Three Session Laws (SL 2023-55, SL 2023-134, and SL 2023-137) passed by the NC General Assembly require amendments to 15A NCAC 02T .0114 and .0118. The Environmental Management Commission propose to amend 15A NCAC 02T .0114 to lower the water flow capacity for new dwelling units from 120 gallons per day per room to 75 gallons per day per bedroom. Session Law 2023-137 as amended by Session Law 2023-55 requires amendments to 15A NCAC 02T Rules .0118 to allow a Wastewater Treatment Plant in a county that has above a 2% population growth rate, or is one of the top 20% of the fastest growing counties in the State, to allocate 110% of its hydraulic capacity and to increase its allocation amount to 115% when a system expansion is within 24 months of completion. If the permittee exceeds its current permitted monthly flow more than once in any 12-month period, the permittee may not allocate more than 100%. Session Law 2023-134 and Session Law 2023-137 as amended by Session Law 2023-55 have been implemented by DEQ since November 1, 2023.
15A NCAC 02T .0114 and .0118 Public Notice and Proposed Rules
OSBM Approved Fiscal and Regulatory Impact Analysis
Public Comment Period: Nov. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024
More information regarding the public hearing, how to register to speak during the public hearing (including the deadline to register), and how to submit comments can be found in this document: 15A NCAC 02T .0114 and .0118 Public Notice and Proposed Rules
Public Hearing: Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room - 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604