The DNREC Div. of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0009) on proposed amendments to the Delaware Boating Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3100). Public comment period closed.

The Division proposes to make revisions to several sections/subsections of the regulation related to the administrative processes for vessel registration, accident reporting and assistance and vessel equipment requirements.

Updates include federally mandated terminology for personal flotation devices (PFDs), fire extinguishers, as well as new requirements for the use of engine cut-off switches or links.

The proposal also addresses the use of parking lots at vessel ramps and launches administered by the Division.

Additionally, the revisions correct typographical and grammatical errors, enhance formatting and spacing and update the color and year notations for validation stickers.

For more information on the proposed changes, or to review the proposed amendments, contact Drew Aydelotte, Delaware Natural Resources Police, 89 Kings Hwy., Dover 19901, by phone at (302) 739-9913, or by email at Drew.Aydelotte@delaware.gov.

The Department will accept public comment through Nov. 6, 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 on this page.

Public Hearing Officer

Lisa Vest
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Transcript

Public Hearing Transcript

DNREC Exhibits

Exhibit 1: A copy of approved Start Action Notice #2025-05 pertaining to the proposed revisions.

Exhibit 2: A copy of Register Notice SAN #2025-05 and proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 3100 Boating as published in the October 1, 2025, Delaware Register of Regulations.

Exhibit 3: A copy of the Regulatory Flexibility Analysis/Regulatory Impact Statement, as published in the October 1, 2025, Delaware Register of Regulations.

Exhibit 4: Public Notice of hearing as published on the DNREC website on October 1, 2025.

Exhibit 5: Notice of public hearing as it appeared on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar on October 2, 2025.

Exhibit 6: Affidavit and Legal Notice published in the Daily State News on October 1, 2025.

Exhibit 7: Affidavit and Legal Notice published in The Wilmington News Journal on October 1, 2025.

Exhibit 8: Notice of intent to revise regulations that pertain to 7 DE Admin. Code 3100 Boating as it appeared on the Division of Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources Police Facebook pages (October 2, 2025).

Exhibit 9: DNREC Public Hearing Presentation