Press Releases

RELEASE: DEQ Completes Permanent Replacement of Water Supplies at Coal Ash Sites

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced today that permanent replacement water supplies have been provided to all eligible households near Duke Energy coal ash facili

Public Hearing on draft permit for Enviva Pellets Hamlet facility on Nov. 8

The N.C . Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host a public meeting and public hearing on Thursday, November 8, 2018, on a draft permit for Enviva Pellets Hamlet, LLC. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: N.C. Environmental Management Commission meetings set for Oct. 9-10

The N.C. Environmental Management Commission will meet this week at the Archdale Building in downtown Raleigh. 

MEMO: First Results from Sutton Facility Water Sampling

MEMO

To: Interested Parties

From: Megan Thorpe, Communications Director

RE: Sutton Facility Sampling Results 

MEMO: First results from Duke’s H.F. Lee facility

To: Interested Parties
From: Megan Thorpe, Communications Director, NC DEQ
RE: First results from Duke’s H.F. Lee facility

Statement on HF Lee Testing Data

DEQ Communications Director Megan Thorpe issued the following statement on test results from H.F. Lee featured in media reports on September 28, 2018:

Emissions inspections to end in 26 counties as of December 1

As of December 1, 2018, vehicle emissions testing will no longer be required in 26 North Carolina counties. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has certified the removal of the counties from the state’s inspection and maintenance program after receiving final approval from the Environmental Protection Agency. 

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.

Division of Coastal Management sets up temporary office in Wilmington

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has set up a temporary office in Wilmington where property owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Florence can call or visit for permitting assistance.

Water Infrastructure Funding Application Deadline Extended

The Division of Water Infrastructure has extended the deadline for applications for Fall 2018 water infrastructure funding to 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2018 for all funding programs. Recognizing that Hurricane Florence complicated the ability of some communities to complete their applications, the division chose to amend the original deadline.