A Federal Consistency Certification has been submitted to the DNREC Delaware Coastal Management Program (DCMP) for the following: Dobbinsville Fishing Pier and Parking Improvements (2025.0016)

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife proposes to utilize a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit to construct a fishing pier, a trail, and parking lot improvements at Deemers Beach in the Dobbinsville area of New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware. The T-shaped pier dimensions are proposed to be approximately 284 ft long from the mean high-water line which includes a 12 ft by 260 ft section perpendicular to the shoreline and a 42 ft by 22 ft section parallel to the shoreline. Thirty-seven steel piles will be used to support the pier. The proposed activity is subject to review for consistency under the policies of the DNREC DCMP.

Comments concerning this Federal Consistency Certification will be accepted from March 9, 2025, through April 8, 2025. Comments may be sent to: DNREC Coastal Programs, Jesse Hayden, Administrator, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 7B, Dover, DE, 19904, or electronically to DNREC_DCP_PublicComment@delaware.gov (Please note that there are underscores between DNREC, DCP, and Public). For submission materials and additional information please visit de.gov/dnrecnotices or call (302) 739-9283.

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