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DEQ announces the creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board
Today North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality will introduce members of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board during a ceremony in the agency’s Green Square Lobby.
State coastal commission’s science panel to meet May 3 in New Bern
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission’s Science Panel will meet May 3 in New Bern to review inlet shoreline change rates and draft updated inlet hazard areas.
MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Science Advisory Board to meet April 30
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet in Newton, N.C. on Monday to discuss the ground water standard for total chromium, health goal for hexavalent chromium and benchmark dose modeling for GenX, among other topics. To view the full agenda online, visit: https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/GenX/SAB/SAB%20Agenda%204.30.2018%20FINAL.pdf.
Environmental Stewardship Initiative recognizes new and long-standing members at annual conference
The state’s Department of Environmental Quality recognized the newest members of its Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) during the annual conference today for their outstanding commitment to environmental excellence.
Leggett & Platt site recognized for environmental achievements
State environmental officials today recognized the Leggett & Platt facility in High Point as a steward for its outstanding environmental performance.
Currituck Banks Reserve closed April 23-27 during USDA Wildlife Services operation
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management is closing the Currituck Banks Reserve to the public from April 23 to April 27, while the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services program conducts an aerial wildlife damage management operation for feral swine on lands north of Corolla.
State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet April 18–19 in New Bern
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in New Bern April 18 and 19 at the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace, 529 South Front Street, in the Debnam-Hunt Board Room. The meeting is open to the public, with an opportunity for informal public comments.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Commission meeting to finalize consent order on coal ash cleanup
The state Environmental Management Commission will hold a special called meeting this Thursday, April 12 to discuss final approvals necessary for an order that seeks to expedite coal ash cleanup at three of Duke Energy’s biggest power plants.
DEQ cites additional violations at Chemours facility, asks court to require Chemours to control air emissions of Gen X
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality today filed an amended complaint and motion for preliminary injunctive relief against the Chemours Company in Bladen County Superior Court.
New state record bluefin tuna caught off Oregon Inlet
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record bluefin tuna.
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