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McCrory administration protects air quality, cuts red tape for more than 50% of permitted businesses

A new environmental rule will reduce paperwork for more than 1,400 business owners while freeing up resources North Carolina will use to protect air quality. The businesses that would qualify for air permit exemptions include food manufacturing and colleges and universities.

DATE CORRECTION: Marine Fisheries to hold public meeting on proposed new reef near Oregon Inlet

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public meeting on a proposed new artificial reef near Oregon Inlet. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. June 16 in Room 168 of the Dare County Administrative Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo.

Sea Turtle Advisory Committee meeting set

The Sea Turtle Advisory Committee to the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet at 4 p.m. June 23 at the Department of Environmental Quality Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington. 

McCrory administration helps coastal communities plan for growth, lower insurance costs

Governor Pat McCrory has awarded $75,000 in grants to five coastal cities and towns for local planning and management that will help them prepare for the future.

The awards are:

Marine Fisheries to hold public meeting on proposed new reef near Oregon Inlet

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public meeting on a proposed new artificial reef near Oregon Inlet. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. June 14 in Room 168 of the Dare County Administrative Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo.

Public comments sought on new oyster sanctuary/fishing reef in Hyde County

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking public input on a proposed oyster sanctuary near Wysocking Bay. Comments will be accepted at a meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. June 14 in the Hyde County Government Building, 30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Dare County.

State Seeks Applicants for Coastal Recreational Fishing License Fund Projects

The state’s marine fisheries agency is accepting applications for proposals for the 2017-2018 funding cycle from the North Carolina Marine Resources Fund.

Marine Fisheries adds public comment to Joint Law Enforcement Agreement Advisory Group meeting agenda

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has added a public comment period to the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting of the Joint Law Enforcement Agreement Advisory Group. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at the Craven County Agricultural Center, 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern.

Six coastal reserve sites to hold Local Advisory Committee meetings in May and June

Local Advisory Committees for six coastal reserves will meet in May and June. The meetings are open to the public.