Press Releases

Public Hearing to be held January 25 on Draft Air Permit for North Carolina Renewable Power

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a remote public hearing on a draft permit for the North Carolina Renewable Power facility in Lumberton.  The public is invited to participate in the January 25 hearing online or by phone.

Mining permit issued for Carolina Sunrock – Prospect Hill Facility

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has issued a mining permit for the Carolina Sunrock – Prospect Hill facility, covering 630 acres in Caswell County.

State Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Plan to Administer American Rescue Plan Act’s State Fiscal Recovery Funding

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) is accepting comments until January 12, 2022 on the proposed plan to administer approximately $1.6 billion in federal funds appropriated in the state budget for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Division of Marine Fisheries opens public comment period on Southern Flounder Fishery Management

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management to implement comprehensive, long-term measures to achieve sustainable harvest in the southern flounder fishery.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Onslow County shellfish lease proposals

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Carteret County shellfish lease proposals

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Marine Fisheries reminds public of blue crab harvest closure

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures.

Severe Drought Conditions in North Carolina Expand to Over Half the State

North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its Severe Drought category for portions of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the Sandhills, most of the southern coastal plains, and along the entire eastern coastal area.

Reminder: DEQ holding Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits Dec. 14

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an online public input meeting on December 14 on the development of the new Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Members of the public may participate online or by phone.

REMINDER: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Dec. 8

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Dec. 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (In-person and virtually, via WebEx.)