James Brunswick, Community Ombudsman, 302-395-2500
Gail Henderson, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9000
Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Community Involvement Advisory Council to meet Oct. 19 

SMYRNA (Oct. 15, 2010) – The next meeting of the Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Smyrna Rest Stop Conference Room, Route 13 in Smyrna.

The agenda includes:

• Community Ombudsman Report
  - Weatherization Assistance Program
  - Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF)
            - CEPF workshops
            - 2009 CEPF updates:
                 - Clean Air Council Diesel Difference
                 - The Nature Conservancy
                 - Delaware Ecumenical Council
                 - Asthma Action Project
  - California Air Board conference call
• SE RCAP Technical Assistance – Ellendale, Sussex County projects
• Public comments/Open forum

The CIAC and the Community Ombudsman work to increase the flow of information between communities and the department, increase community participation and facilitate dialogue among all stakeholders during the decision-making process.

The CIAC was established by Senate Bill 33 as a permanent council serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of DNREC. The legislation charged the CIAC to deal with interactions between the Department and local communities. The Community Ombudsman position was also authorized by the same legislation.

For more information, please call Community Ombudsman James Brunswick at 302-395-2500.

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