Delaware Code Title 7. Conservation § 7106. Powers and duties of Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

(1) Adopt standards, rules and regulations, after public hearing, for the prevention, control, reduction and abatement of noise pollution, applicable throughout the State or to such parts or regions thereof specifically designated in such regulations.  The procedure for public hearings shall conform to the procedure described in § 6006(2) of this title;  such rules and regulations, however, shall not purport to exercise jurisdiction over any person or activity not included or affected by this subchapter;

(2) Cooperate with all other state departments, divisions and agencies in the formulation and preparation of rules and regulations for the control of noise;

(3) Enter into agreements with any other state department in order to effectuate this chapter;

(4) Enforce this chapter, and all regulations, codes and rules, promulgated pursuant thereto, except those provisions of this chapter pertaining to motor vehicles;

(5) In conjunction with the various law-enforcement agencies of this State, receive or initiate complaints of noise and institute legal proceedings for the prevention of noise and for the recovery of penalties, in accordance with this chapter;

(6) Keep records of violations cited, enforcement procedures initiated and completed in accordance with this section.