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DEQ to hold hearing, accept comment on amended facility oversight rule

August 6, 2026, 1pm - 3pm

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Public Water Supply Section is accepting comments through Aug. 31 on proposed changes to state rules on oversight of facilities providing supplemental water treatment. 

Public Hearing: Amendments to Air Quality Rule 02Q .0807 to include Exclusionary Provisions for Non-Emergency RICE

August 27, 2026, 6pm - 9pm

Purpose: To receive comments on the proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02Q .0807, Emergency Generators, and the accompanying regulatory impact analysis (RIA) for the proposed revisions.

Public Hearing: Preliminary Determination: Air Quality Permit Applications for Amazon Data Services and Duke Energy Progress Richmond County

July 30, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
Facilities have applied to the Division of Air Quality for construction of the Amazon Data Center and improvements at the Duke Energy facility in support of the Amazon Data Center.

DEQ to hold public hearing on water impacts from proposed Castle Hayne Quarry expansion

July 14, 2026, 6pm - 9pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing on July 14 to accept public comments on water quality impacts from Martin Marietta Materials Inc.’s proposed expansion of a limestone quarry in Castle Hayne, located in New Hanover County.

Notice for Public Hearing of Remedial Action Plan for Bingham Park Landfill

June 9, 2026, 6pm - 8pm

Bingham Park Landfill 
400 Bingham Street 
Parcel Number 13367 
Greensboro, Guilford County 
NONCD0000244   

Public hearing scheduled on proposed adoption of Weatherization Assistance Program service provider

April 8, 2026, 4pm - 5pm

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) will hold a public hearing on April 8 to accept comments on the proposed adoption of a regional service provider in eastern North Carolina for the NC Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Members of the public are invited to attend in person or online. 

Public comment period open for Prestage Farms, Inc. NPDES General Permit (NCA200000)

February 25, 2026 - March 25, 2026, All day
Prestage Farms, Inc. (PO Box 438 Clinton, NC 28328) has applied for the NPDES General Permit (NCA200000) for the Prestage Farms, Inc. (Farm P-15), Facility No. 09-0140 in Bladen County. This facility is currently permitted under an NC State General Permit (AWG100000); COC No. AWS090140 and applies treated wastewater to adjacent spray fields.

DEQ State Energy Office to hold public hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program annual plan 

March 12, 2026, 4pm - 6pm

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) S

Carteret County Shellfish Lease Hearing - March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026, 6pm - 7pm
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on a proposed shellfish bottom and water column lease in Carteret County on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office, 5285 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing - March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

This hearing was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
 

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on a proposed shellfish bottom and water column lease in Pamlico County on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Pamlico County Courthouse, 202 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515. The hearing concerned the proposed shellfish lease application listed below.