CALENDAR OF EVENTS/HEARING NOTICES

CALENDAR

May 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

DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE

701 Administration and Enforcement

The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes to revise regulation 701. This is an update to a regulation that has existed for many years. Some of the changes clean up exceptions and notes that have now been incorporated into the regulation as subsections. The update also cleans up order of events through the regulation.

The Commission will accept written comments, which should be sent to Sherry Lambertson, Executive Director for the Delaware Fire Prevention Commission, Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904. Written comments may also be sent by email to the following email address: fire.commission@delaware.gov. The Public Comment period will end on June 6, 2025. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904 at 9:00am.

DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE

701A Permits and Submissions

The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 6604(1), proposes regulation 701A. Portions of 1 DE Admin. Code 701 are being moved to this new regulation to assist in the administration of the Commission's regulations. This updates a regulation that has existed for many years. Some of the changes clean up exceptions and notes that have now been incorporated into the regulation as subsections. The update also cleans up order of events through the regulation.

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

Lactation

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 Lactation, specifically, to add language to the Medicaid State Plan regarding lactation counseling services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

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 June 2, 2025. Please identify in the subject line: Lactation

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.

Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Physician Administered Drugs

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 Attachment 4.19-B page 14, specifically, to reimburse physician administered drugs with the Medicare fee schedule rate.

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 by mail 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 June 2, 2025. Please identify in the subject line: Physician Administered Drugs.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Professional Regulation

PUBLIC NOTICE

2700 Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §2706(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Professional Land Surveyors ("Board") has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations. Among the Board's powers and duties, articulated in 24 Del.C. §2706(c), is that it may establish minimum technical or general standards to regulate the practice of land surveying within the State.

The new subsection 9.7 permits individuals licensed as an intern to extend the period available to those individuals to apply for an additional intern license to fulfill the complete requirements to upgrade over the course of a period longer than 4 years, subject to the conditions proposed.

The new subsection 9.8 allows for registration with the Board as a professional land surveyor emeritus, under certain conditions.

The revised subsection 12.3.1 would make the rules consistent with current National Geodetic Survey standards.

The other proposed amendments reflect technical and style changes consistent with the Delaware Administrative Code Drafting and Style Manual.

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulation changes on June 17, 2025, at 8:30 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 Professional Land Surveyors, 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.Witte@delaware.gov.

In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be July 2, 2025. The Board will deliberate on the public comments at its next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter.

Division of Professional Regulation

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 December 1, 2024, proposed revisions to the regulation were published in the Delaware Register of Regulations, Volume 28, Issue 6. The revisions implemented SB No. 320, 152nd General Assembly, enacted September 19, 2024. SB No. 320 creates a licensure category for speech/language pathology assistants. The proposed amendments set forth requirements for licensure and supervision of speech/language pathology assistants.

A public hearing was held on January 21, 2025 before the Board. The Board deliberated on the evidence presented at its meeting on February 18, 2025. Based on those deliberations, the Board has proposed further revisions to the regulation. Therefore, the Board withdraws the proposed regulation published December 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 June 17, 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 July 2, 2025 pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10118(a).

Division of Professional Regulation

PUBLIC NOTICE

5300 Board of Massage and Bodywork

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §5306(a)(1), the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork ("Board") has proposed revisions to its regulation. The revisions include striking certain definitions in Section 2.0 because hour requirements for licensure have been revised statutorily. Section 6.0 pertaining to licensure of certified massage technicians is stricken in that the Board is no longer issuing these licenses. Subsection 9.4.2.9 is revised to strike the online option for completion of continuing education which was applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The definitions in subsection 12.1 are revised to clarify that businesses licensed pursuant to another chapter of Title 24 are not exempt from the establishment licensure requirements.

A public hearing will be held on June 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room B 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 Massage and Bodywork, 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 jazmine.peebles@delaware.gov.

In accordance with 29 Del.C. §10118(a), the final date to receive written comments will be July 11, 2025. The Board will deliberate on all of the public comments at its regularly scheduled meeting.