February 2026 Meeting Agenda
NC Coastal Resources Commission
Dunes Club, Atlantic Beach
710 E. Fort Macon Road
This meeting will be held at the above location and via webinar. Webinar information is below.
Renee Cahoon, Chair, Presiding
Join the CRC 1 p.m. on Feb. 25 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 26 DEQ’s YouTube channel
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Coastal Resources Advisory Council
February 25, 2026
Call to Order 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. CRAC Agenda
Coastal Resources Commission
February 25, 2026
Call to Order 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Commission Call to Order
· Roll Call
· Chair Comments
· Approval of August 27-28, 2025 Meeting Minutes (still under review)
· Approval of November 19-20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
· CRAC Report
· Executive Secretary Report
· Science Panel Membership
Variances
· Homeowners of Figure 8 Island, Sandbag Extension
o CRC-VR-26-01 to 26-22 (still under review)
o PowerPoint
Science Panel/Oceanfront Hardened Structures Discussion
The Effects of Hard Structures - Draft outline
Public Hearing
· DCM Non-Competitive use of Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant Funds
o CRC 25-46 Topsail Island Acquisition Closing Costs
15A NCAC 07B Readoption (rule language)
5:00 p.m. Recess
Coastal Resources Commission
February 26, 2025
Call to Order 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Commission Call to Order
· Chair Comments
Public Comment
Department of Health and Human Services Septic Tank Discussion
Action Items/Rulemaking
· Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0306 Septic Tanks Seaward of the Vegetation Line
o PowerPoint
· Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .1103, .1203, .1303, .1403, .1503, .1603, .1703, .1803, .1903, .2003, .2103, .2203, .2303, .2403, .2503, .2603, .2703, and 07J .0204 Permit Fee Increases
o PowerPoint
· Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0308 Sandbags, Alternative Sandbag Design Use for Protection of Public Roads
o PowerPoint
· Consideration of Adoption 15A NCAC 07H .2300 General Permit for Replacement of Existing Bridges and Culverts
o PowerPoint
· Petition for Rulemaking to Amend 15A NCAC 07H .0106, .0205, .0206, .0207 Manmade Ditches
o PowerPoint
· Periodic Review of Existing Rules 15A NCAC 07A, 07H, 07I, 07J, 07K, 07L, 07M
o PowerPoint
CRC Subcommittee Inlet Hazard Area Policy Discussion
12:00 p.m. Lunch/Break
1:15 p.m. Oceanfront and Inlet Erosion Rates and Setback Factors
Legal Updates
Old/New Business
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
The Commission will proceed through the agenda until completed. Items may be moved out of order at the discretion of the Chair.