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Public Comment Period Opens: Duke Energy Progress, LLC-NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0003417 H.F. Lee Energy Complex

December 12, 2024, 11:59am - January 16, 2025, 11:59pm
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0003417
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by January 16, 2025, 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 (NC0003417) for H.F. Lee Energy Complex, 1199 Black Jack Church Rd., Goldsboro, Wayne County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, groundwater, and

Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0088722 Killian Creek WWTP

December 17, 2024, 11:59am - January 16, 2025, 12:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0088722 Killian Creek 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

Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0035211 Dudley Shoals Plant

December 14, 2024, 11:59am - January 13, 2025, 12:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0035211 Dudley Shoals Plant -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

Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0026611 Morehead City WTTP

December 11, 2024, 11:29am - January 10, 2025, 12:29pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0026611 Morehead City WTTP
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

Public comment period for NPDES Permit NCA278091 - Murphy Brown, LLC (Farm 5075 & 5076)

December 9, 2024 - January 15, 2025, All day
Murphy Brown, LLC (11486 Old Fayetteville Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28310) has applied for the NPDES General Permit (NCA200000) for the Murphy Brown, LLC (Farm 5075 & 5076), Facility No. 78-0091 in Robeson County.  This facility is currently permitted under an NC State General Permit (AWG100000); COC No. AWS780091 and applies treated wastewater to adjacent spray fields.  Written comments must be received before the end of the comment period which is January 15, 2025.

DEQ to hold hearing on rule revision to incorporate federal PFAS drinking water standards

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on a proposed rule change that would effectively adopt the federal drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The comment period will open Dec. 16, and will end Feb. 14, 2025, with a public hearing planned on Jan. 7 in Raleigh.

Public hearing on rule revision to incorporate federal PFAS drinking water standards

January 7, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on a proposed rule change that would effectively adopt the federal drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The comment period will open Dec. 16, and will end Feb. 14, 2025, with a public hearing planned on Jan. 7 in Raleigh.

Public comment period on rule revision to incorporate federal PFAS drinking water standards

December 16, 2024 - February 14, 2025, All day
The Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, which serves as the primacy agency to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has responsibility to implement and enforce provisions of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). As per publication in the federal register (Vol. 89, No. 42) on April 26, 2024, new and mandatory EPA requirements exist and await implementation by the PWS Section.

North Carolina honors 79 drinking water treatment plants with AWOP awards

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has honored 79 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2023.

Public comment period for NPDES Permit NCA209129 - Murphy Brown, LLC (Farm 7692)

December 9, 2024 - January 15, 2025, All day
Murphy Brown, LLC (11486 Old Fayetteville Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28310) has applied for the NPDES General Permit (NCA200000) for the Murphy Brown, LLC (Farm 7692), Facility No. 09-0129 in Bladen County. This facility is currently permitted under an NC State General Permit (AWG100000); COC No. AWS090129 and applies treated wastewater to adjacent spray fields. Written comments must be received before the end of the comment period which is January 15, 2025.