Classification & Standards
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.
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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 Shelton | Groundwater Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-9022 | bridget.shelton@ncdenr.gov |
Christopher Ventaloro | Water Quality Standards Co-Coordinator, Rules Review | 919-707-9016 | christopher.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov |
Susie Meadows | Water Quality Standards Specialist | 919-707-9033 | susan.meadows@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
DWR rules Listserv Public Archive
Rules Review & Readoption
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 NC's air and water resources
- Data, Statistics, & Maps
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 regulatory 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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