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Household hazardous waste collection dates set in counties impacted by Hurricane Florence
The Division of Waste Management has approved several one-day collection events for household hazardous waste in counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
State environmental officials offer guidance for debris disposal following Hurricane Florence
As waters begin to recede and residents make their way back home, state environmental officials share guidance on the best methods for disposing of storm debris in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
DEQ Public Information Session on GenX
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will host a public information session on Thursday, August 30, 2018. The session will include updates on the state’s ongoing activities related to the GenX investigation that originated at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
Public comment period opens, hearings set on proposed coal ash rules
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is inviting public feedback on the state’s proposed coal combustion residuals rules, which provide the regulatory framework for safe disposal, storage and reuse of coal ash waste.
DEQ Correspondence to Chemours regarding groundwater and air quality issues, clay pipes and alternate water solutions
Four letters have been posted to the Department of Environmental Quality’s GenX Investigation webpage under “Hot Topics” (https://deq.nc.gov/news/hot-topics/genx-investigation/investigations-and-enforcement-actions).
Public information session about GenX scheduled for May 29
State officials announced an information session has been scheduled about the state’s ongoing activities related to the GenX investigation that originated at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility. The information session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at St. Pauls Middle School, located at 526 West Shaw Street in St. Pauls.
Leggett & Platt site recognized for environmental achievements
State environmental officials today recognized the Leggett & Platt facility in High Point as a steward for its outstanding environmental performance.
State hosting fourth GenX information session on Feb. 1
The state departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services will host a fourth community information session Thursday, Feb.
Latest test results show elevated levels of GenX in 30 more private wells
State officials have ordered Chemours to provide bottled water to 30 more well owners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after the latest results from the company’s expanded private well sampling near the Chemours facility showed concentrations of GenX above the state’s provisional health goal.
North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet in Wilmington Dec. 4
The North Carolina Science Advisory Board will hold its second meeting on Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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