Press Releases

Ozone season starts Wednesday

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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Exemption from emissions tests for newer cars and trucks starts April 1

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

RALEIGH — Newer cars and light-duty trucks will no longer need emissions tests under a state law that takes effect on April 1.

North Carolina's Ozone Levels Lowest on Record in 2014

Friday, November 7, 2014

RALEIGH

Motorists, businesses in Triangle and Triad see big savings in gas prices after rule change

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

RALEIGH

Head of state environmental program elected officer of national clean air group

Friday, September 19, 2014

RALEIGH – A national air quality association has elected Sheila Holman, director of the N.C. Division of Air Quality, as its vice president.

North Carolina meets new national air standard for particle pollution

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

RALEIGH –All of North Carolina meets the new national air quality standard for fine particle pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

North Carolina Receives National Award for Clean Air Program

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

RALEIGH

N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources files suit against the EPA over air quality regulations

Friday, January 10, 2014

RALEIGH

North Carolina's ozone levels lowest on record in 2013

Friday, December 13, 2013

RALEIGH

Charlotte Metro Area Achieves 1997 Ozone Standard

Monday, December 2, 2013

RALEIGH