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Public Hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program Annual Plan

August 17, 2026, 1pm - 2pm

The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) will hold a public hearing on Aug. 17 to accept public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s Annual State Plan. The plan describes the administration of the program for Fiscal Year 2027, as required by federal regulations. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or online. 

NC Marine Fisheries Commission Business Meeting

August 19, 2026, 1pm - August 20, 2026, 2:45pm
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) will meet Aug. 19-20 at the Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

NCDEQ to accept comments, hold hearings on dam safety rule revisions

September 22, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources is accepting comments on proposed rule changes related to its dam safety program, and will hold multiple public hearings in September to receive feedback.

NCDEQ to accept comments, hold hearings on dam safety rule revisions

September 16, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources is accepting comments on proposed rule changes related to its dam safety program, and will hold multiple public hearings in September to receive feedback.

NCDEQ to accept comments, hold hearings on dam safety rule revisions

September 14, 2026, 5am - 7am
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources is accepting comments on proposed rule changes related to its dam safety program, and will hold multiple public hearings in September to receive feedback.

APNEP Science & Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), Summer Meeting

August 13, 2026, 10am - 3:30pm

The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) Science & Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) provides scientific and technical guidance to the Partnership on measures to restore and protect the natural resources of the Albemarle-Pamlico region. The STAC hosts meetings every four to six months to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to APNEP activities. Recent topics include, but are not limited to ecosystem-based management, ecosystem modeling, and understanding community need and hazards.

Public Hearing: Amendments to Air Quality Rule 02Q .0807 to include Exclusionary Provisions for Non-Emergency RICE

August 27, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02Q .0807, Emergency Generators, and 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: July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026, 9am - 4:35pm
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.