Topics Related to Coastal Management

State awards more than $6.21 million dollars for engineering, design, and implementation of resilience projects; 19 communities selected for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP).

State Science Panel Aug. 1 meeting rescheduled to Aug. 6

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel meeting via web conference on Aug. 1 has been rescheduled to Aug. 6 at noon. The Science Panel will continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

State Science Panel Aug. 1 meeting rescheduled to Aug. 6

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel meeting via web conference on Aug. 1 has been rescheduled to Aug. 6 at noon. The Science Panel will continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

REMINDER: State coastal agency accepts comments regarding NOAA’s Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources proposing amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule (“speed rule”).

Notice of Proposed Changes to the North Carolina Coastal Management Program

PUBLIC & INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE

State coastal commission to hold special meeting by web conference on Aug. 6

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will hold a special meeting August 6 by web conference to review fiscal analyses associated with permanent rulemaking.  Members of the public may join by computer or phone.

State coastal agency accepts comments regarding NOAA’s Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources proposing amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule (“speed rule”).

State coastal agency accepts comments re: NOAA’s Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

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N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet July 11 and Aug. 1 by web conference

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on July 11 and Aug. 1 at 12:30 p.m. to continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to the meetings by computer or phone.

State encourages safe and responsible behavior while visiting Masonboro Island Reserve during July Fourth holiday

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve.