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Comment Period Opens: Schneider Mill,Inc. Wastewater Permit No. NC0034860

January 28, 2026, 11:59am - March 2, 2026, 12:59pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT # NC0034860.

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by March 2, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.

PERMIT APPLICATION
Schneider Mills WWTP, 1170 NC Highway 16 North, Taylorsville, NC 28681, has requested a renewal of NPDES wastewater permit (NC0034860) for its existing wastewater treatment and conventional water treatment plants located in Alexander County. The facility

Apply to support wild horses at Rachel Carson Reserve and Shackleford Banks

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, a program of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management, is again partnering with Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses Inc. to offer the Pony Patrol volunteer program.

State officials invite pre-applications for fiscal year 2026 grants to improve public beach access

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) anticipates that approximately $1.5 million in funding will be available for the 2026-27 fiscal year to help local governments improve public access to coastal beaches and waters. The Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access program provides matching funds to local governments to construct public access facilities in the state’s 20 coastal counties.

N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Executive Committee to meet Jan. 27 to discuss Feb. meeting agenda

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Executive Committee is scheduled to meet via web conference on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. to discuss the agenda for the February regular business meeting. The public may listen to the meeting by computer or phone.

N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet Jan. 29 by web conference to discuss hardened structures

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel is scheduled to meet via web conference on Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. to discuss preparing the “Effects of Hard Structures on Coastlines” report. At the CRC’s November 2025 meeting, the panel was tasked with evaluating alternatives for managing oceanfront erosion. The purpose of this meeting is to develop an outline for the report to propose to the CRC.

State announces pause to Wilmington Harbor Federal Consistency review

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) announced today that the Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the non-federal project sponsor (the North Carolina State Ports Authority), has asked DCM to pause its review of the Corps’ Consistency Determination for the proposed Wilmington Harbor Federal Channel Deepening Project. The Division of Coastal Management has granted the request to pause its review.

Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0026492 Belhaven WWTP

January 24, 2026, 11:59am - February 24, 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 NC0026492 Belhaven 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 Federal Consistency Review: NPS Fort Raleigh Area Shoreline Stabilization Project

January 15, 2026, 12pm - January 29, 2026, 11:58pm
Notice of Federal Consistency Review: NPS Fort Raleigh Area Shoreline Stabilization ProjectThe 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.

Hurricane recovery, resilience, community investment highlight DEQ actions in 2025

In 2025, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) supported communities recovering from Hurricane Helene, took actions to address PFAS contamination and continued to protect the state’s natural resources for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.

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