CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES
CALENDAR
April 2025
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The public hearing will be conducted remotely. The draft docket decisions and draft resolutions that will be subjects of the public hearing, along with details about the remote platform and how to attend, will be posted on the Commission's website, https://www.drbc.gov, at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date.
For additional information, including links to live streams of this event, please visit the DRBC website at https://www.drbc.gov or contact Patricia Hausler at patricia.hausler@drbc.gov.
Pamela M. Bush, J.D., M.R.P.
Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold its quarterly business meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will take place in person in Easton, Pennsylvania, and will also be live-streamed. Details about the location and how to attend the meeting in person, as well as links to live streams of this event and an agenda, will be available on the DRBC website at https://www.drbc.gov at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date, or by contacting Patricia Hausler at patricia.hausler@drbc.gov.
Pamela M. Bush, J.D., M.R.P.
Commission Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Thoroughbred Racing Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
1001 Thoroughbred Racing Rules and Regulations
Summary
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission ("Commission") proposes to amend its Regulation adopted in accordance with Title 3, Section 10103(c) of the Delaware Code. The proposed changes include amendments to subsections 2.5, 8.8, 10.7, 21.3, 21.4, 21.5, and 21.8. The proposed changes to subsection 2.5 clarify the Commission's authority to refuse to register or to issue an authorization or permit to an applicant, or to suspend or revoke a registration, permit, or authorization previously issued, or order disciplinary measures on the basis of age, citizenship, or financial irresponsibility. The proposed changes to subsection 8.8 replace the set jockey fees with a requirement that jockey sees be set by the Commission or through special agreement approved by the Commission. The proposed changes to subsection 10.7 add a requirement that the registered trainer shall be responsible for the cost of a postmortem examination, testing, and disposal when the Commission finds that the horse suffered an injury in another jurisdiction and subsequently died or was euthanized on a Delaware licensee's grounds as a result of such injury. The proposed changes to subsections 21.3 and 21.4 include minor technical corrections to improve wording and numbering. The proposed changes to subsection 21.5 include minor technical corrections to improve wording, eliminate the requirement for confirmatory testing at a Commission approved laboratory unless requested in writing by the individual tested, and include procedural requirements for how confirmatory testing is elected and conducted. Finally, the proposed changes to subsection 21.8 include technical corrections to improve wording and numbering and make clarifications regarding the penalties for first, second, and third violations of Rule 21 relating to substance abuse or addiction. Other regulations issued by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission are not affected by this proposal. The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is issuing this proposed regulation in accordance with Title 3 of the Delaware Code. This notice is issued pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
Comments
A copy of the proposed regulation is being published in the April 1, 2025 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. A copy is also on file in the office of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19804 and is available for inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also published online at the Register of Regulations website: https://regulations.delaware.gov/register/current_issue.shtml.
Interested parties may offer written comments on the proposed regulations or submit written suggestions, data, briefs or other materials to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission at the above address as to whether this proposed regulation should be adopted, rejected or modified. Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10118(a), public comments must be received on or before May 1, 2025. Written materials submitted will be available for inspection at the above address.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education meets monthly, generally at 5:00pm on the third Thursday of the month. These meetings are open to the public. The Board rotates locations of regular meetings among the three counties.
The State Board of Education provides information about meeting dates and times, materials, minutes, and audio recordings on its website:
https://education.delaware.gov/community/governance/state-board-of-education/sbe-monthly-meetings/
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Doula Services
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of 31 Del.C. §512, Delaware Health and Social Services ("Department") / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DHSS/DMMA) is proposing to amend Title XIX Medicaid State Plan regarding Doula Services, specifically, to provide additional postpartum visits with a recommendation by a practitioner or clinician licensed under Delaware Code Title 24 acting within their scope of practice.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs, or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to, Planning and Policy Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906, by email to DHSS_DMMA_Publiccomment@Delaware.gov, or by fax to 302-255-4413 by 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2025. Please identify in the subject line: Doula Services
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists & Hearing Aid Dispensers
PUBLIC NOTICE
3700 Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists & Hearing Aid Dispensers
The Delaware Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers ("Board"), pursuant to 24 Del.C. §3706(a)(1), proposes to amend its regulation.
On October 1, 2024, proposed revisions to the regulation were published in the Delaware Register of Regulations, Volume 28, Issue 4. The revisions included clarification of the licensure requirements for the professions regulated by the Board. Specifically, training requirements for hearing aid dispensers were amended to add successful completion of the International Hearing Society's curriculum "Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences." Proposed amendments also eliminated the cap on the number of times that a hearing aid dispenser applicant may take the licensure examination. Sections pertaining to audiology and speech/language pathology aides were stricken because the Board does not license these professions. In addition, continuing education requirements were amended to add two hours in ethics.
A public hearing was held on November 19, 2024 before the Board. The Board deliberated on the evidence presented at its meeting on January 21, 2025. Based on those deliberations, the Board has proposed further revisions to the regulation. Therefore, the Board withdraws the proposed regulation published October 1, 2024, and submits a revised proposed regulation attached as Exhibit A.
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation changes on May 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., virtually and in the Second Floor Conference Room B, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed regulation may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Written comments should be sent to Jessica Lobaccaro, Administrative Specialist for the Board, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904 or at jessica.lobaccaro@delaware.gov. Written comments will be accepted until June 4, 2025 pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10118(a).
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Social Work Examiners
PUBLIC NOTICE
3900 Board of Social Work Examiners
Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §3906(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners ("Board") has proposed revisions to its regulation. Subsection 3.1.2.1 has been revised to provide that up to 25 hours of the required 100 hours of direct professional supervision may be obtained through group supervision. Groups supervision may include no more than 7 supervisees. Subsection 7.2.1, concerning acceptable continuing education activities, has been amended to clarify that courses taken to satisfy degree requirements do not qualify as continuing education.
A public hearing will be held on April 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address or at jennifer.jacoby@delaware.gov.
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be May 6, 2025. The Board will deliberate on all public comments at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Public Service Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
3014 Regulations Governing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Siting of Renewable Energy Interconnection Facilities
PSC REGULATION DOCKET NO. 67
Opened: January 29, 2025 (Order No. 10643)
The Delaware Public Service Commission ("Commission" or "PSC"), pursuant to 26 Del.C. § 203F, proposes to issue regulations governing certificates of public convenience and necessity for the siting of renewable energy interconnection facilities. The proposed regulations, Regulations Governing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Siting of Renewable Energy Interconnection Facilities are proposed to be codified at 26 DE Admin. Code § 3014.
A copy of the proposed regulations is being published in the April 2025 issue of the Delaware Register of Regulations, and is also available in the PSC's electronic filing system, Delafile, located at http://delafile.delaware.gov/ (Docket No. "Reg. 67"). If you wish to obtain written copies of the implementing Order and proposed regulations, please contact the PSC at (302) 736-7500. Copies in excess of the first twenty (20) pages are $0.25 per page. Payment is expected prior to copying (if you wish the copies to be mailed) or at the time the copies are retrieved (if you retrieve them in person).
In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10116, written comments, suggestions, briefs, and compilations of data or other written materials concerning the proposed regulations should be submitted via e-mail to PSC@delaware.gov with the subject line "Regulation 3014 - PSC Docket No. 67" or mailed to: Crystal Beenick, Public Service Commission, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904.
The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulations on April 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the hearing room located at 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904. To be considered at the April 23, 2025 hearing, written comments must be submitted on or before April 16, 2025. Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10118(a), written comments will be accepted after the hearing until May 13, 2025.
On or after May 13, 2025, following review of any public comments, the Commission will determine whether to amend its regulations by adopting the proposed amendments or make additional changes.
If adopted by the Commission, the amendments shall take effect ten days after being published as final in the Delaware Register of Regulations.
