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Drought conditions have expanded in North Carolina. Forty-seven counties are now experiencing extreme drought, and most of the rest of the state is in severe drought, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC).

Virtual meeting to kick-off the 2026 Heat Season. We will hear from state and federal agencies about the 2026 heat season forecast, heat health impacts, data resources and ways NC communities can manage the affects of heat.

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

Public Notice
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit No. NC0004944
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by June 1, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
SDC 26 WWTP, LLC, 5320 Old Pineville Rd., Charlotte, NC, has applied for renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004944) for the SDC 26 WWTP, located at 7401 Statesville Blvd., Rowan County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater, and

Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0085359-Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publication date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing if there is a significant degree of

Notice of Federal Consistency Review: U.S. Marine Corps, Range and Training Area Operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management (DCM) hereby gives notice that public review and comment is invited on the below proposed federal action.

Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0086169

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by May 13, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
Corning, Inc., P.O. Box 1700, Concord, N.C., has applied for renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0086169) for its Concord facility, 14556 Highway 601 South, Cabarrus County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater and stormwater to Clear Creek and the

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 15 and 16 at the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, 111 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting online.

Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0004618
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by May 13, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.

Permit Application:
Phoenix Lumberton Industrial Investors, LLC, P.O. Box 1347, Lumberton, N.C., has applied for a Renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004618) for Lumberton facility, 1885 Alamac Rd., Robeson County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater and stormwater to

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 15 and 16 at the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, 111 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting online.