Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -NCDENRStorm Season Comment period open for reissuance of Animal Operations NPDES permits Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources has opened the public comment period for the reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permits for animal operations through July 15, 2022. State agencies responding to release of EPA health advisories for four PFAS compounds Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released health advisory values for four PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances): GenX, PFOA, PFOS and PFBS. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are moving quickly to evaluate the state’s drinking water supplies based on these health advisories and determine appropriate next steps to assess and reduce exposure risks. State certifies first state record Pompano Dolphinfish, and it may be a world record Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified the first state record Pompano Dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis), and it may break the world record. Climate Change Interagency Council to meet virtually June 23 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM The Climate Change Interagency Council will meet on June 23rd via WebEx. Workplaces Can Apply for State Rebates for Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Monday, June 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Level 2 Workplace Program rebates under the Volkswagen Mitigation Plan. Division of Marine Fisheries completes several artificial reef projects Monday, June 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program completed several reef enhancements during the last weeks in May. Treatment of Invasive Plant in Eno River Begins Next Week Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in cooperation with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, City of Durham, Durham County, Town of Hillsborough and Orange County will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla beginning next week through August 31, 2022. Estuarine Flounder Dealer Permits available Monday for 2022 commercial flounder seasons Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin issuing the new Estuarine Flounder Dealer Permit on Monday, June 13. This permit will be required for seafood dealers to purchase estuarine-caught flounder from fishermen during the 2022 commercial southern flounder season this fall. DEQ, EPA and Multistate Trust to Hold Community Meetings about Kerr-McGee Site in Navassa Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM State and federal officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold meetings on June 13 and 14 regarding plans for the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site. Members of the public are welcome to attend the events in person or participate in the meetings online or by phone. MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet June 23 by web conference Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference at 11:30 a.m. June 23 to vote on final approval of nine Joint Rules. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases (RSS feed)