Pages Tagged With: "regulations"
Public Hearing: Proposed Revisions to the Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing on August 27, 2020, on proposed revisions to the Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste.Read More
Public Hearing: Striped Bass Spawning Season and Area Restrictions
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.Read More
Public Workshops: Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Regulations
The DNREC Division of Air Quality will conduct public workshops on January 28 and 30 on draft amendments to Section 33.0 “Solvent Cleaning and Drying” of Delaware’s Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions regulations.Read More
Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to the Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code (Docket #2019-R-CCE-0020)
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy (DCCE) will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Delaware Administrative Code 2101: Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code.Read More
Regulatory Orders
A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. A Secretary’s Order may apply to regulations established by DNREC, permitting decisions, or one of several types of enforcement actions taken by the Department.Read More
Firearms Regulations
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) have issued regulations expanding the scope of legal possession of firearms within Delaware’s state parks, state wildlife areas and state forests. The new rules are contained in the state’s regulationsRead More
Business Assistance
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides free assistance to all new and existing small businesses in Delaware through the Small Business Ombudsman and the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. They help businesses understand the requirements of Delaware’s environmental programs and help find ways to comply with them in the easiest andRead More
Regulatory Advisory Service
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free advisory service to help businesses learn about, and navigate, the regulations and permit requirements that apply to new or expanding businesses.Contact Us
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DNREC FOIA Requests
FOIA, the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. Code, Chapter 100), ensures that the public has “easy access to public records” held by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and other state agencies. This page offers options for making a FOIA request to DNREC.Read More
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. This page includes links to the DNREC regulations.Read More
Topic: Permitting and Regulation
Part of the mission of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is protection of public health and the environment. One set of tools the Department uses to meet those goals is a collection of regulations and permits focused on the wise management, conservation, and enhancement of the State’s natural resources. Regulatory and permitting programs are meant to guide the use and management of natural resources and to balance environmental protection with economic growth and activity.Read More
