The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-CCE-0004) on an application from Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. for a Standard Coastal Zone Permit. Public comment period closed.

Goodwill is requesting a permit under the Delaware Coastal Zone Act to manufacture crushed sand by processing recycled glass and ceramics in a pulverizer in an existing building at 400 Centerpoint Boulevard, in New Castle. The application is considered administratively complete and sufficient to proceed to public hearing.

The Delaware Coastal Zone Act regulates new and existing manufacturing, heavy industry and bulk product transfer activities in Delaware’s coastal zone. A Standard Coastal Zone Permit is necessary for any new or expanded manufacturing activity.

The issuance of a coastal zone permit does not satisfy other DNREC permitting requirements. Proposed projects must also comply with all applicable regulations and apply for other relevant permits under DNREC’s regulatory programs.

For additional information, and to review Goodwill’s permit application and supporting documents in person, contact Eddie Meade at eddie.meade@delaware.gov or 302-739-9283.

The Department will accept public comment through May 14, 2025. 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

Lisa Vest
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: Secretary’s Assessment Report, (03/22/2025)
– Appendix B: Draft Permit CZA-445P
– Appendix C: Draft CZA Program Decision Letter

Secretary’s Order No. 2025-CZ-0018 – Approval of the application of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc., for a Standard Coastal Zone Permit (Project CZA-445P), to manufacture sand by pulverizing recycled glass and ceramics inside an existing building located at 400 Centerpoint Boulevard, New Castle, Delaware.
(Effective Date: June 12, 2025)

DNREC Exhibits

Exhibit 1: Goodwill Application for a Standard Coastal Zone Act Permit (Feb. 14, 2025)

Exhibit 2: Goodwill Application Attachments (Feb. 14, 2025)

Exhibit 3: Secretary’s Assessment Report (March 22, 2025)

Exhibit 4: Public notice of the hearing as published in the News Journal (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 5: Public notice of the hearing as published in the State News (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 6: Public notice of the hearing as posted in English on the DNREC website (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 7: Public notice of the hearing as posted in Spanish on the DNREC website (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 8: Notice of the hearing as posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events (This page) (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 9: Public notice of the hearing as sent by email to interested parties (April 6, 2025)

Exhibit 10: Notice of the hearing as posted on the state Public Meeting Calendar (April 11, 2025)

Exhibit 11: CZA-445P DNREC Public Hearing Presentation

Proposed Applicant Exhibits

Exhibit 1: Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Presentation (updated 04/28/2025)

Public Comments

1. Chaney Hall, Chair, Bd. of Directors, Goodwill of DE and DE County (04/29/2025)

2. Susan Nickel, Member, Bd. Directors, Goodwill of DE and DE County (05/05/2025)