Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting agenda modified due to forecasted inclement weather

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has modified its agenda for this week’s meeting due to forecasted inclement weather.

Public Hearing Scheduled for Biltmore Farms, LLC Water Quality Certification

State officials will host a public hearing on March 19 in Asheville to gather comments on the application for a 401 water quality certification submitted to the N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) from Biltmore Farms, LLC.

Public hearings on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Cliffside, Marshall and Allen facilities to be held Feb. 25, 26 and 27

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold hearings for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Cliffside Steam Station, Marshall Steam Station and Allen Steam Station on Tuesday, Feb. 25 (Cliffside), Wednesday, Feb. 26 (Marshall), and Thursday, Feb. 27 (Allen). Each begins at 6 p.m.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Buck Power Station to be held Feb. 24

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Buck Power Station on Monday, Feb. 24, beginning at 6 p.m.

REMINDER: Secretaries' Science Advisory Board to meet February 24

RALEIGH – The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday, February 24, in Raleigh to discuss PFOA/PFOS and hexavalent chromium recommendations. The meeting will also include an opportunity for a public forum.

REMINDER: Public comment period extended on inlet hazard area update

The N.C. Coastal Resource Commission has extended the public comment period until March 2 for proposed rulemaking intended to update Inland Hazard Area boundaries and associated development rules, including 15A NCAC 07H .0304, 7H .0306, 7H .0309, and 7H .0310. The original comment period began on Dec. 2 and was scheduled to end on Jan. 31.

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Roxboro Power Station to be held Feb. 19

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Roxboro Power Station on Wednesday Feb. 19, beginning at 6 p.m.

Division of Marine Fisheries to begin survey of shrimp trawl fishermen

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin contacting shrimp trawl and skimmer trawl vessel operators in the coming weeks for a survey about the types of gear they use

Public hearing on closure plans for coal ash impoundments at Belews Creek Steam Station to be held Feb. 18

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a hearing for public comment about the plan to excavate coal ash at Duke Energy’s Belews Creek Steam Station on Tuesday Feb. 18, beginning at 6 p.m.

Marine Fisheries Commission seeks applicants for Shellfish Cultivation Lease Review Committee

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking applicants for a new Shellfish Cultivation Lease Review Committee that will hear appeals of agency decisions regarding shellfish leases