The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 3100: Boating. (Docket # 2025-R-F-0009.)

The Division proposes to make revisions to several sections/subsections of this 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 additional information on the above matter and to review the proposed amendments, visit de.gov/dnrechearings or 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 web link to the virtual hearing can be accessed through the DNREC Public Hearings site at de.gov/dnrechearings. If prompted for a password, please use: 929289. To access the audio-only portion of the virtual hearing, dial 1-305-224-1968 and enter the Meeting ID: 843 3278 9340. Language assistance is available by request within 10 days of the hearing. Closed captioning is available via the Zoom platform utilized for all DNREC Public Hearings.

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC public hearings must pre-register no later than noon of the date of the virtual hearing at de.gov/dnreccomments or by telephone at 302-739-9001.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, or by using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the following address:

Lisa A. Vest, Hearing Officer
Office of the Secretary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

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