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)
• Proposed Reclassification of Eleven Surface Waters in the Watauga River Basin to Class High Quality Waters or Outstanding Resource Waters: September 2022 meeting [September 7 2022 WQC Agenda (nc.gov)], January 2023 EMC [EMC Final Agenda January 12, 2023 with links(nc.gov)], April 2023 public hearing (Hearing Announcement for Proposed High Quality Waters and Outstanding Resource Waters Reclassifications in the Watauga River Basin NC DEQ), July 2023 EMC meeting [EMC Agenda 13July2023 (nc.gov)], August 2023 RRC Meeting (Approved Permanent Rules August 2023.pdf NC OAH)

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.