Topics Related to Air Quality

April 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to White River Marine Group - New Bern.
April 21, 2025 - June 5, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:NCEMC - Hamlet Plant162 Cooperative WayHamlet, NC 28345Richmond CountyApplication ID: 7700082.24A, Permit No.: 09488T11This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.EPA comment period begins on April 21, 2025 and will run through May 21, 2025. 
April 21, 2025 - May 21, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:NCEMC - Hamlet Plant162 Cooperative WayHamlet, NC 28345Richmond CountyApplication ID: 7700082.24A, Permit No.: 09488T11This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.
March 31, 2025 - April 30, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:Edwards Wood Products, Inc. - Laurinburg Saw Mill #213421 North Rocky Ford Rd.Laurinburg, NC 28535Scotland CountyApplication ID: 8300109.24B, Permit No.: 10569This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.
Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania and Henderson Counties on Friday, and other nearby counties, including Buncombe County, may also experience unhealthy air quality from smoke. Residents are urged to take precautions.The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is forecasting the following Air Quality Action Days for Friday:
Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania County on Thursday, and other nearby counties may also experience unhealthy air quality from smoke. Residents are urged to take precautions.The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing the following Air Quality Action Day forecasts:
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County and South Carolina will continue to produce unhealthy air quality and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is expanding air quality alerts in western North Carolina.
UPDATE: The Division of Air Quality extended the air quality alerts described below. For the most up-to-date air quality forecasts, visit the Air Quality Portal. Smoke from wildfires in Polk County is producing unhealthy air quality at the Code Red and Code Orange levels, and residents are urged to take precautions.
March 24, 2025 - May 8, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC-Rockingham Co Comb. Turb.240 Ernest DriveReidsville, NC 27320Rockingham CountyApplication ID: 7900156.24A, Permit No.: 08731T17This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.EPA comment period begins on March 24, 2025 and will run through May 8, 2025.