The Division of Water will hold a virtual public hearing (Docket #2020-P-W-0029) on a Water Allocation permit renewal application submitted by Allen Harim Foods LLC, for its Harbeson Plant. Public comment period closed.

Allen Harim Foods, LLC (Harbeson) has requested a renewal of its industrial water allocation for four existing industrial wells and one existing public well. The maximum daily withdrawal is 2,300,000 gallons per day. The wells are located south of Harbeson in Sussex County, near the intersection of Harbeson Road and Lewes Georgetown Highway. Tax parcel 235-30.00-97.00.

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC virtual public hearings must pre-register no later than noon on the date of the virtual hearing at de.gov/dnreccomments or by telephone at 302-739-9295.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the address below.

Public Hearing Officer

Theresa Newman
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Transcript

Public Hearing Transcript

DNREC Exhibits

Exhibit 1: Allen Harim Foods LLC Allocation Permit Renewal Application, including the Pumping Test Reports, Requested Rates and Water Conservation Plan (2/25/2019)

Exhibit 2: Public Notice of the Allen Harim Foods LLC Water Allocation Permit Application (11/15/2020)

Exhibit 3: Affidavits from the News Journal and the Delaware State News of publication of the Allen Harim Water Allocation Permit Application public notice on Nov. 15, 2020

Exhibit 4: Public Hearing Request Letter from Maria Payan KOWC (11/30/2020)

Exhibit 5: Public Hearing Request Letter #2 from Keith Steck (12/8/2020)

Exhibit 6: Public Hearing Request Letter #3 from Jenna Talia (2/24/2021)

Exhibit 7: Public Notice for Public Hearing (2/28/2021)

Exhibit 8: Affidavits from the News Journal and the Delaware State News of publication of the Allen Harim Foods LLC Water Allocation Permit Public Hearing public notice on Feb. 28, 2021

Exhibit 9: Second Public Notice correcting the year in the date of the hearing. (3/3/2021)

Exhibit 10: Affidavits from the News Journal and the Delaware State News of publication of the second Allen Harim Foods LLC Water Allocation Permit Public Hearing on March 3, 2021.

Exhibit 11: Public Hearing Notice on the State Public Meeting Calendar

Exhibit 12: DNREC Presentation

Public Comments

Maria Payan (4/8/2021)

Keith Steck (4/8/2021)

Coralie Pryde (4/8/2021)