Press Releases
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.
Bacteria testing shows swimming sites in Dare, Currituck counties meet standards
State officials announced today that bacteria levels at swimming sites in Dare and Currituck counties meet state and Environmental Protection Agency standards for swimming and other contact with the water.
Eight North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites reopen to visitors after Hurricane Florence
Eight of 10 N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve sites reopened to visitors on today after closures due to Hurricane Florence.
Memo RE: Coal Ash Images, Data Updates and Key Information for North Carolinians facing Hurricane Damage
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) continues to update their dashboard snapshots daily with information from key areas of concern related to damage from Hurricane Florence. Today, aerial footage from Duke Energy Sutton Site (near Wilmington) and images from H.F. Lee (near Goldsboro) inspections were added to the dashboard.
Statement on Sutton Plant
Update on Duke Energy's Sutton facility.
State environmental officials offer guidance for debris disposal following Hurricane Florence
As waters begin to recede and residents make their way back home, state environmental officials share guidance on the best methods for disposing of storm debris in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
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