Classification & Standards
Classifications, Standards & Rules Review Branch
The Classifications, Standards & Rules Review Branch is responsible for developing and assisting with the interpretation and implementation of the state's surface water and groundwater quality standards and surface water body classifications such as Water Supply (WS), High Quality Waters (HQW), and others. It provides support for DWR rulemaking and to the Environmental Management Commission, Water Quality Committee, and the Groundwater Committee. Staff members also represent the Department on a variety of state and national workgroups.
For more information please click the links below
Contacts
Classifications
Current Reclassification Proposals
Surface Water Standards
Groundwater Standards
303(d) Impaired Waterbodies List
DWR Surface Water Classifications Map
DWR Rules Mailing List - Sign up here to receive rule-making announcements!
Rules Review and Readoption
Helpful DWR Links
Helpful EPA Links
Contacts
Main telephone: 919-707-9000 (or use direct numbers below)
FAX: 919-807-6497
| Name | Title | Telephone | |
| Jeff Manning | Branch Chief | 919-707-3676 | jeff.manning@ncdenr.gov |
|
Tonya Godwin |
Office Assistant IV | 919-707-3674 | tonya.godwin@ncdenr.gov |
| Julie Ventaloro | Economist | 919-707-9117 | julie.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov |
| Peter Johnston |
Environmental Technician, Classifications, Standards, Rules Review |
919-707-9011 | peter.johnston@ncdenr.gov |
| Adriene Weaver | Classifications, WQC Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-3692 | adriene.weaver@ncdenr.gov |
| Elizabeth Kountis | Reclassifications Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-3685 | elizabeth.kountis@ncdenr.gov |
| Connie Brower | State Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-3686 | connie.brower@ncdenr.gov |
| Bridget Flaherty | Groundwater Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-9022 | bridget.flaherty@ncdenr.gov |
| Christopher Ventaloro | Water Quality Standards Specialist, Rules Review | 919-707-9016 | christopher.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov |
Mailing address: 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
DWR Rules Mailing List
This mailing list publishes emails concerning rule-making announcements. To sign up, simply send a blank email to DENR.DWR.DWRrules-join@lists.ncmail.net
DWRrules Listserv Public Archive
Rules Review & Readoption
Rules Review per N.C. General Statutes §150B-21.3A
Helpful DWR Links
DWR Rules Webpage - North Carolina Administrative Code
DWR Calendar for Public Hearings & Meetings - Dates, locations, & public notices
Environmental Management Commission (EMC) - Adopts rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of th NC's air and water resources
Helpful EPA Links
Water Quality Standards Program - Aquatic Life, Human Health, Nutrients, etc...
ECOTOX Database - Chemical toxicity information for aquatic and terrestrial life
IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) Database - Compiles reports on substances that cause human health effects
Major Environmental Laws - Laws that influence environmental protection and EPA regulatiory process
Clean Water Act - History, introduction, updates, etc...
CFR Title 40: Protection of Environment - Code of Federal Regulations that deals with protecting the environment and human health
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