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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Q&A on Nov. 25, 2018 ethylene oxide accidental release at Croda’s Atlas Point facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Following up on a public meeting held Dec. 20, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today has made available a Q&A fact sheet on the Nov. 25, 2018 accidental release of ethylene oxide into the air by Croda’s manufacturing facility at Atlas Point. DNREC has compiled answers to frequently-asked questions about the incident and provided them on the DNREC website.




DNREC announces Notice of Conciliation and Administrative Penalty Assessment Order for MEDAL Air Liquide

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has issued a Notice of Conciliation and Administrative Penalty Assessment Order to MEDAL Air Liquide to resolve compliance issues with state regulations governing air pollution at the company’s Delaware facility.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park ‘First Saturday’ to offer special programs Feb. 2 marking African-American History Month

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, January 28, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State” will host “Black Migrations, Urban Realities for the African-American Community in Delaware,” and other programs as a part of African-American History Month.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 25, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 14-20 made 1,242 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 43 citations. Officers responded to 35 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish Jan. 29 meeting canceled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29 has been canceled to increase meeting efficiency with a full agenda at the next meeting.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Q&A on Nov. 25, 2018 ethylene oxide accidental release at Croda’s Atlas Point facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Following up on a public meeting held Dec. 20, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today has made available a Q&A fact sheet on the Nov. 25, 2018 accidental release of ethylene oxide into the air by Croda’s manufacturing facility at Atlas Point. DNREC has compiled answers to frequently-asked questions about the incident and provided them on the DNREC website.




DNREC announces Notice of Conciliation and Administrative Penalty Assessment Order for MEDAL Air Liquide

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has issued a Notice of Conciliation and Administrative Penalty Assessment Order to MEDAL Air Liquide to resolve compliance issues with state regulations governing air pollution at the company’s Delaware facility.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park ‘First Saturday’ to offer special programs Feb. 2 marking African-American History Month

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, January 28, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State” will host “Black Migrations, Urban Realities for the African-American Community in Delaware,” and other programs as a part of African-American History Month.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 25, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 14-20 made 1,242 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 43 citations. Officers responded to 35 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish Jan. 29 meeting canceled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29 has been canceled to increase meeting efficiency with a full agenda at the next meeting.