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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, March 19, 2020 - *CANCELED* Public Hearing: Midway Service Inc. Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit Amendment *CANCELED*
The DNREC Groundwater Discharges Section will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2020-P-W-0007) on Midway Service Inc.’s application to include Clean Delaware, Inc. as a disposal facility for septage and holding tank waste. (This Public Hearing Has been Canceled)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - Public Hearing: Striped Bass Spawning Season and Area Restrictions
The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-R-F-0026) on proposed revisions to the Tidal Finfish regulations regarding Striped Bass Spawning Season and Area Restrictions. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - Public Hearing: Including Cobia in the Tidal Finfish Regulations
The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2020-R-F-0002) on proposed revisions to the Tidal Finfish Regulations to include a new section regarding Cobia. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - Public Hearing: Christopher At the Townes At Bayshore Village Marina Permit
The DNREC Division of Water, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section, will hold a public hearing (Docket #2019-P-W-0033) on an application from Christopher At the Townes At Bayshore Village, LLC, to construct and operate a marina off Lighthouse Road, west of Fenwick Island. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Public Hearing: AgroRefiner Coastal Zone Permit
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program will hold a public hearing (Docket #2020-P-CZ-0001) on an application for a standard Coastal Zone permit (Project CZA-439P) from AgroRefiner, LLC. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - Public Hearing: Revisions to the Non-Tidal Finfish Regulations
The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-R-F-0031) on proposed revisions to the Non-Tidal Finfish Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3300) Extending designated trout waters on Pike Creek. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - Public Hearing: Weatherization Assistance Program 2020 Grant Application
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-WAP-CCE-0032) to consider comments from public on the 2020 Weatherization Assistance Program grant application. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - Public Hearing: Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Regulations
The Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-R-A-0025) on the proposed amendments to the Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 1124). (Public Comment Period Closed)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - Public Hearing: Allen Harim Foods Permit Application to Transport Other Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste
The DNREC Groundwater Discharges Section will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-P-W-0030) on Allen Harim Foods LLC’s permit application to transport other non-hazardous liquid waste to be disposed of at the Allen Harim Harbeson Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Public Comment Period Closed)
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 2101 (Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code)
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy will conduct a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Regulations for the State Energy Conservation Code (Docket #2019-R-CCE-0020). (Public Comment Period Closed)
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