Topics Related to Air Quality

DAQ Issues Synthetic Minor Air Quality Permit to Carolina Poultry Power

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an air quality permit to Carolina Poultry Power RG3, LLC, a biomass-to-energy facility in La Grange, Lenoir County.

The synthetic minor air quality permit issued today followed an extensive 60-day public engagement period during which DAQ solicited public comments and advertised a draft of the air permit in local English and Spanish media. The Division also conducted outreach to nearby businesses, schools, local governments and churches.

Public Comment Period: Preliminary Determination for Toyota Battery

October 4, 2022, 8am - November 3, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality hereby gives notice that Toyota Battery Manufacturing NC has applied for a permit to construct and operate an electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility.

State Issues Air Quality Permit to World Cat Greenville; Continues Compliance Investigation

The N.C. Division of Air Quality issued an air quality permit to World Cat Greenville, a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility in Pitt County. DAQ is continuing a compliance investigation after issuing the facility a Notice of Violation earlier this year.

EPA Comment Period for International Cushioning Company, LLC - Hickory

September 22, 2022, 8:01am - November 6, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to: International Cushioning Company, LLC - Hickory

EPA Comment Period for Kings Mountain Energy Center

September 23, 2022, 8:01am - November 7, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Kings Mountain Energy Center.

Public Comment Period: Intent to Issue an Air Quality Permit to Kings Mountain Energy Center

September 23, 2022, 8am - October 23, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Kings Mountain Energy Center.

Public Comment Period: Intent to Issue an Air Quality Permit to International Cushioning Company, LLC - Hickory

September 22, 2022, 8am - October 22, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to: International Cushioning Company, LLC - Hickory

Public Comment Period: 2022-2023 Annual Monitoring Network Plan for North Carolina Air Quality

September 19, 2022, 8am - October 19, 2022, 5pm
Notice of Public Comment Period

September 19, 2022 – October 19, 2022

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on changes to DAQ's 2022-2023 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network Plan from Sept. 19, 2022, to Oct. 19, 2022. The proposed changes are required to be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually.

Public Comment Period: Special Order by Consent for Stericycle, Inc.

September 15, 2022, 8am - October 17, 2022, 5pm
To resolve violations and to establish definitive steps to reduce the number and frequency of future bypass events at the Haw River facility, Stericycle has agreed to a Special Order by Consent

State Accepting Applications for Annual Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting grant applications to fund projects that will reduce emissions from diesel engines.