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Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet in Edenton and by teleconference
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is set to convene for its latest meeting in Edenton on April 16 and 17.
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State Energy Office announces public hearing on weatherization plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office will conduct a public hearing regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program's Annual State Plan on April 17.
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NC Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee to meet virtually April 16
The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee is scheduled to convene online through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. "The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee will meet online via Microsoft...
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North Carolina Marine Fisheries prompts early renewal of licenses and permits
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is set to commence the renewal process for commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits on April 15.
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Proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County subject of upcoming hearing
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County.
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NCDEQ to hold second public hearing on Mid-Currituck Bridge project application
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management is set to hold a public hearing regarding the Mid-Currituck Bridge project on April 16 from 5-7 p.m. This event, hosted at the Currituck Extension Center in...
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State Water Infrastructure Authority schedules April 2025 meeting in Edenton
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is set to hold its next meeting both in person in Edenton and via teleconference.
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North Carolina DEQ to hold public hearing on weatherization plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's State Energy Office is set to conduct a public hearing on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s Annual State Plan on April 17.
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Hearing on changes to North Carolina's water quality standards scheduled for April 22
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources is set to hold a public hearing on April 22.
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North Carolina discontinues mandatory Bluefin Tuna and billfish catch reporting program
Anglers in North Carolina are no longer required to report their catches of Bluefin Tuna and billfishes to the state government.
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Coastal Reserve announces in-person advisory meetings in April for public participation
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve has scheduled the Spring local advisory committee meetings for April 22-23.
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Draft Title V air permit for Edwards Wood Products open for public comment
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is currently seeking public input on a proposed Title V air quality permit for Edwards Wood Products, Inc.'s Laurinburg Sawmill #2 located in Scotland County.
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Public invited to comment on draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is inviting public input on the draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4.
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Goldsboro flood mitigation project launches to tackle chronic watershed flooding
Today marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the Stoney Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Pilot Project in Goldsboro, attended by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson and Wayne Community College (WCC)...
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North Carolina Mining Commission to meet in Raleigh on April 8, 2025
The North Carolina Mining Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at 1 p.m. on April 8, 2025, in Raleigh.
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Drought spreads across western North Carolina, burning permits canceled statewide
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its moderate drought classification to now cover 70 counties, as noted in the latest advisory released on Thursday.
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Smoke from South Carolina wildfires prompts air quality alerts in western North Carolina
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina has prompted the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to issue air quality warnings for parts of western North Carolina.
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Public hearing scheduled for Mid-Currituck Bridge application in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is scheduled to conduct a public hearing concerning the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge.
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Air quality forecasts in North Carolina amid South Carolina wildfires
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is anticipated to affect air quality in Western North Carolina on Friday.
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings across Western North Carolina
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, according to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ).