North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 6, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Governor Cooper and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Granholm Announce Federal Funding to Strengthen Power Grid and Increase ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to announce new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage. They …

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Published on August 6, 2024 - 17:39 GMT

North Carolina Mining Commission to meet on August 13

The North Carolina Mining Commission will meet at 1 p.m. on August 13, 2024, in Raleigh. The public is invited to attend in person or online. An agenda and supporting documents for the meeting will be posted on the Commission website prior to the meeting. …

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Published on August 2, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

Division of Marine Fisheries sinks tugboat on artificial reef off Cape Lookout

The N.C. DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program sank a tugboat, Thomas Dann, on Aug 1 at AR-305, off Cape Lookout. The 106-foot tugboat was constructed in 1981 but suffered a catastrophic fire in 2016. This vessel was donated to the Reef …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 19:50 GMT

State coastal commission to hold special meeting by web conference on Aug. 6

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will hold a special meeting August 6 by web conference to review fiscal analyses associated with permanent rulemaking. Members of the public may join by computer or phone. The meeting will be limited to the …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 17:35 GMT

DEQ Accepting Comments on Revisions to State Plan that Would Remove Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program from 18 Counties

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on draft revisions to the Inspection & Maintenance State Implementation Plan. The revisions, if approved by the Environmental Protection …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

UPDATED - N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet Aug. 6

The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission will meet in the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, for its regular quarterly meeting. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. (ET). Members of the public may attend in-person or …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

UPDATE: Comment period for NOAA’s Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule extended to ...

Due to continued public interest, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has received an extension from NOAA to conclude the division’s review of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Advisories lifted for North Carolina waters after South Hill, Va., fire

After conducting water quality monitoring along Lake Gaston and the waters that feed into the lake, and in coordination with Virginia partners of observations of the plume, officials have determined that no contaminants have reached North Carolina waters …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

North Carolina free of extreme drought

North Carolina is free from extreme drought in the latest advisory issued by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) on Thursday. DMAC classified five counties in severe drought, 30 counties in moderate drought and 47 counties as …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 16:50 GMT

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two ocean-side sites in Dare County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two ocean-side sites in Dare County. The advisories were lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 14:36 GMT

State awards more than $6.21 million dollars for engineering, design, and implementation of resilience projects; 19 communities ...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding 20 grants to 19 communities for Phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). The primary objective of Phase 3 of the RCCP is to …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 13:33 GMT

DEQ Approves Modified PSD Air Quality Permit for Corning Incorporated - Midland

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has approved an air quality permit modification for Corning Incorporated – Midland. The new permit will allow the company to increase emissions of volatile organic …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 15:05 GMT

State Science Panel Aug. 1 meeting rescheduled to Aug. 6

Morehead City. NC The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel meeting via web conference on Aug. 1 has been rescheduled to Aug. 6 at noon. The Science Panel will continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries. The public may listen to …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

Extreme, severe drought expand in parts of North Carolina

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) expanded its severe drought classification and classified two countiesas in extreme drought in the latest advisory issued Thursday. DMAC classified parts of Columbus and Yadkin counties as in …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 13:07 GMT

Reminder: State to hold public input session on the Home Energy Rebates Programs

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a virtual public input session on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., to solicit community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Rebates Programs, under the Inflation Reduction Act. …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

REMINDER: State coastal agency accepts comments regarding NOAA’s Proposed Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel ...

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 18:42 GMT

DEQ recognizes state agencies, universities, community colleges for energy reductions and progress on Executive Order 80 targets

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office recognizes thirteen state agencies, universities and community colleges for their significant energy reductions and progress towards Executive Order 80’s goal. In 2018, Governor …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 18:42 GMT

State Announces $253M for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Projects Statewide

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants to help pay for 70 projects in 30 counties statewide, including 51 …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 17:41 GMT

The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team Actively Monitors and Prepares for Impacts Resulting from the South Hill, VA Fire

The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is in close coordination with agencies in Virginia regarding the ongoing environmental issue resulting from the South Hill, VA Warehouse Fire that occurred on July 6, 2024. The warehouse facility contained a …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:27 GMT

Virginia Department of Health issues recreational water, fish consumption advisories for waters along NC border

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational swimming and fish consumption advisory for surface waters, including the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers, that extend to the North Carolina-Virginia border. The North Carolina Department of …

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