Topics Related to Air Quality

DAQ Outside Involvement Committee Meeting | May 13

May 13, 2025, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The next Division of Air Quality Outside Involvement Committee meeting is scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

7th Grade Students Show Their Air Quality Smarts in AQ-IQ Contest

For 20 years, North Carolina 7th grade students have been showing off their air quality knowledge in the annual AQ-IQ contest.

DEQ Celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 5-9 as Air Quality Awareness Week in North Carolina. The Division of Air Quality is raising awareness of the importance of clean air on our health, environment and economy.

Asthma Resource Guide: Tools for Monitoring Air Quality 

Air pollution can make asthma worse, so it's important to be air aware.

Smoke in the Air! How DAQ Shares Information with the Public about Wildfires

In this blog post, we explore how wildfires start, how smoke affects our health, and how the Division of Air Quality keeps residents informed and safe.

Code Red Air Quality Action Day in Effect Saturday for Brunswick County, Code Orange in New Hanover

A wildfire in Brunswick County has the potential to produce unhealthy air quality in the area this weekend, and residents are urged to take precautions.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Brunswick County and a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for New Hanover County.

EPA Comment Period for Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 150

May 5, 2025 - June 19, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 150.

Public Comment Period: Intent to Issue an Air Quality Permit to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 150

May 5, 2025 - June 4, 2025, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 150.

DEQ Issues First-Time Title V Air Permit to Edwards Wood Products’ Laurinburg Sawmill

The Division of Air Quality has approved a Title V air quality permit for Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.

Public Comment Period: Special Order by Consent for St. Johns Packaging USA, LLC

April 29, 2025 - May 29, 2025, All day

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Environmental Management Commission

Public Notice

Special Order by Consent for 
St. Johns Packaging USA, LLC 
Greensboro, Guilford County