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Shellfish Dealer

Certification as a Shellfish Dealer Certification as a shellfish dealer is required to conduct processing of bivalve Certification by the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) as a shellfish dealer/processor is required prior to conducting certain activities included in the definition of a bivalve shellfish handler. Bivalve shellfish include all edible species of […]

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Shellfish Aquaculture

Leases/permits are required for shellfish aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays (Rehoboth, Indian River and Little Assawoman Bays). The Division of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for reviewing and issuing shellfish aquaculture leases/permits to applicants. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing/shellfish-aquaculture/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Fisheries Term 15 years, renewed annually Fee Application Fee: $300Lease Fees:– […]

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Fishing Guide Licenses

Licenses for Fishing Guides All individuals receiving monetary or in-kind compensation for providing personal guide services to anglers are required to have a Delaware Fishing Guide License. For individual recreational fishing licenses, please see the Recreational Licensing Page on DNREC’s website More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Recreational Licensing Term Delaware’s […]

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Aboveground Storage Tank

Facility Plan Approvals for Installation and Registration of AST Large aboveground storage tanks containing hazardous chemicals are regulated to prevent releases and to ensure the cleanup of a release if and when they occur. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/tanks/aboveground/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Installation Plans are approved for one […]

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Commercial Fishing Licenses

Various licenses for commercial fishing The Division of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for issuing licenses to eligible commercial fishers. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Commercial Licensing Term Commercial Fishing licenses, all types, shall expire on December 31 of each year. Fee http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c023/ Applicable Laws http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/ Applicable Rules and Regulations […]

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Dry Cleaner: Perchloroethylene Source Category Permits

Permits for dry cleaners who use perchloroethylene Permits are issued to Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners to control emissions of Perc, which is a hazardous air pollutant. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/air/permitting/area-sources/ Department: DNREC Division: Air Quality Office: Area Source Compliance Term Permits are issued and remain valid for one year of operation, but do not expire. Annual permit […]

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Gasoline Delivery

Vessel Permits for Gasoline Delivery Gasoline Delivery Vessels are issued permits to allow Stage I drops in Delaware. Stage I drop is delivery of gasoline from the delivery vessel to the storage tank of a gasoline dispensing facility. The permit requires the vessel to be vapor-tight and to employ vapor-recovery technology during fuel drops. More […]

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Hazardous Waste Post Closure

Approvals for closing Hazardous Waste Posts Permitted waste facilities must contact DNREC Division of Waste &Hazardous Substances prior closing to ensure proper procedures are followed. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Case by case up to 10 year max Contact Jason Sunde can be contacted by […]

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Hazardous Waste TSDF

Facilities managing hazardous waste for treatment, storage, incineration or disposal must be permitted by the DNREC’s Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/ Department: DNREC Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances Office: Compliance & Permit Term Case by case up to 10 year max Fee $7,000 per year Applicable Rules and Regulations http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/1000/1300/1302/#TopOfPage Contact […]

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Hunting Guide Licenses

Licenses for Hunting Guides All individuals receiving monetary or in-kind compensation for providing personal guide services to hunters are required to have a Delaware Hunting Guide License. For recreational hunting licenses, please see the Recreational Licensing Page on DNREC’s website: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/ More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Recreational Licensing Term Delaware’s […]

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