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First-time Title V Air Quality Permit issued to Columbia Plywood Corp.

After reviewing public comments, the Division of Air Quality issued a first-time Title V air quality permit to Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division in McDowell County.

DEQ continues to prioritize Helene recovery one year later

For the past 12 months, the top priority of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been to help communities in western North Carolina recover and rebuild from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

DEQ Issues Air Quality Permit to Duke Energy Emergency Generator Project in Johnston County

After reviewing public comments, the Division of Air Quality issued a Title V air quality permit to Duke Energy Progress, LLC - Novo Nordisk. 

DEQ issues modified air quality permit to Carpenter Co.

The Division of Air Quality has issued Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, a first-time Title V air quality permit.

REMINDER: Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

North Carolina celebrates 10 years of clean air

North Carolinians can breathe easy knowing our state has met every federal health-based air quality standard for a full decade, bringing tremendous benefits to the state’s health and economy.

DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law

The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against NC law.

Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

DEQ awards nearly $2M for public EV chargers through Volkswagen Settlement funds

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is awarding another $1.91 million for new public electric vehicle chargers across North Carolina, filling gaps in the state’s charging network along highways and in rural communities.