Recent Actions, Investigations and Enforcement Below is a summary of actions related to the Chemours investigation and Consent Order. 2022 July 14, 2022 Chemours response to June 15, 2022 letter re: EPA GenX Health Advisory DEQ response to Chemours, July 14, 2022 June 15, 2022 EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals State agencies responding to release of EPA health advisories for four PFAS compounds | NC DEQ DEQ letter to Chemours Re: EPA GenX Health Advisory: Required Revision of Drinking Water Compliance Plan and Feasibility Study May 3, 2022 DEQ is directing Chemours to further expand drinking water well sampling in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Columbus Counties and to prioritize specific areas for immediate sampling. Chemours is required to provide alternate water supplies based on results as specified by the Consent Order. Press Release Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies April 5, 2022 DAQ Settlement Requires Chemours To Further Limit GenX Emissions And Conduct Additional Testing Settlement Agreement March 28, 2022 After an extensive review, DEQ found that Chemours "Framework to Assess Table 3+ PFAS in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties Sampling and Drinking Water Plan" submittal requires an expanded scope and additional detail to fulfill the requirements of Paragraph 18 of the Consent Order and North Carolina’s groundwater rules. DEQ is requiring Chemours to submit a revised Framework within 45 days based on conditions outlined in its response letter. March 2, 2022 Following a comprehensive review, DEQ directed Chemours to expand the scope and detail of its proposed interim sampling and drinking water plan for New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender counties. DEQ has identified seven areas in which the interim sampling and drinking water plan is deficient, and is requiring Chemours to submit a revised plan within 30 days. Press Release Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies February 23, 2022 Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice of Obligations February 21, 2022 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice February 18, 2022 New Hanover County Public Health Director Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice February 1, 2022 Chemours submitted the following three documents in response to DEQ's November 3, 2021 Notice that requires Chemours to expand the off-site assessment required under the 2019 Consent Order to determine the extent of the contamination in downstream communities mentioned above. Response Letter to "DEQ’s November 3, 2021 “Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies” (the “November 3 Notice”) Framework to Assess Table 3+ PFAS in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender Counties Interim Four Counties Sampling and Drinking Water Plan (New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties) 2021 November 3, 2021 DEQ expands actions required by Chemours to address GenX/PFAS contamination Notice to Chemours about Downstream Counties Letter to Chemours about GenX Reference Dose October 4, 2021 DAQ assesses penalty of over $300,000 for Chemours Violations Civil Penalty Assessment March 9, 2021 Stack Test August 26, 2021 DAQ Issues Notice of Violation to Chemours (Press Release) Notice of Violation Letter Chemours Response to NOV Compliance Report Letter Requiring Emission Estimation Change and Recalculation Chemours Response to Letter March 31, 2021 DEQ Assesses Penalties of nearly $200,000 for Chemours Violations (Press Release) Consent Order Penalty Assessment Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of the Reporting Requirements (DWR) Compliance Order With Administrative Penalty (DWM) Civil Penalty Assessment for Violations of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (DEMLR) January 26, 2021 Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty and Stipulated Penalty for Failing to Meet Conditions of the Consent Order and NPDES Permit | Press Release January 4, 2021 Notice of Violation of the Sedimentation Pollution Controls Act and NPDES for Construction Activities for Seep C Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemours Response to NOV (January 11, 2021) 2020 September 18, 2020 NPDES permit issued to remove contaminated stream July 3, 2020 Chemours response to June 18 Notice of Violation: cover letter | Soil and Material Waste Management Plan June 18, 2020 Notice of Violation and Notice of Intent to Enforce 15 NCAC 13B Solid Water Generator Requirements Chemours Company – Fayetteville Works Bladen County [press release] 2019 March 14State Issues Air Permit for Chemours to Install Thermal Oxidizer to Reduce PFAS Emissions February 25Court Approves Order to Stop PFAS from Entering Cape Fear; Action means Real Relief for People in the Cape Fear River Basin February 20 DEQ files Action to Address PFAS Pollution, Cleanup January 18 Public Hearing Feb. 18 on Draft Air Permit for Chemours to Install Thermal Oxidizer 2018 2017 Emissions Inventory December 21 DEQ extends Chemours proposed consent order comment period to Jan. 7 December 4Notice of Wastewater Spill Containing 0.000000002 lb. of HFPO Dimer Acid on Nov. 29 Weekly Rainwater Sampling results compiled Chemours sends outfall data to DEQ from Outfall 002 from 2/25/19 through 3/28/19 and 4/15/19 through 4/16/19 November 23 Public information session about GenX scheduled for Dec. 11 November 21 State officials require Chemours to provide permanent drinking water and pay $12 million penalty October 23 Weekly Rainwater Sampling Results compiled September 19 Chemours email about rainwater transportation tanker leak Rainwater Sampling September 10-27 Rainwater Sampling September 4-10 Rainwater Sampling August 28-September 4 August 21 Chemours Status Report on Interim Remedial Actions August 20 DEQ Public Information Session on GenX Rainwater Sampling August 14-21 Rainwater Sampling August 7-14 Rainwater Sampling July 31-August 7 Rainwater Sampling July 24-31 July 17 Approval of Secondary Scrubbers 07/17/2018 Rainwater Sampling July 16 Chemours' Notification of Potential Spill on July 13, 2018 July 12 Chemours Request for Secondary Scrubber Trial 07/12/2018 July 11 Public Comments on Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief July 10 New contact information for GenX-related bottled water issues DAQ Rainwater Sampling July 3-10 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 29 Chemours' "Feasibility Study Report for Public Water Services" in response to May 24 DEQ letter on alternate water supply plans (received June 29) June 26-July 3 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 19-26 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 13 Email from Chemours to DEQ (June 13, 2018) re: Potential HFPO Dimer Acid Spill June 12-19 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 11 DEQ files new proposed court order against Chemours MEDIA RELEASE: DEQ files new proposed court order against Chemours Division of Waste Management Notice of Violation Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 5-12 May 30 February 2018 (Second) Stack Testing Report Division WGS 2nd Scrubbing Stage Division of Waste Management letter to Chemours re: Onsite Characterization of Groundwater / Details About Terra Cotta Pipe Division of Waste Management letter to Chemours re: April 20 Email / Reporting of Spills DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 29-June 5 May 25 Chemours Email Notice of Carbon Bed Install 05/25/2018 May 24 Division of Waste Management letter to Chemoures re: Permanent Alternative Drinking Water Supply Plan DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 22-29 May 18 Public information session about GenX scheduled for May 29 Geosyntec Response to Comments ERM Responses to DEQ Requests Regarding Exhibit 11 ERM Responses to DEQ Requests Regarding Exhibits 2 and 3 Emission Estimate Methodology Report REVISED Chemours Response to DAQ Follow-Up Questions DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 15-22 May 11 Additional Technical Information Request DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 8-15 May 2 Chemours' Notification of May 2 GenX Sampling Spike DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 1-8 April 27 Chemours' Response to DAQ 60-day Notice 4/27/2018 April 25 MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet April 30 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 24-May 1 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 17-24 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 10-17 April 9 DEQ cites additional violations at Chemours facility, asks court to require Chemours to control air emissions of GenX Amended Civil Complaint from N.C. Department of Justice 4/9/18 April 6 State officials put Chemours on notice of pending air permit restrictions DAQ: GenX Test Program Summary Division of Air Quality's 60-day Notice of Intent to Modify Permit April 5 Map of Feb. 28-Mar. 2 rainwater and well sampling data DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 3-10 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 27-April 3 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 20-27 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 19-20 March 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet March 19 March 12 Chemours' air emissions stack test results Chemours' air emissions stack test cover letter DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 10-12 March 8 Chemours email notification about March 8 one-gallon spill DAQ Rainwater Sampling February 28-March 2 February 26 Chemours' response to Feb. 12 Immediate Action Notice of Violation February 23 GenX found in rainwater samples collected near Chemours facility February 21 Map of Chemours rainwater sampling stations February 14 Chemours reports a spill on the site. Chemours email notification about Feb. 14 outfall numbers (Outfall 002) Chemours email notification about Feb. 14 onsite spill February 13 State orders Chemours to control additional sources of GenX contamination February 12 DEQ Letter to Chemours (Feb. 12) -- Trial Air Abatement System Immediate Action Notice of Violation DAQ Rainwater Sampling February 4-5 February 1 Chemours Letter -- Feb. 1 Loading Hose Leak January 31 Third-Party LDAR Program Review DAQ Rainwater Sampling January 28-29 January 25 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Jan. 25 One-gallon Leak Due to Clogged Drain January 23 State hosting fourth GenX information session on Feb. 1 January 14 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Jan. 14 Leak to Concrete Pad January 11 DEQ Secretary Regan cites lab equipment as critical to emerging contaminants response 2017 December 21 Chemours Letter to DEQ-- Dec 21 Request for Carbon Trial December 15 DEQ Letter to Chemours (Dec. 15) -- Interim Measures to Control PFAS December 13 Latest test results show elevated levels of GenX in 30 more private wells December 11 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Dec. 9 Leak While Pumping Wastewater for Removal December 1 State hosting third information session Dec. 14 on private well sampling near Chemours November 29 North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet in Wilmington Dec. 4 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Notice of Partial Suspension and 60-Day Notice of Intent to Partially Revoke NPDES Permit November 27 Surface water results from October show GenX was above state health goal at one water treatment facility after Oct. 6 spill Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Response to the Notice of Violation November 22 October, early November data shows high GenX concentrations at Chemours wastewater discharge outfall November 17 DEQ investigating air emissions leak at Chemours November 16 State moves to revoke Chemours' permit to discharge processed wastewater November 14 DEQ issues violation notice to Chemours for unreported chemical spill November 13 Nov. 13 Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Penalty November 9 DEQ will take additional enforcement action against Chemours for unreported spill November 8 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Planned Use of Hazardous Waste Deep Well Injection Facility November 7 Latest test results show concentrations of GenX in Camp Dixie's lake, Marshwood Lake and Hall Park baseball field's well November 3 Latest test results show elevated levels of GenX in 15 more homeowners' wells November 2 State receives results showing no GenX at Alderman Elementary School, low concentrations at Gary's Creek Elementary October 31 Tests show GenX, PFOA and PFOS below established health goals for drinking water sites in Lower Cape Fear October 30 DEQ takes action to stop additional Chemours discharge based on EPA report October 24 State continues to scrutinize Chemours wastewater discharge, request to renew permit DEQ Letter to Chemours -- NPDES permit October 22 Subpoena issued to DEQ from U.S. Attorney's Office October 19 Members named to state Science Advisory Board to advise on emerging chemicals October 17 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to nine more well owners after latest preliminary test for GenX October 12 State announces chairman, first meeting of expanded state science panel to address new or emerging chemicals October 4 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to seven more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX September 27 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to eight more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX September 21 State directs Chemours to provide residents with bottled water after GenX found in preliminary well tests September 13 State hosting information session Thursday on private well sampling near Chemours September 6 State issues notice of violation against Chemours based on new groundwater tests September 5 State orders Chemours to stop chemical releases, begins legal action and steps to suspend permit August 31 State seeks to stop additional chemical discharges into the Cape Fear River August 29 DEQ Directs Company to Stop Additional discharges Past correspondence from DEQ to Chemours August 24 Latest test results show GenX levels remain well below state health goal August 15 DEQ, DHHS heads respond to state senators' letter, outline request to protect drinking water August 9 Newest sampling data shows GenX levels in Cape Fear still below health goal August 3 DEQ gathering documents for federal investigation related to Chemours August 2 Latest test results for finished drinking water show GenX below health goal August 1 Governor Cooper expands state science panel to address new or unregulated chemicals. July 27 GenX concentrations in treated water continue downward trend based on new data July 24 Governor Cooper Memo: Water Quality State Action Items July 17 Governor Cooper Urges EPA to Set Limits for Emerging Contaminant GenX July 14 State releases first water quality data, updated health information for GenX in Cape Fear River July 11 State agency receives first GenX water sample data and begins analysis July 8 Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Partial Consent Order Reached July 7 Civil Complaint from N.C. Department of Justice July 5 DEQ Letter to Chemours -- Notice of Intent to Suspend Permit Letter with Summons from Department of Justice Civil Summons from the Department of Justice June 29 N.C. DHHS Releases Summary of Selected Cancer Rates for Counties in Cape Fear Region June 27 DEQ verifies Chemours has stopped discharging GenX wastewater June 20 State Moving forward with GenX investigation June 19 DEQ starting water quality sampling for GenX in Cape Fear River June 14 DEQ, DHHS investigating reports of unregulated chemical in Cape Fear River
Recent Actions, Investigations and Enforcement Below is a summary of actions related to the Chemours investigation and Consent Order. 2022 July 14, 2022 Chemours response to June 15, 2022 letter re: EPA GenX Health Advisory DEQ response to Chemours, July 14, 2022 June 15, 2022 EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals State agencies responding to release of EPA health advisories for four PFAS compounds | NC DEQ DEQ letter to Chemours Re: EPA GenX Health Advisory: Required Revision of Drinking Water Compliance Plan and Feasibility Study May 3, 2022 DEQ is directing Chemours to further expand drinking water well sampling in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Columbus Counties and to prioritize specific areas for immediate sampling. Chemours is required to provide alternate water supplies based on results as specified by the Consent Order. Press Release Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies April 5, 2022 DAQ Settlement Requires Chemours To Further Limit GenX Emissions And Conduct Additional Testing Settlement Agreement March 28, 2022 After an extensive review, DEQ found that Chemours "Framework to Assess Table 3+ PFAS in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties Sampling and Drinking Water Plan" submittal requires an expanded scope and additional detail to fulfill the requirements of Paragraph 18 of the Consent Order and North Carolina’s groundwater rules. DEQ is requiring Chemours to submit a revised Framework within 45 days based on conditions outlined in its response letter. March 2, 2022 Following a comprehensive review, DEQ directed Chemours to expand the scope and detail of its proposed interim sampling and drinking water plan for New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender counties. DEQ has identified seven areas in which the interim sampling and drinking water plan is deficient, and is requiring Chemours to submit a revised plan within 30 days. Press Release Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies February 23, 2022 Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice of Obligations February 21, 2022 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice February 18, 2022 New Hanover County Public Health Director Letter re: Chemours response to NCDEQ November 3, 2021, Notice February 1, 2022 Chemours submitted the following three documents in response to DEQ's November 3, 2021 Notice that requires Chemours to expand the off-site assessment required under the 2019 Consent Order to determine the extent of the contamination in downstream communities mentioned above. Response Letter to "DEQ’s November 3, 2021 “Notice Regarding Chemours’ Obligations Under Consent Order and 15A NCAC 02L .0106 - Offsite Groundwater Assessment and Provision of Replacement Drinking Water Supplies” (the “November 3 Notice”) Framework to Assess Table 3+ PFAS in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender Counties Interim Four Counties Sampling and Drinking Water Plan (New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties) 2021 November 3, 2021 DEQ expands actions required by Chemours to address GenX/PFAS contamination Notice to Chemours about Downstream Counties Letter to Chemours about GenX Reference Dose October 4, 2021 DAQ assesses penalty of over $300,000 for Chemours Violations Civil Penalty Assessment March 9, 2021 Stack Test August 26, 2021 DAQ Issues Notice of Violation to Chemours (Press Release) Notice of Violation Letter Chemours Response to NOV Compliance Report Letter Requiring Emission Estimation Change and Recalculation Chemours Response to Letter March 31, 2021 DEQ Assesses Penalties of nearly $200,000 for Chemours Violations (Press Release) Consent Order Penalty Assessment Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of the Reporting Requirements (DWR) Compliance Order With Administrative Penalty (DWM) Civil Penalty Assessment for Violations of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (DEMLR) January 26, 2021 Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty and Stipulated Penalty for Failing to Meet Conditions of the Consent Order and NPDES Permit | Press Release January 4, 2021 Notice of Violation of the Sedimentation Pollution Controls Act and NPDES for Construction Activities for Seep C Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemours Response to NOV (January 11, 2021) 2020 September 18, 2020 NPDES permit issued to remove contaminated stream July 3, 2020 Chemours response to June 18 Notice of Violation: cover letter | Soil and Material Waste Management Plan June 18, 2020 Notice of Violation and Notice of Intent to Enforce 15 NCAC 13B Solid Water Generator Requirements Chemours Company – Fayetteville Works Bladen County [press release] 2019 March 14State Issues Air Permit for Chemours to Install Thermal Oxidizer to Reduce PFAS Emissions February 25Court Approves Order to Stop PFAS from Entering Cape Fear; Action means Real Relief for People in the Cape Fear River Basin February 20 DEQ files Action to Address PFAS Pollution, Cleanup January 18 Public Hearing Feb. 18 on Draft Air Permit for Chemours to Install Thermal Oxidizer 2018 2017 Emissions Inventory December 21 DEQ extends Chemours proposed consent order comment period to Jan. 7 December 4Notice of Wastewater Spill Containing 0.000000002 lb. of HFPO Dimer Acid on Nov. 29 Weekly Rainwater Sampling results compiled Chemours sends outfall data to DEQ from Outfall 002 from 2/25/19 through 3/28/19 and 4/15/19 through 4/16/19 November 23 Public information session about GenX scheduled for Dec. 11 November 21 State officials require Chemours to provide permanent drinking water and pay $12 million penalty October 23 Weekly Rainwater Sampling Results compiled September 19 Chemours email about rainwater transportation tanker leak Rainwater Sampling September 10-27 Rainwater Sampling September 4-10 Rainwater Sampling August 28-September 4 August 21 Chemours Status Report on Interim Remedial Actions August 20 DEQ Public Information Session on GenX Rainwater Sampling August 14-21 Rainwater Sampling August 7-14 Rainwater Sampling July 31-August 7 Rainwater Sampling July 24-31 July 17 Approval of Secondary Scrubbers 07/17/2018 Rainwater Sampling July 16 Chemours' Notification of Potential Spill on July 13, 2018 July 12 Chemours Request for Secondary Scrubber Trial 07/12/2018 July 11 Public Comments on Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief July 10 New contact information for GenX-related bottled water issues DAQ Rainwater Sampling July 3-10 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 29 Chemours' "Feasibility Study Report for Public Water Services" in response to May 24 DEQ letter on alternate water supply plans (received June 29) June 26-July 3 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 19-26 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 13 Email from Chemours to DEQ (June 13, 2018) re: Potential HFPO Dimer Acid Spill June 12-19 DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 11 DEQ files new proposed court order against Chemours MEDIA RELEASE: DEQ files new proposed court order against Chemours Division of Waste Management Notice of Violation Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunctive Relief DAQ Rainwater Sampling June 5-12 May 30 February 2018 (Second) Stack Testing Report Division WGS 2nd Scrubbing Stage Division of Waste Management letter to Chemours re: Onsite Characterization of Groundwater / Details About Terra Cotta Pipe Division of Waste Management letter to Chemours re: April 20 Email / Reporting of Spills DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 29-June 5 May 25 Chemours Email Notice of Carbon Bed Install 05/25/2018 May 24 Division of Waste Management letter to Chemoures re: Permanent Alternative Drinking Water Supply Plan DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 22-29 May 18 Public information session about GenX scheduled for May 29 Geosyntec Response to Comments ERM Responses to DEQ Requests Regarding Exhibit 11 ERM Responses to DEQ Requests Regarding Exhibits 2 and 3 Emission Estimate Methodology Report REVISED Chemours Response to DAQ Follow-Up Questions DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 15-22 May 11 Additional Technical Information Request DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 8-15 May 2 Chemours' Notification of May 2 GenX Sampling Spike DAQ Rainwater Sampling May 1-8 April 27 Chemours' Response to DAQ 60-day Notice 4/27/2018 April 25 MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet April 30 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 24-May 1 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 17-24 DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 10-17 April 9 DEQ cites additional violations at Chemours facility, asks court to require Chemours to control air emissions of GenX Amended Civil Complaint from N.C. Department of Justice 4/9/18 April 6 State officials put Chemours on notice of pending air permit restrictions DAQ: GenX Test Program Summary Division of Air Quality's 60-day Notice of Intent to Modify Permit April 5 Map of Feb. 28-Mar. 2 rainwater and well sampling data DAQ Rainwater Sampling April 3-10 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 27-April 3 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 20-27 DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 19-20 March 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet March 19 March 12 Chemours' air emissions stack test results Chemours' air emissions stack test cover letter DAQ Rainwater Sampling March 10-12 March 8 Chemours email notification about March 8 one-gallon spill DAQ Rainwater Sampling February 28-March 2 February 26 Chemours' response to Feb. 12 Immediate Action Notice of Violation February 23 GenX found in rainwater samples collected near Chemours facility February 21 Map of Chemours rainwater sampling stations February 14 Chemours reports a spill on the site. Chemours email notification about Feb. 14 outfall numbers (Outfall 002) Chemours email notification about Feb. 14 onsite spill February 13 State orders Chemours to control additional sources of GenX contamination February 12 DEQ Letter to Chemours (Feb. 12) -- Trial Air Abatement System Immediate Action Notice of Violation DAQ Rainwater Sampling February 4-5 February 1 Chemours Letter -- Feb. 1 Loading Hose Leak January 31 Third-Party LDAR Program Review DAQ Rainwater Sampling January 28-29 January 25 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Jan. 25 One-gallon Leak Due to Clogged Drain January 23 State hosting fourth GenX information session on Feb. 1 January 14 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Jan. 14 Leak to Concrete Pad January 11 DEQ Secretary Regan cites lab equipment as critical to emerging contaminants response 2017 December 21 Chemours Letter to DEQ-- Dec 21 Request for Carbon Trial December 15 DEQ Letter to Chemours (Dec. 15) -- Interim Measures to Control PFAS December 13 Latest test results show elevated levels of GenX in 30 more private wells December 11 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Dec. 9 Leak While Pumping Wastewater for Removal December 1 State hosting third information session Dec. 14 on private well sampling near Chemours November 29 North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet in Wilmington Dec. 4 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Notice of Partial Suspension and 60-Day Notice of Intent to Partially Revoke NPDES Permit November 27 Surface water results from October show GenX was above state health goal at one water treatment facility after Oct. 6 spill Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Response to the Notice of Violation November 22 October, early November data shows high GenX concentrations at Chemours wastewater discharge outfall November 17 DEQ investigating air emissions leak at Chemours November 16 State moves to revoke Chemours' permit to discharge processed wastewater November 14 DEQ issues violation notice to Chemours for unreported chemical spill November 13 Nov. 13 Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Penalty November 9 DEQ will take additional enforcement action against Chemours for unreported spill November 8 Chemours Letter to DEQ -- Planned Use of Hazardous Waste Deep Well Injection Facility November 7 Latest test results show concentrations of GenX in Camp Dixie's lake, Marshwood Lake and Hall Park baseball field's well November 3 Latest test results show elevated levels of GenX in 15 more homeowners' wells November 2 State receives results showing no GenX at Alderman Elementary School, low concentrations at Gary's Creek Elementary October 31 Tests show GenX, PFOA and PFOS below established health goals for drinking water sites in Lower Cape Fear October 30 DEQ takes action to stop additional Chemours discharge based on EPA report October 24 State continues to scrutinize Chemours wastewater discharge, request to renew permit DEQ Letter to Chemours -- NPDES permit October 22 Subpoena issued to DEQ from U.S. Attorney's Office October 19 Members named to state Science Advisory Board to advise on emerging chemicals October 17 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to nine more well owners after latest preliminary test for GenX October 12 State announces chairman, first meeting of expanded state science panel to address new or emerging chemicals October 4 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to seven more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX September 27 State directs Chemours to provide bottled water to eight more well owners after latest preliminary tests for GenX September 21 State directs Chemours to provide residents with bottled water after GenX found in preliminary well tests September 13 State hosting information session Thursday on private well sampling near Chemours September 6 State issues notice of violation against Chemours based on new groundwater tests September 5 State orders Chemours to stop chemical releases, begins legal action and steps to suspend permit August 31 State seeks to stop additional chemical discharges into the Cape Fear River August 29 DEQ Directs Company to Stop Additional discharges Past correspondence from DEQ to Chemours August 24 Latest test results show GenX levels remain well below state health goal August 15 DEQ, DHHS heads respond to state senators' letter, outline request to protect drinking water August 9 Newest sampling data shows GenX levels in Cape Fear still below health goal August 3 DEQ gathering documents for federal investigation related to Chemours August 2 Latest test results for finished drinking water show GenX below health goal August 1 Governor Cooper expands state science panel to address new or unregulated chemicals. July 27 GenX concentrations in treated water continue downward trend based on new data July 24 Governor Cooper Memo: Water Quality State Action Items July 17 Governor Cooper Urges EPA to Set Limits for Emerging Contaminant GenX July 14 State releases first water quality data, updated health information for GenX in Cape Fear River July 11 State agency receives first GenX water sample data and begins analysis July 8 Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Partial Consent Order Reached July 7 Civil Complaint from N.C. Department of Justice July 5 DEQ Letter to Chemours -- Notice of Intent to Suspend Permit Letter with Summons from Department of Justice Civil Summons from the Department of Justice June 29 N.C. DHHS Releases Summary of Selected Cancer Rates for Counties in Cape Fear Region June 27 DEQ verifies Chemours has stopped discharging GenX wastewater June 20 State Moving forward with GenX investigation June 19 DEQ starting water quality sampling for GenX in Cape Fear River June 14 DEQ, DHHS investigating reports of unregulated chemical in Cape Fear River
