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Division of Marine Fisheries industry training session for the Observer Trip Scheduling System

February 5, 2025, 6pm - 7pm

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has rescheduled three Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS) training sessions that were cancelled due to inclement weather.

Including two meetings that were not cancelled, the training sessions are now scheduled for:

Presentations from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Division of Marine Fisheries industry training session for the Observer Trip Scheduling System

February 4, 2025, 6pm - 7pm

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has rescheduled three Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS) training sessions that were cancelled due to inclement weather.

Including two meetings that were not cancelled, the training sessions are now scheduled for:

Presentations from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing: Tar-Pamlico Nutrient Strategy Wastewater Discharge Rules

February 6, 2025, 6pm - 9pm
The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is accepting public comment on proposed rule changes that would codify discharge requirements for certain existing wastewater treatment plants in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin in the rules. The rules are part of a strategy designed to manage the inputs of nutrients into the basin that can cause fish kills, harmful algal blooms and other water quality impacts.

(CANCELLED, will be rescheduled) Meeting of the Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority

January 28, 2025, 2pm - 4pm
The Master Plan Update Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 2-4 p.m.  has been CANCELLED. The meeting will be rescheduled and noted on this website when a new date has been estalished.

Meeting of the Viable Utility Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority (virtual)

January 15, 2025, 2pm - 4pm
The Viable Utility Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 2-4 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.

Public Invited to Comment on Oil and Gas Commission Rule Adoption, Public Hearing to be Held Jan. 7

January 6, 2025, 6pm - 10pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting comments on adoption of rule 15A NCAC 05C, regarding pre-drilling for oil and natural gas exploration activities, through Feb. 14, 2025. The Department will host a public hearing on the proposed rule on January 7, 2025, in Raleigh.

Public Hearing: Amendments to Air Curtain Incinerator Rules

August 19, 2025, 6pm - 9pm

Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02D .1904, Air Curtain Incinerators, and 15A NCAC 02Q .0810, Air Curtain Burners. Also, to receive comment on the accompanying a fiscal note for the proposed revisions.  

Division of Marine Fisheries hosts introductory training sessions for the Observer Trip Scheduling System

January 30, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to train fishermen on the Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS). The OTSS is an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) holders in North Carolina.

Division of Marine Fisheries hosts introductory training sessions for the Observer Trip Scheduling System

January 28, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to train fishermen on the Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS). The OTSS is an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) holders in North Carolina.

(CANCELED) Division of Marine Fisheries hosts introductory training sessions for the Observer Trip Scheduling System

January 23, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to train fishermen on the Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS). The OTSS is an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) holders in North Carolina.