In accordance with 29 Delaware Code, Section 10407, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will conduct a review of the agency’s regulations that have not been amended in the last four years.

DNREC is seeking public comment as to whether or not the regulations subject to this review should be amended or possibly eliminated.

Comments may be submitted in writing or in person at one of three public hearings; one in each county during June.

DNREC accepted public comment through July 11, 2025. The public comment period is now closed.

Find public comments from the hearings and forum related to this review on the Regulatory Review Public Comments page.

Written Comments

The public comment period is now closed.

Comments should be as specific as possible and include a reference to the regulation being commented on and the docket number for this review (Docket #2025-R-OTS-0010).

Written comments were accepted in any of three ways: using an online public comment form, by email or via the US postal service.

Public Hearings

In addition to accepting written comment, DNREC held three in-person public hearings (each lasting at least half an hour) to receive verbal comments from the public.

DNREC also hosted a virtual open forum on July 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. to allow members a further opportunity to comment.

For more information, please contact Michelle Jacobs via email at Michelle.Jacobs@delaware.gov or by calling 302-739-9069.

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