The Division of Air Quality will host a public workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Natural Minor (Reg. 1102) Permitting Fees.

The current fees were established in 1991 and have not been adjusted in 29 years.  The Division of Air Quality, through the legislative process, will propose increases to the current fees, in three phases, to eventually transition to a self-sustaining program.

Currently, the fees provide approximately 25% of the program costs.  The first three-year phase, 2021-2023, will increase fees a sufficient amount to produce revenue equal to 50% of the program costs.  DNREC anticipates future fee adjustments based on program costs, in 2024 and 2027 through subsequent legislation.

The proposed fee adjustments will be discussed at the workshop and there will be opportunity for feedback from attendees.

For additional information, contact Project Team Leaders Angela Marconi or Tony Manson, at 100 W. Water Street, Suite 6A, Dover, DE 19904, or by phone at (302) 739-9402.  Send your email comments or questions to daqpermittinginfo@delaware.gov.