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DNREC public hearings allow the public to hear the details of specific regulatory and permitting matters and to submit comments. All DNREC public hearings are virtual hearings, unless otherwise noted.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has the authority to adopt, amend, modify or repeal regulations to achieve greater protection of the environment and human health. DNREC also manages a wide variety of permitting programs, covering issues related to air quality, waste and hazardous substances, water quality, water supply, wetlands and subaqueous lands, shoreline protection, sediment and stormwater and industry in the coastal zone.
For regulatory matters, public hearings are required. For some permitting processes, public hearings may be required. Learn more in A Brief Guide to Delaware’s Environmental Permitting Process.
DNREC virtual hearings are designed to be transparent and accessible to the public. The public should be able to hear all details about subjects of DNREC hearings.
Separate web pages explain the subject of each hearing and give connection information for attendees. Hearing pages contain all exhibits entered into the record, verbatim hearing transcripts and copies of all written comments.
This page lists and links to all DNREC public hearing pages. Hearings are also posted on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.
The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in the regulatory and permitting processes and to submit comments for inclusion into the hearing record. The DNREC Secretary will consider the full record and all relevant information before making any decision.
Registered speakers may make verbal comments during virtual public hearings.
The public may offer written comments during the public comment period for each hearing. Public comment periods usually run from the date of public notice of the hearing through at least 15 days following the hearing.
Written comments may be submitted through a comment form, by email, or via the US postal service at the address on the hearing page and/or the public notice.
Written comments to DNREC may not be submitted using social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) or text messaging.
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Public Hearing: Proposed Lobster Regulation Amendments
The Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-R-F-0020) on proposed amendments to the state’s lobster regulations. Public comment period open through Jan. 5, 2024.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Public Hearing: Proposed Wildlife Regulations Revisions
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-R-F-0013) on proposed revisions to the Delaware Wildlife regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3900). Public comment period open through Jan. 12, 2024.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - Public Hearing: Croda Inc. Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Applications
The Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-P-A-0019) on applications by Croda, Inc., for construction permits for their facility at 315 Cherry Lane, in New Castle. Public comment period open through Dec. 29, 2023.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - Public Hearing: State Implementation Plans, 2015 8-hour Ozone Moderate Non-Attainment Plan and I/M Performance Standard Certification for New Castle County
The DNREC Division of Air Quality will hold two public hearings (Dockets #2023-R-A-0016 and #2023-R-A-0017) on a Moderate Non-Attainment Plan for New Castle County for Ozone and Basic Inspection & Maintenance Performance Standard Certification For New Castle County. Public comment period open through Dec. 13, 2023.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Public Hearing: City of Seaford Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES)
The DNREC Division of Water will hold a public hearing (Docket #2023-P-W-0014) on a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the City of Seaford Wastewater Treatment Facility. Public comment period closed.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Public Hearing: Noramco Inc. Application for Natural Minor Construction Permit
The Division of Air Quality, will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-P-A-0018) on an application by Noramco, inc., to install a new vacuum pump and add a new production line at their Swedes Landing Road facility in New Castle County. Public comment period closed.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Public Hearing: Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public hearing (Docket #2022-R-F-0014) on proposed amendments to the Shellfish Aquaculture regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3801). Public comment period closed.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct two public hearings on Aug. 30 on proposed amendments to the regulations governing underground and aboveground storage tanks (Dockets #2023-R-WH-0006 and #2023-R-WH-0007). Public comment period closed.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - Public Hearing: FujiFilm Imaging Colorants Coastal Zone Act Permit Modification
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2023-P-CCE-0010) on a request from FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc., for a major modification to a standard Coastal Zone Act permit. Public comment period closed.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - Public Hearing: Low Emission Vehicle Program
The DNREC Division of Air Quality will hold a public hearing (Docket #2022-R-A-0011) regarding amendments to regulation 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 – Delaware’s Low Emission Vehicle Program. Public comment period closed.
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