§ 6606. Exemptions.
§ 6606. Exemptions. Any of the following activities are exempt from permit requirements: Mosquito control activities authorized by the Department; construction of directional aids to navigation; duck blinds; foot bridges; the placing of boundary stakes; wildlife nesting structures; grazing of domestic animals; haying; hunting; fishing and trapping. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6606; 59 Del. […]
§ 6607. Procedures; regulations; application fees.
§ 6607. Procedures; regulations; application fees. (a) The Secretary shall administer this chapter. (b) The Secretary shall inventory, as promptly as he or she is able, all wetlands within the State and prepare suitable maps. Such maps shall be filed with the Secretary of State and made available for public inspection at the offices of […]
§ 6608. Permit applications.
§ 6608. Permit applications. (a) Any person desiring to obtain a permit required by § 6604 of this title shall submit an application in such form and accompanied by such plans, specifications and other information as required by applicable regulations. (b) Upon receipt of an application in proper form, the Secretary shall advertise in a […]
§ 6609. Public hearings.
§ 6609. Public hearings. Any public hearing held by the Secretary or the Board concerning a regulation, permit application or alleged violation or appeal shall be conducted as follows: (1) Notification shall be served upon the applicant, alleged violator, or appellant as summonses are served by registered or certified mail not less than 20 days […]
§ 6610. Appeal to Board.
§ 6610. Appeal to Board. Any person whose interest is substantially affected by any action of the Secretary may appeal to the Environmental Appeals Board within 20 days after the Secretary has announced the decision. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6611; 59 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 293, § 2;
§ 6612. Appeal from Board’s decision.
§ 6612. Appeal from Board’s decision. (a) Any person or persons, jointly or severally affected by any decision or nondecision of the Board, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the State, may appeal to the Superior Court in and for the county in which the use in question is wholly […]
§ 6613. Taking without just compensation.
§ 6613. Taking without just compensation. If the Superior Court finds that the action appealed from constitutes a taking without just compensation, it shall invalidate the order and grant appropriate relief, unless the Secretary at this stage, consents to the reversal or modification of his or her decision. However, the Secretary may, through negotiation or […]
§ 6614. Cease and desist orders.
§ 6614. Cease and desist orders. The Secretary shall have the power to issue an order to any person violating any rule, regulation or order or permit condition or provision of this chapter to cease and desist from such violation. Any cease and desist order issued pursuant to this section shall expire (1) after 30 […]
§ 6615. Injunction.
§ 6615. Injunction. Action for injunctive relief may be brought by the Secretary to prevent a violation of this chapter or a permit condition. The Court of Chancery may, at its discretion, require bond in the appropriate amount. 7 Del. C. 1953, § 6615; 59 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1;