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29 DE Code § 8062. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter II. The Delaware Energy Act|§ 8062. State electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

§ 8062. State electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (a) As used in this section:  (1) “Agency” means as defined in § 6301 of Title 29.  (2) “All-electric vehicle” means an electric vehicle that operates solely from an internal electric battery. (3) “Costs” means the costs associated with electricity used by the agency's EVSEs, installation of the agency's EVSEs, and maintenance of the infrastructure and equipment of the agency's EVSEs. (4) “Electric vehicle supply equipment” or “EVSE” means equipment that connects an electric vehicle to an external source of electricity to recharge the electric vehicle's internal battery.  (5) “Electric Vehicle” or “EV” includes plug-in hybrid vehicles and all-electric vehicles, and means a motor vehicle, as defined in § 101 of Title 21, that satisfies both of the following:  a. Uses 1 or more electric motors for propulsion.  b. Is powered through an internal battery that is charged using an external electricity source.  (6) “Plug-in hybrid vehicle” means an electric vehicle that operates with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor that can be plugged into an external electric power source to charge the internal battery. (b) An agency that has installed EVSE may make the EVSE available for use, at the agency's discretion, by the public or employees, or both.  (c) If an agency provides access to its EVSE for charging to an electric vehicle not owned by the State, it may charge a fee for the use of its EVSE that does not exceed the agency's costs. The agency shall use the fees collected for the payment of the electricity used by the EVSE and for the maintenance of the EVSE infrastructure and equipment. (d) Agency EVSE must be located on state-owned or state-leased real property used for state offices, service centers, maintenance facilities, correctional facilities, visitor centers, research centers, health-care facilities, recreational facilities, or other state-owned or state-leased real property where state employees work or receive visitors conducting business with state agencies. 83 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8071. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8071. Purpose [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8071. Purpose [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. The Delaware Native Species Commission is created to do all of the following:  (1) Reverse the trend of decline and extinction of our local plant and animal native species. (2) Diligently pursue and perform those things necessary and proper in order that the recommendations in the final report of the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force be fully implemented. (3) Provide state and local lawmakers, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders with expertise and assistance in projects meeting the goals and purposes of this subchapter. (4) Report back to the General Assembly on a yearly basis regarding the implementation of the task force recommendations.81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8072. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8072. Definitions [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8072. Definitions [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. For purposes of this subchapter:  (1) “Appointed member” means an individual appointed by the Governor under § 8073(a)(2) of this title. (2) “Commission” means the Delaware Native Species Commission. (3) “DNREC” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (4) “Task force recommendations” means the recommendations in the final report of the Statewide Ecological Extinction Task Force established by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20 of the 149th General Assembly.81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8073. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8073. Commission membership; qualifications; term of office [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8073. Commission membership; qualifications; term of office [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. (a) The Commission is composed of 19 members, as follows:  (1) Six members serving by virtue of position, or a designee appointed by the member, as follows:  a. The Secretary of the DNREC. b. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. c. The County Executive of New Castle County. d. The County Administrator for Kent County. e. The County Administrator for Sussex County. f. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation. (2) Thirteen members, appointed by the Governor, as follows:  a. Six individuals who represent environmental organizations or Delaware institutions of higher education, with expertise regarding Delaware plant or animal species. b. Six individuals who represent stakeholder commercial interests in Delaware, such as land development, farming, and business. c. One member who is a current or retired botanist or similar professional with expertise in Delaware plant species. (b) An appointed member serves for a term of up to 3 years and is eligible for reappointment. The Governor shall appoint members for staggered terms so that no more than 5 members' terms expire in any 1 calendar year. (c) If an appointed member fails to attend 3 successive meetings of the Commission without just cause, that member's position may be deemed vacant and the Governor may appoint a replacement. (d) Members of the Commission serve without compensation, except that the Commission may reimburse members for reasonable and necessary mileage and tolls incident to duties as members of the Commission. 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 124, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8074. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8074. Authority; staffing [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8074. Authority; staffing [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. (a) The Commission shall be placed within DNREC and shall have such powers, duties, and functions as described in this subchapter and such other duties and functions as may be referred to it by the Governor, the Secretary of DNREC, or the General Assembly. (b) The Secretary of DNREC shall provide staff support to the Commission. 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8075. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8075. Chair and Vice Chair; selection and duties [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8075. Chair and Vice Chair; selection and duties [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair at its first meeting and the Chair and Vice Chair shall serve until a replacement is elected. If the Chair becomes vacant, the Vice Chair shall fulfill the duties of the Chair contained in subsection (b) of this section until a replacement is elected at its next meeting. (b) The Chair of the Commission shall do all of the following:  (1) Set a date, time, and place for the meetings of the Commission. (2) Supervise the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and other documents prepared by or on behalf of the Commission.81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8076. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8076. Quorum and conduct of business [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8076. Quorum and conduct of business [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. (a) A majority of the membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum to conduct official business. Official action by the Commission, including making findings and recommendations, requires the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission present at a meeting with quorum. (b) The Commission may adopt rules necessary for its operation. (c) The Commission may undertake the following functions to implement the Task Force recommendations and to further the goals and purposes of the Commission:  (1) Establish subcommittees. (2) Engage with other organizations to exchange ideas and information and to provide those other organizations with the opportunity to engage with the Commission. (3) Study, research, plan, and make advisory recommendations to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of DNREC, the Department of Agriculture, or the General Assembly. (d) In carrying out the Commission's duties under this subchapter, the Commission shall consider any related plans and programs developed by other organizations with expertise in native species conservation or protection, or in the eradication of invasive species, and may designate representatives to serve on special committees, organizations, or other entities to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities. 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8077. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter III. Delaware Native Species Commission [Expires June 7, 2028, Pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, C. 256, § 3].|§ 8077. Annual report [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3].

§ 8077. Annual report [Expires June 7, 2028, pursuant to 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 3]. On or before December 31, 2018, and on or before every December 31 thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for distribution to the members of the General Assembly, an annual report of the Commission's activities for the previous year and goals for the upcoming year. The report may also include proposals for legislation, administrative action, or other policy changes the Commission considers necessary to carry out its implementation of the task force recommendations or further the goals and purposes of this subchapter. 81 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8080. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter IV. Clean Water for Delaware Act|§ 8080. Short title.

§ 8080. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Clean Water for Delaware Act.”  83 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8090. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter V. Drinking Water Protection Act|§ 8090. Short title.

§ 8090. Short title. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Drinking Water Protection Act.”  83 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8091. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter V. Drinking Water Protection Act|§ 8091. Purpose.

§ 8091. Purpose. This subchapter directs the Division of Public Health, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to establish state-level maximum contaminant levels (“MCL”) for certain contaminants found in public drinking water systems in this State.  83 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8092. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter V. Drinking Water Protection Act|§ 8092. Definitions.

§ 8092. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (2) “Division” means the Division of Public Health. (3) “Maximum contaminant level” means the legal threshold limit on the amount of a substance that is allowed in public water systems. (4) “PFAS” means non-polymeric perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are a group of man-made chemicals that contain at least 2 fully fluorinated carbon atoms, excluding gases and volatile liquids. “PFAS” includes PFOA and PFOS.  (5) “PFOA” means perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts. (6) “PFOS” means perfluorooctanesulfonic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts. 83 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8093. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter V. Drinking Water Protection Act|§ 8093. Maximum contaminant level.

§ 8093. Maximum contaminant level. (a) The Division shall work in collaboration with the Department to establish a maximum contaminant level for PFOA and PFOS in public drinking water systems in accordance with evidence-based standards and assessments conducted by the United States Environmental Protective Agency. (b) By [61 days of the effective date of this act], the Department and Division shall initiate the regulatory development process. (c) By [9 months and 1 day of the effective date of this act], the Division shall conduct public hearings on proposed regulations. (d) The Division in collaboration with the Department shall review all of the following to develop and revise on a periodic basis the maximum contaminant level established pursuant to this section:  (1) Assessments conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Information published in peer-reviewed journals. (3) Delaware statewide survey data.83 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8094. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 80. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control|Subchapter V. Drinking Water Protection Act|§ 8094. Statewide survey.

§ 8094. Statewide survey. (a) The Department in collaboration with the Division shall conduct a statewide survey on PFAS in drinking water using standard laboratory methods for PFAS developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and supplemental methods that the Department or Division determine meet project specific data quality objectives. (b) On or before January 1, 2022, the Department shall provide all of the following to the Governor and the General Assembly:  (1) The results of the statewide survey mandated by this section. (2) A specific plan for addressing any PFAS contamination identified in the statewide survey mandated by this section.83 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8301. Establishment.

§ 8301. Establishment. A Department of Finance is established. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8301;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8302. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8302. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Finance, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office, and preference shall be given to a resident of this State provided that such person is acceptable and equally qualified. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid an annual salary not in excess of $34,000. The Secretary of the Department of Finance shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after his or her appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months. After becoming a resident of the State, the Secretary shall continuously be a resident of the State as long as he or she retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall serve to terminate said office. (b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position or positions of division director as are vacant. Directors so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and upon the position of Secretary being filled such directors may be removed by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor. (c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Secretary of Finance or the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary of Finance or the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during such absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8302;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  5;  75 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  156;
29 DE Code § 8304. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8304. Division of Accounting.

§ 8304. Division of Accounting. The Division of Accounting is established which shall:  (1) Audit, inspect and examine the accounts, affairs and records of any agency of this State at such times as it deems expedient for the supervision of fiscal affairs; (2) Reject all bills, statements, accounts, and demands against the State which do not conform with such controls as are adopted by the State's financial management and prescribed in the accounting manual; (3) Prepare the form or format to be used in making out accounts or statements of indebtedness. Such forms or formats shall contain a notice that no account or statement of indebtedness thereon shall be valid unless an order or requisition authorizing such account or statement of indebtedness has been prepared in accordance with policies prescribed in the accounting manual; (4) Report to the General Assembly, the Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in writing any irregular, illegal or improper financial administration or transaction; (5) In addition to the foregoing, the Division of Accounting shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Director of the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to §§ 6511 [repealed], 6512(b), (c) and (e), 6515 (except the last sentence of subsection (d)), 6516, 6517, 6518, 6520(b) and (c), 6521, 6522, 6523, 6524, 6525 [repealed], 6526 [repealed] and 6527 of this title.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8304;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 741, §§  45A, 45B;  70 Del. Laws, c. 509, §§  17, 18;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(13);
29 DE Code § 8306. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8306. Tax Appeal Board.

§ 8306. Tax Appeal Board. (a) The State Tax Board, created by subchapter II of Chapter 3 of Title 30 hereby renamed the Tax Appeal Board, is continued. (b) Except as otherwise provided in § 8305(4) of this title, the Tax Appeal Board is vested with the membership, remuneration, organization, meetings, powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the State Tax Board by law, including the power to hear complaints and appeals from the decisions or rulings of the Director of Revenue as the same heretofore existed in respect to decisions or rulings of the State Tax Commissioner pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 3 of Title 30. The right of appeal from determinations of the State Tax Board heretofore existing pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 3 of Title 30 is hereby continued respecting appeals from determinations of the Tax Appeal Board. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8306;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8307. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8307. Division of the Treasury.

§ 8307. Division of the Treasury. (a) The Division of the Treasury is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows. (b) The Division of the Treasury shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the State Treasurer, pursuant to Chapter 31 of Title 19 and Chapter 54 of Title 30. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8307;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 378, §§  2, 4;  60 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  94;  67 Del. Laws, c. 47, §  62;  68 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  62;
29 DE Code § 8308B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8308B. State Employees Pension Benefits Review Committee.

§ 8308B. State Employees Pension Benefits Review Committee. (a) There is established the State Employees Pension Benefits Review Committee. The purpose of the Review Committee shall be to review the pension plan by using appropriate and accepted comparative analysis, including, but not limited to, the benefit structure of the various state pension systems for the purpose of evaluating current pension plan benefits and recommending changes. (b) The State Employees Pension Benefits Review Committee shall be composed as follows:  (1) Chair and Vice Chair of the Legislative Joint Finance Committee. (2) One member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tem. (3) One member of the House of Representative appointed by the Speaker. (4) Three members appointed by the Chair of the Board of Pension Trustees. (5) One member of the Pension Advisory Council. (6) Pension Administrator. (7) Director of Office of Management and Budget. (8) Controller General. (c) The Office of Management and Budget, the Controller General's Office, and the Pension Office shall provide the committee with staff support and such other resources as the committee may require. 76 Del. Laws, c. 80, §  80;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8309. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 83. Department of Finance|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8309. Exemptions.

§ 8309. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this chapter shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of Finance; (2) Director of Accounting; (3) Director of Revenue; (4) State Lottery Director.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8309;  57 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 539, §  9;