Press Releases

RELEASE: State awards rebates for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded the third and final group of Phase 1 rebates for Level 2 charging projects to be funded by the NC Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.

RELEASE: Public Hearing on Draft Air Permit for Duke Roxboro Impoundment Closure Actions

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public hearing on Monday, June 7 on a draft permit modification for the Duke Energy Progress, LLC - Roxboro Steam Electric Plant.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to Meet May 12 & 13

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, May 12 and 13, by teleconference. The public is invited to attend the meetings online or by phone.

RELEASE:  Public comment period begins for Enviva Pellets Sampson, LLC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is requesting public comment on a proposed modification for the existing Enviva Pellets Sampson, LLC permit.

DEQ issues Buffer Authorization for RDU Airport Authority Perimeter Fence

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources (Division) has approved a buffer authorization request by the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDUAA) for a proposed enhanced security perimeter fence.

New permit facilitates transfer of shellfish for restoration projects

A new Division of Marine Fisheries permit makes it possible for shellfish lease holders to sell oysters and other shellfish to government agencies, environmental organizations, and others for use on manmade oyster reefs, living shorelines, and other restoration endeavors.

Assistance totaling more than $5.2 million distributed to eligible fishing stakeholders for COVID relief

More than $5.2 million in financial assistance is on its way to eligible members of the fishing industries who sustained income losses in the spring of 2020 due to COVID-19.

Newly amended rules take effect May 1

Newly amended rules pertaining to special secondary nursery areas will go into effect Saturday, May 1.

State Reissues Denial of Water Quality Certification for MVP Southgate Pipeline

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has reissued and supplemented the denial of the request for a 401 Water Quality Certification and Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer Authorization for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Southgate project, originally issued on August 11, 2020.

Anglers reminded they can donate fish carcasses to science

The fish are biting, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding anglers that they can donate their fish carcasses to science.