Press Releases Sign-up for NCDEQ Press Releases here Division/Office - Any -Air QualityCoastal ManagementCoastal ReserveEnergy, Mineral and Land ResourcesEnvironmental Assistance and Customer ServiceLand and Water StewardshipMarine FisheriesMarine Fisheries Recreational Water QualityMitigation ServicesNCDEQWaste ManagementWater InfrastructureWater Resources Search Press Releases Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Carteret County July 20, 2021 An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Carteret County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. DEQ to host a public hearing on Duke Energy landfill permit for Mayo Coal Ash Impoundment Closure July 19, 2021 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) will host a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, on a draft solid waste permit for a new, lined landfill at the Mayo Steam Electric Plant. The draft permit will include Duke Energy’s construction and operation of a new landfill (called the Ash Basin Landfill) for the disposal of excavated coal ash at the Mayo facility. Members of the public are invited to attend the hearing online or by phone and provide their comments on the proposed permit. Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for ocean site in Oak Island where floodwater pumping occurred July 17, 2021 State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory in Oak Island. The advisory was lifted because floodwaters have rescinded, and pumping has ceased. Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean area in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred July 16, 2021 State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites. REMINDER: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 14 in Raleigh July 12, 2021 The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, July 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the Archdale Building’s Ground Floor Hearing Room in Raleigh. Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for ocean site in Oak Island where floodwater pumping occurred July 9, 2021 State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory in Oak Island. The advisory was lifted because floodwaters have rescinded, and pumping has ceased. EMC to Hold Special Meeting July 13 July 9, 2021 The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 13 at 9 a.m. in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC. DEQ issues Permit to Construct New Lined Onsite Landfill for Disposal of Coal Ash at Duke’s Belews Creek Steam Station July 9, 2021 RALEIGH – Following a comprehensive application review and public comment period, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) has issued a permit to allow Duke Energy to construct and operate a new, lined onsite landfill at the Belews Creek Steam Station for the disposal of excavated coal ash. State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet July 14 in Raleigh July 8, 2021 The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, July 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the Archdale Building’s Ground Floor Hearing Room, Raleigh. Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean area in Oak Island where floodwater pumping has occurred July 8, 2021 State recreational water quality officials today advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites. Marine Fisheries advisory committees to discuss small mesh gill net issues July 8, 2021 Three advisory committees to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference later this month to discuss possible future small mesh gill net management measures. One water quality swimming advisory issued and one lifted for sound-side sites in Carteret County July 7, 2021 An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Carteret County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. Reminder: EMC Meetings July 7 and 8 July 6, 2021 The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will RELEASE: Public comment period begins for Draft Phase 2 Volkswagen Mitigation Plan July 6, 2021 The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality invites public comment on the state’s plan to invest $67 million in Volkswagen Settlement funds. The Draft Phase 2 Mitigation plan focuses on efforts to reduce pollution impacts while incentivizing zero emission vehicles and increasing outreach to under-resourced communities. RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Air Permit for Duke Allen Impoundment Closure Actions July 6, 2021 The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a digital public hearing on Thursday, August 5 on a draft permit modification for the Duke Energy Allen Steam Station. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Current page 21