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Main phone number for Marine Fisheries' Elizabeth City office changes
The main phone number for the Elizabeth City office of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has changed.
State recycling grants spur business investment, job growth and increased local recycling capability
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Recycling Program recently provided $492,937 in recycling business development grants to 16 North Carolina recycling companies. The grants are projected to create 108 new jobs and generate more than $1.3 million in new, private business investments while reducing the state’s dependence on landfill disposal.
Invasive Species Sold in N.C. Pet Stores Could Impact Water Resources
North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC) and Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (DA&CS) are alerting citizens who recently purchased aquarium plants. Specifically, moss balls, an aquatic plant used in home aquariums, were found to be contaminated with an invasive and potentially destructive, fresh water species called zebra mussels.
RELEASE: Public Hearing Rescheduled on Draft Air Permit for Madison Asphalt
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has rescheduled the public hearing on the Madison Asphalt, LLC draft air permit to Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
RELEASE: State awards rebates for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded the second group of rebates for Level 2 charging projects to be funded by the NC Volkswagen
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet virtually on March 31
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference on March 31 beginning at 1 p.m.
REMINDER: Public Hearing on Scott Farm Road Mine to be held March 29
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) will hold a public hearing on the Scott Farm Road Mine application on Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m.
Changes to tarpon, commercial fishing license and vessel transfer rules now in effect
Changes to two marine fisheries rules are now in effect. One of the rules pertains to tarpon and the other to the transfer of Standard and Retired Standard Commercial Fishing Licenses.
REMINDER: North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to Meet April 5
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday, April 5, via WebEx, to continue discussion on PFAS toxicity testing.
Today’s Marine Fisheries Commission meeting is postponed
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed.
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