The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is scheduled to meet on January 7 and 8 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. The public can attend either in person or virtually by computer or phone.
Committee meetings will take place on January 7, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, while the full commission meeting is set for January 8 at 9 a.m. Both sessions will be held at 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, with access provided through Webex links and phone numbers listed on the commission’s website. Agendas and supporting documents will also be made available online when ready.
The Environmental Management Commission is tasked with adopting rules for protecting, preserving, and enhancing North Carolina’s air and water resources. It oversees several divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), including Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management, and Water Resources.
The DEQ operates as a state agency focused on regulating and safeguarding North Carolina’s natural resources and environmental quality according to its official website. Its responsibilities include enforcing environmental laws, issuing permits, managing waste, overseeing water resources, and regulating air quality throughout the state (source). The department supports public education initiatives to foster community awareness about environmental stewardship (source).
Established in 2015 after restructuring from the former Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (source), the DEQ aims to deliver science-based stewardship that benefits all residents of North Carolina (source). The central office is located at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh (source).
