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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Urges Clean Alternatives to Burning Yard Waste

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

DNREC reminds residents that open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is not allowed from May 1 through Sept. 30.




Virtual Ethylene Oxide Informational Meeting to Be Held by DNREC, U.S. EPA and Delaware Division of Public Health

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), along with state and federal partners, will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 regarding ethylene oxide (EtO) – with the meeting’s focus on public health and safety concerns over Croda, Inc.’s EtO production in the New Castle area.




EPA Reinstates California’s Vehicle Emissions Waiver, Helping to Get Delaware’s Air Quality Back on Track

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision this week to reinstate a California waiver that raises emissions limits for passenger vehicles in 14 states, including Delaware, has drawn praise from Delaware’s leaders for helping curtail air pollution while improving air quality.




DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for investments of $3.4 million from the Environmental Mitigation Trust on projects that improve the state’s air by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx).




DNREC Announces $1.4 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Improving the availability of public charging stations for the growing number of electric vehicles on Delaware roads is the goal of a grant program announced this week by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Urges Clean Alternatives to Burning Yard Waste

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

DNREC reminds residents that open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is not allowed from May 1 through Sept. 30.




Virtual Ethylene Oxide Informational Meeting to Be Held by DNREC, U.S. EPA and Delaware Division of Public Health

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), along with state and federal partners, will hold a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 regarding ethylene oxide (EtO) – with the meeting’s focus on public health and safety concerns over Croda, Inc.’s EtO production in the New Castle area.




EPA Reinstates California’s Vehicle Emissions Waiver, Helping to Get Delaware’s Air Quality Back on Track

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision this week to reinstate a California waiver that raises emissions limits for passenger vehicles in 14 states, including Delaware, has drawn praise from Delaware’s leaders for helping curtail air pollution while improving air quality.




DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for investments of $3.4 million from the Environmental Mitigation Trust on projects that improve the state’s air by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx).




DNREC Announces $1.4 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Improving the availability of public charging stations for the growing number of electric vehicles on Delaware roads is the goal of a grant program announced this week by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).