The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances, will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to consider comments from the public on the 7 DE Admin. Code 1203 Reporting of a Discharge of a Pollutant or Air Contaminant (Docket # 2024-R-WHS-0021).

The objectives of revising 7 DE Admin Code 1203 involve improving clarity and comprehensiveness for those responsible to report a release or discharge of a pollutant or air contaminant. The table identifying reportable quantities published under this regulation is static and has not been updated since 2004 and may not reflect changes made at the federal level. Departmental review of Delaware specific chemicals and their reportable quantities is appropriate to account for any regulatory or programmatic changes within the Department.

For additional information on the above matter and to review the proposed amendments, visit de.gov/dnrechearings or contact Eileen Butler, Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances, 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720, (302) 395-2500, or by email at Eileen.Butler@delaware.gov.

The proposed amendments may be inspected online starting February 1, 2026 at regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml or in-person, by appointment only, by contacting responsible staff Eileen Butler by phone at 302-395-2500 or through email at Eileen.Butler@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: 189549. To access the audio-only portion of the virtual hearing, dial 1-646-931-3860 and enter the Meeting ID: 825 6315 5596. Closed captioning in over 20 languages is available to attendees, including English and Spanish, via the Zoom platform utilized for all DNREC Public Hearings. Language assistance is available by request within 10 business days of the hearing.

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 contacting the Office of Administrative Services by telephone at 302-739-9001.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Thursday, March 12, 2026. 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:

Theresa Smith, Hearing Officer
DNREC — Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901

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