Proposed Rules 15A NCAC 02P - Commercial Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Summary and Proposed Rulemaking Schedule Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 13B .0500 and .1600 - C&D and MSW Landfill Rules Summary and Schedule Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 13B .0832 - General Provisions for Septage Management Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis The comment period for this rule amendment has ended. The amendment was adopted by the Environmental Management Commission at their March 10, 2022 meeting. The effective date of the rule is delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2021-83. 15A NCAC 01D – Project Certification Relating to Industrial and Private Pollution Control Revenue Bonds Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 01C - Conformity with North Carolina Environmental Policy Act Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02B .0200 & .0300 for the 2020-2022 Surface Water Quality Standards Triennial Review Proposed Amendments This webpage provides links to the following documents related to the 2020-2022 surface water quality standards triennial review: Public Notice Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Proposed Standard for chlorophyll-a at High Rock Lake Reservoir HRL-15A-NCAC-02B-.0211.pdf 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Proposed Standard for chlorophyll-a at High Rock Lake Reservoir Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02E – Water Use Registration and Allocation 15A-02E-0301.35-21 Water Use Registration and Allocation Rules_Regulatory Impact Analyses 15A NCAC 02E .0400 Regulation of Surface Water Transfers Rules Draft Rules Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02H .1301 (Revision) and 15A NCAC 02H .1400 (.1401 through .1405) Attachment A_15A NCAC 02H .1401-.1405 and .1301 Public Notice 15A NCAC 02L .0100 - Groundwater Classification and Standards 15A-02L-0101.36-08 Fiscal Note_02L .0100 15A NCAC 02L .0202 - Groundwater Quality Standards Notice of Text_15A-02L-0202 Fiscal Note_02L .0202 15A NCAC 02N - Criteria and Standards Applicable to Underground Storage Tanks 15A_NCAC_02N_.0406_.0901_.0905_and_.0906_Notice_of_Text 15A_NCAC_02N_Regulatory_Impact_Analysis Session_Laws_2018-114(pg10)_and_2020-74(pg30) The comment period for these rule amendments has ended. The amendments were adopted by the Environmental Management Commission at their November 18, 2021 meeting. The effective date of the rules is delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2018-114 and S.L. 2020-74. Update of Inlet Hazard Area Boundaries Public Hearing Schedule Inlet Hazard Area Update 2019_Inlet_Hazard_Area_Boundary_Update_20190212 15A NCAC 07H .0304 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0306 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0309 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0310 for public hearing OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis 2019 IHA Update Details The Coastal Resources Commission's proposed amendments reference the proposed update of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries and associated development setback factors. The proposed amendments are in the public interest as they are intended to minimize the loss of property and human life by establishing development setbacks between structures and the Atlantic shoreline. Comment Period: April 18, 2022 - June 17, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Public Beach & Coastal Waterfront Access Program Proposed Rule Language Fiscal Analysis Access Policies OSBM Approved.pdf Details 15A NCAC 07M .0300: The Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is proposing amendments to the CAMA Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program. These amendments are intended to address implementation aspects of the Program, as well as reorganize some of the individual rules based on grant administration, local government requirements, and project selection. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Structural Boat Covers Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Structural Boat Covers Details The CRC is proposing amendments to allow the permitting of structural boat covers under similar conditions to boathouses. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Beach Management Plans Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Beach Management Plans Details The CRC is creating procedures for requesting and approving Beach Management Plans for oceanfront communities constructing large-scale beach fill projects in order to provide regulatory relief from oceanfront development setback provisions. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 18 - March 21, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Beach Bulldozing Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Beach Bulldozing Details The CRC is proposing amendments to extend the use of the beach bulldozing General Permit or Emergency General Permit to oceanfront areas inside an Inlet Hazard Area. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Elevating Structures Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Elevating Structures Details The CRC is proposing amendments to clarify when a permit is needed for the elevation of structures. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Development Period Extension Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Elevating Structures Details The CRC is proposing amendments to lengthen the initial expiration date of most Major Permits. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2020-2021 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2020-2021 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package A Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package A Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package B NOx SIP Rule NOx SIP Call Proposed Rules DEQ_2021-04-14rev6-29 Public Notice - NOx SIP (1) Details Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments and adoption of the NOx SIP Call Rules. Also, to receive comment on the accompanying fiscal note for the proposed amendments and adoptions. On September 9, 2021, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) approved proceeding to public comment on the NOx SIP Call Rules and fiscal note. There are a total of four rules going to public comment: 15A NCAC 02D .1401, .1402, .1424, and .1425. 15A NCAC 02D .1401, Definitions. This rule is proposed for amendment to add clarity and consistency for the definitions of “EGU”, “Large non-EGU”, and “NOx SIP Call control period.” 15A NCAC 02D .1402, Applicability. This rule is proposed for amendment to add clarity and consistency by updating the rule references for applicability. 15A NCAC 02D .1424, Large Non-Electric Generating Units. This rule is proposed for adoption to specify the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting for permitted facilities with large non-EGUs that opt to implement alternative monitoring to the 40 CFR Part 75 monitoring requirements. The rule outlines specific methodology for facilities to implement to qualify for the alternative monitoring approach. 15A NCAC 02D .1425, NOx Call SIP Budget. This rule is proposed for adoption to directly incorporate the statewide NOx SIP Call Budgets and the reporting requirements of affected facilities with EGUs. Documents: Public Notice (PDF document) Proposed Rules (PDF document) Fiscal Note (PDF document) Event: NOx SIP Public Hearing WebEx Link: https://bit.ly/3oDLv7T Date and time: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. Event password: NCDAQ Phone: +1-415-655-0003, Access Code: 2438 351 6868 Audio conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code. If you wish to speak at the digital public hearing, you must register, provide the required information, and follow instructions on ways to join the public hearing. Registration must be completed by 4:00 PM on December 1, 2021. To register, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3v0EoI9 Comment Period Ends: December 14, 2021 Please submit comments via any of the methods below: Email: daq.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov (Type “NOx SIP Call” in the subject line) Postal Mail: Rule Development Branch Supervisor NC Division of Air Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 Fax: (919) 715-0717 (Address to “Rule Development Branch Supervisor”) Voicemail: (919) 707-8403 (State your name and affiliation if any) For instructions on how to join the public hearing via Webex, please refer to the following links: 1. https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Air%20Quality/rules/hearing/instructions-on-ways-to-join-webex.pdf 2. https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html For technical difficulties, the following automated voicemail has been set up to receive your verbal comments: 919-707-8403. Si necesita esta información en español, comuníquese con Carolina llamando al 919-609-2189 o enviando un correo electrónico Guadalupe.jimenez@ncdenr.gov Title V Rule Revisions Attachments: PDF of Amended Rules OSBM-approved regulatory impact analysis Description: The Environmental Management Commission proposes to amend the Title V rules in 15A NCAC 02Q .0103 and .0500 to address comments received from EPA during the fourth review of the Title V program in North Carolina. Public Hearing: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 via Webex More information regarding the hearing can be found at the following website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-rules/rules-hearing-process
Proposed Rules 15A NCAC 02P - Commercial Leaking Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Summary and Proposed Rulemaking Schedule Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 13B .0500 and .1600 - C&D and MSW Landfill Rules Summary and Schedule Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 13B .0832 - General Provisions for Septage Management Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis The comment period for this rule amendment has ended. The amendment was adopted by the Environmental Management Commission at their March 10, 2022 meeting. The effective date of the rule is delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2021-83. 15A NCAC 01D – Project Certification Relating to Industrial and Private Pollution Control Revenue Bonds Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 01C - Conformity with North Carolina Environmental Policy Act Notice of Text Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02B .0200 & .0300 for the 2020-2022 Surface Water Quality Standards Triennial Review Proposed Amendments This webpage provides links to the following documents related to the 2020-2022 surface water quality standards triennial review: Public Notice Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Proposed Standard for chlorophyll-a at High Rock Lake Reservoir HRL-15A-NCAC-02B-.0211.pdf 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Proposed Standard for chlorophyll-a at High Rock Lake Reservoir Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02E – Water Use Registration and Allocation 15A-02E-0301.35-21 Water Use Registration and Allocation Rules_Regulatory Impact Analyses 15A NCAC 02E .0400 Regulation of Surface Water Transfers Rules Draft Rules Notice of Text and Hearing Information Regulatory Impact Analysis 15A NCAC 02H .1301 (Revision) and 15A NCAC 02H .1400 (.1401 through .1405) Attachment A_15A NCAC 02H .1401-.1405 and .1301 Public Notice 15A NCAC 02L .0100 - Groundwater Classification and Standards 15A-02L-0101.36-08 Fiscal Note_02L .0100 15A NCAC 02L .0202 - Groundwater Quality Standards Notice of Text_15A-02L-0202 Fiscal Note_02L .0202 15A NCAC 02N - Criteria and Standards Applicable to Underground Storage Tanks 15A_NCAC_02N_.0406_.0901_.0905_and_.0906_Notice_of_Text 15A_NCAC_02N_Regulatory_Impact_Analysis Session_Laws_2018-114(pg10)_and_2020-74(pg30) The comment period for these rule amendments has ended. The amendments were adopted by the Environmental Management Commission at their November 18, 2021 meeting. The effective date of the rules is delayed pending legislative review as required by S.L. 2018-114 and S.L. 2020-74. Update of Inlet Hazard Area Boundaries Public Hearing Schedule Inlet Hazard Area Update 2019_Inlet_Hazard_Area_Boundary_Update_20190212 15A NCAC 07H .0304 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0306 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0309 for public hearing 15A NCAC 07H .0310 for public hearing OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis 2019 IHA Update Details The Coastal Resources Commission's proposed amendments reference the proposed update of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries and associated development setback factors. The proposed amendments are in the public interest as they are intended to minimize the loss of property and human life by establishing development setbacks between structures and the Atlantic shoreline. Comment Period: April 18, 2022 - June 17, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Public Beach & Coastal Waterfront Access Program Proposed Rule Language Fiscal Analysis Access Policies OSBM Approved.pdf Details 15A NCAC 07M .0300: The Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is proposing amendments to the CAMA Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program. These amendments are intended to address implementation aspects of the Program, as well as reorganize some of the individual rules based on grant administration, local government requirements, and project selection. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Structural Boat Covers Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Structural Boat Covers Details The CRC is proposing amendments to allow the permitting of structural boat covers under similar conditions to boathouses. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Beach Management Plans Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Beach Management Plans Details The CRC is creating procedures for requesting and approving Beach Management Plans for oceanfront communities constructing large-scale beach fill projects in order to provide regulatory relief from oceanfront development setback provisions. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 18 - March 21, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Beach Bulldozing Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Beach Bulldozing Details The CRC is proposing amendments to extend the use of the beach bulldozing General Permit or Emergency General Permit to oceanfront areas inside an Inlet Hazard Area. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Elevating Structures Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Elevating Structures Details The CRC is proposing amendments to clarify when a permit is needed for the elevation of structures. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Development Period Extension Proposed Rule Language OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis for Elevating Structures Details The CRC is proposing amendments to lengthen the initial expiration date of most Major Permits. Public Hearing February 10, 2022 1:30 PM Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort 28516 Comment Period: January 3 - March 4, 2022 Written Comments Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2020-2021 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2020-2021 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package A Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package A Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package B Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2021-2022 Package B NOx SIP Rule NOx SIP Call Proposed Rules DEQ_2021-04-14rev6-29 Public Notice - NOx SIP (1) Details Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments and adoption of the NOx SIP Call Rules. Also, to receive comment on the accompanying fiscal note for the proposed amendments and adoptions. On September 9, 2021, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) approved proceeding to public comment on the NOx SIP Call Rules and fiscal note. There are a total of four rules going to public comment: 15A NCAC 02D .1401, .1402, .1424, and .1425. 15A NCAC 02D .1401, Definitions. This rule is proposed for amendment to add clarity and consistency for the definitions of “EGU”, “Large non-EGU”, and “NOx SIP Call control period.” 15A NCAC 02D .1402, Applicability. This rule is proposed for amendment to add clarity and consistency by updating the rule references for applicability. 15A NCAC 02D .1424, Large Non-Electric Generating Units. This rule is proposed for adoption to specify the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting for permitted facilities with large non-EGUs that opt to implement alternative monitoring to the 40 CFR Part 75 monitoring requirements. The rule outlines specific methodology for facilities to implement to qualify for the alternative monitoring approach. 15A NCAC 02D .1425, NOx Call SIP Budget. This rule is proposed for adoption to directly incorporate the statewide NOx SIP Call Budgets and the reporting requirements of affected facilities with EGUs. Documents: Public Notice (PDF document) Proposed Rules (PDF document) Fiscal Note (PDF document) Event: NOx SIP Public Hearing WebEx Link: https://bit.ly/3oDLv7T Date and time: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. Event password: NCDAQ Phone: +1-415-655-0003, Access Code: 2438 351 6868 Audio conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code. If you wish to speak at the digital public hearing, you must register, provide the required information, and follow instructions on ways to join the public hearing. Registration must be completed by 4:00 PM on December 1, 2021. To register, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3v0EoI9 Comment Period Ends: December 14, 2021 Please submit comments via any of the methods below: Email: daq.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov (Type “NOx SIP Call” in the subject line) Postal Mail: Rule Development Branch Supervisor NC Division of Air Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 Fax: (919) 715-0717 (Address to “Rule Development Branch Supervisor”) Voicemail: (919) 707-8403 (State your name and affiliation if any) For instructions on how to join the public hearing via Webex, please refer to the following links: 1. https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Air%20Quality/rules/hearing/instructions-on-ways-to-join-webex.pdf 2. https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html For technical difficulties, the following automated voicemail has been set up to receive your verbal comments: 919-707-8403. Si necesita esta información en español, comuníquese con Carolina llamando al 919-609-2189 o enviando un correo electrónico Guadalupe.jimenez@ncdenr.gov Title V Rule Revisions Attachments: PDF of Amended Rules OSBM-approved regulatory impact analysis Description: The Environmental Management Commission proposes to amend the Title V rules in 15A NCAC 02Q .0103 and .0500 to address comments received from EPA during the fourth review of the Title V program in North Carolina. Public Hearing: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 via Webex More information regarding the hearing can be found at the following website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-rules/rules-hearing-process
