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Comment Period Opeds: Duke Energy Progress, LLC NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0004961 For Riverbend Steam Station

January 9, 2026, 11:59am - 12:59pm
Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0004961
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by February 13, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
PERMIT APPLICATION
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 526 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C., has applied for a Renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004961) for Riverbend Steam Station, 175 Steam Plant Road, Mount Holly, Gaston County. The facility discharges treated groundwater to

Dry conditions widespread across North Carolina

Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council released on Thursday.

Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0029572 Farmville WWTP

January 10, 2026, 11:59am - February 10, 2026, 11:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0029572 Farmville WWTP The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest.

Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0078131 Brown Blvd WTP

January 10, 2026, 11:59am - February 10, 2026, 11:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0078131 Brown Blvd WTP The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest.

UPDATED: N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Jan. 7-8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Jan. 7-8 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. 

NCDEQ Division of Water Resources issues water quality certification with conditions for Transco’s proposed natural gas pipeline project

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a water quality certification with conditions to strengthen protections for wetlands, waterways and streambanks impacted by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC’s (Transco’s) proposed expansion of a natural gas pipeline.

DEQ Division of Water Resources issues revised permit for Vanceboro Quarry

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has issued the revised wastewater discharge permit for Martin Marietta Materials Inc.’s Vanceboro Quarry.

Sampson County landfill operator agrees to install treatment system for groundwater contaminated with forever chemicals

As part of a department-wide effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contamination in North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has negotiated a special order by consent (SOC) with Sampson County Disposal LLC to phase in treatment and removal of PFAS from groundwater. 

UPDATED: NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearings, extend comment period on draft environmental impact statement for Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer Certificate request

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources will hold public hearings on Dec. 4, 9 and 11 to hear public comment on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Town of Fuquay-Varina's Interbasin Transfer Certificate request. 

NCDEQ celebrará una audiencia pública y extenderá el período de comentarios sobre el borrador de la declaración de impacto ambiental que acompaña a la solicitud de la ciudad de Fuquay-Varina para obtener un certificado de transferencia entre cuencas

La Comisión de Gestión Ambiental de Carolina del Norte y la División de Recursos Hídricos del Departamento de Calidad Ambiental (NCDEQ) celebrarán audiencias públicas los días 4, 9 y 11 de diciembre para escuchar comentarios sobre el borrador de la declaración de impacto ambiental que acompaña a la solicitud de la ciudad de Fuquay-Varina para obtener un certificado de transferencia entre cuencas.