Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g. that the Department of Environmental Quality intends to adopt the rule cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0203, amend the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0102, .0105, and readopt with substantive changes the rules cited as 15A NCAC 07O .0101, .0103, .0104, .0201, and .0202.
Link to agency website pursuant to G.S. 150B-19.1(c): https://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/rules-regulations/proposed-main
Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2021
15A NCAC 07O has remained largely unchanged since it was first adopted in 1986. The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing rule amendments for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve. These amendments will satisfy the Legislative Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules process requirements (G.S. 150B-21.3A), and address priority updates to enhance clarity of existing rules and address issues and gaps to ensure effective management of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve in accordance with G.S. 113A-129.1-3 (Coastal Area Management Act).
Documents can be found here: https://deq.nc.gov/documents/15a-ncac-07o-–-coastal-reserve
Comment period ends: September 13, 2021