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Mining permit issued for Scott Farm Road Mine
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has issued a mining permit for the Scott Road Farm Mine, covering 38 acres in Jones County.
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County
An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protecti
State Environmental Stewardship Initiative recognizes new and long-standing members at annual conference
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality recognized the newest members of its Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) this week for their commitment to environmental excellence during the ESI annual conference.
Division of Marine Fisheries reminds aquaculture operators that permits are required
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding anyone conducting or interested in aquaculture operations that permits are required for different activities, and they are available at no cost.
REMINDER: Public Hearing on Draft Enviva Sampson Permit to be held October 19
The N.C.
REMINDER: Public Hearing for Draft Regional Haze Plan to be held on October 6
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on the Draft Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) and will host an online public hearing on Wednesday, October 6.
REMINDER: DEQ accepting public comment on Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan amendment
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comment on the Draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment and Appendix.
RELEASE: DAQ assesses penalty of over $300,000 for Chemours Violations
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has assessed $305,611 in penalties in the recent enforcement action against Chemours for exceeding the facilit
RELEASE: North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to delay meeting on October 4
Due to technical difficulties, the state Secretaries' Science Advisory Board will delay the meeting until 11 a.m. on Monday, October 4, via WebEx
MEDIA ADVISORY: Comment period opens, public hearing scheduled for various marine fisheries rules
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on proposed amendments and re-adoption of 109 rules under a state-mandated periodic review schedule.
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