Driver License and Identification Card Application Procedures for

Department of TransportationDivision of Motor VehiclesStatutory Authority: 21 Delaware Code, Sections 302, 2711 and 3102(21 Del.C. §§302, 2711 and 3102)2 DE Admin. Code 2217finalORDER2217 Driver License and Identification Card Application Procedures for Delaware Compliant and Delaware Non-Compliant Identification DocumentsProposed revised Regulation 2217 establishes regulations and procedures used when issuing Delaware compliant and non-compliant driver licenses and identification cards based on 21 Del.C. §§302, 2711 and 3102 and the Department of Homeland Security's final regulation published in 6 CFR Part 37 or its equivalent, as amended from time to time. The proposed regulation was published in the Delaware Register of Regulations on September 1, 2011. The comment period remained open until September 30, 2011. There was no public hearing on proposed revised Regulation 2217.Summary of the Evidence and Information SubmittedThe Department received a letter from the Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens endorsing the proposed revised standards.Findings of FactBased on Delaware law and the record in this docket, I make the following findings of fact:1. The proposed revised regulation is not in conflict with Delaware law.2. The proposed revised regulation is an appropriate exercise of the Department's responsibilities and authority.Decision and Effective DateBased on the provisions of 21 Del.C. §302, §2742, §2743, and §4177, and the record in this docket, I hereby adopt revised Regulation 2217 and as may more fully and at large appear in the version attached hereto to be effective on November 11, 2011.IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 13th day of October 2011.Shailen P. Bhatt, Secretary of Transportation2217 Driver License and Identification Card Application Procedures for Delaware Compliant and Delaware Non-Compliant Identification DocumentsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Regulation 6 CFR Part 37, as amended from time to time, establishes minimum standards for the state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are acceptable for official purposes. The Division of Motor Vehicles hereby deletes its interim Administrative Code 2217 in its entirety and incorporates the policies contained in that regulation into this more comprehensive document.1.0 Authority.The authority to promulgate this regulation is 21 Del.C. Sections 302, 2711 and 3102 and the Department of Homeland Security's final regulation published in 6 CFR Part 37 or its equivalent, as amended from time to time.2.0 Purpose.This administrative rule sets forth regulations and procedures used when issuing Delaware compliant and non-compliant driver licenses and identification cards based on the referenced statutes listed in Section 1 of this administrative rule. The applicant has the option to obtain a Delaware compliant document or Delaware non-compliant document provided the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and standards presented in this administrative code.3.0 Definitions."Birth Certificate" means the record related to a birth that is permanently stored, either electronically or physically, at the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in a registrant's state of birth."Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate" means a copy of the whole or part of a birth certificate registered with the state that the state considers being the same as the original birth certificate on file with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in a registrant's state of birth."Compliant Driver License" means a driver license that has been issued by Delaware or any other state and has been verified by the Department of Homeland Security to be compliant with 6 CFR 37 or its equivalent as amended from time to time. These compliant documents will be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes and shall bear a DHS-approved security marker that reflects the card's level of compliance."Compliant Identification Card" means an identification card that has been issued by Delaware or any other state and has been verified by the Department of Homeland Security to be compliant with 6 CFR 37 or its equivalent as amended from time to time. These compliant documents will be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes and shall bear a DHS-approved security marker that reflects the card's level of compliance."DHS" means the United States Department of Homeland Security."Domestic Violence and Dating Violence" have the meanings given the terms in Section 3, Universal Definitions and Grant Provisions, of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-119 Stat. 2960, 2964, Jan. 5, 2006); codified in Section 40002, Definitions and Grant Provisions, 42 U.S.C. 13925, or state laws addressing domestic and dating violence."Identification Documents" includes both state-issued driver licenses and identification cards."Non-Compliant Driver License" means a driver license that gives the license holder the appropriate driving authority but is not in full compliance with rules established by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The card must clearly state on the front and in the machine readable zone that the card is not acceptable for official purposes."Non-Compliant Identification Card" means an identification document issued by the division that is not in full compliance with rules established by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The card must clearly state on the front and in the machine readable zone that the card is not acceptable for official purposes."Full Legal Name" means an individual's first name(s), middle name(s), and last name(s) or surname without the use of initials or nicknames unless otherwise acceptable in Section 7 of this document."Lawful Status" means a person in lawful status is a citizen or national of the United States or an alien, lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the United States; has conditional permanent resident status in the United States; has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered into the United States in a refugee status; has a valid non-immigrant status in the United States; has an application for asylum in the United States; has an application for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States; has approved deferred action status; or has an application for lawful permanent residence (LPR) or conditional permanent resident status."License" means any license, temporary instruction permit, or temporary license that is Delaware compliant or Delaware non-compliant issued under the laws of this State pertaining to the licensing of individuals to operate motor vehicles."Material Change" means any change to the personally identifiable information of an individual as defined in Title 21 and this administrative code. Notwithstanding the definition of personally identifiable information below, a change of address of principal residence does not constitute a material change."Official Purpose" means accessing federal facilities, boarding federally-regulated commercial aircraft, and entering nuclear power plants."Passport" means a passport booklet or card issued by the United States Department of State that can be used as a travel document to gain entry into the United States and that denotes identity and citizenship as determined by the United States Department of State."Personally Identifiable Information" means any information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as the individual's name, driver license or identification card number, social security number, biometric record, including a digital photograph or signature, alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information, which is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as a date and place of birth or address whether it is stored in a database, on a driver license or on an identification card."Principal Residence Address" means the location where a person currently resides (i.e. presently resides even if at a temporary address) in conformance with the residency requirements of the state issuing the driver license or identification card, if such requirements exist."SAVE" means the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system or such successor or alternate verification system at the DHS secretary's discretion."Sexual Assault and Stalking" have the meanings given the terms in Section 3, Universal Definitions and Grant Provisions, of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-162, 119 Stat, 2960, 2964, Jan. 5, 2006); codified at Section 40002, Definitions and Grant Provisions, 42 U.S.C. 13925, or state laws addressing sexual assault and stalking."Source Document(s)" means original or certified copies (where applicable) of documents presented by an applicant as required under this regulation to the Division of Motor Vehicles to apply for a driver license or identification card."State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands."State Address Confidentiality Program" means any state-authorized or state-administered program that: (1) allows victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or a severe form of trafficking to keep, obtain, and use alternative addresses; or (2) provides confidential recordkeeping regarding the addresses of such victims or other categories of persons."Temporary Lawful Status" means a person in temporary lawful status is a person who has a valid non-immigrant status in the United States; has an pending application for asylum in the United States; has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States; has approved deferred action status; or has an application for LPR or conditional permanent resident status."Verify" means procedures to ensure that the source document is genuine and has not been altered (i.e. "document authentication") and the identity data contained on the document is valid ("data verification").4.0 Delaware Driver Licenses and Identification Cards.4.1 Application document.4.1.1 Every application for a Delaware compliant and non-compliant driver license or identification card shall be made on an application furnished by the Delaware Department of Transportation. The original application shall be verified by the applicant before a person authorized by the division to administer oaths. Employees who are specifically trained and assigned duties to issue state identification documents are hereby designated as being able to administer oaths under this section. The applicant will certify on the application if he holds a compliant or non-compliant driver license or identification card in this or any other state. The original application will be electronically scanned and stored.4.2 Delaware Identification Documents.4.2.1 When Delaware self certifies to the DHS, and the DHS determines that Delaware has met the requirements of 6 CFR 37 or its equivalent as amended from time to time, the division may issue Delaware compliant identification documents, which will be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes.4.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, identification documents issued in accordance with this administrative code shall be considered compliant identification documents and shall be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes.4.2.2.1 To be considered eligible for a compliant identification document, the division must reverify, scan, and electronically retain all original source documents of current Delaware driver license and identification card holders upon renewal or reissuance of that person's identification documents.4.2.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, once verified, scanned, and electronically retained, a compliant identification document holder will not be required to again present the division with the original source document except in cases where a material change occurs or when an applicant's lawful status must be verified.4.2.3 It will be clearly indicated on the face of the identification documents and in the machine readable zone that the license is either a Delaware compliant or non-compliant driver license, temporary driver license, identification card, temporary identification card or limited-term driver license.4.3 Non-Compliant Driver Licenses and Identification Cards.4.3.1 Non-compliant driver licenses and identification cards will clearly state on their faces and in the machine readable zones that the card is not acceptable for official purposes.4.3.2 The division may issue non-compliant identification documents and non- compliant temporary or limited-term identification documents in lieu of Delaware compliant documents to persons who:4.3.2.1 Are citizens of the United States, aliens with permanent resident status, or aliens with acceptable proof of lawful status in accordance with 2 DE Admin. Code 2220 who want to operate a motor vehicle or have a state-issued identification card, but who do not need or want a Delaware compliant identification document to enter federal facilities, board federally-regulated commercial aircraft, or enter nuclear power plants;4.3.2.2 Are unable to present an authorized source document and must rely upon alternative documents, when approved by the Driver Services Manager, Chief of Driver Services, Deputy Director or Director, to establish a person's name, date of birth, principle residence address, SSN or use alternative documents to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.4.3.2.3 Have lawful status in the United States, but:4.3.2.3.1 Are ineligible for a SSN because of their immigration status;4.3.2.3.2 Are able to provide a temporary residential address (such as a motel or homeless shelter) but do not have a principal residence address in this State (reference Section 9);4.3.2.3.3 Are able to provide documentation confirming their SSN and/or lawful status, but the division is temporarily unable to electronically verify this data.4.4 Temporary or Limited-Term Documents.4.4.1 The division shall issue a temporary or limited-term compliant driver license or identification card, or temporary or limited-term non-compliant driver license or identification card to those persons who have temporary lawful status in the United States in accordance with 2 DE Admin. Code 2220 and 21 Del.C., Sections 2715(a) and 3103(a). Before issuing or renewing these limited term documents, the applicant must provide valid documentary evidence, verifiable through SAVE or other DHS-approved means, that the person has lawful status in the United States. These documents may not be issued for a time period longer than the expiration of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States, or if there is no expiration date, for a period no longer than one year or no longer than the maximum term of a driver license or identification card, whichever date is less. Temporary or limited term identification documents must clearly indicate on their faces and in the machine readable zone that they are temporary or limited-term driver licenses or identification cards.4.5 Renewal of Delaware Driver Licenses and Identification Cards.4.5.1 Delaware compliant and non-compliant driver licenses will be renewed in person every five years and identification cards will be renewed in person every four years in accordance with 21 Del.C., Sections 2715 and 3103, unless they are designated as temporary or limited-term documents.4.5.2 Delaware compliant identification documents must be renewed in person unless otherwise specified in Sections 4.5.4 and 98.2.1 of this document.4.5.3 Holders of temporary or limited-term Delaware compliant or non-compliant driver licenses and identification cards must present evidence of continued lawful status and have their lawful status verified via SAVE or other methods approved by the DHS when renewing their driver licenses or identification cards. The documents must be set to expire when the individual's lawful status expires.4.5.4 The division may allow a remote renewal but must ensure the Social Security number (SSN) and lawful status is verified before renewing. However, a remote renewal is prohibited when there is a material change in any personally identifiable information. The applicant must have his identification document reissued in person and present a source document that is retained and verified when material changes occur.4.6 Reissued Driver Licenses and Identification Cards.4.6.1 Delaware compliant and non-compliant driver licenses will be reissued in accordance with 21 Del.C., Sections 2720 and 3105.4.6.2 Delaware compliant and non-compliant identification documents must be reissued in person unless otherwise specified in Sections 4.6.3 and 98.2.1 of this administrative code.4.6.3 The division may allow a remote renewal but must ensure the social security number (SSN) and lawful status is verified before reissuance. However, a remote issuance is prohibited when there is a material change in any personally identifiable information. The applicant must reissue in person and present an original source document that is retained and verified when material changes occur.5.0 Personal Identity: Name, Date of Birth and Gender.5.1 Identity: Full Legal Name, Date of Birth and Gender.5.1.1 The name and date of birth on the face of the license or identification card must be the same as the name and date of birth on the source document presented by the applicant to establish identity. When the individual has only one name, that name should be entered in the last name or family name field, and the first and middle name fields should be left blank. Place holders such as NFN, NMN, FNU, LNU and NA shall not be used.5.1.2 If the names, as listed on various source documents (to substantiate the applicant's name, date of birth, gender, SSN and lawful status), are different, the applicant must contact the agency who issued the source document and change the name so that the names on all source documents match.5.2 Identification Source Documents.5.2.1 To establish an applicant's full legal name, date of birth, and gender, the applicant must present one or more of the following source documents:5.2.1.1 Valid, unexpired United States passport;5.2.1.2 Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a state Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth;5.2.1.3 Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the United States Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545;5.2.1.4 Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS);5.2.1.5 Unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by the DHS, Form I-766 or Form I-688B;5.2.1.6 Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired United States visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States. Applicants presenting these documents must present a SSN or demonstrate non-work authorization status;5.2.1.7 Certificate of Naturalization issued by the DHS, Form N-550 or Form N-570;5.2.1.8 Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-550 or Form N-561, issued by the DHS;5.2.1.9 Compliant driver license or identification card issued in compliance with the standards established by 6 CFR 37 or its equivalent as amended from time to time;5.2.1.10 Such other documents as the DHS may designate by notice published in the Federal Register.5.3 Name change/exceptions.5.3.1 If an applicant wants to establish a name other than the name that appears on the original source document, the applicant must provide proof of the name change by presenting a valid marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers or court order substantiating the name change.5.3.2 The driving record alias file contains name changes to enable the division to verify the names the applicant used over time. The division must be notified within 30 days after the name change occurs.5.3.3 Exceptions: Older applicants may not have birth certificates because they were born in rural areas not under the care of a physician or for other reasons. If an applicant is unable to present any of the documents listed in Section 5.2 to prove his identity and date of birth, the applicant should contact the Office of Vital Statistics in the state in which he was born to issue a “delayed or alternate” birth certificate in accordance with state procedures.5.3.4 If the procedures listed in Section 5.3.3 are not feasible, as a last resort, the division may issue a non-compliant identification document provided the applicant has sufficient proof (school records, employment documents, social security card, and other records) demonstrating he has used this name, date of birth and gender consistently over a long period of time. The driving record will be annotated showing the identification documents were approved as exceptions and copies of the documents will be retained on file. Exceptions to name change procedures must be approved by Driver Services Manager, Chief of Driver Services, Deputy Director or Director.5.4 Date of Birth Changes. To establish the applicant’s date of birth, an individual must present at least one document included in Section 5.2 or a court order that establishes a new date of birth.5.5 Gender/gender changes. The applicant’s personal identity will be verified using one or more of the approved source documents listed in Section 5.2. To change a person’s gender, the applicant must complete the Request for Gender Change form detailing the applicant’s request to have the gender designation on his/her driver license or identification card changed. The form requires the applicant’s medical or social service provider to certify that, in his/her professional opinion, what the applicant’s true gender identity is. The medical or social service provider’s practice must treat patients, including the applicant, seeking gender identity changes.6.0 Lawful Status.6.1 All driver license and identification card applicants must establish legal presence in the United States to be eligible for a Delaware compliant or Delaware non-compliant identification document. Proof of an applicant's lawful status will be determined in accordance with 2 DE Admin. Code 2220, 2 Del.C. 21, 2715(a) and 3103(a). Any document not listed in 2 DE Admin. Code 2220 that is presented as proof of lawful status must be approved by the DHS as satisfactory evidence of lawful status. Lawful status must be verified through SAVE.6.2 Exceptions.6.2.1 Alternate documents to demonstrate lawful status will only be allowed to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. For example, a document issued by a state Office of Vital Statistics that substantiates the person was born in that state and establishes the individual's name and date of birth in lieu of the original birth certificate.6.2.2 Persons born overseas to parents who were U.S. citizens and one was a member of the U.S. military, but who are unable to provide a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship may present military and hospital records substantiating these facts after they exhausted their attempts to obtain the aforementioned documents. They may be issued a Delaware non-compliant card upon approval from the Director or Chief of Driver Services. The driving record will be annotated to show they submitted lawful status documents under the exception provision and the documents will be retained on file.7.0 Name change/exceptions.7.1 If an applicant wants to establish a name other than the name that appears on the original source document, the applicant must provide proof of the name change by presenting a valid marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers or court order substantiating the name change.7.1.1 The State of Delaware does not recognize same sex marriages in this state or any other state as a valid marriage. Therefore, a same sex marriage certificate cannot be accepted as a legal document for an official name change.7.2 The driving record alias file contains name changes to enable the division to verify the names the applicant used over time. The division must be notified within 30 days after the name change occurs.7.3 Exceptions: Older applicants may not have birth certificates because they were born in rural areas not under the care of a physician or for other reasons. If an applicant is unable to present any of the documents listed in Section 5.2 to prove his identity and date of birth, the applicant should contact the Office of Vital Statistics in the state in which he was born to issue a "delayed or alternate" birth certificate in accordance with state procedures.7.4 If the procedures listed in Section 7.3 are not feasible, as a last resort, the division may issue a non-compliant identification document provided the applicant has sufficient proof (school records, employment documents, social security card, and other records) demonstrating he has used this name, date of birth and gender consistently over a long period of time. The driving record will be annotated showing the identification documents were approved as exceptions and copies of the documents will be retained on file. Exceptions to name change procedures must be approved by Driver Services Manager, Chief of Driver Services, Deputy Director or Director.7.5 Date of Birth Changes.7.5.1 To establish the applicant's date of birth, an individual must present at least one document included in Section 5.2 or a court order that establishes a new date of birth.7.6 Gender/gender changes.7.6.1 The applicant's gender will be verified using one of the approved source documents listed in Section 5.2. To change a person's gender, the applicant must provide a letter from a physician licensed in this State or the physician who completed the gender change procedure stating a gender change has been completed and a letter from the applicant requesting the division to change his gender designation in its files.87.0 Social Security Number (SSN).87.1 Every applicant must present a valid social security source document. The SSN will be electronically verified using the Social Security On-Line Verification (SSOLV) system, and the source document will be electronically stored.87.2 SSN Exception:87.2.1 Those applicants whose immigration status places them in a non-working status are ineligible for a SSN. Therefore, those applicants who enter the United States with the source document listed in Section 5.2 may present a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) verifying that their non-working immigration status prevents them from being issued a SSN. They are ineligible for a compliant identification card and may be issued a non-compliant identification document that expires with their immigration status expiration date until such time as they have a valid SSN. In every case, the applicant should either return home or his immigration status must be changed allowing him to work by the time he comes back to the DMV for renewal. Therefore, the immigrant must provide a verifiable SSN or an approval letter from the SSA verifying that his non-working immigration status prevents him from obtaining a SSN and new immigration documents at the time of renewal.87.3 SSN Disclosure Statement:87.3.1 Disclosure of the applicant's SSN is mandatory. Federal and state laws authorize such disclosure (see Public Law 109-13, and 21 Del.C., Sections 2718(a) and 3104(a)). The division will use SSNs solely for the administration of the driver license and identification card program to ensure accurate identification. SSNs will not be released to businesses or private individuals but may be released to state agencies to carry out their governmental functions. If you obtained an identification document without a SSN and have subsequently obtained a SSN, it is your responsibility to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days.98.0 Principal Residence Address.98.1 The division and Delaware State Police must be able to contact every identification document holder at the physical location where he lives in this State. Therefore, every applicant must provide two documents that show the individual's name and principal Delaware residence using such documents as utility bills, auto or life insurance policies, W-2 or filed tax forms, voter registration card, bank account records, credit card statements, employment records, signed contract to purchase home in this State, rental agreement or any other document specifically approved by the Chief of Driver Services or Director. These source documents will be electronically stored and when possible, verified. The applicant should notify the division within 30 days after he changes his address. No proof is needed to change a person's address, and it can be accomplished by mail. A Delaware compliant driver license or identification card will not be issued to an applicant unless the applicant has established a principal residence address in this State at the time of application.98.2 Principal Address Exceptions.98.2.1 Military members.98.2.1.1 Members of the U.S. military and their dependents that were issued a Delaware driver license or identification card may renew and retain these identification documents when transferred by the military to another state or country until such time as their active military service is terminated. They cannot upgrade to a Delaware compliant document unless they appear in person and meet all other requirements. Upon renewal the division will only issue non-compliant identification documents to members of the military and their dependents living in another state unless they currently hold a Delaware compliant driver license or identification card issued by Delaware.98.2.1.2 The eye examination is waived and the digital photograph on file will be used when the military member is unable to renew in person provided the photograph was taken within the last 16 years. Upon renewal the military member must provide the division with a valid, unexpired military ID showing his active duty status, his principal residence address, and mailing address in the out-of-state location. At times the dependent's address will be different than the military member's.98.2.1.3 Military members and their dependents that are transferred into this State have the option of applying for a Delaware identification document or retaining their out-of-state driver license or identification card while serving in the military in this State.98.2.2 Homeless - Temporary Lodging.98.2.2.1 After meeting all other requirements, persons living in temporary lodging such as a homeless shelter or motel may be issued a non-compliant identification document provided they substantiate: (1) they are living in temporary quarters in this State pending their subsequent move into a designated principal residence address; and (2) the agency offering temporary lodging certifies they are allowed residency for 30 or more days, and they may receive mail at this address.98.2.3 Those Living on Boats or in Recreational Vehicles.98.2.3.1 Those applicants whose principal residence address is on a personally-owned boat and who do not have another residency in this or any other state must provide proof that the boat is registered in their name in this State; have a 12-month or longer boat slip contract with a Delaware company; and provide a valid mailing address.98.2.3.2 Those persons whose principal residence address is in a recreational vehicle on land in this State and who do not have a residency in this or any other state must provide proof that they have a 12-month or longer contract with a recognized Delaware RV campground or trailer court, or reside at the Dover Air Force Base RV campground, and have a valid mailing address.98.2.3.3 Those living on a boat or in a recreational vehicle will be issued a non-compliant identification document because the nature of their residency suggests frequent travel away from the place were they live and the State cannot be assured they can be easily contacted when away from their designated boat slip or campground.98.2.4 Mailing Address.98.2.4.1 If mail cannot be delivered to the applicant's principal residence address or if he is living in temporary quarters without mail service, he must provide the division with a mailing address. Those under the confidential address program must submit a mailing address.98.3 Confidentiality program.98.3.1 Law Enforcement Confidential Program.98.3.1.1 States are not required to comply with compliant requirements when issuing compliant driver licenses or identification cards in support of federal, state, or local criminal justice agencies or other programs that require special licensing or identification to safeguard persons in support of their official duties. The Delaware State Police and DOT IT Support Section will manage the confidential licenses and identification cards for all law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. The program will follow the guidelines established under the memorandum of understanding between the Delaware State Police, Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles.98.3.2 Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other forms of abuse may use an alternative address under the State's Victims of Abuse Address Confidentiality Program. The Victims of Abuse Address Confidentiality Program will follow the guidelines established under the memorandum of agreement between Delaware's Department of Justice, Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles.109.0 Verification Requirements and Other Restrictions/Limitations.109.1 Verification of Source Documents.109.1.1 The division will verify the source documents used to determine an applicant's name, date of birth, SSN, principal residence address, lawful status, gender or any material changes to this data with the issuer of the source document whenever. An electronic validation of the document and identity data will occur as systems become available or by alternative methods approved by the DHS. All source documents and identification document applications will be scanned and electronically retained by the division.109.1.2 A SSN check (SSOLV) and lawful status verification check (SAVE) will be conducted upon initial issue and/or renewal when a material change occurs, and whenever a new identification document is produced. If an applicant has previously proven/established United States citizenship, a SAVE check may not be required.109.1.3 The division may not remotely reissue a Delaware compliant driver license or identification card where there has been a material change in any personally identifiable information since prior issuance. All material changes must be established by an applicant applying in person at a division facility and presentation of an original source document that is verified before the material change is accepted.109.1.4 A Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document may be issued remotely as long as the SSN and lawful status is verified.109.1.5 The division will electronically verify information that it was not able to verify at a previous issuance or renewal if the systems or processes exist to do so.109.2 Electronic Verification Details.109.2.1 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). Any documents listed in Section 5.2 and issued by the DHS, including the I-94, will be verified through the SAVE system or alternate method approved by the DHS. If two DHS-issued documents are shown, only one must be verified. In the event of a non-match, the division must not issue a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document to an applicant and must refer the individual to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for resolution. The division will not issue a compliant or non-compliant identification document unless the applicant has lawful status in the United States.109.2.2 Social Security On-Line Verification (SSOLV). The division will verify SSNs with the Social Security Administration (SSA) using SSOLV or though another method approved by the DHS. In the event of a non-match with the SSA, the division will use existing procedures to resolve non-matches. If unable to resolve non-matches, the division will deny issuance to those applying for their first Delaware identification document. A Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document will not be issued until the mismatch condition is resolved. However, upon renewal of a Delaware-issued identification document, the document holder may be issued one 60-day temporary non-compliant identification document to give him time to resolve the mismatch condition with the SSA. The division may establish procedures and exceptions through memorandums.109.2.3 Commercial Driver License Information Systems (CDLIS). Mandated by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act (CMVSA) of 1986, the division will verify all driver license transactions through CDLIS to ensure the applicant does not hold a commercial motor vehicle compliant or non-compliant identification document in another jurisdiction. If a match is found in another jurisdiction, the applicant must surrender his existing identification document from the other jurisdiction to obtain a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document. During the renewal process, if a match is found with a status of "not eligible", the applicant must downgrade his Delaware commercial compliant or non-compliant identification document to a Class D and be issued a 60-day temporary non-compliant identification document until the status becomes "eligible". At that time the applicant may be reissued his Delaware commercial compliant or non-compliant identification document.109.2.4 Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS). In conjunction with the National Driver Registry (NDR), the division will verify all driver license transactions through PDPS to ensure the applicant's eligibility to obtain valid driving authority and carry a compliant or non-compliant identification document. If a match is found from another jurisdiction with a status of "not eligible" during an initial or transfer transaction, the applicant is denied a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document until the jurisdiction reports a status of "eligible". During an identification document change, duplicate or renewal process, if a "not eligible" status is found, the applicant is issued a 60-day temporary non-compliant identification document until the status becomes "eligible". At that time the applicant may be reissued his Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document.109.2.5 Electronic Verification of Vital Events (EVVE). Birth certificates must be verified by using the EVVE system or other electronic systems whenever the system or records become available. If the document does not appear authentic upon inspection or the data does not match, a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document will not be issued until the information is verified. The applicant must return to the issuing agency for resolution.109.2.6 Department of State Documents. Documents issued by the Department of State will be verified with the Department of State or through methods approved by the DHS when or if the verification system becomes available.109.2.7 Compliant Documents. Compliant identification documents will be verified with the state of issuance when or if the verification system becomes available.109.3 Non-Match Verification Results and System Failure Procedures.109.3.1 Initial Issue and Transfer. The division will deny the initial issuance of a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document whenever a verification check (SSOLV, SAVE or EVVS) results in a non-match condition.109.3.2 Renewal - Missing Source Document. A Delaware resident holding a valid driver license or identification card who is unable to present the required source documents at the time of renewal may be issued a Delaware non-compliant identification document until they can provide the required source documents and meet all other requirements for a Delaware compliant identification document. There is no additional fee for changing a non-compliant identification document to a compliant identification document.109.3.3 Renewal - Mismatch Condition. Should a mismatch condition occur for those applicants renewing a Delaware-issued identification document, they may be issued a 60-day temporary non-compliant identification document to give them time to resolve the problem with the issuing agency.109.4 Renewal and Verification System Failure.109.4.1 If an electronic verification system fails when an applicant is renewing his Delaware-issued identification document, the following may occur depending on which verification system failed:109.4.1.1 The applicant may be denied issuance;109.4.1.2 The applicant may be issued a 60-day temporary non-compliant identification document;109.4.1.3 The applicant may be permitted to renew his identification document when the SAVE verification fails if all other systems have passed. However, the SAVE verification must be immediately performed when the system comes back online. The applicant's immigration documents must show an expiration date that can be used on the renewal for a Delaware non-compliant identification document. The comment section of the driving record must be annotated to reflect what transpired.109.4.1.4 Delaware compliant identification documents require full verification of all systems for initial issuance.109.4.2 If a verification system fails when the applicant is applying for his initial Delaware identification document, the application will be denied until the verification check is completed.109.4.3 Regardless of the above procedures, no identification documents will be issued if there is reason to believe the applicant is attempting to commit fraud by presenting altered or fraudulent source documents or by finding non-matching or inconsistent data on various electronic databases, or by other factors that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the applicant is attempting to commit fraud. In such instances, an electronic record will be established, a digital photograph will be captured, the record will be annotated as denied, and fraudulent or altered documents will be confiscated. A division investigator or a law enforcement officer will be asked to investigate to determine future action.109.5 Prohibition Against Holding More Than One Compliant ID Card or More Than One Driver License.109.5.1 The division will ensure the applicant does not have more than one valid compliant or non-compliant driver license issued in this or any other state, thereby supporting the one driver license, one driving record concept as expressed in the Driver License Agreement.109.5.2 An individual may hold only one compliant identification document. Nothing shall preclude an individual from holding a compliant driver license and a non-compliant identification card or vice verse. If a person holds a compliant identification document in another state, he will not be issued a Delaware compliant identification document in this State until the individual or division has terminated the compliant identification document issued by another state.109.5.3 Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS), Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS) and other national systems may be used to electronically verify, within the limits of each network, whether or not an applicant has a valid compliant identification document issued by another state.109.5.4 Motor Vehicle System software performs name and social security cross checks to identify persons who are mistakenly assigned multiple driving or identification card records on the division's files. Multiple records will be combined into one record when discovered.109.5.5 An applicant's identity will be verified each time a Delaware compliant or non-compliant identification document is renewed or reissued to ensure that the individual receiving a Delaware identification document is the same individual to whom the document was originally issued.109.5.6 An applicant must be denied a Delaware-issued compliant identification document until the compliant document issued by another state is terminated or soon to be terminated. If the applicant must terminate a compliant identification document issued by another state, then the division, as allowed under the Driver License Compact, may act on behalf of the applicant and inform that state that Delaware has issued a Delaware compliant identification document in this State and request the other state cancel the one issued by its agency. A Delaware compliant identification document will be issued pending the termination of the out-of-state document.109.6 Other Restrictions/Limitations.109.6.1 If the division discovers a person holds a compliant or non-compliant identification document in multiple or different names issued by this or any other state, the division may deny issuance of an identification document, investigate the matter and suspend the applicant pursuant to Title 21, Section 2733(a)(5).109.6.2 An applicant cannot obtain his initial Delaware driver license or transfer a license from another state if his driver license is suspended or revoked in any state for a violation that would result in a suspension or revocation in this State. Renewal exception: Those applicants renewing a valid Delaware-issued driver license may be issued a 60-day, non-compliant temporary driver license to give them an opportunity to resolve the out-of-state suspension or revocation. Once the out-of-state suspension or revocation is cleared, the applicant may be issued a valid Class D license. If a driver holds a CDL, he must downgrade to a Class D license before being issued a temporary license.110.0 Other Mandatory Data Collection and Source Documents Retention.110.1 Digital photograph images.110.1.1 An identification document shall not be valid unless it contains the applicant's full facial image and signature. The mandatory facial image must be captured and retained even if no identification document is issued. The applicant for an initial Delaware compliant identification document must appear in person to update his full facial digital image. Upon approval by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, at the Director's discretion, the requirements for this appearance may be waived for those with an existing Delaware-issued compliant or non-compliant identification document whose full facial digital image and electronic signature is on file when circumstances prevent the applicant from appearing on or near the time of renewal or reissue provided the full facial digital image printed on the license was taken within the previous 16 years.110.1.2 The digital photograph must be full faced and provide an unobstructed view of the person's facial features. This enables the photograph on the license to be used as a means of proper identification for motor vehicle, emergency and public safety purposes. For more specific details consult current Division photograph image procedures. Digital imaging driver license facial recognition one-to-many technology compares each digital photograph taken against all other digital photographs on file to ensure the driver license or identification card applicant does not have multiple identification documents in different or same names on file in this State. One-to-many facial comparisons will be conducted on all initial issuance and transfers of compliant and non-compliant identification documents. This same technology completes a one-to-one verification check by comparing the latest digital photograph taken against all other photographs on an applicant's current record. One-to-one facial comparisons will be conducted on all compliant and non-compliant identification document renewals. This is designed to prevent a digital photograph from appearing on another person's identification document. Whenever the facial recognition technology pinpoints potential duplication, fraud or mistaken assignment of a photo, the applicant will not be issued an identification document until the discrepancy is resolved.110.1.3 A new digital photo image will be made every time a person appears in person to renew his identification document, have his identification document reissued, materially changed, or have his address changed on his identification document.110.1.4 If the division issues an identification document without a photo image or one that does not meet division standards, the customer will be notified in writing that he must return to a division facility within seven days to replace the deficient document. If he fails to comply, his identification document status will be changed to "denied", and the driver will be notified of the change. Identification document holders will be denied renewal or reissued documents until the photo image meets division standards.110.2 Signature.110.2.1 Every holder of an identification document shall sign an application under the penalty of perjury that the information on the application is true and correct. The applicant will use his normal signature. The identification document shall not be valid until signed by the applicant. By signing the application he acknowledges the following and any other information that may be included on the application in the future:110.2.2 He is a bona fide resident of Delaware;110.2.3 Consent to chemical tests of his breath, blood or urine to determine the amount of alcohol or drugs in his blood;110.2.4 That convicted sex offenders must register with the Delaware State Police within seven days after coming into this State (Megan's Law);110.2.5 That the division will send personal information pertaining to male applicants under the age of 26 years to the Selective Service for the purpose of registration in the Selective Service System as required by federal and state laws;110.2.6 That he is physically and mentally able to safely operate a motor vehicle;110.2.7 That he must report if he holds a license in another state or if his driving privileges are suspended or revoked in any state.110.3 Retaining Source Documents.110.3.1 The source documents submitted by the applicant to the division are used to determine the person's name, date of birth, gender, SSN (if eligible), address of principal residence, unless enrolled in a state address confidentiality program, and lawful status and shall be retained by the division in either paper or electronic format. The identification document application signed by the applicant will also be retained.110.4 Miscellaneous.110.4.1 For identification purposes, the division will also collect the applicant's height, weight, and eye color based upon verbal information provided by the applicant.121.0 Source Document Retention Period.121.1 At a minimum the division will retain the following documents including copies of the application, declarations, source documents and documents used to establish all names recorded by the division. The division will protect any personally identifiable information collected. The division may retain these documents for a longer time period then the period specified in the following:121.2 The full facial image/photograph will be retained by the Department of Transportation for at least five years if no identification document is issued and at least two years beyond the expiration date of the identification document;121.3 All paper copies of source documents must be retained for a minimum of seven years;121.4 Microfiche documents must be retained for a minimum of ten years;121.5 Digital images of source documents must be retained for a minimum of ten years;121.6 Digital, microfiche and paper identification document applications and declarations will be retained for a minimum of ten years;121.7 All photograph images must be stored and be retrievable by the division if properly requested by statute or regulation;12.8 Upon request by an applicant, the division may record and retain the applicant's name, date of birth, certificate numbers, date filed, and issuing agency in lieu of an image or copy of the applicant's birth certificate if such procedures are required by State law.132.0 Division Databases.132.1 The Division must maintain a motor vehicle database that contains, at a minimum:132.1.1 All data fields printed on identification documents issued by this State, individual serial numbers of the documents and SSNs;132.1.2 A record of the full legal name and recorded name, as applicable, without truncation;132.1.3 All additional data fields included in the machine readable zone (MRZ) but not printed on the identification document; and132.1.4 Motor vehicle driver's histories, including motor vehicle violations, revocations, disqualifications, suspensions, and points on driver's licenses.132.1.5 The Division must protect the security of personally identifiable information as prescribed in State law and information technology policies and procedures.143.0 Severability.If any part of this rule is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise contrary to law by the court of competent jurisdiction, said portions shall be severed and the remaining portions of this rule shall remain in full force and effect under Delaware law.154.0 Effective Date.The following regulation shall be effective ten days from the date the order is signed, and it is published in its final form in the Register of Regulations in accordance with 29 Del.C., Section 10118(e). Delaware compliant identification documents will become available once Delaware self certifies to the DHS and the DHS determines Delaware has met the requirements of 6 CFR 37 or its equivalent as amended from time to time, the division may issue Delaware compliant identification documents, which will be accepted by federal agencies for official purposes.13 DE Reg. 1226 (03/01/10)15 DE Reg. 687 (11/01/11) (Final)

Title: River Herring Creel Limit

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Statutory Authority: 7 Delaware Code, Section 901(b) and 903(e)(2)a (7 Del.C. §901(b) §903(e)(2)a)
7 DE Admin. Code 3553

PROPOSED

REGISTER NOTICE #2011-15

3553 River Herring Creel Limit

1. TITLE OF THE REGULATIONS:
3553 River Herring Creel Limit

2. BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE SUBJECT, SUBSTANCE AND ISSUES:
Amendment 2 to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Shad and River Herring prohibits commercial and recreational river herring fisheries in state waters beginning January 1, 2012 unless a state or jurisdiction can demonstrate that their alewife and/or blueback herring stock(s) can support a commercial and/or recreational fishery that will not diminish potential future stock reproduction and recruitment. The lack of reliable, system-specific data prevents Delaware/New Jersey (Delaware River & Bay) and Delaware/Maryland (Nanticoke River) from providing reliable targets that would satisfy this mandate. Therefore, Delaware must close its recreational and commercial river herring fisheries.
Prior to the adoption of Amendment 2, Delaware adopted a 25 fish per day recreational possession limit in 2005 to discourage the development of a live-bait river herring fishery to support a growing recreational striped bass fishery. In 2008, this regulation was amended from a 25 fish per day possession limit to a 10 fish per person daily creel (harvest) limit. These actions were consistent with the management objectives of Amendment 1 to reduce fishing mortality on river herring.
River herring was listed as a "species of concern" in 2006 by the National Marine Fisheries Service. In addition, the commercial catch of river herring has been declining coastwide to very low levels. Only 300lbs of river herring were reported from Delaware commercial fishermen in 2011 which is the lowest amount reported since mandatory reporting began in 1985. The majority of commercial river herring landings in Delaware have originated from the Nanticoke River and its tributaries. The Maryland portion of the Nanticoke River will be closed to recreational and commercial fishing as part of a statewide river herring closure planned for the State of Maryland. New Jersey plans to close its river herring fishery in the Delaware River and Bay as well.

3. POSSIBLE TERMS OF THE AGENCY ACTION:
N/A

4. STATUTORY BASIS OR LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ACT:
§901(b), §903(e)(2)a, Title 7 Delaware Code

5. OTHER REGULATIONS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSAL:
N/A

6. NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT:
The hearing record on the proposed changes to the river herring regulation will be open November 1, 2011. Individuals may submit written comments regarding the proposed changes via e-mail to Lisa.Vest@state.de.us or via the USPS to Lisa Vest, Hearing Officer, DNREC, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 (302) 739-9042. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held on November 28, 2011 beginning at 7 pm in the DNREC Auditorium, located at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

7. PREPARED BY:
Stewart Michels, Stewart.Michels@state.de.us, (302) 739-9914
Michael Stangl, Michael.Stangl@state.de.us, (302) 739-4782

David E. Saveikis, Director

3553 River Herring Creel Limit
(Penalty Section 7 Del.C. 936(b)(2))
Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any person to have in possession except a person with a valid Delaware commercial food fishing license, more than ten (10) any blueback herring and/or alewife (Alosa aestivalis and/or Alosa pseudoharengus), collectively known as river herring, unless said person has a valid bill-of-sale or receipt for said river herring that indicates the date said river herring were received, the number of said river herring received and the name, address and signature of the commercial food fisherman harvester who legally caught said river herring; or, a bill-of-sale or receipt from a person who is a licensed retailer and legally obtained said river herring for resale.
8 DE Reg. 1315 (03/01/05)
11 DE Reg. 1259 (03/01/08)
15 DE Reg. 627 (11/01/11) (Proposed)

7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, 9.5 The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Division of Water Resources
Surface Water Discharges Section
Statutory Authority: 7 Delaware Code, Section 6000 (7 Del.C. §6000)
7 DE Admin. Code 7201

FINAL

Secretary’s Order No.: 2011-W-0042

7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, 9.5 The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)

Date of Issuance: October 15, 2011
Effective Date of Regulations: November 11, 2011

Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) the following findings, reasons and conclusions are entered as an Order of the Secretaries in the above referenced rule making proceedings.

BACKGROUND and PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This Order considers the proposed regulations entitled “Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5”, which the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (specifically the Division of Water), and the Department of Agriculture drafted and published in the August 1, 2011 Delaware Registrar of Regulations. The regulations establish requirements to control nitrogen and phosphorus from certain farms where poultry, swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle and horses are raised also known as an Animal Feeding Operation (AFO).
The federal Clean Water Act of 1972 established the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate the discharge of pollutants from point sources to Waters of the United States. The federal NPDES permit program expressly includes and defines Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) as a point source. In 1983, USEPA delegated to the DNREC the authority to administer and enforce the NPDES program. In 1999, Delaware enacted the Nutrient Management Law which created the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission, housed in the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and established the Nutrient Management Program. The Nutrient Management Law mandates that all farmers, golf courses, and other nutrient handlers develop and implement nutrient management plans, maintain handling records, and submit annual reports. The actions initiated by the two State Agencies are a necessary step to achieve Delaware’s water quality goals, protect the “waters of the state” and to continue the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) delegated program. Part 122, Sub Sections 122 and 412 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) require States to develop regulations governing the discharge of nutrients from farms into nearby waterways. These state regulations are required in order to keep our “at least equal to” status with USEPA’s requirements. Failure to do so may result in the increased likelihood of federal enforcement actions against Delaware agricultural producers and the withdrawal of Delaware’s delegated authority to administer this NPDES program.
In 2003, USEPA issued new CAFO rules that required certain CAFO operators to seek coverage of a NPDES permit. These rules were appealed by industry and environmental groups. In 2005, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the CAFO rules did not comply with the 1972 Clean Water Act. To meet the 2nd Circuit Courts ruling, USEPA revised the CAFO rules in 2006 and supplemented it in 2008. One consequence of these actions is that CAFOs with potential to discharge effluent from manure, litter or processed wastewater must submit their Nutrient Management Plans with their NPDES CAFO permit applications, or under general permits, with their Notices of Intent (NOI). DNREC, DDA and the Commission have been working to develop a regulatory program which will meet this and other criteria, will achieve equal to status with new approved federal directives, and will most effectively and efficiently address nutrient pollution considering Delaware’s particular circumstances. The 2010 7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5 were a result of that effort.
It become apparent during the initial redrafting of the regulations in 2010, through comments received during that regulation promulgation process and further examination of the then current MOA by DDA and DNREC staff that the MOA (written in 2000) needed to be rewritten to provide further clarity related to the roles of each agency. A new 2010 MOA is now in effect and compliments these amended draft regulations. The new December 2010 MOA more accurately expresses the authorities, roles, and responsibilities of the two agencies. In accordance with the MOA, DDA will among other activities, primarily manage the day to day activities of Delaware’s CAFO program. DDA will including limitations, be the initial point of contact with the regulated community, review and make permit determinations, perform inspections and enforcement actions if warranted, and review and make Nutrient Management Plan determinations. In accordance with the MOA, among other activities, DNREC retains supervision and enforcement authority, will promulgate CAFO regulations, is the Delaware point of contact with USEPA, and will issue individual permits. This MOA set the framework for joint (DDA and DNREC) promulgation of the 2011 amended Draft CAFO regulations under statutory authorities in Del.C., Title 3, Chapter 22, and Del.C., Title 7, Chapter 60.
After promulgation of the 2010 7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5, USEPA informed DNREC and DDA that the 2010 version was not adequate to satisfy US Environmental Protection Agency criteria. Beginning in January of 2011, DNREC and DDA reinitiated discussions with USEPA to resolve the points of difference between the state agencies and our federal partners. The 2011 amended Draft 7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5 are the result of those discussions to achieve equal to status with new approved federal directives, and will most effectively and efficiently address nutrient pollution considering Delaware’s particular circumstances
As stated before, a new MOA was signed between DDA and DNREC in December 2010. Discussions with USEPA concerning Delaware’s CAFO regulations recommenced in early 2011. Through a series of meetings, DNREC, DDA and USEPA discussed the points of difference and resolved terms of agreement over the next five months; the 2011 amended Draft 7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5 are the result of those discussions.
The DNREC and DDA published the complete revised Draft 7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution, Section 9.5 in the August 1, 2011 Delaware Register of Regulations. A Public Hearing was held at the Delaware Department of Agriculture building in Dover, on August 25, 2011, and the final regulations will be promulgated on November 11, 2011. In addition to the public hearing, the regulations were presented to the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission at their July 2011 monthly meeting and were they voted in support of the regulation revisions. Members of DDA staff also presented the 2011 revised regulations to the Delmarva Poultry Industry (DPI) environmental committee on August 11, 2011.

FINDINGS and DISCUSSION

The majority of the Draft CAFO Regulations mirror the federal regulations, however; there were points of divergence and consensus that arose in discussions by and among the Departments, USEPA and other agencies and stakeholders. The best science available was used to inform discussions, as was input from the regulated community. There was a concerted effort to develop regulations which meet the federal intent, protect water quality, and provide practical implementation methods that will enhance compliance. It is important to review the entire “Response to Comments” (Appendix C) portion of the Report; some of the more important issues raised, relate to definitions, regulatory authority, monitoring and enforcement, setback requirements, and stockpiling and field staging of poultry litter. We find that within the context of Delaware’s specific circumstances including: the new 2010 MOA; research related to nutrient handling (including documents concerning field staging in the record, and documents related to setbacks which were included in the 2010 amendments of CAFO Regulation Hearing Officer’s Report and are incorporated by reference into the record); and the demonstrated successful history of cooperation between DDA and DNREC that the Draft Regulations meet the intent of the federal requirements and in some cases exceed specific requirements, and final promulgation is in the best interests of the environment and the regulated community.
We find that the Draft Regulations, are well supported by the record developed by the Departments and adopt the Report (with Appendices and Attachment) to the extent it is consistent with this Order. We find that the Departments’ experts fully developed the record to support adoption of these regulations. With adoption of this Order, Delaware will fully administer a CAFO program.
In conclusion, the following findings and conclusions are entered:
1. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and Department of Agriculture (Departments) have jurisdiction under their statutory authorities and in accordance with the current 2010 Memorandum of Agreement between the two agencies to adopt these Regulations as final;
2. The Departments provided adequate public notice of the Draft Regulations, and provided adequate opportunity to comment on the Draft Regulations including a public hearing on August 25, 2011;
3. The Departments held a public hearing in a manner required by the law and regulations;
4. The Departments considered all timely and relevant public comments in making its determination;
5. The Departments’ Hearing Officer’s Report recommendation, and record, are adopted and provide additional reasons and findings for this Order;
6. The amendments in the Draft Regulations should be adopted as final regulations because they enable the delegated program and are in the best interests of the regulated community and the environment, and the amendments are well supported by documents in the record; and
7. The Departments shall submit this Order approving the Final Regulations to the Delaware Registrar of Regulations for publication in its next available issue and shall provide such other notice as the law and regulation require, and the Departments determine appropriate.

Collin P. O’Mara, Secretary Ed Kee, Secretary
Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture
Environmental Control

7201 Regulations Governing the Control of Water Pollution

9.5 The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
9.5.1 Authority, Purpose and Scope
9.5.1.1 Authority. These regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority provided by 3 Del.C. §2200 et.al. and 7 Del.C. §6000 et.al, and 40 CFR 122 and 412.
9.5.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish requirements for certain animal feeding operations defined as a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in order to protect water quality from activities associated with CAFO management, to sustain and provide a profitable agricultural industry and to help meet or exceed federally mandated water quality standards.
9.5.1.3 Scope. CAFOs, as defined in §9.5.2.0 or as designated in §9.5.3.2 of these regulations are point sources subject to NPDES CAFO permitting requirements. Once an animal feeding operation (AFO) is defined as a CAFO for one type of animal, the NPDES requirements for CAFOs apply to all animals as referenced in these regulations that are held in confinement at the operation and all manure, litter and process wastewater generated by those animals or the production of those animals.
9.5.2 Definitions
9.5.2.1 For purposes of these regulations, the following words or terms shall have the meanings as indicated:
“Adequate Storage” for liquid and solid manure systems, means the provision of at least four months holding capacity of liquid or solid manure in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Agricultural Storm Water Exemption” means a precipitation related exempt discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater. The discharge is exempt provided the manure, litter or process wastewater has been applied in accordance with site-specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure or process wastewater, which minimize nitrogen and phosphorus movement to surface waters. The agricultural storm water exemption does not apply to discharges from the production area.
“Animal Feeding Operation” or “AFO” means a facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where the following conditions are met: (1) Animals (other than aquatic) as referenced in §9.5.3.1.1 and §9.5.3.1.2 of these regulations that have been, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month period; and (2) the animal confinement areas do not sustain crops, vegetation, forage growth or post-harvest residues in the normal growing season. (3) Two or more AFOs under common ownership are considered to be a single AFO for the purposes of determining the number of animals in an operation, if the production areas adjoin each other or if the AFOs use a common area or system for the disposal of wastes. (For example, facilities or production areas that are commonly managed, co-located and share manure storage systems are considered a single AFO. A poultry operation with many facilities in a single location or address is deemed a single AFO).
“Animal Waste Management Plan” means a plan written in accordance with State Technical Standards that documents and recommends a combination of conservation practices and management measures for the handling, storage, treatment and management of any or all of the following for use in connection with animal wastes, manures, composted dead animals, or process wastewater from any animal feeding operation.
“Applicant” means any person seeking and or required to obtain a CAFO NPDES permit.
“Apply,” “applying,” or any variation of the word “apply,” as it relates to the application of nutrients, means the human controlled mechanical conveyance of nutrients to land for the purpose of applying organic or inorganic nutrients.
“Application Area” means land under the control of an AFO owner or operator, whether it is owned, licensed, or leased to which manure, litter or process wastewater from the production area is or may be applied.
“Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (BAT)” means those factors involved in assessing the implementation of the best available technology including cost to achieve required effluent reductions, the age of equipment or technology being implemented, process involved, process changes, engineering aspects of the application of various types of control techniques, non-water quality environmental impact, and other such factors as deemed appropriate by the Secretary and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT)” means those factors related to the assessment of best conventional pollutant control technology including consideration of the reasonableness of the relationship between costs of attaining a reduction in effluents and the effluent reduction benefits derived, and the comparison of the cost and level of reduction of such pollutants from the discharges, process employed, process changes, engineering aspects of the application of various types of control techniques, non-water quality environmental impact and other such factors as deemed appropriated by the Secretary and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Best Management Practices” or “BMP” means those practices that have been approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and meet State Technical Standards. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are recommended activities which enhance agronomic results, benefit the environment, and prevent or reduce pollution to Waters of the State. BMPs are not to be interpreted as mandatory implementation actions of a plan (e.g., Pre-side dress Soil Nitrate Test, cover crops, vegetative buffer strips, litter additives, manure incorporation, timing/method, etc.) unless specified in the nutrient management plan, animal waste management plan, or site-specific practices described in §9.5.5.
“Best Practicable Control Technology Currently Available (BPT)” means those factors relating to the total cost of application of technology in relation to the effluent reduction benefits to be achieved from such application, age of equipment and facilities, processes, process changes, engineering aspects of the application of various types of control techniques, non-water quality environmental impacts, and other such factors deemed appropriate by the Secretary and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Catastrophic Mortalities” means any mortality that exceeds the designed disposal system capacity, as described in State Technical Standards, to accommodate losses within 24 hours. Most disposal systems are designed to handle the normal anticipated mortality. If enough animals are lost and the disposal system cannot hold them all without causing serious disruption in the disposal process, then it is a catastrophic loss.
“Certified Nutrient Consultant” means a person who is approved by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission to engage in the activities of advising or consulting with another person who is required to have a certificate under the Delaware Nutrient Management Regulations, regarding the formulation, application, or scheduling of organic or inorganic nutrients within Delaware. Provided however any employee of any federal, State or local government agency or the University of Delaware, or other organization duly recognized by the Commission for such purpose, who provides advice or consultation in his capacity as such an employee, without compensation, shall not be deemed to be a nutrient consultant unless such advice and consultation constitutes a direct and substantial part of a nutrient management plan developed pursuant to these regulations.
“Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation” or “CAFO” means an animal feeding operation (AFO) subject to the terms and conditions of these regulations and defined as a “Large CAFO”, or a “Medium CAFO”, or “Designated” as a CAFO in accordance with §9.5.3.2 of these regulations.
“Delaware Nutrient Management Commission,” “DNMC”, or “Commission” means the Commission established by 3 Del.C. §2220 “or its designee.”
“Department” means the Delaware Department of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environmental Control who shall administer the program with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
“Discharge of a Pollutant” or “discharge” means the addition of any pollutant or combination of pollutants, to state waters or the ocean, from any source or activity other than a vessel or other floating craft when being used as a means of transportation and in compliance with the Clean Water Act. This definition includes, but is not limited to additions of pollutants into State waters from: (1) Surface runoff that is collected or channeled by man; (2) Discharges through pipes, sewers, and other conveyances which do not lead to a treatment works; and (3) Discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances, leading into a treatment works other than a publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
“Drainage Ditch” means a constructed or reconstructed watercourse with a drainage area less than 800 acres. A constructed or reconstructed watercourse with a drainage area greater than 800 acres is considered a stream.
“Effluent Limitation” means any restrictions, prohibitions, or permit requirements established under State or Federal law, including but not limited to, standards of performance for new sources, best management practices or BMPs, effluent standards and ocean discharge criteria on the quantities, rates, and concentrations of the chemical, physical, biological, or other constituents discharged into state waters.
“Freeboard Action Level” means the liquid level within a lagoon or other liquid storage structure that indicates the structure is full and requires that immediate steps be taken to transfer liquid out of the waste storage structure.
“Ground Water” means any water naturally found under the surface of the earth.
“Inorganic Fertilizer(s)” means a fertilizer comprised of chemically synthesized plant nutrient elements that are essential for plant growth and include at least nitrogen or phosphorus.
“Land Application Area” is equivalent to “Application Area”.
“Linear Rate” means an approach that expresses rates of application of nutrients as pounds of nitrogen and phosphorus, as described in State Technical Standards.
“Liquid Manure” means less than 12% solids. Wash water, runoff, precipitation, and so forth are added, if needed to dilute the manure and lower the solids content.
“Manure” means fecal and urinary defecations of animals as referenced in §9.5.3.1.1 and §9.5.3.12, and may include, but is not limited to comingled spilled feed, bedding, soil, and compost.
“Manure and processed wastewater application setbacks” means the distance between the land application area and any down-gradient surface waters.
“Maximum Operating Level” means the maximum operating level for liquid waste storage ponds and shall be the pond level that provides for the required volume less the volume contribution of precipitation and runoff from the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus the volume allowance for residual solids after liquids have been removed.
“Narrative Rate” means an approach that expresses rates of application as a narrative rate of application that results in the amount, in tons or gallons, of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied, as described in the State Technical Standards.
“New Discharge” means any building, structure, facility, or installation from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants; that did not commence the “discharge of pollutants” at a particular site prior to promulgation of these regulations; which is not a “new source;” and which has never received a finally effective NDPES permit for discharges at that site.
"New Discharger" means any building, structure, facility or installation:
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Which prior to August 13, 1979, had not discharged pollutants;
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Which had never received a final effective NPDES permit for discharges at that site;
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From which there is or may be a new or additional discharge of pollutants; and
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Which does not fall in the definition of “new source”.
"New Source" means any newly constructed building, structure, facility or installation that meets the criteria described in §9.5.7 of these regulations and from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants, the construction of which commences after the effective date of these regulations.
"New Source" means any building, structure, facility or installation from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants, the construction of which commences:
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After promulgation of standards of performance under §306 of the Act which are applicable to such source; or
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After proposal of standards of performance under §306 of the Act which are applicable to such source, but only if the standards are promulgated within 120 days of their proposal. In addition, any building, structure, facility or installation constructed after the effective date of these regulations must also meet the siting criteria described in §7.0 of these regulations.
“NPDES” or “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System” means the national program for issuing, modifying, revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring and enforcing permits for the discharge of any pollutant or combination of pollutants and imposing and enforcing pretreatment and sludge requirements pursuant to the Clean Water Act.
“Notice of Intent” or “NOI” means the form used to serve as a notification of the intention of the facility identified on the form to adhere to the provisions of these regulations.
“Nutrient Management Plan” or “Plan” means a plan written by a certified nutrient consultant in accordance with State Technical Standards to manage the amount, placement, timing and application of nutrients in order to reduce nutrient loss or runoff and to maintain the productivity of soil when growing agricultural commodities and turf grass.
“Nutrients” means nitrogen, phosphorus, and any other elements necessary for or helpful to plant growth.
"Operator" means any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the operation of the CAFO.
“Overflow” means the discharge of manure or process wastewater resulting from the filling of wastewater or manure storage structures beyond the point at which no more manure, process wastewater, or storm water can be contained in the structure.
“Owner” means any person who owns a CAFO.
“Person” means any individual, partnership, association, fiduciary, corporation, or any organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not.
“Pollutant” means for the purposes of these regulations any substance, which causes or contributes to, or may cause or contribute to, the degradation of water, and soil resources. Examples may include, but are not limited to excess nutrients, chemicals, toxic substances, industrial, municipal or agricultural wastes, etc.
“Process Wastewater” means any water directly or indirectly used in the operation of an AFO including, but not limited to spillage or overflow from animal or poultry watering systems; washing, cleaning, or flushing pens, barns, manure pits; direct contact swimming, washing, or spray cooling of animals; dust control; or any water which comes into contact with any manure or litter, bedding, or any other raw material or intermediate or final material or product used in or resulting from the production of animals or poultry or direct products (e.g., milk, eggs).
“Production Area” means, unless otherwise modified in this document, that part of an AFO that includes the “animal confinement area”, the “manure storage area”, the raw materials storage area and the “waste containment areas”, egg washing or processing facility and any area used in the storage, handling, treatment or disposal of mortalities. Animal confinement area includes but is not limited to open lots, housed lots, feedlots, confinement houses, stall barns, free stall barns, milk rooms, milking centers, cow yards, barnyards, medication pens, walkers, animal walkways, and stables. Manure Storage Area includes but is not limited to lagoons, runoff ponds, storage sheds, and stockpiles, under house or pit storages, liquid impoundments, static piles, and composting piles. Waste Containment Area includes but is not limited to settling basins, and areas within berms and diversion which separate uncontaminated storm water.
“Realistic Yield Goals” means the expected crop yields based on the best four (4) out of seven (7) years of recorded data. Yield goals higher than the average require written justification from a certified nutrient consultant. Without actual crop yield data, use realistic yield goals in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture, or his designee, where authorized means the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (or his/her designee), who shall administer the program with the assistance of the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture (or his/her designee).
“State Nutrient Management Law” means the law and associated regulations authorized in 3 Del.C. §2200 et.al.
“State Nutrient Management Program” or “SNMP” means all the nutrient management program elements developed by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission, whether or not reduced to rules or regulations.
“State Technical Standards” means those technical standards established by the Secretary and in consultation with a collaborative group of technical experts representing technical resources and endorsed by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission. State Technical Standards are available at the Department.
“State Waters” or “Waters of the State” means all water, on the surface and under the ground, wholly or partially within, or bordering the State, or within its jurisdiction including but not limited to: (1) waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide including, but not limited to, estuaries, bays and the Atlantic Ocean; (2) all interstate waters, including interstate wetlands; (3) all other Waters of the State, such as lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent and ephemeral streams), drainage ditches, tax ditches, creeks, mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, or natural or impounded ponds; (4) all impoundments of waters otherwise defined as Waters of the State under this definition; (5) wetlands adjacent to waters (other than waters that are themselves wetlands) identified in the above four statements. (6) Waste and storm water treatment systems or waste storage structures including, but not limited to, treatment ponds or lagoons designed to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act (other than cooling ponds which otherwise meet the requirements of this definition) are not “State waters” or “Waters of the State.”
“Stockpiling” means the temporary location of manure piles in the production area for no more than 14 days unless the manure/litter is located under cover in an approved Manure Storage Structure. Stockpiling must be conducted and positioned in accordance with State Technical Standards.
“Stormwater” means runoff from rain, snow or other forms of precipitation resulting in surface runoff and drainage.
“Storm Water Treatment System” means a system of vegetative, structural, and other facilities or measures that control the volume, conveyance and rate of storm water runoff, and manage water quality impacts of storm water runoff. This may include constructed wetlands developed for the purpose of storm water runoff management.
“Temporary Field Staging” means the location of manure in a field for 90 days or less prior to its application in the land application area. Temporary Field Staging criteria and performance standards are further described in State Technical Standards.
“Vegetated Buffer” means a permanent strip of dense perennial vegetation naturally occurring or established parallel to the contours of and perpendicular to the dominant slope of the field for the purposes of slowing water runoff, enhancing water infiltration, and minimizing the risk of any potential nutrients or pollutants from leaving the field and reaching surface waters. For the purposes of these regulations, vegetated buffers will be measured from the top of the bank of the water body that is being buffered.
“Water Quality Standard” means any rule or limit established by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control which consists of a designated use or uses for Waters of the State and the water quality criteria for such waters based upon such designated uses.
“25-Year, 24-Hour Rainfall Event” means the runoff event produced by a storm having an annual probability of occurrence of 4%, as defined by the National Weather Service Technical Paper Number 40, “Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States”(as amended), equivalent to regional or state rainfall probability information developed there from, or a rain event resulting in 6.0 inches of rainfall for New Castle county, 6.5 for Kent county and 6.7 for Sussex county in a 24-hour period.
“100-Year, 24-Hour Rainfall Event” means the runoff event produced by a storm having an annual probability of occurrence of 1%, as defined by the National Weather Service Technical Paper Number 40, “Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States”, equivalent to regional or state rainfall probability information developed there from, or a rain event resulting in 8.0 inches of rainfall for New Castle county, 8.9 for Kent county and 9.2 for Sussex county in a 24-hour period.
9.5.3 Applicability
9.5.3.1 The CAFO NPDES permit requirements described in these regulations shall apply to any person who owns or operates a CAFO where animal manure is, has been or will be generated. An Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) is a CAFO if the number of animals equal or exceed the following criteria:
9.5.3.1.1 An Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) is a Large CAFO if the number of animals equal or exceed the following criteria:
1,000
Cattle other than mature dairy cows or veal calves. Includes but is not limited to heifers, steers, bulls, and cow/calf pairs.
700
mature dairy cattle (whether milked or dry cows),
2,500
swine each weighing over 55 pounds,
10,000
swine weighing under 55 pounds,
500
horses,
10,000
sheep or lambs,
55,000
turkeys,
30,000
laying hens or broilers, if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system,
125,000
chickens except laying hens (if other than a liquid manure handling system),
82,000
laying hens (if other than a liquid manure handling system),
1,000
veal calves.
30,000
ducks (if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system),
5,000
ducks (if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system).

9.5.3.1.2 An Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) is a Medium CAFO if
9.5.3.1.2.1 The number of animals equal or exceed the following criteria; and
300 to 999
Cattle other than mature dairy cows or veal calves. Includes but is not limited to heifers, steers, bulls, and cow/calf pairs.
200 to 699
mature dairy cattle (whether milked or dry cows),
750 to 2,499
swine each weighing over 55 pounds,
3,000 to 9,999
swine weighing under 55 pounds,
150 to 499
horses,
3,000 to 9,999
sheep or lambs,
16,500 to 54,999
turkeys,
9,000 to 29,999
laying hens or broilers, if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system,
37,500 to 124,999
chickens except laying hens (if other than a liquid manure handling system),
25,000 to 81,999
laying hens (if other than a liquid manure handling system),
300-999
veal calves.
10,000 to 29,999
ducks (if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system),
1,500 to 4,999
ducks (if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system).
9.5.3.1.2.2 Either one of the following conditions are met:
9.5.3.1.2.2.1 Pollutants originating from the CAFO are discharged directly or indirectly into Waters of the State; or through a man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made device; or
9.5.3.1.2.2.2 Pollutants are discharged directly into Waters of the State which originate outside of and pass over, across, or through the facility or otherwise come into direct contact with the animals confined in the operation.
9.5.3.2 Designation of a CAFO. The Secretary or his designee, with concurrence from the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission, may designate any AFO as a CAFO upon determination that it is a significant contributor of pollutants to Waters of the State.
9.5.3.2.1 The Secretary has the authority to designate a CAFO based on the following conditions:
9.5.3.2.1.1 The size of the AFO and the amount of pollutants reaching Waters of the State;
9.5.3.2.1.2 The location of the AFO relative to Waters of the State;
9.5.3.2.1.3 The means of conveyance of manure, litter or process wastewaters into Waters of the State;
9.5.3.2.1.4 The slope, vegetation, and other factors affecting the likelihood or frequency of discharge of manure, litter or process wastewaters into Waters of the State; or
9.5.3.2.1.5 Other relevant factors at the discretion of the Secretary.
9.5.3.2.2 No AFO shall be designated under this paragraph unless the Department has conducted an on-site inspection of the operation. No AFO with numbers below those established in section 9.5.3.1.2.1 of these regulations may be designated as a CAFO unless:
9.5.3.2.2.1 Pollutants are discharged into Waters of the State through a manmade ditch, flushing system, or other similar manmade device; or
9.5.3.2.2.2 Pollutants are discharged directly into Waters of the State which originate outside of the facility and pass over, across, or through the facility or otherwise come into direct contact with the animals confined in the operation.
9.5.3.2.3 AFOs designated as a CAFO are subject to the CAFO NPDES permit regulations specified under these regulations and the Nutrient Management Law (3 Del.C. §2200 et.al.). AFOs designated as CAFOs will be notified in writing by the Secretary.
9.5.3.3 State Technical Standards set out guidance and expectations for the owner and operator in complying with these regulations. They are intended to provide flexibility in keeping up with technical and scientific advancements and to provide increased consistency in the administration of the Nutrient Management Program.
9.5.4 Application for Coverage
9.5.4.1 Duty to Apply.
9.5.4.1.1 Any owner or operator of a Large, Medium, or Designated CAFO who does not have an effective NPDES CAFO permit has a duty to apply for a NPDES CAFO permit when:
9.5.4.1.1.1 Pollutants originating from the CAFO are discharged or proposed to discharge directly or indirectly into Waters of the State; or
9.5.4.1.1.2 Pollutants originating from a CAFO are discharged into Waters of the State caused by handling of animal mortalities or manure; or
9.5.4.1.1.3 Pollutants originating from a CAFO are proposed for discharge as a result of the design, construction, operation or maintenance of a CAFO such that a discharge will occur; or
9.5.4.1.1.4 Pollutants from a large CAFO are discharged into Waters of the State from the land application area as agricultural storm water, except for discharges falling within the agricultural storm water exemption;
9.5.4.1.1.4.1 Large CAFOs experiencing a precipitation related discharge of manure, litter, or process wastewater from land application areas under control of a large CAFO that is not required to apply for a NPDES CAFO permit, shall be considered an agriculture storm water discharge only where land application has occurred and is in compliance with a nutrient management plan with site specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure, litter, or process wastewater and which minimize nitrogen and phosphorus movement to surface waters. Unpermitted Large CAFOs shall maintain compliance with the state Nutrient Management Law (3 Del.C. §2200 et.al,) and make such documentation available to the Secretary upon request.
9.5.4.1.2 Any owner or operator of a CAFO meeting the requirements of §9.5.4.1.1 of these regulations shall apply for a NPDES CAFO permit by submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) on the prescribed form within 90 calendar days of the effective date of these regulations except for:
9.5.4.1.2.1 Newly constructed CAFOs not subject to effluent guidelines and new sources shall submit a NOI at least 180 days prior to commencement of operations or as assigned by the Secretary.
9.5.4.1.2.2 Expanded CAFOs that become a CAFO as a result of the expansion shall submit a NOI within 90 days of meeting the definition as a CAFO.
9.5.4.1.2.3 CAFO owners or operators shall submit a NOI within 90 days of being designated as a CAFO in accordance with §9.5.3.2 of these regulations.
9.5.4.2 The NOI shall serve as a formal commitment by the CAFO owner or operator to comply with the standards established in these regulations.
9.5.4.3 The NOI for a NPDES CAFO permit shall be made and signed by the owner or operator of the facility or activity generating the discharge.
9.5.4.4 The NOI shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
9.5.4.4.1 The trade name of the CAFO, type of business (corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, etc), if any, the name of the owner and operator, mailing address for the owner and operator, and emergency address or description of the location of the CAFO including the closest road name intersection of the CAFO.
9.5.4.4.2 Annual operation data for the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards to include, but not limited to animal type(s), number of animals confined, estimated manure, litter and process wastewater generation by type per year, manure storage capacity, manure storage system, estimated amount of manure transported off-site, animal mortality system, process wastewater system generated, where applicable, and total number of acres under control of the CAFO and available for land application.
9.5.4.4.3 A copy of the Nutrient Management Plan or Animal Waste Management Plan meeting the requirements described in §9.5.5 of these regulations shall be submitted with the NOI to the Department in the method specified on the NOI form.
9.5.4.5 The Secretary will review the NOI and may request additional information from the owner or operator.
9.5.5 Nutrient Management Plans or Animal Waste Management Plans
9.5.5.1 For purposes of compliance with these regulations a nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan shall be written by a certified nutrient consultant in accordance with State Technical Standards and shall contain the following applicable contents:
9.5.5.1.1 Plan Identification:
9.5.5.1.1.1 Owner and operator name, owner and operator mailing address, county road number or name, telephone number and watershed designation of operation.
9.5.5.1.1.2 The trade name of the CAFO, type of business (corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, etc), mailing address, contact information for, but not limited to the owner and operator, and emergency address or location description to include the closest road name intersection of the CAFO.
9.5.5.1.1.3 Nutrient consultant's name and company:
9.5.5.1.1.3.1 Address and telephone number.
9.5.5.1.1.3.2 Nutrient consultant certification number.
9.5.5.1.1.3.3 Date of plan and duration of animal waste or nutrient management plan.
9.5.5.1.1.4 Total acres owned, licensed, or leased by the CAFO owner and operator represented in the nutrient management plans or animal waste management plan and a brief description of agricultural commodities produced within the CAFO.
9.5.5.1.1.5 Certification statement signed by the owner or operator stating the owner and operator shall implement the nutrient management or animal waste management plan.
9.5.5.1.2 Field maps or aerial photographs that include the following:
9.5.5.1.2.1 Individual field identification and boundaries for all owned, licensed or leased fields under control of the CAFO owner or operator.
9.5.5.1.2.2 A copy of soil survey map showing all soil types on each field or the soil texture identification of all pertinent soils.
9.5.5.1.2.3 The location of all surface waters including drainage ditches, streams, ponds, etc.
9.5.5.1.2.4 Irrigation systems where applicable.
9.5.5.1.2.5 Latitude and longitude of the production area will be maintained by the Department in the NPDES CAFO permit case file for each CAFO NOI received.
9.5.5.1.3 Crop and Nutrient Information:
9.5.5.1.3.1 The total number and type of animals, annual quantity estimate of manure and litter generation and storage methods.
9.5.5.1.3.2 Description and method of temporary outside locations of manure.
9.5.5.1.3.3 Total acres owned, licensed or leased by the CAFO owner or operator subject to the animal waste management plan or nutrient management plan and summary of needed nutrients.
9.5.5.1.3.4 Realistic yield goal in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.5 Soil test results using protocols established in the State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.6 Current and planned crop rotation.
9.5.5.1.3.7 Determine the rate of application of nitrogen and phosphorus using the narrative rate approach or the linear rate approach in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.7.1 Determine nitrogen application rates for each field based on realistic yield goal of crop(s) to be grown and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.7.2 Determine the phosphorus application rates for each field in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.7.3 The linear rate approach includes maximum application rates from manure, litter and process wastewater for each year of NPDES CAFO permit coverage, for each crop identified in the nutrient management plan, in chemical forms determined to be acceptable to the Secretary , in pound per acre, per year, for each field to be used for land application, and certain factors necessary to determine such rates. At a minimum, these factors must include:
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.1 The outcome of a field-specific assessment of the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus transport from each field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.2 The crops to be planted in each field or any other uses of a field such as pasture or fallow fields;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.3 The realistic yield goal for each crop or use identified for each field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.4 The nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Secretary for each crop or use identified for each field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.5 Credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.6 Consideration of a multi-year phosphorus application; and
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.7 Accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.8 For land applications include:
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.8.1 The form and source of manure, litter, process wastewater to be land applied;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.8.2 The timing and method of land application;
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.8.3 The methodology by which the nutrient management plan accounts for the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied.
9.5.5.1.3.7.3.9 Large CAFOs that use this approach must calculate the maximum amount of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied at least once each year using the results of the most recent representative manure, litter, or process wastewater tests for nitrogen and phosphorus taken within 12 months of the date of land application.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4 The narrative rate approach must include the maximum amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus derived from all sources of nutrients, for each crop identified in the nutrient management plan, in chemical forms determined to be acceptable by the Secretary, in pounds per acre, for each field, and certain factors necessary to determine such amounts.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.1 At a minimum, the factors must include:
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.1.1 The outcome of a field-specific assessment of the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus transport from each field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.1.2 The crops to be planted in each field or any other uses such as pasture or fallow fields (including alternative crops);
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.1.3 The realistic yield goal for each crop or use identified for each field; and
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.1.4 The nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Secretary for each crop or use identified for each field.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2 In addition, the terms of the nutrient management plan must include the methodology by which the nutrient management plan accounts for the following factors when calculating the amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied:
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.1 Results of soil tests conducted in accordance with protocols identified in the nutrient management plan and State Technical Standards;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.2 Credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.3 The amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.4 Consideration of multi-year phosphorus application;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.5 Accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.6 The form and source of manure, litter, and process wastewater;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.7 The timing and method of land application; and
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.2.8 Volatilization of nitrogen and mineralization of organic nitrogen.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.3 The terms of the nutrient management plan shall include alternative crops identified in the CAFO’s nutrient management plan that are not in the planned crop rotation. Where a CAFO includes alternative crops in its nutrient management plan, the crops must be listed by field, in addition to the crops identified in the planned crop rotation for that field, and the nutrient management plan must include realistic crop yield goals and the nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Secretary for each crop. Maximum amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus from all sources of nutrients and the amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied must be determined in accordance with the methodology described in State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4 For CAFOs using the narrative rate approach, the following projections must be included in the nutrient management plan submitted to the Secretary, but are not terms of the nutrient management plan:
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.1 The CAFO’s planned crop rotations for each field for the period of permit coverage;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.2 The projected amount of manure, litter, or process wastewater to be applied;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.3 Projected credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.4 Consideration of multi-year phosphorus application;
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.5 Accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field; and
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.6 The predicted form, source, and method of application of manure, litter, and process wastewater for each crop.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.4.7 Timing of application for each field, insofar as it concerns the calculation of rates of application, is not a term of the nutrient management plan.
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.5 CAFOs that use the narrative rate approach must calculate maximum amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied at least once each year using the methodology required in State Technical Standards before land applying manure, litter, and process wastewater and must rely on the following data:
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.5.1 A field-specific determination of soil levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, including, for nitrogen, a concurrent determination of nitrogen that will be plant available consistent with the methodology required by State Technical Standards, and for phosphorus, the results of the most recent soil test conducted in accordance with soil testing requirements in accordance with State Technical Standards; and
9.5.5.1.3.7.4.5.2 The results of most recent representative manure, litter, and process wastewater tests for nitrogen and phosphorus taken within 12 months of the date of land application, in order to determine the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied.
9.5.5.1.3.8 Manure, litter and process wastewater analysis using protocols established in State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.9 Estimate residual nitrogen (organic nutrients, fertilizer, or legume crops from prior year) in absence of a Pre-sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.3.10 Describe the nitrogen and phosphorus source(s) selected, rates and approximate timing of application(s).
9.5.5.1.3.11 Determine the appropriate application of manure, litter and process wastewater within the application area in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4 Description of minimum best management practices (BMPs) in place and to be implemented in the production area and in the land application area in accordance with State Technical Standards to include, but not limited to:
9.5.5.1.4.1 Provide an overall manure balance budget that clearly identifies available manure, intended manure use, manure storage capacity, and excess manure.
9.5.5.1.4.1.1 This budget shall identify the intended use to include, but not limited to land application, exportation, or other described uses in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.1.2 The CAFO owner or operator shall account for excess manure in the annual Nutrient Management Report.
9.5.5.1.4.2 Provide a description of manure storage capacity and general schedule or timeframe when manure is removed or transported to a temporary field staging, land application area, exportation or other uses to include but not be limited to:
9.5.5.1.4.2.1 Management practices to prevent manure storage, collection, and conveyance systems from leaking pollutants to Waters of the State.
9.5.5.1.4.2.1.1 For liquid storage: storage shall be managed to prevent a discharge of pollutants and must include a calendar plan for liquid and sediment removal, with a freeboard action level of not less than one foot, with a depth marker.
9.5.5.1.4.2.1.2 For solid storage: permanent and temporary storage shall be managed to prevent a discharge of pollutants and be consistent with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.2.2 Emergency actions for spills and catastrophic events for liquid storage systems to include the volume of water generated and collected by a 25-year, 24-hour rainfall event.
9.5.5.1.4.3 Describe adequate storage methods for manure, litter and process wastewater, and proper operation and maintenance of the storage facilities in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.4 Provide a description and action plan to divert or segregate all clean water as appropriate from the production area and for collecting all water coming in contact with the production area in accordance with State Technical Standards to include but not limited to the following categories:
9.5.5.1.4.4.1 Approved methods in accordance with State Technical Standards to prevent direct contact between animals and Waters of the State; and
9.5.5.1.4.4.2 Approved methods in accordance with State Technical Standards to prevent runoff from coming into contact with manure, litter, or process wastewater.
9.5.5.1.4.5 Provide a detailed animal mortality plan to include but not be limited to the following contents:
9.5.5.1.4.5.1 Provide a statement acknowledging that burial of dead animals is prohibited. The State Veterinarian may approve this practice under emergency circumstances such as serious bio-security threats.
9.5.5.1.4.5.2 Provide a description of the methods and procedures for daily handling and disposal of dead animals in a manner to prevent contamination of Waters of the State. Disposal of mortalities is strictly prohibited in liquid manure, storm water, or process wastewater storage or treatment areas.
9.5.5.1.4.5.3 Methods and procedures for handling catastrophic mortalities in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.6 Describe conservation practices to control nutrient loss sufficient to minimize the discharge of pollutants to Waters of the State to be implemented on the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.6.1 Identify manure and processed wastewater application setbacks to be implemented on the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards. The direct application of manure or processed wastewater to Waters of the State is prohibited. The following three setback standards are provided as three options:
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.1 One-hundred (100) foot application setback measured from the top of the bank of the water of the state to be protected, (Unless the CAFO exercises one of the compliance alternatives provided for in paragraphs 5.1.4.6.1.2, or 5.1.4.6.1.3, of this section, manure, litter and process wastewater may not be applied closer than 100 feet to any down-gradient surface waters, open tile intakes structures, sinkholes, agricultural well heads or other conduits to surface water) and/or
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.2 Thirty-five (35) foot vegetated buffer measured from the top of the bank of the water of the state to be protected, where applications of manure, litter, and process wastewater are prohibited, and/or
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.3 Alternative compliance practices as follows:
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.3.1 Minimum ten (10) foot vegetated buffer measured from the top of the bank of the water of the state to be protected, and plant a winter cover crop in accordance with State Technical Standards following the crop receiving manure, litter or process wastewater for fields with high phosphorus soils and; or
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.3.2 Minimum ten (10) foot application setback measured from the top of the bank of the water of the state to be protected, and plant a winter cover crop in accordance with State Technical Standards following crops receiving manure, litter or process wastewater in areas without high phosphorus soils.
9.5.5.1.4.6.1.3.3 Any additional approved alternative compliance practices identified in the State Technical Standards.
9.5.5.1.4.7 Chemicals and other contaminants handled on-site shall not be disposed of in any manure, litter, process wastewater, or storm water storage or treatment system.
9.5.5.2 A CAFO nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan shall be provided and implemented for the term of the CAFO NPDES Permit upon submittal of the NOI. Upon expiration of the NPDES CAFO permit, or upon substantial changes to the CAFO, as defined in §9.5.8.4 of these regulations, or when the CAFO owner or operator makes changes to the nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan, a new plan must be provided. Such plans shall be reported to the Department no later than December 15 of the year in which they are required to be updated. Where the owner or operator makes changes to the nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan, they shall also identify the changes, as required by §9.5.8.4.1 of these regulations.
9.5.6 Terms and Conditions of CAFO NPDES Permits.
9.5.6.1 Each owner or operator covered by these regulations shall meet or exceed the minimum conditions or terms of a NPDES CAFO permit that consists of the following and applicable contents.
9.5.6.1.1 Standard Conditions for all NPDES CAFO Permits
9.5.6.1.1.1 Duty to Comply. Failure to comply with the terms of a NPDES CAFO permit or these regulations shall constitute a violation of these regulations and shall be grounds for enforcement action as provided in 3 Del.C. §2200 et.al. and 7 Del.C. §6000 et.al. The Department may seek voluntary compliance with a warning, notice or other educational means. However, the law does not require that such voluntary means be used before proceeding with enforcement.
9.5.6.1.1.2 Duty to Mitigate. Any person subject to these regulations shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge of pollutants in violation of these regulations.
9.5.6.1.1.3 Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense. Owners and operators subject to these regulations may not use as a defense in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in question to maintain compliance with the conditions of the permit and these regulations.
9.5.6.1.1.4 Property Rights. The issuance of a NPDES CAFO permit under the requirements of these regulations does not convey any property rights of any sort, nor any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property, nor any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
9.5.6.1.1.5 Modification, Revocation, Reissuance, and Termination of NPDES CAFO Permit Coverage. The NPDES CAFO permit may be modified, terminated or revoked and reissued in whole or in part, during its term, for cause by the Secretary. The filing of a request for NPDES CAFO permit modification, or revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of any changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any NPDES CAFO permit condition;
9.5.6.1.1.6 Requirement to Implement a Site Specific Nutrient Management Plan or Animal Waste Management Plan. Any NPDES CAFO permit issued to a CAFO owner or operator shall require the CAFO owner or operator to implement and fully comply with a nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan as described in §9.5.5 of these regulations developed by a Delaware certified nutrient consultant that contains site specific best management practices necessary to meet the requirements of this paragraph and applicable effluent limitation and standards as specified in these regulations. Violation of the terms of the nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan incorporated into the NPDES CAFO permit shall constitute a violation of the NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.6.1.1.7 Reporting and Emergency Notification Requirements
9.5.6.1.1.7.1 Annual Reporting Requirements: Each person covered by these regulations shall submit an annual report by March 1 for the previous calendar year on a form provided by the Department including but not limited to the following:
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.1 Owner’s and Operator’s name, mailing address and telephone number.
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.2 Certified Nutrient consultant’s name and company.
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.3 Date nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan was prepared and duration of plan.
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.4 Total acres covered by the nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan and a brief description of agricultural commodities produced within the CAFO.
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.5 A statement indicating whether the current version of the CAFO’s nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan was developed or approved by a certified nutrient consultant.
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.6 The annual operating data to include animal type(s), number of animals confined and manure, litter and process wastewater generation by type;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.7 The quantity of animal manure, litter and process wastewater in tons or thousand gallons applied to land managed by the CAFO owner or operator and the quantity of land to which applied;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.8 The quantity of inorganic fertilizers applied to the land and the quantity of land to which applied;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.9 The quantity and type of manure, litter or process wastewater exported from the CAFO; and
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.10 The name, address and organization of person(s) receiving and/or responsible for utilizing the manure;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.11 Summary of all manure, litter and process wastewater discharges from the production areas that have occurred in the previous calendar year, including date, time, and approximate volume;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.12 The actual crop(s) planted,
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.13 The statement (as provided on the annual report form) certifying whether actual yields for each crop met or exceeded the expected yield and actual yields;
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.14 The actual nitrogen and phosphorus content of the manure, litter and process wastewater,
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.15 The results of calculations conducted in accordance with these regulations,
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.16 The amount of manure, litter, and process wastewater applied to each crop during the previous calendar year; and
9.5.6.1.1.7.1.17 For any CAFO that implements a nutrient management plan that addresses rates of application in accordance with these regulations, the results of any soil testing for nitrogen and phosphorus taken during the previous calendar year, and the data used in calculations conducted in accordance with these regulations.
9.5.6.1.1.7.2 Emergency Notification: If for any reason, there is a discharge of pollutants from a CAFO the owner or operator shall verbally notify the Delaware Department of Agriculture (Nutrient Management Program) at 1-800-282-8685 and DNREC Emergency Response Branch at 1-800-662-8802 within 24 hours of becoming aware of the discharge and document the incident in writing within five (5) days. The information to be provided shall include:
9.5.6.1.1.7.2.1 A description of the discharge and cause, including a description of the flow path to the receiving waters, an estimate of the flow and volume discharged.
9.5.6.1.1.7.2.2 The period of discharge, including exact dates and times and if not corrected, the anticipated time the discharge is expected to continue and the steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence of the discharge.
9.5.6.1.1.7.2.3 If the discharge was caused by a precipitation event(s), the amount of rainfall, as measured with a rain gauge at the site.
9.5.6.1.1.7.2.4 Results of any sampling and analysis of the discharge, if available.
9.5.6.1.1.7.2.5 For further questions or assistance, call the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 1-800-282-8685, (Nutrient Management Program), and DNREC Emergency Response Branch at 1-800-662-8802.
9.5.6.1.1.8 Duration of NPDES CAFO permits, Continuation of Expiring NPDES CAFO permits, and Transferability of NPDES CAFO permits
9.5.6.1.1.8.1 Duration of NPDES CAFO Permits. All NPDES CAFO permits shall be issued for fixed terms not to exceed five years. NPDES CAFO permits of less than five years duration may be issued in appropriate circumstances. NPDES CAFO permits may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated as specified in §9.5.6.1.1.5. Except for the continuation provisions of §9.5.6.1.1.8.2 of these regulations for expiring NPDES CAFO permits, the term of a NPDES CAFO permit shall not be extended beyond five years from its original date of effectiveness by modification, extension or other means.
9.5.6.1.1.8.2 Continuation of Expiring NPDES CAFO Permits.
9.5.6.1.1.8.2.1 The terms and conditions of an expired NPDES CAFO permit are automatically continued pending issuance of a new or reissued NPDES CAFO permit if:
9.5.6.1.1.8.2.1.1 The owner or operator has submitted a timely and sufficient NOI for a new or reissued NPDES CAFO permit under at least 180 days prior to the NPDES CAFO permit expiration date; and
9.5.6.1.1.8.2.1.2 The Department is unable, through no fault of the owner or operator, to issue a new NPDES CAFO permit before the expiration date of the previous NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.6.1.1.8.2.1.3 NPDES CAFO permits continued under §9.5.6.1.1.8.2 of these regulations remain fully effective.
9.5.6.1.1.8.3 Transferability of NPDES CAFO Permits.
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1 NPDES CAFO Permit Transfer. The NPDES CAFO permit is not transferable to any person, except after notice to and with the concurrence of the Secretary. The owner or operator may request a NPDES CAFO permit transfer by:
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1.1 The owner or operator shall notify the Secretary, in writing, at least 30 days prior to the proposed transfer;
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1.2 Submit a written agreement to the Secretary, signed by all parties to the transfer, containing a specific date for transfer of NPDES CAFO permit responsibility and coverage between the current and new owners or operators (including acknowledgement that the existing owner or operator is liable for violations up to that date, and that the new owner or operator is liable for violations from that date on); and
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1.3 If the Department does not notify the current owner or operator and the new owner or operator of its intent to modify, revoke and reissue, or terminate the NPDES CAFO permit and to require that a new NOI be filed rather than agreeing to the transfer of the NPDES CAFO permit within 30 days of receipt of the notification of the proposed transfer; and
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1.4 If the owner or operator shall provide adequate advance notice of a proposed transfer to allow sufficient time for the Department to modify the NPDES CAFO permit to identify the new owner or operator and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Law or the Act; then
9.5.6.1.1.8.3.1.5 Such a transferred NPDES CAFO permit shall, as of the date of transfer, be as fully effective as if it had been issued directly to the new owner or operator.
9.5.6.1.1.9 Duty to maintain NPDES CAFO permit coverage: No later than 180 days before the expiration of the NPDES CAFO permit, the owner or operator shall submit an NOI to renew its NPDES CAFO permit, unless the CAFO has ceased to operate as a CAFO, or will not discharge or propose to discharge upon expiration of the NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.6.1.1.10 Cease NPDES CAFO permit coverage: The owner or operator may request to cease NPDES CAFO permit coverage by submitting a request in writing to the Secretary with a justification for the request. The justification shall explain why the owner or operator no longer has a duty to apply for NPDES CAFO permit coverage. The Secretary will approve or deny the request within 180 days.
9.5.6.1.1.11 Entry and Evaluation
9.5.6.1.1.11.1 The Secretary, or authorized designee, shall be authorized to evaluate implementation of these regulations and furthermore be allowed to:
9.5.6.1.1.11.1.1 Enter and inspect the CAFO subject to these regulations following notification.
9.5.6.1.1.11.1.2 Have access to and the right to copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of these regulations.
9.5.6.1.1.11.1.3 Sample or monitor any soil, manure, litter, process wastewater, surface waters, and discharges from the site.
9.5.6.1.1.11.2 The owner and operator shall may or may not be notified in advance of entry and evaluation. Entry and evaluation shall be in accordance with any biosecurity requirements of the individual or commodity industry involved. As a general practice DNREC and DDA will provide advance notice of inspections; however, in order to ensure compliance, unannounced inspections may be performed.
9.5.6.1.1.11.3 In cases where it is believed that there may be a violation of these regulations, in the sole judgment of the Secretary, but not his or her designee, no advanced notice is required.
9.5.6.2 Terms and Conditions for Large Horse and Sheep CAFO NPDES Permits
9.5.6.2.1 Effluent Limits
9.5.6.2.1.1 Existing Large CAFOs. Any existing Large Horse or Sheep CAFOs must achieve the following effluent limits attainable by the application of best available technology economically achievable (BAT):
9.5.6.2.1.1.1 There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants to Waters of the State from the production area.
9.5.6.2.1.1.2 Whenever rainfall events cause an overflow of process wastewater from a facility designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all process-generated wastewaters plus the runoff from a 25-year, 24 hour rainfall event at the CAFO when BAT has been applied any process wastewater pollutants in the overflow may be discharged into Waters of the State.
9.5.6.2.1.2 New Source Performance Standards for Large Horse or Sheep CAFOs. Any new source must achieve the following performance standard:
9.5.6.2.1.2.1 There shall be no discharge of process wastewater into Waters of the State from the production area.
9.5.6.2.1.2.2 The overflow of process waste water from the production area may be discharged whenever rainfall events, either chronic or catastrophic, occurs from a facility designed, constructed, operated and maintained to contain all process waste waters plus the runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event for the location of the point source.
9.5.6.2.2 Recordkeeping Requirements for new and existing Large Horse or Sheep CAFOs.
9.5.6.2.2.1 Those owners or operators requiring a NPDES CAFO permit in accordance with these regulations shall maintain records of implementation for six years at the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards. All animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans, site-specific management requirements and records of implementation shall be kept by the owners or operators. Animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans and records of implementation shall be made available for inspection and by request of the Secretary.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1 Records of implementation in the Production Area shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.1 Records indicating mortality management to include number disposed and method of disposal.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.2 Records of manure storage activities, length of storage, amount stored, and maintenance of manure storage facilities.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3 Records indicating the following routine visual inspections of the CAFO production area were conducted. At a minimum the following must be visually inspected:
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3.1 The CAFO owner or operator shall document any deficiencies and/or necessary corrective actions resulting from the inspections and the date deficiencies were corrected. Deficiencies shall be corrected in 30 days. Deficiencies not corrected in 30 days shall be accompanied by an explanation of the factors preventing immediate correction.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3.2 Weekly inspections of all storm water diversion devices, runoff diversion structures, and devices channeling contaminated storm water to the wastewater and manure storage containment structure;
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3.3 Daily inspection of water lines, including drinking water or cooling water lines;
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3.4 Weekly inspections and records of depth of the manure, litter, and process wastewater impoundments; the inspection shall note the level in liquid impoundments as indicated by a depth marker.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.3.4.1 All open surface liquid impoundments shall have a permanent depth marker or recorder installed at the maximum operating level to indicate when drawdown should begin and that provides for the required volume less the volume contribution of precipitation and runoff from the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus the volume allowance for residual solids after liquids have been removed.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.4 Records of the date, time, and estimated volume of any overflow.
9.5.6.2.2.1.1.5 Records documenting the current design of any manure or litter storage structures, including volume for solids accumulation, design treatment volume, total volume design, and approximate number of days of storage.
9.5.6.2.2.1.2 Records of implementation in the Land Application Area shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.2.2.1.2.1 Manure, litter, process wastewater and soil test results, methods for testing and analyzing, and recommended nitrogen and phosphorus application rates with an explanation of the basis for determining manure application rates, as provided in the protocols established in the State Technical Standards or the nutrient management plan.
9.5.6.2.2.1.2.2 Quantities, calculations, analyses and sources of all nitrogen and phosphorus applied to fields.
9.5.6.2.2.1.2.3 Dates, weather conditions at the time of manure, litter or process wastewater land application and 24 hours before and after application, and methods of application(s).
9.5.6.2.2.1.2.4 Crops planted, yields, and plant matter (grain, silage, etc.) removed from the land.
9.5.6.2.2.1.2.5 Records indicating periodic inspections and maintenance of land application equipment for leaks.
9.5.6.2.2.1.3 Off site use of manure, litter or process wastewater. If manure, litter or process wastewater is sold or given to other persons for disposal or utilization, the following information shall be maintained at the CAFO generating the manure, litter or process wastewater:
9.5.6.2.2.1.3.1 The date of manure, litter or process wastewater removal.
9.5.6.2.2.1.3.2 Name of receiver and contact information.
9.5.6.2.2.1.3.3 Quantity (tons/gallons) of manure, litter or process wastewater removed.
9.5.6.2.2.1.3.4 A copy of the most recent manure, litter and process wastewater nutrient analysis shall be given to the receiver on or before the date of transfer.
9.5.6.2.2.1.4 The annual report and supporting documents.
9.5.6.3 Terms and Conditions for Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO NPDES Permits
9.5.6.3.1 Effluent Limits for Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs
9.5.6.3.1.1 Existing Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs. Any existing Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs must achieve the following effluent limits attainable by the application of best practicable control technology currently available (BPT), best conventional pollutant control technology (BCT), or attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable (BAT):
9.5.6.3.1.1.1 Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO Production Areas. There shall be no discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater pollutants to Waters of the State from the production area of large dairy cows and cattle other than veal calves CAFOs.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.1 Whenever precipitation causes an overflow of manure, litter or process wastewater, pollutants in the overflow may be discharged into Waters of the State if:
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.1.1 The production area is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all manure, litter, and process wastewaters plus the runoff and direct precipitation from a 25-year, 24 hour rainfall event; and
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.1.2 The production area is operated in accordance with the measures and records required in §9.5.6.3.2 of these regulations.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2 Voluntary alternative performance standards. Any CAFO owner and operator subject to these regulations may request the Secretary to establish, in his or her discretion CAFO NPDES permit effluent limits based on site-specific alternative technologies that achieve a quantity of pollutants discharged from the production area equal to or less than the quantity of pollutants that would be discharged under the baseline performance standards.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.1 The CAFO owner and operator requesting alternative performance standards shall provide supporting technical analysis as described in State Technical Standards and other relevant information and data to support such site-specific limitations to the Secretary within the time frame provided. The supporting technical analysis must include calculation of the quantity of pollutants discharged, on a mass basis where appropriate, based on a site specific analysis of a system designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all manure, litter, and process wastewater, including runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2 The technical analysis of the discharge of pollutants must include:
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2.1 All daily inputs to the storage system, including manure, litter, all process wastewaters, direct precipitation, and runoff.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2.2 All daily outputs from the storage system, including losses due to evaporation, sludge removal, and the removal of wastewater for use on cropland at the CAFO or transport off site.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2.3 A calculation determining the predicted median annual overflow volume based on a 25 year period of actual rainfall data applicable to the site.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2.4 Site specific pollutant data, including N, P, BOD5, TSS, for the CAFO from representative sampling and analysis of all sources of input to the storage system, or other appropriate pollutant data.
9.5.6.3.1.1.1.2.2.5 Predicted annual average discharge of pollutants, expressed where appropriate as a mass discharge on a daily basis (lbs/day), and calculated considering the requirements in this section.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2 Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO Land Application Areas. Discharges from existing land application areas for large dairy cows, and cattle other than veal calves CAFOs are subject to the following requirements:
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1 Develop and implement best management practices including in accordance with State Technical Standards, including but not limited to:
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1.1 Nutrient Management Plan which incorporates a field specific assessment of the potential of nitrogen and phosphorus transport from the field and that addresses the form, source, amount, timing, and method of application of nutrients on each field to achieve realistic production goals while minimizing nitrogen and phosphorus movement to surface waters.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1.2 Determine application rates for manure, litter and process wastewater applied to the CAFO to minimize movement of excess nitrogen and phosphorus from the field to surface waters in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1.3 Sample and analyze manure and soil in accordance with State Technical Standards. Use the results to determine application rates for manure, litter and process wastewater.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1.4 Inspect equipment used for the land application of manure, litter, or process wastewater for leaks prior to application.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.1.5 Implement minimum setback requirements described in §9.5.5.1.4.6.1 of these regulations and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.3.1.1.2.2 Maintain records specified in §9.5.6.3.2.1.2 of these regulations in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.3.1.2 New Source Performance Standards for Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs. Any new source from Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs must achieve the following performance standard:
9.5.6.3.1.2.1 Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO Production Areas. Any new source from Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs shall attain limitations and requirements as specified in §9.5.6.3.1.1.1 of these regulations.
9.5.6.3.1.2.2 Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO Land Application Areas. Any new source from Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFO shall attain limitations and requirements as specified in §9.5.6.3.1.1.2 of these regulations.
9.5.6.3.2 Recordkeeping Requirements for new and existing Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs.
9.5.6.3.2.1 Those owners or operators requiring coverage by these regulations shall maintain records of implementation for six years at the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards. All animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans, site-specific management requirements and records of implementation shall be kept by the owners or operators. Animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans and records of implementation shall be made available for inspection and by request of the Secretary.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1 Records of implementation in the Production Area of Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.1 Records indicating mortality management to include number disposed and method of disposal.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.2 Records of manure storage activities, length of storage, amount stored, and maintenance of manure storage facilities.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3 Records indicating the following routine visual inspections of the CAFO production area were conducted. At a minimum the following must be visually inspected:
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3.1 The CAFO owner or operator shall document any deficiencies and/or necessary corrective actions resulting from the inspections and the date deficiencies were corrected. Deficiencies shall be corrected in 30 days. Deficiencies not corrected in 30 days shall be accompanied by an explanation of the factors preventing immediate correction.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3.2 Weekly inspections of all storm water diversion devices, runoff diversion structures, and devices channeling contaminated storm water to the wastewater and manure storage containment structure;
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3.3 Daily inspection of water lines, including drinking water or cooling water lines;
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3.4 Weekly inspections and records of depth of the manure, litter, and process wastewater impoundments; the inspection shall note the level in liquid impoundments as indicated by a depth marker.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.3.4.1 All open surface liquid impoundments must have a depth marker which clearly indicates the minimum capacity necessary to contain the runoff and direct precipitation of the 25 year – 24 hour rainfall event.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.4 Records of the date, time, and estimated volume of any overflow.
9.5.6.3.2.1.1.5 Records documenting the current design of any manure or litter storage structures, including volume for solids accumulation, design treatment volume, total volume design, and approximate number of days of storage.
9.5.6.3.2.1.2 Records of implementation in the Land Application Area of Large Dairy Cows and Cattle other than Veal Calves CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.3.2.1.2.1 Manure, litter, process wastewater and soil test results, methods for testing and analyzing, and recommended nitrogen and phosphorus application rates with an explanation of the basis for determining manure application rates, as provided in the protocols established in the State Technical Standards or the nutrient management plan.
9.5.6.3.2.1.2.2 Quantities, analyses and sources of all nitrogen and phosphorus applied to fields.
9.5.6.3.2.1.2.3 Dates, weather conditions at the time of manure, litter or process wastewater land application and 24 hours before and after application, and methods of application(s).
9.5.6.3.2.1.2.4 Crops planted, yields, and plant matter (grain, silage, etc.) removed from the land.
9.5.6.3.2.1.2.5 Records indicating periodic inspections and maintenance of land application equipment for leaks.
9.5.6.3.2.1.3 Off site use of manure, litter or process wastewater
9.5.6.3.2.1.3.1 If manure, litter or process wastewater is sold or given to other persons for disposal or utilization, the following information shall be maintained at the CAFO generating the manure, litter or process wastewater:
9.5.6.3.2.1.3.1.1 The date of manure, litter or process wastewater removal.
9.5.6.3.2.1.3.1.2 Name of receiver and contact information.
9.5.6.3.2.1.3.1.3 Quantity (tons/gallons) of manure, litter or process wastewater removed.
9.5.6.3.2.1.3.1.4 A copy of the most recent manure, litter and process wastewater nutrient analysis shall be given to the receiver on or before the date of transfer.
9.5.6.3.2.1.4 The annual report and supporting documents.
9.5.6.4 Terms and Conditions for Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFO Permits
9.5.6.4.1 Effluent Limits for Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFO Permits
9.5.6.4.1.1 Existing Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFOs. Any existing Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs must achieve the following effluent limits attainable by the application of best practicable control technology currently available (BPT), best conventional pollutant control technology (BCT), or attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable (BAT):
9.5.6.4.1.1.1 Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFO Production Areas. There shall be no discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater pollutants to Waters of the State from the production area of Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFOs.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.1 The production area for §9.5.6.4 of these regulations means that part of an AFO that includes the “animal confinement area”, the “manure storage area”, the raw materials storage area and the “waste containment areas”, egg washing or processing facility and any area used in the storage, handling, treatment or disposal of mortalities. Animal confinement area includes the areas inside the poultry, swine or veal calf confinement houses and end pads in accordance with State Technical Standards. Manure storage and waste containment areas include storage sheds, and stockpiles, under house or pit storages, liquid impoundments, static piles, and composting piles.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.2 Whenever precipitation causes an overflow of manure, litter or process wastewater, the overflow may be discharged into Waters of the State if:
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.2.1 The production area is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all manure, litter, and process wastewaters plus the runoff and direct precipitation from a 25-year, 24 hour rainfall event;
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.2.2 The production area is operated in accordance with the measures and records required in §9.5.5 and §9.5.6.4.2.1.1 of these regulations.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.3 Voluntary alternative performance standards. Any CAFO owner and operator subject to these regulations may request the Secretary to establish, in his or her discretion CAFO NPDES permit effluent limits based on site-specific alternative technologies that achieve a quantity of pollutants discharged from the production area equal to or less than the quantity of pollutants that would be discharged under the baseline performance standards. The CAFO owner and operator requesting alternative performance standards shall provide supporting technical analysis as described in State Technical Standards and other relevant information and data to support such site-specific limitations to the Secretary within the time frame provided. The supporting technical analysis must include calculation of the quantity of pollutants discharged, on a mass basis where appropriate, based on a site specific analysis of a system designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all manure, litter, and process wastewater, including runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event. The technical analysis of the discharge of pollutants must include:
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.3.1 All daily inputs to the storage system, including manure, litter, all process wastewaters, direct precipitation, and runoff.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.3.2 All daily outputs from the storage system, including losses due to evaporation, sludge removal, and the removal of wastewater for use on cropland at the CAFO or transport off site.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.3.3 A calculation determining the predicted median annual overflow volume based on a 25 year period of actual rainfall data applicable to the site.
9.5.6.4.1.1.1.3.4 Site specific pollutant data, including N, P, BOD5, TSS, for the CAFO from representative sampling and analysis of all sources of input to the storage system, or other appropriate pollutant data.
9.5.6. 4.1.1.1.3.5 Predicted annual average discharge of pollutants, expressed where appropriate as a mass discharge on a daily basis (lbs/day), and calculated considering the requirements in this section.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2 Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFO Land Application Areas. Discharges from land application areas from Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves NPDES CAFOs are subject to the following requirements:
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1 Develop and implement best management practices in accordance with State Technical Standards, including but not limited to:
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1.1 Nutrient management plan which incorporates a field specific assessment of the potential of nitrogen and phosphorus transport as approved in accordance with State Technical Standards from the field and that addresses the form, source, amount, timing, and method of application of nutrients on each field to achieve realistic production goals while minimizing nitrogen and phosphorus movement to surface waters.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1.2 Determine application rates for manure, litter and process wastewater applied to the CAFO to minimize movement of excess nitrogen and phosphorus from the field to surface waters and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1.3 Sample and analyze manure and soil in accordance with State Technical Standards. Use the results to determine application rates for manure, litter and process wastewater.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1.4 Inspect equipment used for the land application of manure, litter, or process wastewater for leaks prior to application.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.1.5 Implement minimum setback requirements described in §9.5.5.1.4.6.1 of these regulations and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.4.1.1.2.2 Maintain records specified in §9.5.6.4.2.1.2 of these regulations and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.4.2 New Source Performance Standards for Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs. Any new source from Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs must achieve the following performance standard:
9.5.6.4.2.1 Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs Production Areas.
9.5.6.4.2.1.1 There shall be no discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater pollutants into Waters of the State from the production area of Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs.
9.5.6.4.2.1.2 Voluntary alternative performance standards. Any CAFO owner and operator subject to these regulations may request the Secretary to establish, in his or her discretion CAFO NPDES permit effluent limits based on site-specific alternative technologies that achieve a quantity of pollutants discharged from the production area equal to or less than the quantity of pollutants that would be discharged under the baseline performance standards. The CAFO owner and operator requesting alternative performance standards shall provide supporting technical analysis as described in State Technical Standards and other relevant information and data to support such site-specific limitations to the Secretary within the time frame provided. The supporting technical analysis must include calculation of the quantity of pollutants discharged, on a mass basis where appropriate, based on a site specific analysis of a system designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all manure, litter, and process wastewater, including runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event. The technical analysis of the discharge of pollutants must include:
9.5.6.4.2.1.2.1 All daily inputs to the storage system, including manure, litter, all process wastewaters, direct precipitation, and runoff.
9.5.6.4.2.1.2.2 All daily outputs from the storage system, including losses due to evaporation, sludge removal, and the removal of wastewater for use on cropland at the CAFO or transport off site.
9.5.6.4.2.1.2.3 A calculation determining the predicted median annual overflow volume based on a 25 year period of actual rainfall data applicable to the site.
9.5.6.4.2.1.2.4 Site specific pollutant data, including N, P, BOD5, TSS, for the CAFO from representative sampling and analysis of all sources of input to the storage system, or other appropriate pollutant data.
9.5.6.4.2.1.2.5 Predicted annual average discharge of pollutants, expressed where appropriate as a mass discharge on a daily basis (lbs/day), and calculated considering the requirements in this section.
9.5.6.4.2.1.3 Maintain records specified in §9.5.6.4.2 of these regulations and in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.6.4.2.2 Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFO Land Application Areas. Any new source from Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs shall attain limitations and requirements as specified in §9.5.6.4.1.1.2 of these regulations.
9.5.6.4.3 Recordkeeping Requirements for new and existing Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calve CAFOs.
9.5.6.4.3.1 Those owners or operators requiring coverage by these regulations shall maintain records of implementation for six years at the CAFO in accordance with State Technical Standards. All animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans, site-specific management requirements and records of implementation shall be kept by the owners or operators. Animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans and records of implementation shall be made available for inspection and by request of the Secretary.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1 Records of implementation in the Production Area of Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.1 Records indicating mortality management to include number disposed and method of disposal.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.2 Records of manure storage activities, length of storage, amount stored, and maintenance of manure storage facilities.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3 Records indicating the following routine visual inspections of the CAFO production area were conducted for Poultry, Swine or Veal Calf CAFOs utilizing a liquid manure handling system. At a minimum the following must be visually inspected:
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3.1 The CAFO owner or operator shall document any deficiencies and/or necessary corrective actions resulting from the inspections and the date deficiencies were corrected. Deficiencies shall be corrected in 30 days. Deficiencies not corrected in 30 days shall be accompanied by an explanation of the factors preventing immediate correction.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3.2 Weekly inspections of all storm water diversion devices, runoff diversion structures, and devices channeling contaminated storm water to the wastewater and manure storage containment structure;
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3.3 Daily inspection of water lines, including drinking water or cooling water lines;
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3.4 Weekly inspections and records of depth of the manure, litter, and process wastewater impoundments; the inspection shall note the level in liquid impoundments as indicated by a depth marker.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.3.4.1 All open surface liquid impoundments must have a depth marker which clearly indicates the minimum capacity necessary to contain the runoff and direct precipitation of the 25 year – 24 hour rainfall event.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.4 Records of the date, time, and estimated volume of any overflow.
9.5.6.4.3.1.1.5 Records documenting the current design of any manure or litter storage structures, including volume for solids accumulation, design treatment volume, total volume design, and approximate number of days of storage.
9.5.6.4.3.1.2 Records of implementation in the Land Application Area of Large Swine, Poultry and Veal Calves CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.4.3.1.2.1 Manure, litter, process wastewater and soil test results, methods for testing and analyzing, and recommended nitrogen and phosphorus application rates with an explanation of the basis for determining manure application rates, as provided in the protocols established in the State Technical Standards or the nutrient management plan.
9.5.6.4.3.1.2.2 Quantities, analyses and sources of all nitrogen and phosphorus applied to fields.
9.5.6.4.3.1.2.3 Dates, weather conditions at the time of manure, litter or process wastewater land application and 24 hours before and after application, and methods of application(s).
9.5.6.4.3.1.2.4 Crops planted, yields, and plant matter (grain, silage, etc.) removed from the land.
9.5.6.4.3.1.2.5 Records indicating periodic inspections and maintenance of land application equipment for leaks.
9.5.6.4.3.1.3 Off site use of manure, litter or process wastewater
9.5.6.4.3.1.3.1 If manure, litter or process wastewater is sold or given to other persons for disposal or utilization, the following information shall be maintained at the CAFO generating the manure, litter or process wastewater:
9.5.6.4.3.1.3.1.1 The date of manure, litter or process wastewater removal.
9.5.6.4.3.1.3.1.2 Name of receiver and contact information.
9.5.6.4.3.1.3.1.3 Quantity (tons/gallons) of manure, litter or process wastewater removed.
9.5.6.4.3.1.3.1.4 A copy of the most recent manure, litter and process wastewater analysis shall be given to the receiver on or before the date of transfer.
9.5.6.4.3.1.4 The annual report and supporting documents.
9.5.6.5 Terms and Conditions for Duck CAFO NPDES Permits
9.5.6.5.1 Special Definitions: For purposes of this section:
9.5.6.5.1.1 “Dry lot” means a facility for growing ducks in confinement with a dry litter floor cover and no access to swimming areas.
9.5.6.5.1.2 “Wet lot” means a confinement facility for raising ducks which is open to the environment, has a small number of sheltered areas, and with open water runs and swimming areas to which ducks have free access.
9.5.6.5.2 Effluent Limits for Duck CAFOs
9.5.6.5.2.1 Existing Large Duck CAFOs. Any existing Large Duck CAFOs must achieve the following effluent limits attainable by the application of best practicable control technology currently available (BPT):
Regulated parameter
Maximum daily 1
Maximum monthly average 1
Maximum daily 2
Maximum monthly average 2
BOD5 ......................................................................... Fecal coliform ............................................................
3.66

(3)
2.0

(3)
1.66

(3)
0.91

(3)
1Pounds per 1000 ducks
2 Kilograms per 1000 ducks
3 Not to exceed MPN of 400 per 100 ml at any time.




9.5.6.5.3 New Source Performance Standards for Duck CAFOs. Any new source must achieve the following performance standard:
9.5.6.5.3.1 There shall be no discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater pollutants into Waters of the State from the production area.
9.5.6.5.3.2 Whenever rainfall events cause an overflow of process wastewater from a facility designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all process-generated wastewaters plus the runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event at the location of the CAFO, any process wastewater pollutants in the overflow may be discharged into Waters of the State.
9.5.6.5.3.3 Pretreatment Standards for New Sources of Duck CAFOs.
9.5.6.5.3.3.1 Any new source from Duck CAFOs must achieve the following performance standard: There shall be no introduction of process wastewater pollutants to publically owned treatment works (POTW).
9.5.6.5.3.3.2 Whenever rainfall events cause an overflow of process wastewater from a facility designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all process-generated wastewaters plus the runoff from a 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event at the location of the CAFO, any process wastewater pollutants in the overflow may be introduced to publically owned treatment works.
9.5.6.6 Terms and Conditions for all Medium and Designated CAFO NPDES Permits
9.5.6.6.1 Nutrient Management Plans or Animal Waste Management Plans
9.5.6.6.1.1 Requirement to Implement a Site Specific Nutrient Management Plan or Animal Waste Management Plan. Any NPDES CAFO permit issued to a Medium or Designated CAFO owner or operator shall require the CAFO owner or operator to implement and fully comply with a nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan developed by a Delaware certified nutrient consultant as described in §5.0 of these regulations that contains site specific best management practices necessary to meet the requirements of this paragraph and standards specified in these regulations.
9.5.6.6.2 Record Keeping for all Medium and Designated CAFOs
9.5.6.6.2.1 Those owners or operators requiring a NPDES CAFO permit in accordance with these regulations shall maintain records of implementation for six years at the CAFO, in accordance with State Technical Standards. All animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans, site-specific management requirements and records of implementation shall be kept by the owners or operators. Animal waste management plans, nutrient management plans and records of implementation shall be made available for inspection and by request of the Secretary.
9.5.6.6.2.1.1 Records of implementation in the Production Area of Medium and Designated CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.6.2.1.1.1 Records indicating mortality management to include number disposed and method of disposal.
9.5.6.6.2.1.1.2 Records of manure storage activities, length of storage, amount stored, and maintenance of manure storage facilities.
9.5.6.6.2.1.1.3 The CAFO owner or operator shall document any deficiencies found within the production area and/or necessary corrective actions resulting from any inspections conducted and the date deficiencies were corrected. Deficiencies shall be corrected in 30 days. Deficiencies not corrected in 30 days shall be accompanied by an explanation of the factors preventing immediate correction.
9.5.6.6.2.1.2 Records of implementation in the Land Application Area of Medium and Designated CAFOs shall include, but are not limited to:
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.1 Manure, litter, process wastewater and soil test results, methods for testing and analyzing, and recommended nutrient application rates with an explanation of the basis for determining manure application rates, as provided in the protocols established in the State Technical Standards or the nutrient management plan.
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.2 Quantities, analyses and sources of all nitrogen and phosphorus applied to fields.
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.3 Dates, weather conditions at the time of manure, litter or process wastewater land application and 24 hours before and after application, and methods of application(s).
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.4 Crops planted, yields, and plant matter (grain, silage, etc.) removed from the land.
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.5 Records indicating periodic inspections and maintenance of land application equipment for leaks.
9.5.6.6.2.1.2.5.1 The CAFO owner or operator shall document any deficiencies found within the land application area and/or necessary corrective actions resulting from any inspections conducted and the date deficiencies were corrected. Deficiencies shall be corrected in 30 days. Deficiencies not corrected in 30 days shall be accompanied by an explanation of the factors preventing immediate correction.
9.5.6.6.2.1.3 Off site use of manure, litter or process wastewater. If manure, litter or process wastewater is sold or given to other persons for disposal or utilization, the following information shall be maintained at the CAFO generating the manure, litter or process wastewater:
9.5.6.6.2.1.3.1 The date of manure, litter or process wastewater removal.
9.5.6.6.2.1.3.2 Name of receiver and contact information.
9.5.6.6.2.1.3.3 Quantity (tons/gallons) of manure, litter or process wastewater removed.
9.5.6.6.2.1.3.4 A copy of the most recent manure, litter and process wastewater analysis shall be given to the receiver on or before the date of transfer.
9.5.6.6.2.1.4 The annual report and supporting documents.
9.5.7 Criteria for Siting New CAFO Facilities.
9.5.7.1 New CAFOs not permitted prior to the effective date of these regulations shall meet the following criteria:
9.5.7.1.1 New Source Siting Determination
9.5.7.1.1.1 Scope
9.5.7.1.1.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in an applicable “New Source Performance State Technical Standard”, a source is a “new source” if meets the definition of a new source as provide in these regulations; and
9.5.7.1.1.1.2 It is constructed at the site at which no other source is located;
9.5.7.1.1.1.3 It totally replaces the process or production equipment that causes the discharge of pollutants at an existing source; or
9.5.7.1.1.1.4 Its processes are substantially independent of an existing source at the same site. In determining whether these processes are substantially independent; the Secretary shall consider such factors as the extent to which the new facility is integrated with the existing CAFO; and the extent to which the new facility is engaged in the same general type of activity as the existing source.
9.5.7.1.1.1.4.1 In the event that an unforeseen circumstance, such as a natural or man-made disaster, has partially or completely destroyed a NPDES CAFO permitted facility or structure, the owner or operator of that NPDES CAFO permitted operation may request in writing a determination by the Secretary that replacement of that partially or completely destroyed facility or structure is not a “new source”. The Secretary may approve such determinations on a case by case basis considering the unique facts of each request and event. In addition, such determination must be requested and approved in writing before construction commences.
9.5.7.1.1.2 A source meeting the requirements to determine a new source as listed above in this section is a new source only if a new source performance standard has been approved in the State Technical Standards. If there is no such standard, the source is a new discharger.
9.5.7.1.1.3 Construction at a site at which an existing source is located results in a modification to the NPDES CAFO permit rather than a new source or a new discharger if the construction does not create a new building except where the Secretary has made an alternate determination as described in §9.5.7.1.1.1.4.1 of these regulations, structure, facility, or installation meeting the criteria of this section but otherwise alters, replaces, or adds to existing process or production equipment.
9.5.7.1.1.4 Construction of a new source has commenced if the owner or operator has:
9.5.7.1.1.4.1 Begun, or caused to begin as part of a continuous onsite construction program,
9.5.7.1.1.4.2 Any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment; or
9.5.7.1.1.4.3 Significant site preparation work including clearing, excavation, or removal of existing building, structures or existing facilities which is necessary for the placement, assembly or installation of new source facilities or equipment; or
9.5.7.1.1.4.4 Entered into a binding contractual obligation for the purchase of facilities or equipment which is intended to be used in its operation within a reasonable time. Options to purchase or contracts which can be terminated or modified without substantial loss and contracts for feasibility engineering, and design studies do not constitute a contractual obligation under the paragraph.
9.5.7.2 Siting of New Control Facilities.
9.5.7.2.1 Waste storage structures shall not be located in the 100-year flood plain unless the CAFO is designed and constructed such that the manure from a CAFO is protected from floodwaters from a storm of 24 hours duration having a one (1) percent chance of recurrence within a given year. Such events are defined as 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. Waste storage structures and treatment lagoons are to be designed in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.7.2.2 Waste storage structures shall not be located closer than 300 feet from any public water well nor 200 feet from a domestic water well.
9.5.7.2.3 No Waters of the State shall come into direct contact with the animals confined at the CAFO. Fences or other practices may be used to restrict such access in accordance with State Technical Standards.
9.5.7.2.4 Animal confinement areas shall not be located:
9.5.7.2.4.1 In the 100 year flood plain unless the animal confinement areas are protected from inundation and damage that may occur during that flood event.
9.5.7.2.4.2 Closer than 300 feet from any public water well, nor 200 feet from a domestic water well.
9.5.7.2.5 The handling, treatment, and management of CAFO wastes shall not:
9.5.7.2.5.1 Result in the inadvertent destruction or adverse modification of habitat that supports federally endangered or threatened species.
9.5.7.2.5.2 Create a public health hazard.
9.5.7.2.5.3 Result in groundwater contamination.
9.5.8 Public Access to Information, Public Notice for NOIs and Draft NPDES CAFO Permits, Public Comments, Public Hearings for NOIs and NPDES CAFO Permits
9.5.8.1 Public Access to Information.
9.5.8.1.1 All information pertaining to NPDES CAFO permit issuance, reissuance, modification, revocation or termination, including NOIs, attachments, comments received by the public, and draft NPDES CAFO permits shall be available for review by the public.
9.5.8.1.2 Annual reports, including without limitation a statement by the owner or operator stating whether or not the owner or operator met or exceeded the projected crop yields provided in CAFO’s nutrient management plan, shall be available for review by the public, provided that the crop yields provided and contained in annual reports shall be confidential and non-public to the maximum extent permitted under Delaware law. The crop yields provided and contained in annual reports may be used for data compilation in an aggregated form, and such data compilation in an aggregated form may be made public. Information transmitted by the Secretary to EPA shall be subject to appropriate Federal regulations.
9.5.8.2 Public Notice for NOIs
9.5.8.2.1 The Department shall follow the following procedures in accordance with 7 Del.C. §6004 (b) when processing an NOI for a CAFO NPDES permit.
9.5.8.2.1.1 Every complete NOI for a CAFO NPDES permit, including any request for NPDES CAFO permit modification, revocation, and reissuance or termination, shall be given public notice by publication on the State of Delaware website, and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, city or town in which the CAFO is located and in a daily newspaper of general circulation throughout the state.
9.5.8.2.1.1.1 Notice shall be provided when the tentative determinations have been made and a draft NPDES CAFO permit prepared.
9.5.8.2.1.1.2 A copy of the notice shall be mailed to the applicant, and any person or group who has asked to be notified. The Secretary will maintain a mailing list of persons and groups who will be sent copies of notices for all NPDES NOIs. The Secretary will add the name of any person or group to that list upon written request.
9.5.8.2.1.1.3 Public notice is not required when a request for NPDES CAFO permit modification, revocation, reissuance, or termination is denied. The Secretary will provide written notice of such decision to the person who filed the request.
9.5.8.2.1.2 The contents of the public notice of any NOI shall include the following minimum information:
9.5.8.2.1.2.1 Name and address of the owner or operator and the name of the CAFO submitting the NOI;
9.5.8.2.1.2.2 A brief description of the CAFO described in the NOI;
9.5.8.2.1.2.3 The type of discharge or proposed discharge, the name of the receiving water and general description of the location of each discharge point indicating whether such discharge or proposed discharge is new or existing;
9.5.8.2.1.2.4 A statement indicating the Secretary’s intent to issue a CAFO NPDES permit for the discharges or proposed discharges described in the NOI;
9.5.8.2.1.2.5 A brief description of the procedures by which the public may participate in the final NPDES CAFO permit decision, including the timeframe for providing comments, a description of the procedure for requesting a hearing or if the Secretary has determined to hold a public hearing, the date and time for such hearing; and
9.5.8.2.1.2.6 The location at which the NOI, CAFO nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan, and terms of the NPDES CAFO permit may be inspected;
9.5.8.2.1.2.7 Address and phone number of the Department office at which interested persons may obtain further information.
9.5.8.2.1.3 The owner or operator may be responsible for the cost of any such advertisements and notices made by the Department as required by these regulations, not to exceed $500.
9.5.8.2.1.4 Public notices may describe more than one NOI or NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.8.2.1.5 The Secretary shall provide a period of not less than 30 days following the date of public notice during which time interested parties may submit their written views on the draft NPDES CAFO permit made with respect to the NOI. All written comments submitted during the comment period will be retained by the Department and considered in the formulation of its final determination with respect to the NOI.
9.5.8.3 Public Comments.
9.5.8.3.1 All persons, including the owner or operator, who believe any condition in the draft NPDES CAFO permit is inappropriate or that the Secretary’s tentative decision to deny the application, terminate the NPDES CAFO permit, or prepare a draft NPDES CAFO permit is inappropriate, must raise the issues and submit all arguments supporting their position by the close of the public comment period.
9.5.8.3.2 The Secretary shall consider all comments when preparing the final NPDES CAFO permit and shall provide a response to all comments received during the public notice period.
9.5.8.3.2.1 The Secretary shall ensure, to a reasonable extent, that the comments on any draft NPDES CAFO permits have been addressed.
9.5.8.3.2.2 The Secretary shall prepare a written response, indicating which provisions of the draft NPDES CAFO permit have been changed in the final NPDES CAFO permit, and the reason for the change, or if the requested change is not made, the reason for denying the change.
9.5.8.3.2.3 Responses shall be available to the public, at the time the notice of a final NPDES CAFO permit decision is given.
9.5.8.3.3 At his discretion, the Secretary may reopen or extend the comment period to give interested persons the opportunity to comment on any provisions in the draft NPDES CAFO permit that were modified or on additional conditions that were to be included in response to the data, information, or arguments presented during the initial comment period. Comments filed during such reopened or extended comment period shall be limited to those new or modified provisions. The public notice shall define the scope of the reopening or extension of the comment period.
9.5.8.4 Public Hearings
9.5.8.4.1 The Secretary will hold a public hearing on an NOI in accordance with 7 Del.C. §6006 if he receives a meritorious request for a hearing during the public comment period. A public hearing may be held on any NOI if the Secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the State to do so. Such notice shall also be sent by mail to any person who has requested such notification from the Department by providing their name and mailing address. The reasonable time stated shall be 15 days, unless federal law requires a longer time, in which case the longer time shall be stated. A public hearing request shall be deemed meritorious if it exhibits a familiarity with the application and a reasoned statement of the NPDES CAFO permit's probable impact.
9.5.8.4.2 Public Notice of Hearings
9.5.8.4.2.1 Public notice of any hearing shall be circulated as follows:
9.5.8.4.2.1.1 Notice of public hearings shall be published on a State of Delaware website, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or city where the CAFO is located and in a daily newspaper of general circulation throughout the state;
9.5.8.4.2.1.2 Notice of the hearing shall be sent to all persons and government agencies which received a copy of the notice for the NOI;
9.5.8.4.2.1.3 Notice of the hearing shall be sent to all persons who requested the hearing and/or provided comments.
9.5.8.4.2.2 In addition to the requirements in §9.5.8.2.1.2 of these regulations, the public hearing notice shall include the following:
9.5.8.4.2.2.1 A brief reference to the public notice issued for the NOI, including date of issuance unless the public notice includes the hearing notice;
9.5.8.4.2.2.2 Information regarding the date, time and location of the hearing;
9.5.8.4.2.2.3 The purpose of the hearing;
9.5.8.4.2.2.4 A concise statement of the issues raised by the persons requesting the hearing;
9.5.8.4.2.2.5 A brief reference to the rules and procedures to be followed at the hearing.
9.5.8.5 NPDES CAFO Permit Issuance
9.5.8.5.1 After the close of the public comment period, the Secretary shall consider all comments received including any additional data, information or arguments presented during the public comment period and render a final NPDES CAFO permit decision. For the purposes of these regulations, a final NPDES CAFO permit decision means a final decision to issue, deny, modify, revoke, reissue, or terminate a NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.8.5.2 The Secretary shall notify the CAFO owner and operator and each person who submitted comments or requested notice of the final NPDES CAFO permit decision. The notice shall include the Secretary’s response to comments and a reference for appealing the Secretary’s decision.
9.5.8.5.3 Effective date of NPDES CAFO permit
9.5.8.5.3.1 NPDES CAFO permit coverage under these regulations begins upon approval by the Secretary.
9.5.8.6 Changes to a nutrient management plan.
9.5.8.6.1 The CAFO owner or operator shall provide the Secretary with the most current version of the CAFO’s nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan and shall identify changes from the previous version, except that the results of calculations made in accordance with the narrative rate approach are not subject to the requirements of this section.
9.5.8.6.2 The Secretary will review the revised nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan to ensure that it meets the requirements of these regulations and applicable effluent limitations and standards, as described in the State Technical Standards, and will determine whether the changes to the incorporated nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan require revision to the terms of the NPDES CAFO permit issued to the CAFO.
9.5.8.6.2.1 If revision to the terms of the incorporated nutrient management plan is not necessary, the Secretary will notify the CAFO owner or operator and upon such notification the owner or operator may implement the revised nutrient management plan.
9.5.8.6.2.2 If revision to the terms of the incorporated nutrient management plan is necessary, the Secretary will determine whether such changes are substantial changes.
9.5.8.6.2.2.1 Substantial Changes. A substantial change to the NPDES CAFO permit will be determined by the Secretary. Changes determined to be substantial are subject to public review and comment as specified in sections 9.5.8.2 and 9.5.8.3 of these regulations. The Secretary may incorporate the changes to the incorporated nutrient management plan or animal waste management plan into the NPDES CAFO permit, and will notify the owner or operator and the public of the final decision concerning revisions to the terms and conditions of the NPDES CAFO permit. Substantial changes include, but are not be limited to the following changes:
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.1 Addition of new land application areas not included under the terms of a CAFO nutrient management plan incorporated into an existing CAFO NPDES permit and in full compliance with the requirements of these regulations;
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.1.1 If the new CAFO owner or operator applies manure, litter or process wastewater on the newly acquired land application area in accordance with existing NPDES CAFO permit terms applicable to the newly acquired application areas, such addition would be a change to the new CAFO owner or operator’s nutrient management plan but would not be a substantial change for purposes of these regulations;
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.2 Changes to the site specific components of the nutrient management plan where changes will increase the risk of nitrogen or phosphorus transport to Waters of the State;
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.3 Changes to the crop specific maximum annual manure application rates, total nitrogen rates or plant available phosphorus rates;
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.4 Addition of the animal feeding capacity greater than 25%;
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.5 Addition of any crop or other uses not included in the terms of the CAFO’s nutrient management plan and corresponding rates of application; or
9.5.8.6.2.2.1.6 Any change to the operation that presents a risk of nitrogen and phosphorus runoff as determined by the Secretary.
9.5.8.6.2.2 2 Insubstantial Changes. If the Secretary determines that the revisions to the terms of the incorporated nutrient management plan submitted by the owner or operator are not substantial, the Secretary will make the revised nutrient management plan publicly available and include the revisions in the NPDES CAFO permit record, revise the terms of the incorporated nutrient management plan in the NPDES CAFO permit, notify the owner or operator and inform the public of any changes to the terms of the incorporated nutrient management plan in the NPDES CAFO permit.
9.5.9 Enforcement, Fines, and Penalties
9.5.9.1 Whoever violates these regulations shall be subject to the fines and penalties established in 3 Del.C. §2200 and 7 Del.C. Ch. 60 at the discretion of the Secretary and appropriate Court.
9.5.9.2 Any person wishing to file a complaint against any person regarding an alleged violation of these regulations shall follow the process established by Regulations Governing the Processing of Complaints and Violations published in the January 1, 2001 Register of Regulations.
9.5.10 Effective Date. November 11, 2010 2011.
9 DE Reg. 440 (9/1/05)
14 DE Reg. 482 (11/01/10)
15 DE Reg. 679 (11/01/11) (Final)