Current Reclassification Proposals

SURFACE WATER RECLASSIFICATIONS

• Proposed Reclassification of Teer Quarry and a portion of the Eno River to Class WS-IV CA: May 2022 WQC meeting [May 11 2022 WQCAgenda (nc.gov)], July 2022 EMC [EMC Final Agenda July 13-14 2022 with links - v2 (nc.gov)], November 2022 public hearing (Hearing Announcement for Teer Quarry and Eno River Proposed Reclassification 9-13-2022B.pdf | NC DEQ), March 2023 EMC meeting [EMC_Agenda_9Mar2023 (nc.gov)], June 2023 RRC meeting (Approved Permanent Rules June 2023.pdf | NC OAH)

• Eleven Proposed Reclassifications in the Watauga River Basin to Class High Quality Waters or Class Outstanding Resource Waters: September 7, 2022, WQC meeting materials [Agenda and meeting minutes], January 12,  2023, EMC meeting [Agenda and meeting minutes], and April 27, 2023 public hearing announcement [NC DEQ News Release].

To receive a copy of an agenda for a meeting above that is not posted to this webpage or if you need further information on a reclassification proposal, contact the Classifications & Standards Branch staff.