The DNREC Division of Water will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2022-P-W-0003) on an application from Carlo and Teresita Businelli for a Subaqueous Lands Lease. Public comment period closed.

The Applicant has applied to construct a 6 by 20 foot long dock extension and to install a 6 by 12 foot long floating kayak launch and to relocate an existing PWC lift in Herring Creek at 23962 Sundance Lane, Lewes, Sussex County, DE.

For more information or to review the application, contact Rebecca Bobola, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section, 89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19904, by phone at 302-739-9943, or by email at Rebecca.Bobola@delaware.gov.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Feb. 25, 2022. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the address below.

Public Hearing Officer

Theresa Newman
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Transcript, Hearing Officer’s Report and Secretary’s Order

Public Hearing Transcript

Hearing Officer’s Report
– Appendix A: Technical Response Memorandum (Oct. 1, 2022)

Secretary’s Order No: 2024-W-0033 – Denying the Application of Carlo and Teresita Businelli for a Subaqueous Lands Lease Permit.
(Effective Date: Sept. 3, 2024)

DNREC Exhibits

Exhibit 1: State Law (7 Del.C. Chapter 72) and State Regulations (Regulations Governing the Use of Subaqueous Lands)

Exhibit 2: Subaqueous Lands Lease Application

Exhibit 3: Public Notice as published in the Delaware State News and in the News Journal, and as posted on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar and on the DNREC web site

Exhibit 4: DNREC Public Hearing Presentation

Exhibit 5: Comments received prior to the public hearing

• Matt Eisenmann, Request for Public Hearing (9/21/21)
• Danielle Ellis, Div of Fish and Wildlife (1/26/22)

Applicant’s Exhibits