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Notice of Public Hearing on DNREC Weatherization Assistance Program 2023 Grant Application
The DNREC Division of Energy and Climate is applying for U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program new 2023 program funds.Notice of Public Hearing on DNREC Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program Application
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on grid resilience formula grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.Federal Consistency Certification: DNREC Open Marsh Water Management
The DNREC Mosquito Control Section proposes to continue to use the technique of Open Marsh Water Management as the primary form of larval mosquito control within tidal wetlands throughout Delaware.Delaware Ocean and Bay Plan
DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs is developing an Ocean and Bay Plan to protect Delaware’s marine resources, ecological functions and ocean and bay uses. Developing the plan will include public input and review by stakeholders, residents and the public at large. Questions and AnswersFederal Consistency Certification: Dewey Beach Renourishment
Dewey Beach Enterprises proposes to place 1,300 cubic yards of sand at Dewey Bayside Public Beach at Lighthouse Cove, adjacent to Rehoboth Bay, in Dewey Beach.Federal Consistency Certification: Eastern Shore Natural Gas
Eastern Shore Natural Gas proposes to install a stone access drive and parking area, a meter and regulator, and a connection to an existing pipeline located in an unincorporated area of northwestern Sussex County.Joint Public Notice: USACE SPGP 18 Reauthorization
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to revalidate and extend the expiration date of the Department of the Army State Programmatic General Permit 18 to the end of 2027.FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Withdrawal of Request for Major Modification
FujiFilm Imaging Colorants has withdrawn their application for a major modification to a standard coastal zone permit.FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Public Hearing Cancelation
The Dec. 14 public hearing regarding the FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. application for a major modification to a standard coastal zone permit has been canceled and will be rescheduled.Federal Consistency Certification: Harpoon Hanna’s
Hanna Holdings proposes make boardwalk and pier improvements at the Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant and Marina facility located on the south side of Lighthouse Road and the east side of the Fenwick Ditch near Fenwick Island.Public Hearing: FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Request for Major Modification to Standard Coastal Zone Permit
FujiFilm has applied to modify its existing Coastal Zone Act permit, which authorizes manufacturing of high-performance aqueous pigment dispersions for ink jet printer ink, to increase production capacity.Federal Consistency Certification: Monarch Glen Subdivision
FR Land Investment, LLC proposes to build Monarch Glen residential subdivision south of Fisher Rd. in the Milton area of Sussex County, resulting in impacts to palustrine forested wetlands and stream impacts.Federal Consistency Certification: Burkentine Docking Facility
The applicant proposes to construct a pier, a dock and two boat lifts adjacent to the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at 55 Thompson Court, Canal Corkran, Rehoboth Beach.Federal Consistency Determination: HUD Villa Maria
The Ministry of Caring proposes to build an affordable housing complex for seniors in the east 1900 and 2000 blocks of North Market Street, in Wilmington.Federal Consistency Certification: Pennfield Pond Improvements
The McKee Group proposes to make improvements to an existing farm pond associated with the proposed Pennfield residential community in the St. Georges area of New Castle County.Federal Consistency Determinations
A listing of recent Federal Consistency Determinations submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program regarding construction of housing for seniors in Wilmington and maintenance dredging in the Maurice River in New Jersey.Federal Consistency Determination: National Ocean Service
The NOAA National Ocean Service has prepared an environmental impact statement for 2023 to 2027 to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with recurring surveys and other data collection activities in various waterways.Notice of Public Hearing: Weatherization Assistance Program – Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant
The Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy will hold a public hearing to take comments on a $10 million grant from the US Dept. of Energy for the DNREC Weatherization Assistance Program.Federal Consistency Determination: National Marine Fisheries Service
National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to update fishery management plans regarding Atlantic king mackerel and Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel.Federal Consistency Certifications Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program
Federal Consistency Certifications have been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for beach renourishment projects by the DNREC Div. of Watershed Stewardship for Slaughter Beach and South Bowers Beach.Federal Consistency Certification: US Wind Maryland Offshore Project
US Wind proposes to develop a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project in waters offshore of Maryland with offshore export cables proposed to make landfall in Sussex County, Delaware.Low- to Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program
The DNREC Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Solar Pilot Program is meant to bring renewable energy to a segment of the Delaware population that has historically been underserved by existing state programs and incentives. Grant funding is available to promote the use of renewable energy in Delaware for low-Federal Consistency Certification: Angola by the Bay Living Shoreline
The Angola by the Bay Property Owners Association proposes to build a living shoreline project within its community, in Lewes.Federal Consistency Certification: Marcus Hook Terminal Dredging
Energy Transfer proposes to conduct mechanical maintenance dredging over a 10-year period at berths and water intakes at the Marcus Hook Facility within Delaware and Pennsylvania portions of the Delaware River.Federal Consistency Determinations Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program
Federal consistency determinations have been submitted for an amendment to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan and for a plan to dredge the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.Federal Consistency Certification: North Millsboro Bypass
DelDOT is seeking a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit for the construction of the North Millsboro Bypass.Implementing Delaware’s Climate Action Plan
Delaware has for more than a decade been working to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and increase the state’s resilience to climate change. The Climate Action Plan outlines broad strategies and specific actions that can be taken to further those efforts.Federal Consistency Certification: Eastern Shore Natural Gas
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company is proposing to replace 9,000 linear feet of a six-inch natural gas pipeline in an unincorporated area near Bridgeville.Federal Consistency Certification: South Shore Marina Entrance Channel Relocation
South Shore Moorings proposes to relocate the entrance channel of a 92-slip marina.Federal Consistency Certification: STA Pharmaceutical Plant
STA Pharmaceutical proposes to construct a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Middletown.Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: National Marine Fisheries Service
The National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing to implement a flexible shortfin mako shark retention limit.Coastal Zone Act Application Materials
Manufacturing, heavy industry, and bulk product transfer activities since 1971 in Delaware’s coastal zone require a coastal zone permit in addition to other applicable DNREC permits.Contact Us
Delaware Coastal Zone Act Program
The Coastal Zone Act regulates new and existing manufacturing, heavy industry, and bulk product transfer activities in Delaware’s coastal zone through a permitting system.Contact Us
History of the Coastal Zone Act
Then-Governor Russell Peterson and the Delaware General Assembly passed the Delaware Coastal Zone Act (CZA) in 1971. It was signed into law on June 28, 1971. The Act is designed to protect the coastal areas from the impacts of heavy industrialization and bulk product transfer and safeguard their use primarily for recreation and tourism. [columnFederal Consistency Certification Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: Port Mahon Maintenance Dredging
Delaware Storage and Pipeline Company proposes to maintenance dredge the berth and access channel leading to its fuel berth/docking facility near Port Mahon, in Kent County.Federal Consistency Certification Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: DelDOT Interchange
The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking a United States Army Corps of Engineers permit to reconfigure the existing I-95 and SR 896 interchange to a double flyover interchange with new and realigned/widened ramps.Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: Bobola Hopper Tank
The USDA has received an application for financing for an additional Hopper Tank and a Bucket Elevator at an existing grain storage yard on Chestnut Grove Road, in Dover.Federal Consistency Certification Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: White Creek Dredging
On behalf of the Division of Watershed Stewardship, Anchor QEA proposes to dredge 70,000 cubic yards of material from White Creek and Assawoman Canal channel in Sussex County.Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: Delaware Air National Guard
The Delaware Air National Guard proposed building a new Fuel Cell and Corrosion Control Hangar to replace existing facilities at the Guard base in New Castle.Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: Green Meadow Farms
The USDA has received an application for financing for an additional Grain Storage Bin and a Grain Dryer on a property at 1708 Hemping Rd., in Harrington.Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: National Marine Fisheries Service
The National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing to implement changes to the American lobster fishery in Federal waters of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.Delaware Climate Leadership Academy
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) administers the Delaware Climate Leadership Academy, which aims to build climate literacy and awareness in the state. About the Academy Academy Programs [button type=”primary”Climate Leadership Academy Programs
The Delaware Climate Leadership Academy offers programs for public and private sector professionals and leaders to learn how climate change is impacting Delaware, build preparedness and advance solutions through collaboration and technical training. Climate Leadership AcademyAbout the Academy
The Delaware Climate Leadership Academy is a DNREC-sponsored initiative established to provide foundational and continuing education on climate risk assessment, planning and solutions for state and local government officials, infrastructure executives and business leaders. Climate Leadership Academy [button type=”primary” block=”true”Federal Consistency Determination Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to use U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 3 to conduct phase 2 of their marsh restoration project located along the Delaware River front at the Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Pennsville Township, New Jersey.Offshore Wind
Delaware continues to explore opportunities and challenges presented by the growing offshore wind industry. The state has set a target of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2035. Increasing renewable energy in Delaware is also identified as a strategy in Delaware’s Climate Action Plan to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that are drivingFederal Consistency Determinations Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program
The Delaware State Housing Authority proposes to use Recovery Housing Program funds to acquire and rehabilitate single-family housing units in Seaford and Harbeson.Coastal Research
DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs conducts a variety of coastal research programs to study the affects of climate change, impacts from human pollutants, and other factors impacting the changing coastal environment of Delaware.Contact Us
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Collaborations
The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) collaborates with various partner organizations and hosts visiting scientists who conduct research of local and national significance that focuses on enhancing coastal management.Contact Us
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