North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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North Carolina DEQ schedules hearing on weatherization assistance plan, seeks public input
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is set to conduct a public hearing on April 17 concerning the Weatherization Assistance Program's Annual State Plan.
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Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee to hold meeting on April 16
The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee is scheduled to convene on April 16, 2025.
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State Water Infrastructure Authority to hold meeting on April 16 and April 17
The State Water Infrastructure Authority has scheduled an in-person meeting in Edenton and a teleconference via Webex on April 16 and April 17.
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North Carolina advises early renewal for fishing and dealer licenses
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is set to start the renewal process for commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits on April 15.
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Public hearing announced for proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has announced a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County.
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NC coastal management schedules second public hearing for Mid-Currituck Bridge permit
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management will conduct a public hearing on April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Currituck Extension Center in Barco.
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State Water Infrastructure Authority meetings set for Edenton and online participation
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is set to convene in Edenton and via teleconference on Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17.
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Proposed shellfish lease hearing scheduled in Topsail Beach
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a public hearing for proposed shellfish leases in Pender County.
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Hearing scheduled for changes to NC water quality standards
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) has scheduled a public hearing for April 22 to gather feedback on proposed updates to the state's surface water quality standards.
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NC DEQ to hold public hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program annual plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office has scheduled a public hearing on April 17, which will invite comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s Annual State Plan.
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N.C. Coastal Reserve to host Spring meetings open to public
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has announced the schedule for its Spring local advisory committee meetings, set to take place on April 22-23.
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North Carolina ends Bluefin Tuna reporting program; shifts responsibility to National Service
Anglers in North Carolina no longer need to report their catches of Bluefin Tuna and billfishes to the state.
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Public input open for air permit at Laurinburg sawmill in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is soliciting public input on a draft Title V air quality permit for the Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.
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70 NC counties face moderate drought conditions
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded the moderate drought classification across 70 counties, as indicated in their latest advisory.
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North Carolina launches pilot project to mitigate Stoney Creek Watershed flooding
Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), alongside its Division of Mitigation Services (DMS), took a significant step forward in addressing chronic flooding by initiating the Stoney Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation...
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North Carolina Mining Commission to hold public meeting on April 8
The North Carolina Mining Commission has scheduled a meeting for April 8, 2025, in Raleigh.
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Public comment period opens for draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has opened the public comment period for draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4.
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Mid-Currituck Bridge project public hearing scheduled for April 16
The Division of Coastal Management, part of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, will conduct a public hearing on April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Currituck Extension Center in Barco.
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Wildfire smoke leads to unhealthy air forecasts across several North Carolina counties
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is affecting air quality in Western North Carolina.
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Smoke from SC wildfires leads to unhealthy air alerts in western NC
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, according to forecasts by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ).