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Regulations Subject to Review
The following is a list of the DNREC Regulations that are subject to review in 2025. They are organized by Division. Those regulations marked with an asterisk (*) are currently going through an amendment process. Office of the Secretary 8 DE Admin. Code 900 —DNREC Regulatory Review
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.Notice of Public Hearing: Air Emissions Regulations
The DNREC Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to Delaware’s air regulations.Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to the Delaware Lobster Regulations
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing on December 21, 2023, to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to the state’s Lobsters regulations.DNREC Regulations
The regulations that govern the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are published by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations as part of the Delaware Administrative Code. DNREC follows an internal regulatoryRegulations Under Development
The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances is committed to transparency and encourages community engagement as it updates and amends state regulations and related documents. This page provides information on items under development. Questions and comments are always welcome as regulations are developed, but every regulatory development will include formal commentingDelaware’s Environmental Permitting Process
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is an executive state agency with the responsibility to protect both the environment of Delaware and the health of our residents. When certain types of commercial or industrial facilities want to open or change their operations in Delaware, they must obtain a permit (or permits)Public Hearing: Surface Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
The Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to Delaware’s Surface Water Quality Standards.Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to the Tidal Finfish Regulations (Tilefish)
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 3542 “Tilefish.”Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to the Tidal Finfish Regulations (Cobia)
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing to consider comments from the public on proposed revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 3550 “Cobia.”What’s at Risk?
Even with numerous federal and state level protection efforts, many nontidal (e.g., headwater tributaries) and isolated (e.g., flooded forests, seasonal ponds) wetlands are threatened because of gaps in existing regulations or are being impacted illegally due to limited enforcement activity. Legally, wetlands are permitted to be impacted onRemediation Laws, Regulations and Guidance
Information regarding the laws, regulations, guidance, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documents related to the programs administered by DNREC Remediation Section.Contact Us
Remediation Section 302-395-2600
