of Wilmington, has applied for a permit to build two Fluoro Testing Lab wastewater treatment units inside the Chemours Discovery Hub, on the University of Delaware STAR Campus, in Newark.


Coastal Programs Federal Consistency Certifications: Henlopen Acres

Federal consistency determinations have been submitted for a proposed boat lift removal and dock construction project adjacent to the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at 97 Tidewater Road, in Henlopen Acres.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: Superior Contractor Services, Inc.

Superior Contractor Services, Inc., requests a permit amendment to operate their jaw crusher, impact crusher, and other permitted equipment at River Asphalt 2, located at 36393 Sussex Highway, in Delmar.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: Zack Excavating, Inc.

Zack Excavating, Inc., requests a construction permit to install mobile jaw crusher, screen, and conveyor for use at 2935 South DuPont Blvd, Smyrna, 161 Twin Oak Drive, Cheswold, and 18195 DuPont Hwy, Harrington.


Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Kaiser Yacht Property Site (DE-1563)

DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs regarding the Kaiser Yacht Property Site on East Seventh Street in Wilmington.


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


Groundwater Discharges Waiver Requests

A listing of applications to the Groundwater Discharges Section for Rural Area Waivers and Formal Waivers of requirements of the groundwater discharges regulations.


Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Application: Beebe Medical Center, Inc.

Beebe Medical Center, Inc. proposes to construct a submersible sanitary sewer pump station and approximately 1,640 linear feet of force main to serve a four-story, 136,000 square foot surgical hospital to be located on the northeast side of Warrington Road just south of the intersection with the John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) near Rehoboth Beach.


7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Application: Zack Excavating, Inc.

Zack Excavating, Inc., requests a (construction) permit to install an impact crusher, screen, and conveyor for use at 2935 South DuPont Blvd, Smyrna, 161 Twin Oak Drive, Cheswold, and 18195 DuPont Hwy, Harrington.


Groundwater Discharges Permit Applications

A listing of applications for renewal of a non-hazardous waste transporters permit and for temporary holding tank permits.





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