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DNREC public hearings allow the public to hear the details of specific regulatory and permitting matters and to submit comments. All DNREC public hearings are virtual hearings, unless otherwise noted.
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has the authority to adopt, amend, modify or repeal regulations to achieve greater protection of the environment and human health. DNREC also manages a wide variety of permitting programs, covering issues related to air quality, waste and hazardous substances, water quality, water supply, wetlands and subaqueous lands, shoreline protection, sediment and stormwater and industry in the coastal zone.
For regulatory matters, public hearings are required. For some permitting processes, public hearings may be required. Learn more in
A Brief Guide to Delaware’s Environmental Permitting Process
.
Virtual Public Hearings
DNREC virtual hearings are designed to be transparent and accessible to the public. The public should be able to hear all details about subjects of DNREC hearings.
Separate web pages explain the subject of each hearing and give connection information for attendees. Hearing pages contain all exhibits entered into the record, verbatim hearing transcripts and copies of all written comments.
This page lists and links to all DNREC public hearing pages. Hearings are also posted on the
Delaware Public Meeting Calendar
.
Public Participation and Comment
The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in the regulatory and permitting processes and to
submit comments
for inclusion into the hearing record. The DNREC Secretary will consider the full record and all relevant information before making any decision.
Registered speakers
may make verbal comments during virtual public hearings.
The public may offer written comments during the public comment period for each hearing. Public comment periods usually run from the date of public notice of the hearing through at least 15 days following the hearing.
Written comments may be submitted through a
comment form
, by
email
, or via the US postal service at the address on the hearing page and/or the
public notice
.
Written comments to DNREC may not be submitted using social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) or text messaging.
As of Feb. 1, 2026, comments submitted by individual members of the public will be posted for public view on the relevant public hearing page using only the commenter’s first name, last name initial and the comment text. All other personal information will be redacted. Comments submitted on behalf of an organization will be posted as received with all contact information visible.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Total Fish Length Regulation
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0025) on a proposal to establish a standardized total length measure for fisheries regulations.
Public comment period open through April 9, 2026.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Reporting of a Discharge of a Pollutant or Air Contaminant
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2024-R-WHS-0021) on proposed amendments to the regulations governing reporting pollutant discharges.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations General Permit
The DNREC Division of Water and the Department of Agriculture will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-W-0023) on the reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for General Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Solid Waste
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-WHS-0016) on proposed amendments to the Delaware Solid Waste Regulations.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Thursday, December 18, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Sussex Regional Recharge Facility On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Construction and Operation Permits
The Division of Water will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-W-0022) on a new construction permit and amendments to a renewed operation permit for phase 3 upgrades at the Sussex Regional Recharge Facility.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Boating Regulation Amendments
The DNREC Div. of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0009) on proposed amendments to the Delaware
Boating Regulations
(7 DE Admin. Code 3100).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Monday, September 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Procedures and Standards
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-CCE-0007) on proposed amendments to the
Regulations Governing Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Procedures and Standards
(7 DE Admin. Code 2105).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Wildlife Regulations Amendments
The DNREC Div. of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0011) on proposed amendments to Delaware
Wildlife
regulations (DE Admin. Code 3900).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Thursday, August 21, 2025 -
Public Hearing: North Fish Coastal Zone Permit
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-CCE-0012) on an application from North Fish USA, Inc. for a standard Coastal Zone permit.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-CCE-0008) on proposed revisions to the State Energy Conservation Code regulations.
Original public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
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Divisions
Office of the Secretary
Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Div. of Air Quality
Div. of Water
Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
Div. of Parks and Recreation
Div. of Watershed Stewardship
About DNREC
DNREC Divisions
Boards and Councils
Vision and Mission
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Environmental Justice at DNREC
Civil Rights and DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Internships with DNREC
Natural Resources Police
Topics of Interest
Open Data
Online Apps
E-Mail Lists
Coastal Zone Act
Admin. Law
Regulatory Development
Regulations
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
Secretary’s Orders
Public Notices
Public Meetings
Public Hearings
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
FOIA Requests
DNREC News
Newsroom
Meetings and Events
Outdoor Delaware
Brand and Logo
Social Media
Digital Newsletter
Be the First to Know
Contact Us
DNREC Menu
Listen
Admin. Law
Administrative Law Section
Permitting & Regulation
DNREC Regulations
Regulatory Development
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
DNREC Public Notices
DNREC Calendar
All Meetings and Events
Public Meetings
Education and Outreach
Outdoor Recreation
Public Hearings
DNREC Public Hearings
Public Comment Rules and Restrictions
Public Hearing Comment Registration
Public Hearing Comment Form
Secretary’s Orders
Regulatory Orders
Permitting Orders
Enforcement Orders
Civil Rights and DNREC
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
DNREC FOIA Requests
DNREC public hearings allow the public to hear the details of specific regulatory and permitting matters and to submit comments. All DNREC public hearings are virtual hearings, unless otherwise noted.
Public Comment
Rules and Restrictions
Comment Registration
View Active Dockets
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has the authority to adopt, amend, modify or repeal regulations to achieve greater protection of the environment and human health. DNREC also manages a wide variety of permitting programs, covering issues related to air quality, waste and hazardous substances, water quality, water supply, wetlands and subaqueous lands, shoreline protection, sediment and stormwater and industry in the coastal zone.
For regulatory matters, public hearings are required. For some permitting processes, public hearings may be required. Learn more in
A Brief Guide to Delaware’s Environmental Permitting Process
.
Virtual Public Hearings
DNREC virtual hearings are designed to be transparent and accessible to the public. The public should be able to hear all details about subjects of DNREC hearings.
Separate web pages explain the subject of each hearing and give connection information for attendees. Hearing pages contain all exhibits entered into the record, verbatim hearing transcripts and copies of all written comments.
This page lists and links to all DNREC public hearing pages. Hearings are also posted on the
Delaware Public Meeting Calendar
.
Public Participation and Comment
The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in the regulatory and permitting processes and to
submit comments
for inclusion into the hearing record. The DNREC Secretary will consider the full record and all relevant information before making any decision.
Registered speakers
may make verbal comments during virtual public hearings.
The public may offer written comments during the public comment period for each hearing. Public comment periods usually run from the date of public notice of the hearing through at least 15 days following the hearing.
Written comments may be submitted through a
comment form
, by
, or via the US postal service at the address on the hearing page and/or the
public notice
.
Written comments to DNREC may not be submitted using social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) or text messaging.
As of Feb. 1, 2026, comments submitted by individual members of the public will be posted for public view on the relevant public hearing page using only the commenter’s first name, last name initial and the comment text. All other personal information will be redacted. Comments submitted on behalf of an organization will be posted as received with all contact information visible.
<< Previous page
Next page >>
Page 1
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Total Fish Length Regulation
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0025) on a proposal to establish a standardized total length measure for fisheries regulations.
Public comment period open through April 9, 2026.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Reporting of a Discharge of a Pollutant or Air Contaminant
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2024-R-WHS-0021) on proposed amendments to the regulations governing reporting pollutant discharges.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations General Permit
The DNREC Division of Water and the Department of Agriculture will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-W-0023) on the reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for General Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Solid Waste
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-WHS-0016) on proposed amendments to the Delaware Solid Waste Regulations.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Thursday, December 18, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Sussex Regional Recharge Facility On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Construction and Operation Permits
The Division of Water will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-W-0022) on a new construction permit and amendments to a renewed operation permit for phase 3 upgrades at the Sussex Regional Recharge Facility.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Boating Regulation Amendments
The DNREC Div. of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0009) on proposed amendments to the Delaware
Boating Regulations
(7 DE Admin. Code 3100).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Monday, September 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Regulations Governing Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Procedures and Standards
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-CCE-0007) on proposed amendments to the
Regulations Governing Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Procedures and Standards
(7 DE Admin. Code 2105).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Proposed Wildlife Regulations Amendments
The DNREC Div. of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-F-0011) on proposed amendments to Delaware
Wildlife
regulations (DE Admin. Code 3900).
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Thursday, August 21, 2025 -
Public Hearing: North Fish Coastal Zone Permit
The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-P-CCE-0012) on an application from North Fish USA, Inc. for a standard Coastal Zone permit.
Public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 -
Public Hearing: Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-CCE-0008) on proposed revisions to the State Energy Conservation Code regulations.
Original public comment period closed.
Time:
6 pm
Place:
A Virtual Hearing
<< Previous page
Next page >>
Page 1
Related Topics:
comment
,
hearing
,
permitting and regulation
,
public
,
public hearings
,
public notice
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Contact Us
+
Delaware's Government
Delaware's Governor
State Agencies
Elected Officials
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Transparency
Health Insurance
Tax Center
Personal Income Tax
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Public Hearing: Proposed Total Fish Length Regulation
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