Topics Related to Air Quality

Public Comment Period: Addendum 1 to the 2025-2026 Annual Monitoring Network Plan

December 18, 2025, 8am - January 22, 2026, 5pm
The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments on an addendum to the 2025-26 Annual Monitoring Network Plan to establish a new ozone monitoring station at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

DEQ modifies air quality permit for Domtar Paper Co.

After reviewing public comments, the Division of Air Quality issued a modified Title V air quality permit to Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

Public Comment Period: Special Order by Consent for Pilkington, North America, Inc.

December 3, 2025, 8am - January 2, 2026, 5pm

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Environmental Management Commission

Public Notice

Special Order by Consent for 
Pilkington, North America, Inc. 
Laurinburg, Scotland County

EPA Comment Period for Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant

December 2, 2025 - January 16, 2026, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant.

Public Comment Period: Intent to Issue an Air Quality Permit to Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant

December 2, 2025 - January 2, 2026, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant.

EPA Comment Period for Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility

December 2, 2025 - January 16, 2026, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility.

Public Comment Period: Intent to Issue an Air Quality Permit to Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility

December 2, 2025 - January 2, 2026, All day
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility.

DAQ Outside Involvement Committee Meeting | Nov. 20

November 20, 2025, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

The Division of Air Quality's Outside Involvement Committee is a stakeholder group that includes DAQ staff, the regulated community, environmental groups and the public. The group meets quarterly to provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of DAQ staff and management on a wide range of air quality issues and processes. Staff will also provide updates on key changes or issues affecting the division.

REMINDER: DEQ accepting public comments on modified air quality permit for Domtar Paper

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

EPA Comment Period for Duke University

November 12, 2025 - December 29, 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 University.