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State to host public hearing on Siler City water treatment plant permit
The N.C. Division of Water Resources will host a Jan. 24 public hearing to obtain community feedback on a draft wastewater discharge permit for the Siler City Wastewater Treatment Plant in Chatham County.
Public Hearing Feb. 18 on Draft Air Permit for Chemours to Install Thermal Oxidizer
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public meeting and public hearing on Monday, February 18, on a draft permit for the Chemours Company to install and operate a thermal oxidizer/scrubber system for emission control at their Fayetteville Works Facility.
State Awards Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants
The state Division of Air Quality has awarded $667,770 in grants for three projects to reduce air pollution from diesel-powered mobile sources through the 2018 Diesel Emission Reduction Grant program.
Permuda Island Reserve reopens after Hurricane Florence; Bald Head Woods Reserve remains closed
Permuda Island Reserve, located near Topsail Island, is now open to visitors after closure due to Hurricane Florence.
Air Permit Issued for Enviva Pellets Hamlet, LLC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an air permit for the Enviva Pellets Hamlet, LLC facility in Richmond County, which includes added requirements to address concerns of people in the community.
State officials award grants for natural hazard planning projects
The state Division of Coastal Management has awarded $75,000 to four local governments to help plan for future storms and flooding. “We want to do everything we can to help coastal communities plan for natural disasters,” said Michael S. Regan, secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. “These funds will empower local governments to increase their resilience to coastal storms and flooding.”
REMINDER: DEQ information session regarding Belews Creek Steam Station coal ash closure options this Thursday, January 10
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public information session regarding Duke Energy’s Belews Creek Steam Station on Thursday, January 10 at Walnut Cove Elementary School in Walnut Cove, North Carolina.
N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Jan. 9-10
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission will meet this week at the Archdale Building in downtown Raleigh. Commission committees will meet Wednesday, Jan. 9, with the full commission meeting Thursday, Jan. 10. Topics to be discussed include state rules on water supply watershed protection and nutrient management strategies, among other items.
Year in Review: DEQ works to protect the environment, public health of North Carolinians
This year, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality continued its work to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians. From providing technical assistance to businesses, to assisting with emergency response efforts to extreme storms and flooding, DEQ has continued to serve the people of our state to find better ways to preserve the environment and fight climate change.
DEQ extends Chemours proposed consent order comment period to Jan. 7
State environmental officials have extended the public comment period for a proposed consent order between the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours Company FC, LLC. The new deadline for submitting comments on the draft order is Jan. 7, 2019.
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