Nutrient Offset ILF Program Information
New Buffer and Nutrient ILF Applications in Jordan Lake Upper New Hope and Lower New Hope Areas are Temporarily Suspended.
Nutrient Offset ILF Program Information
Participation in the DMS Nutrient Offset Program is voluntary. Applicants electing to access the DMS Nutrient Offset Program must complete and submit the nutrient offset payment request form. Historical customer payment data can be found using the link at the bottom of this page.
All requests to participate in the nutrient offset ILF program must be accompanied by an approval letter from the local government verifying the buy-down requirements, as well as a signed statement of compliance with G.S. 143-214.26. (This statute requires most applicants to use available private bank credits prior to accessing the DMS in-lieu fee programs.) DMS staff reviews nutrient offset credit requests throughout the week. Considered in this review are the financial, temporal, and technical abilities of the program to satisfy the mitigation request. Priority is given to requests received prior to 3PM each day, Monday-Friday. Applicants can expect a written response within two business days. Nutrient offset payment letters are valid for 30 days and can be renewed upon request. Subsequent payment letters issued by DMS will reflect the credit rates in place on the date that they are issued. DMS will provide a payment receipt as soon as possible after payment is received. All payments made to DMS are subject to our refund guidelines.
Customers are encouraged to consult the Division of Water Resources Non-Point Source Branch for guidance on applicable rules and management strategies, reporting requirements and nutrient offset payments early in their site planning process.
DMS In-Lieu Fee Contact Information
All inquiries related to ILF requests, invoicing and payments should be directed to Kelly Williams at kelly.williams@deq.nc.gov.
Receipts/Requirements for Nutrient Offset Program (updated biannually)