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Public Hearing: Amendments to Non-Emergency RICE

August 27, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02Q .0807, Emergency Generators. Also, to receive comment on the accompanying regulatory impact analysis (RIA) for the proposed revisions.

Public Hearing: Preliminary Determination: Air Quality Permit Applications for Amazon Data Services and Duke Energy Progress Richmond County

July 30, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
Facilities have applied to the Division of Air Quality for construction of the Amazon Data Center and improvements at the Duke Energy facility in support of the Amazon Data Center.

State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting: July15, 2026

July 15, 2026, 9am - 4pm
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in Raleigh, in person and virtually, July 15, 2026.

DEQ to hold public hearing on water impacts from proposed Castle Hayne Quarry expansion

July 14, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing on July 14 to accept public comments on water quality impacts from Martin Marietta Materials Inc.’s proposed expansion of a limestone quarry in Castle Hayne, located in New Hanover County.

Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee

June 25, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee Meeting
June 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.Watch the Meeting on YouTubeN.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Central District Office

Meeting of the Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority (virtual and in-person))

June 10, 2026, 10am - 12pm
The Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference and in-person on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Coastal Habitat Protection Steering Committee Meeting

May 27, 2026, 10am - 12pm
The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27th virtually through web conference.

Marine Fisheries Commission Quarterly Business Meeting

May 13, 2026, 1pm - May 14, 2026, 5pm

The Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet May 13-14, 2026, in New Bern, NC. The address for the hotel is:

DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront
100 Middle Street
New Bern, NC 28560

Meeting Agenda

Complete Briefing Book

Citizen Advisory Committee, Spring Meeting

May 13, 2026, 12pm - 3pm

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) works with the Leadership Council on Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) implementation and meaningful community-led engagement activities. The Committee aims to engage regional communities and organizations in decision-making in order to represent diverse perspectives within the estuary.

APNEP Leadership Council, Spring Meeting

May 5, 2026, 11am - 3:30pm

The Leadership Council for the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) works with the program office and its host agency to support, evaluate, update, advocate and guide the implementation of APNEP's mission.