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This page holds the collected written comments submitted as part of the DNREC Regulatory Review process. It will also hold transcripts containing verbal comments received during the related public hearings and virtual forum, when available.
Hearings and Forum June 24, 2025, in Lewes –
The Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board will hold a hearing on an appeal by Atlantic Concrete Company of a decision by the DNREC Secretary requiring a permit for a proposed activity at their facility on Old Orchard Road, in Lewes.
The DNREC Administrative Law Section oversees legal processes related to regulatory development and environmental permitting. It conducts public hearings and works with the state Registrar of Regulations to ensure that DNREC’s regulations are properly published in the monthly Register of Regulations and as part of the Delaware Administrative Code. Secretary’s Orders
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be conducting a review of the agency’s regulations that have not been amended in the last four years.
El Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Control Ambiental realizará una revisión de las regulaciones de la agencia que no han sido modificadas en los últimos cuatro años.
Depatman Resous Natirèl ak Kontwòl Anviwònman an pral fè yon revizyon nan règleman ajans lan ki pa te amande nan kat dènye ane yo.
Greg Patterson was appointed by Gov. Meyer in January 2025 to lead the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The Honorable Gregory Patterson Sec. Patterson
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin or income, with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies; and the equitable access to green spaces, climate resilience, affordable energy, public recreation opportunities, and information and data on potential exposures
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 and
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.
Michelle Jacobs Small Business Ombudsman 89 Kings
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) envisions a Delaware that offers a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment in their daily lives; where Delawareans’ stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of these resources for the appreciation and enjoyment of future generations; and where people recognize that a healthy environment and a strong economy support one another.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) maintains many social media accounts across its varied divisions and offices that provide updates on issues, activities, and volunteer opportunities, among other subjects. Follow the Department (@DelawareDNREC) on several major social media platforms.
