The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is scheduled to meet on February 25 and 26 at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach. The meeting will be accessible both in person and online, allowing members of the public to attend or participate remotely.
On February 25 at 10 a.m., the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC), which consists of 20 members providing local government perspectives and advice to the CRC, will hold an in-person meeting at the same location.
The full CRC meeting begins at 1 p.m. on February 25 and continues at 9 a.m. on February 26. A public comment period is planned for 9:05 a.m. on February 26, with attendees able to sign up to speak upon arrival.
Meeting materials, including the agenda and briefing documents, are available on the CRC website. The schedule of agenda items may change.
The commission’s responsibilities include setting policies for the North Carolina Coastal Management Program and adopting rules for both CAMA and the N.C. Dredge and Fill Act. It also designates areas of environmental concern, establishes rules for coastal development within those areas, and certifies local land use plans.
According to the Department of Environmental Quality’s official website, the agency supports public education and environmental compliance efforts across North Carolina to encourage community awareness and stewardship (https://www.deq.nc.gov/). The department’s mission includes science-based environmental stewardship that aims to promote health and prosperity throughout the state (https://www.deq.nc.gov/). Its regulatory authority covers air, land, water, and coastal environments (https://www.deq.nc.gov/), while its services include air quality regulation, permit issuance, enforcement of environmental laws, waste management, and oversight of water resources (https://www.deq.nc.gov/). The Department serves as a state agency focused on protecting North Carolina’s natural resources (https://www.deq.nc.gov/) from its central office in Raleigh (https://www.deq.nc.gov/).
