The Coastal Zone Act Program regulates existing heavy industrial activities, as well as new and existing manufacturing activities in Delaware’s Coastal Zone. Certain new activities, such as the bulk transfer of raw materials, are not allowed in the Coastal Zone, which runs the length of the state.
An application for a Coastal Zone Status Decision is necessary if there is question as to whether a proposed activity is considered Heavy Industry, or to determine if the proposed activity is exempt from having to obtain a Coastal Zone Permit. An application for a Coastal Zone Permit is necessary for any new or expanded manufacturing activity that will have an impact on the environment, the economy, the aesthetics or neighboring land uses.
A permitting flow chart tracks the Coastal Zone permitting process. If a project requires other permits from DNREC, the Coastal Zone permit generally takes precedence, although related permit applications may be processed concurrently.
MAGCO Coastal Zone Permit Granted
DNREC Secretary Collin P. O’Mara has issued a Coastal Zone Act permit to MAGCO Inc. to relocate its existing sea salt packaging operation from Claymont to 341 Pigeon Point Road, New Castle.
MAGCO Inc. submitted a permit application to the Department for the relocation and expansion of its facility to the Pigeon Point Road site in May, and a public hearing was held Sept. 8. The anticipated environmental impacts are primarily air emissions from the expansion of the drying and packaging operation which the company will offset with air credits obtained from the Delaware Economic Development Office.
The deadline for appealing this permit is November 9.
