Press Releases

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ), has issued a Title V air quality permit to CertainTeed, LLC - Oxford Facility.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will host an interagency work group meeting on Oct. 12 by web conference to discuss government authorities for managing threatened oceanfront structures. The public may listen by computer or phone. The originally scheduled meeting was postponed due to a State of Emergency issued by Governor Roy Cooper in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

The North Carolina Mining Commission will meet in Raleigh on Oct. 18, 2023, beginning at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person, by computer or phone.

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

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will host an interagency work group meeting on Oct. 12 by web conference to discuss government authorities for managing threatened oceanfront structures. The public may listen by computer or phone. The originally scheduled meeting was postponed due to a State of Emergency issued by Governor Roy Cooper in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

During the Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) Annual Conference, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality recognized members of ESI for their commitment to environmental excellence.

After thoroughly reviewing all public comments submitted during the public hearing and notice period, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a Title V air quality permit to Sapphire Renewable Natural Gas.

North Carolina’s 2023 Appropriations Act Session Law 2023-134 includes fee adjustments for 28 Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) programs to support the delivery of services and state employee sa

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County.

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