Press Releases
N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet November 10
The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, November 10. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone.
RELEASE:New state rules regulating methyl bromide use in log fumigation take effect
As of November 1, 2020, the use of methyl bromide for log fumigation is regulated by a new state emissions rule and an amendment to North Carolina’s state air toxics rule.
REMINDER: Division of Marine Fisheries announces scoping period on estuarine striped bass
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are developing Amendment 2 to the N.C. Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan. The Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public scoping period Nov. 2-15, 2020 to solicit public comments on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment.
Recreational Black Sea Bass season to close Dec. 1 North of Cape Hatteras
The recreational black sea bass fishery will close Tuesday, Dec. 1 in all coastal waters north of Cape Hatteras.
State invites local governments to apply for N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will select up to 20 municipal and county governments throughout the 20 coastal counties of North Carolina to receive no-cost direct technical assistance services to complete Phases 1 and 2 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). These phases will include community engagement, a risk and vulnerability assessment, and development of a portfolio of resilience projects and actions to integrate within existing local planning initiatives.
Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet November 23
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, November 23, remotely via teleconference. The public is invited to listen to the meeting online or by phone.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Beaufort County.
REMINDER: State coastal commission to hold public hearing by web conference on November 3
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will hold a public hearing on Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. by web conference to consider amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0304 AECs within Ocean Hazard Areas and 15A NCAC 07H .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects. The public may join the meeting online.
Reminder: Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Oct. 30 via teleconference
The Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Friday, Oct. 30 at 10:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference. The public may listen to the meeting by phone.
DEQ approves closure plan for Allen Steam Station under historic coal ash settlement
RALEIGH – After a thorough review and public participation process, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approved the closure plan detailing the excavation of coal ash impoundments at the Allen Steam Station located in Belmont. DEQ has determined that the closure plan meets the requirements of the Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) and is protective of public health and the environment.
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