DNREC Public Notices

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control publishes notices in Delaware newspapers to make the public aware of applications, permitting and regulatory decisions, enforcement actions, plans for cleanups, and other actions.

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These notices may be required by state law or regulations, or may be traditional communication tools for regulatory and other programs. The Department also publishes them here, as part of its continuing effort to increase transparency.

This page, and its associated archive pages, contain public notices published since January of 2019.

Public Notices by Division

Division of Air Quality

Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Tidewater Utilities (9/20/2020) - Tidewater Utilities, Inc. has applied for a permit to remove exterior lead-containing coatings from an outdoor water tank on Dover Air Force Base by dry abrasive blasting.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Letica Corporation (9/20/2020) - Letica Corporation requests permission to build 15 injection molding machines, 18 natural gas-fired flamers, 4 UV-offset printers, 6 resin silos, 1 regrinding operation for scrap plastic, and 2 non-contact cooling water towers at 801 Industrial Road, Middletown.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Melson Funeral Services (9/6/2020) - Melson Funeral Services, Ltd., requests a permit to construct a natural gas-fired crematory at their 41 Thatcher Street location in Frankford.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Rohm and Haas (9/6/2020) - Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP INC., requests a permit to build a temporary boiler at their facility at 451 Bellevue Road, Newark.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: University of Delaware (9/6/2020) - The University of Delaware requests a permit to build a natural gas-fired emergency generator at 625 South College Avenue, in Newark.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Delaware Army National Guard (9/6/2020) - The Delaware Army National Guard requests a permit to build a diesel-fired emergency generator at 1197 River Rd, in New Castle.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: BioEnergy Development Group (8/30/2020) - BioEnergy Development Group, LLC requests permission to build a natural gas-fired emergency generator at the BioEnergy Innovation Center located at 28338 Enviro Way, Seaford.

Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Edward J Henry and Sons (8/30/2020) - Edward J Henry and Sons has applied for a permit to operate an Auto Body Shop at 221 Hawley St, Wilmington.

Title V Permit Renewal Applications: Kuehne Chemical Company (8/23/2020) - Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc., has applied for renewal of their Air Quality permits for their facility at 1645 River Road, New Castle.

7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Diamond Materials (8/23/2020) - Diamond Materials requests a permit to build a portable concrete batch plant at their facility at 820 Federal School Lane, New Castle.

Air Quality Public Notice Archive

Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances

Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the 401 Bellevue Road (DE-1711) (9/20/2020) - DNREC invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up the 401 Bellevue Road Site located in Newark (part of the Newark South Groundwater Plume Superfund Site).

Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Del Campo Bakery Site, (DE-1736) (9/13/2020) - DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Green Bakery LLC regarding the Del Campo Bakery Site, located at 2006 Rodman Road, Wilmington.

Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Electric Hose and Rubber Site, Wilmington (DE-0174) (9/6/2020) - DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Brandywine Realty LLC regarding the Electric Hose and Rubber Site, located at1340 and 1400 East 12th Street, in Wilmington.

Permit Pending: Fitzgerald Salvage and Recycling, Inc. (8/30/2020) - Fitzgerald Salvage and Recycling, Inc., has submitted a permit application to operate a scrap tire facility in the State of Delaware.

Notification of Negotiations Concerning a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement for the Dover Power Plant, Mckee Run Plant, Site, (DE-0269) (8/26/2020) - DNREC is negotiating a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with City of Dover regarding the McKee Run Power Plant, located at 880 Buttner Place, Dover.

Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the 35 Commerce Street Site (DE-1734) (8/23/2020) - DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Shamrock3 LLC regarding the 35 Commerce Street Site, in Wilmington.

Notice Of Joint Public Hearing: Diamond State Port Corporation (8/23/2020) - DNREC will hold a public hearing on a proposal from Diamond State Port Corporation to build a new container port at Edgemoor. The project will require permits from the Div. of Water and Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances, as well as a Federal Consistency Certification from the Delaware Coastal Management Program.

Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Taylor Landfill, Glasgow, Site (DE-0089) (8/23/2020) - DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with 2787 Partners, LLC regarding the Taylor Landfill, Glasgow Site, located at 2787 Pulaski Highway, Newark.

Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the 2301 N Market Street Site, Wilmington (DE-1721) (8/19/2020) - DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank Corporation regarding the 2301 N Market Street Site, in Wilmington.

Amended Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for Trails & Pathways, Christina Pedestrian Bridge (DE-1560) (8/19/2020) - DNREC invites public comment on an amended proposal to clean up the Trails & Pathways, Christina Pedestrian Bridge Site in Wilmington.

Waste and Hazardous Substances Public Notice Archive

Division of Water

Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Applications: Charter Oak Investments (9/20/2020) - Charter Oak Investments, LLC., has applied for a permit to install approximately 3,347 feet of force main, one pump station with two submersible pumps, valves and related facilities within the Chase Oaks residential subdivision, located on Webb’s Landing Road, in Sussex County.

Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications (9/16/2020) - A listing of applications for subaqueous lands permits and leases from the DNREC Division of Water.

Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit: United Rentals (9/6/2020) - United Rentals (North America), Inc., DBA Reliable Onsite Services, has applied for a Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit to transport portable toilet waste to be disposed of at out of state permitted facilities.

Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications (9/2/2020) - A listing of applications for permits and leases from the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.

Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters Permit (9/2/2020) - Old Line Environmental, Inc. has applied for renewal of a permit to transport municipal or industrial biosolids to be disposed of at out-of-state permitted facilities and the New Castle County Sewer System.

Water Allocation Permit Applications (8/30/2020) - A listing of allocation permit applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section.

On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System: Anchor’s Run Investments (8/26/2020) - Anchor’s Run Investments, Inc. has submitted an application for a Temporary Holding Tank Permit to serve the Anchors Run Subdivision in Sussex County.

Wastewater Facilities Construction Permit Applications: Investors Realty (8/23/2020) - Investors Realty, Inc. has applied for a permit to install one pump station with dual pumps, 1,803 linear feet of 4-inch force main, and related appurtenances, to serve Isaac’s Farms commercial development, located on the southbound side of Route 113, in Georgetown.

Water Supply Allocation Permit Applications (8/23/2020) - A listing of applications to the DNREC Water Supply Section for water allocation permits.

Division of Water Public Notice Archive

Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

Federal Consistency Determinations: PSEG Offshore Wind Support Marine Terminal Facility (9/2/2020) - PSEG proposes to develop an offshore wind marshalling port at the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Station on Artificial Island, Salem County, NJ, to support offshore wind development in New Jersey and throughout the eastern United States.

Public Meeting Notice for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Evaluation of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (8/30/2020) - NOAA will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, as part of the federal performance evaluation of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Federal Consistency Determinations: Shelton Dredging Project (8/30/2020) - An applicant proposes the hydraulic dredging of approximately 200 cubic yards of accumulated sediment in a boat slip in the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal near the intersection of Pilottown Road and New Road in Lewes.

Federal Consistency Determinations submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program (8/23/2020) - Federal Consistency Determinations have been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for two assistance projects by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Climate, Coastal and Energy Public Notice Archive

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Virtual Public Hearing: Striped Bass Size Limits and Possession Limits (5/31/2020) - The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2020-R-F-0015) on proposed revisions to the regulations governing recreational fishing for Striped Bass.

Public Hearing: Including Cobia in the Tidal Finfish Regulations (2/2/2020) - The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Tidal Finfish regulations to include a new section on Cobia (Rachycentron canadum).

Public Hearing: Striped Bass Spawning Season and Area Restrictions (2/2/2020) - The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-R-F-0026) on on February 26, 2020, on proposed revisions to the regulations governing Striped Bass Spawning Seasons and Area Restrictions.

Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing (1/12/2020) - Division of Fish & Wildlife is informing interested parties that shellfish grounds are available for lease, located in the Delaware Bay, south of the East Line and North of the Murderkill River.

Fish and Wildlife Public Notice Archive

Division of Watershed Stewardship

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line (8/23/2020) - Todd Nevin has applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to build a single family dwelling with a 12-foot cantilevered deck on Lot 15, Block 1, South Bethany.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line (8/2/2020) - The Port Lewes Association of Unit Owners has applied for a permit to construct a dune reinforcement system, including placement of sand, and a pedestrian dune crossover.

Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line (7/5/2020) - Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Duenkel have applied for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to renovate the existing dwelling, including the construction of a new second story and roof on Lot 3, Block A, in Bethany Beach.

Delaware’s Section 303(d) Waters and Data Solicitation (6/4/2020) - DNREC announces the availability and opportunity to comment on the Department's Tentative Determination for Delaware’s 2020 Section 303(d) List (water quality limited segments) and the supporting Documents for the determinations.

Permit Application for Construction Seaward of the DNREC Building Line (3/15/2020) - McIntyre Beach, LLC has filed an application for a permit for construction seaward of the DNREC Building Line to remove sand from and regrade the west side of the dune on Lot 8, Ocean Breezes, in Sussex County.

Watershed Stewardship Public Notice Archive

Office of the Secretary

DNREC Announces Availability of 2021 Community Environmental Project Fund (9/6/2020) - DNREC will hold two virtual public workshops to announce the availability of Community Environmental Project Fund grants for the 2021 grant cycle.

Before the Environmental Appeals Board of the State of Delaware: Lewes BPW (8/30/2020) - The Environmental Appeals Board will hold a hearing on an appeal by The Lewes Board of Public Works challenging the issuance of a permit to Jerry Peter to construct a geothermal supply well.

Before the Environmental Appeals Board of the State of Delaware (7/19/2020) - The Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled a hearing on Aug. 11 to hear an appeal of a decision by the Wetlands & Subaqueous Lands Section to deny a request for a wetlands map correction in Bowers Beach.

Notice of Public Comment: Environmental Finance (5/31/2020) - DNREC’s Environmental Finance is seeking public comment on the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) FY 2020 Project Priority Lists, and FY 2020 Intended Use Plans.

Environmental Appeals Board Hearing: Gulab’s Tire Center, LLC (10/23/2019) - The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled a hearing on the appeal, filed by Gulab’s Tire Center, LLC, of DNREC Secretary’s Order No. 2019-WH-0020.

Office of the Secretary Public Notice Archive