The CZCPA RAC finalized its recommendations on the regulatory approach and content of conversion permit regulations at its April 2019 meeting. RAC Chair, Justice Randy J. Holland, presented these recommendations to DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin in the form of a Final Report. The RAC’s recommendations address several key topic areas, including:

• Bulk Product Transfer Facilities
• Plans for Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Coastal Storms
• Economic Effect
• Environmental Impact
• Offsets
• Financial Assurance
• Cross-Cutting Issues

Learn more about the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act.

Meeting Materials

Work Groups

For information on the CZCPA Work Groups that provide technical support to the RAC — including Work Group meetings, materials, and documents — visit the Work Groups webpage.

Public Comments

Listed below are written public comments that were submitted to the RAC. Spoken public comments are included in the RAC Meeting Summary documents located in the “Meeting Materials” section above.

Written Public Comments Received Prior to the July 12, 2018 CZCPA RAC Meeting

Written Public Comments Received Prior to the October 9, 2018 CZCPA RAC Meeting

Written Public Comments Received Prior to the April 16, 2019 CZCPA RAC Meeting

Background Information

Delaware Administrative Procedures Act

Delaware Coastal Zone Act

Delaware Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act

Maps of Coastal Zone and Heavy Industry Use Sites

Background Information on Existing Heavy Industry Use Sites

Remediation Status Baseline Report on Existing Heavy Industry Use Sites (September 2017)

Remediation Status Baseline Report on Existing Heavy Industry Use Sites (December 2018 Update)

Regulations Governing Delaware’s Coastal Zone (Effective May 11, 1999)

Application for a Coastal Zone Act Permit (Current)

Request for Proposals – Technical Expertise for Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Working Groups (For Reference Purposes Only)

Final Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Process Recommendations Report (Report Only, No Appendices)

Final Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Process Recommendations Report with Appendices

Stakeholder Engagement Process Resources

2019 Public Open Houses

DNREC held public open houses in New Castle County on February 25, February 26, and February 27 to gather input on preliminary recommendations made by the CZCPA RAC. An Open Houses Public Feedback Summary details the public input provided at these open houses. The RAC reviewed this Summary before finalizing its recommendations to DNREC.

2017 Public Workshop Materials

Public Workshop Agenda, Nov. 29 and 30, 2017

Public Workshop Breakout Group Discussion Questions

Presentation: Background on Coastal Zone Act and Conversion Permits

Public Comment Form

Presentation: Conversion Permit Act and Regulatory Advisory Committee

Start Action Notice

Start Action Notice: Amend DE Admin Code 101, Regulations Governing Delaware’s Coastal Zone