Stormwater Public Notices

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit to be issued. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Brianna Young (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address at end of this message. 

All comments received through Dec. 1, 2024, will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.

The following facility has applied a new NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from their location:

• Airgas USA, LLC [314 Lake Latham Road, Mebane, NC 27302] has requested renewal of permit NCS000598 for the Airgas USA, LLC facility in Alamance County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to Moadams Creek (Latham Lake) in the Cape Fear River Basin.

All comments should reference permit number NCS000598.

Stormwater Program Contact: Brianna Young | 919-707-3647                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit to be issued. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Brianna Young (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address at end of this message. 

All comments received through October 20, 2024, will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.

The following facility has applied a new NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from their location:

• American Distillation, Inc. [1690 Royster Road NE, Leland, NC 28451] has requested renewal of permit NCS000244 for American Distillation, Inc. - Navassa in Brunswick County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to Cartwheel Branch in the Cape Fear River Basin.

• Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. [53 Frontage Road, Hampton, NJ 08827] has requested renewal of permit NCS000569 for Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. in Durham County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to Buck Branch in the Cape Fear River Basin.

• Highline Warren, LLC [112 Maxfield Road, Greensboro, NC 27405] has requested new permit coverage assigned permit NCS000618 for Highline Warren, LLC in Guilford County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to South Buffalo Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.

All comments should reference permit number NCS000244, NCS000569, or NCS000618 (as appropriate).

Stormwater Program Contact: Brianna Young | 919-707-3647                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit to be issued. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Brianna Young (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address at end of this message. 

All comments received through August 12, 2024, will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.

The following facility has applied a new NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from their location in Union County:

• Industrial and Agricultural Chemicals, Inc. [2042 Buie Philadelphus, Red Springs, NC 28377] has requested renewal of permit NCS000236 for the Industrial and Agricultural Chemicals, Inc. facility in Robeson County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to Burnt Swamp in the Lumber River Basin.

All comments should reference permit number NCS000236.

Stormwater Program Contact: Brianna Young | 919-707-3647                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit to be issued. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Brianna Young (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address at end of this message. 

All comments received through August 12, 2024, will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.

The following facility has applied a new NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from their location in Union County:

• Clear Path Recycling, LLC [3500 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312] has requested renewal of permit NCS000534 for the Clear Path Recycling, LLC facility in Cumberland County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin.

• Alpek Polyester USA, LLC [3216 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312] has requested renewal of permit NCS000534 for the Alpek Polyester USA, LLC Cedar Creek Site facility in Cumberland County. This facility discharges to an unnamed tributary to the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin.

All comments should reference permit number NCS000389 or NCS000534 (as appropriate).

Stormwater Program Contact: Brianna Young | 919-707-3647                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

(November 2024) The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES MS4 Stormwater Individual Permits and Stormwater Management Plans. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Isaiah Reed (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address below. The comment period ends December 29, 2024.

Links to draft permits and SMPs will be available by Nov 29th:
City of Mount Holly - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000407 in Gaston County. 
Town of Cramerton - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000449 in Gaston County.
City of Rocky Mount - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000442 in Nash and Edgecombe Counties.
Town of Hope Mills - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000458 in Cumberland County.
Town of Knightdale - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000460 in Wake County.
Town of Nashville - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000485 in Nash County.
City of New Bern - Stormwater Management Plan / renewal of permit NCS000585 in Craven County.

Stormwater Program Contact: Isaiah Reed | (828) 296-4618                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

(June 2024) The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES MS4 Stormwater Individual Permits and Stormwater Management Plans. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft permit may submit comments to Isaiah Reed (Attn: DEMLR Stormwater Program) during the public comment period. Written comments may be submitted to the address at end of this message. 

There are four sets of NPDES MS4 Stormwater Individual Permits and Stormwater Management Plans that are under public notice.  For the first set, the comment period ends June 9, 2024.    For the second set,  the comment period ends June 17, 2024.  For the third set, the comment period ends June 28, 2024.  For the fourth set, the comment period ends July 8, 2024.   All comments received by respective date will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.  Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.

In the first set with period ending June 9, 2024, the following municipalities have applied for renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge stormwater:

Town of Hillsborough - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000466.

Town of Jamestown - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000400.

Town of Montreat - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000430.

City of Morganton - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000498.

Town of Mooresville - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000540.

City of Monroe - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000482.

City of Concord - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000423.

Town of Wake Forest - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000467.

Town of Harrisburg - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000513.

In the second set with period ending June 17, 2024, the following municipalities have applied for renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge stormwater:

City of Gastonia - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000429.

Town of Shelby - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000560.

In the third set with period ending June 28, 2024, the following entities have applied for renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge stormwater:

North Carolina State University - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000376.

Town of Graham - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000408.

In the fourth set with period ending July 8, 2024, the following entity has applied for renewal of their NPDES permit to discharge stormwater:

Town of Ayden - Stormwater Management Plan and permit number NCS000500.

Stormwater Program Contact: Isaiah Reed | 828-296-4618                        
DEMLR Stormwater Program                        
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC  27604                        
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-1612

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit to be revised and re-issued.  The public comment period begins at 9:00 am on 4/15/2024 and ends at 5:00 pm on 5/15/2024.  Persons wishing to comment on or object may submit written comments to the address below during the public comment period.  All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance.  Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.  All comments should reference the specific permit numbers listed below.  Links to draft general permits and factsheets are also included in the following list: 

NCG160000 permit, draft factsheet for Asphalt Paving Mixtures, proposed issuance date 6/1/2024

NCG170000 permit, draft factsheet for Textile Mill Products, proposed issuance date 6/1/2024

NCG180000 permit, draft factsheet for Furniture and Fixtures, proposed issuance date 6/1/2024

NCG200000 permit, draft factsheet for Scrap Metal Recycling, proposed issuance date 6/1/2024

Please direct comments or questions to:  Brittany Cook, Stormwater Program, NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Telephone number: (919) 707-3648, brittany.cook@ncdenr.gov.

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The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) invites public comment on, or objections to, the following NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permits to be revised and re-issued.  The public comment period begins at 9:00 am on 2/13/2024 and ends at 5:00 pm on 3/25/2024.  Persons wishing to comment on or object may submit written comments to the address below during the public comment period.  All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding permit issuance.  Public comments may result in changes to the proposed permitting actions.  All comments should reference the specific permit numbers listed below.  Links to draft general permits and factsheets are also included in the following list: 

NCG010000 permit, draft factsheet for land disturbing activities subject to the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, proposed issuance date 4/1/2024

NCG250000 permit, draft factsheet for land disturbing activities not subject to the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, proposed issuance date 4/1/2024

Please direct comments or questions to:  Paul Clark, Stormwater Program, NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Telephone number: (919) 707-3642, paul.clark@deq.nc.gov.