Topics Related to Energy, Mineral and Land Resources

REMINDER: Second application period for Dam Safety Grant funding to close June 19

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Dam Safety Program is currently accepting a second round of applications for the North Carolina Dam Safety Grant Program, which will close at 5 p.m. on June 19, 2026. 

NC Oil and Gas Commission to Meet May 5

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Raleigh.

NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS

May 5, 2026 - June 4, 2026, All day
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue NPDES stormwater discharge permit(s) to the person(s) listed below. 

NC Mining Rules Committee to meet April 27

The North Carolina Mining Commission Rules Committee will meet at 11 a.m. on April 27, 2026, online via WebEx.

Governor Stein’s team visits Lady Marian Dam to highlight $2.7 million grant to address hurricane damage

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson and Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), traveled to Lady Marian Dam in McDowell County today to highlight the Department’s recent awards of $7.3 million to address at-risk dams that were damaged by Hurricane Helene. 

NCDEQ, NCDOJ continue to pursue cleanup of illegal mine in Western North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) have taken additional legal measures to ensure an unpermitted Mitchell County mine site is properly returned to a safe and stable condition.

DEQ awards $7.3 million for Helene-damaged dam repairs, opens second application period

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) is awarding more than $7.3 million to support repairs for several high-hazard dams that were damaged during Hurricane Helene.

REMINDER: NC Mining Commission will hold public hearing on Nov. 18 in Raleigh

The North Carolina Mining Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18, 2025, to hear public comment on proposed rule changes to Subchapters 05A, 05B, 05F and 05G of the Mining Act Rules, codified in 15A NCAC Chapter 05.

2025 NC Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop

December 5, 2024, 8am - 4pm

December 4, 2025
Full-day in-person option: 8 am - 4 pm
Half-day virtual option: 8 am - 12 pm

Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section
In partnership with: Southeast Chapter – International Erosion Control Association (SE-IECA) and NCSU Department of Crop & Soil Science.

Registration information and the agenda is posted to NCSU's website. 

Public comment period for NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000096 for Albemarle U.S., Inc.

October 7, 2025 - November 7, 2025, All day

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)