Press Releases
New leader announced for state’s Environmental Management Commission
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality today announced that A. Stanley “Stan” Meiburg, Ph.D., has assumed chairmanship of the state’s Environmental Management Commission (EMC). The commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation and enhancement of the state's air and water resources.
N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet Feb. 12
The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission will meet Feb. 12 in the ground floor hearing room of the Archdale Building in downtown Raleigh.
DEQ seeking input on development of community mapping tool; first of three stakeholder meetings to be held Feb. 4
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a stakeholder meeting Feb. 4 at the Wayne Community College from 6 to 8 p.m.
N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Jan. 9-10
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission will meet this week at the Archdale Building in downtown Raleigh. Commission committees will meet Wednesday, Jan. 9, with the full commission meeting Thursday, Jan. 10. Topics to be discussed include state rules on water supply watershed protection and nutrient management strategies, among other items.
DEQ extends Chemours proposed consent order comment period to Jan. 7
State environmental officials have extended the public comment period for a proposed consent order between the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours Company FC, LLC. The new deadline for submitting comments on the draft order is Jan. 7, 2019.
Comment Period and Public Meeting on Duke Energy Request for Sutton Plant Variance to Extend Closure Deadline
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today announced a public comment period for Duke Energy’s request for variance to extend the CAMA closure deadline for their Sutton Plant by six months. When the comment period concludes on February 4, 2019, DEQ will consider that input and then make a decision whether to grant Duke’s request.
DEQ announces public information sessions regarding coal ash closure options
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announces it will hold a series of public information sessions near six coal ash facilities across North Carolina where communities can learn about options for closing coal ash impoundments.
DEQ Secretary Regan says fisheries authorizations endanger coastal resources
The N.C . Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael S. Regan released the following statement on the Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) that were issued today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to five companies for seismic testing off of North Carolina’s coast.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public information session about GenX scheduled for Dec. 11
The state departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services will host a seventh community information session Tuesday, Dec. 11, about the state’s ongoing activities related to the GenX investigation that originated at the Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
RELEASE: State officials require Chemours to provide permanent drinking water and pay $12 million penalty
State environmental officials announced the publication of a proposed consent order between the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours.
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