NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Aug. 23, 2010
Vol. 40, No. 287

For more information, please contact Laura Herr, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section, 302-739-9943, or Michael Globetti, DNREC public affairs, 302-739-9902

DNREC expedites permitting process
for marine structure work and repair

DOVER – DNREC’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section has adopted a new Statewide Activity Approval for repair work on docks, piers, boat ramps, pilings, bulkheads, and other similar structures.

The new "Repair SAA" provides an expedited permitting process for repair projects with a simplified application and permit forms. It can be used in all tidal and non-tidal waters throughout the state and is anticipated to reduce the permit processing time for repair work by 50 percent.

The Wetlands and SubaqueousLands Section worked with marine contractors and consultants in designing this new process. The new application forms will be distributed to marine contractors and consultants and also are now posted on the Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section homepage on DNREC’s website.