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Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923

April 23, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

In accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2, notice is hereby given that the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is proposing to adopt PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923.

Text of Proposed Rules
Regulatory Impact Analysis

Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923

April 20, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

In accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2, notice is hereby given that the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is proposing to adopt PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923.

Text of Proposed Rules
Regulatory Impact Analysis

Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923

April 7, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

In accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2, notice is hereby given that the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is proposing to adopt PFOS, PFOA and GenX Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0512 and 15A NCAC 02H .0923.

Text of Proposed Rules
Regulatory Impact Analysis

UPDATED: Public hearings scheduled on proposed PFAS monitoring, minimization rules

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings to receive public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing three PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in wastewater discharged into North Carolina’s surface waters. The hearings are part of a comment period that begins on March 16.

Public hearings scheduled on proposed 1,4-dioxane monitoring, minimization rules

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings to hear public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing 1,4-dioxane, a substance likely to cause cancer, in wastewater discharged into North Carolina’s surface waters from certain facilities. The hearings are part of a comment period that begins on March 16.

Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0027006 Selma Terminal

March 11, 2026, 11:59am - April 13, 2026, 12:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0027006 Selma Terminal
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public

Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0088251-Tyrrell County Prison RO 

March 4, 2026, 11:59am - April 3, 2026, 11:59am
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0088251-Tyrrell County Prison RO
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of

Comment Period Opens: TE Connectivity WWTP – NPDES Permit No. NC0033227

March 4, 2026, 11:59am - April 6, 2026, 12:59pm
Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0033227

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by April 6, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
TE Connectivity Corporation, 1396 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC 28730, has requested renewal of NPDES wastewater discharge permit NC0033227 for its Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Buncombe County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater and remediated

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet March 11-12

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet March 11-12 on the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. 

Public comment period open for Prestage Farms, Inc. NPDES General Permit (NCA200000)

February 25, 2026 - March 25, 2026, All day
Prestage Farms, Inc. (PO Box 438 Clinton, NC 28328) has applied for the NPDES General Permit (NCA200000) for the Prestage Farms, Inc. (Farm P-15), Facility No. 09-0140 in Bladen County. This facility is currently permitted under an NC State General Permit (AWG100000); COC No. AWS090140 and applies treated wastewater to adjacent spray fields.