FRO Brochure Update 2-5-2025

Division of Waste Management

Underground Storage Tanks Section

The UST Section has the regulatory authority of UST installation and operation, investigations of leaking USTs and the cleanup of releases. The section also oversees and investigates non-UST petroleum releases.

CONTACTS:
Mike Haseltine, Env. Prog. Supv. I Regional Supervisor
Kenneth Currie, Hydrogeologist
Erika Rivera, Environmental Specialist II

Solid Waste—Field Operations Branch

The SW-FOB regulates safe management of solid waste through guidance, technical assistance, regulations, permitting, environmental monitoring, compliance evaluation and enforcement. Waste types handled at these facilities include municipal, construction and demolition, industrial, medical, compost, land-clearing waste, scrap tires

CONTACTS:
Andrew Hammonds, Field Operations Branch Head
Deanna L Stowe, Environmental Specialist I
Amanda Thompson, Environmental Specialist II

Office of Continuing Improvements

Engineering

The Engineering Section reviews plans pertaining to the ARPA Program, provides guidance, technical assistance, regulations, and permitting

CONTACT:
Vacant, Environmental Engineer II

Information Technology Services

ITS provides technology support services with networking and databases to ensure the greatest efficiency and customer service to North Carolinians.

CONTACT:
Anderson, Christopher J., Technology Support Specialist

Other DEQ Regional Offices

Asheville RO
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: 828-296-4500
Fax: 828-299-7043

Wilmington RO
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: 910-796-7215
Fax: 910-350-2004

Mooresville RO
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: 704-235-2100
Fax: 704-235-2101

Washington RO
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252-946-6481
Fax: 252-975-3716

Raleigh RO
3800 Barrett Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-791-4200
Fax: 919-571-4718

Winston-Salem RO
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Ste. 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-9800
Fax: 336-776-9797

Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS)

Regional Office Operations & Administration Section

DEACS provides complete office and logistical support for all programs located in this regional office as well as assistance and outreach to customers and serves as the centralized source of DEQ’s programs at the regional office.

CONTACTS:
Deborah Norris, Business Services Coordinator II
Bridget Dickinson, Administrative Associate II, DAQ and DWM
Lehee Gower, Administrative Associate II, DWR-WQROS & PWSS
Vacant, Administrative Associate II, DEMLR-LR
Joyce Vaughn, Receptionist

Environmental Assistance and Outreach Section

The EAO provides assistance and outreach to customers and serves as the centralized source of DEQs programs at the regional office.

CONTACTS:
Krystal Plemmons, Environmental Specialist II

Division of Water Infrastructure

The Division of Water Infrastructure funds many types of projects including sewer collection and treatment systems, drinking water distribution systems, water treatment plants, storm water management, and stream restorations.

CONTACTS:
Vacant, Engineer II-Construction Inspector

Division of Air Quality

The DAQ has the regulatory responsibility of issuing permits, inspecting air pollutant emission sources, conducting ambient air

CONTACTS:
Heather Carter, Env. Prog. Supv. II, Regional Supervisor

Permitting Unit
Gabrielle Sautter, Environmental Engineer I
Jeffrey Cole, Environmental Engineer II

Compliance Unit
Taijah Hamil, Compliance Coordinator
Sara McPhaul, Environmental Specialist I
Gaurav Iyengar, Environmental Specialist I
AnnaGrace McCall, Environmental Specialist I

Ambient Monitoring Unit
Roger Caulder, Ambient Monitoring Coordinator
Kristina Graham, Environmental Specialist I
Kalimae Mountain, Environmental Specialist I
Mitchell Revels, Temporary Employee

Division of Water Resources: Water Quality Regional Operations Section

The Water Quality Regional Operations Section is responsible for the protection of groundwater and surface water by overseeing the following programs: Wastewater Discharge & Non-Discharge Facilities (including Spray Irrigation and Land Application), Well Construction, Collection Systems, CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), Ambient Monitoring, Wetlands (401 Cert.), and Special Studies. This Section handles permitting, compliance, engineering reviews, complaint and spill investigations.

CONTACTS:
Kenneth M. Brantley, Environmental Regional Supervisor
Chad Turlington, Assistant Env. Reg. Supervisor
Hughie White, Env. Program Consultant
Steve Guyton, Environmental Specialist II
Kirsten Steininger, Environmental Specialist II
Claire VanPelt, Environmental Specialist I
Erica Fenza, Environmental Specialist I
Katie Fontenot, Environmental Specialist II
Diane Harrison, Environmental Specialist I
Sharon Moran, Environmental Specialist II
Evelyn Hairr, Environmental Specialist I
Kenneth White, Hydrogeologist
Trey White, Temporary Employee

Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources:

The LR Section reviews and approves sediment and erosion plans, conducts compliance inspections, investigates complaints, and initiates enforcement actions with regard to the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, the Dam Safety Act of 1967, the Mining Act of 1971, NPDES Stormwater and State Stormwater. These regulations protect our streams and lands from degradation by soil erosion from mining and construction.

CONTACTS:
John Larch, Engineering Supervisor
Jodi Pace, Environmental Engineer II
Christopher Baker, Environmental Engineer II
Evangelyn Lowery-Jacobs, Environmental Engineer I
Lori Britt Environmental Program Consultant
Penny Markle, Environmental Program Consultant
Melissa Baker Joyner, Environmental Specialist II
Denise Bruce, Environmental Specialist II
Mike Turner, Environmental Specialist I
Nick Mills, Environmental Specialist I
Mike Lewis, Environmental Specialist I
Latasha Hill, Environmental Specialist I
Hanna Arendt, Environmental Specialist I

Division of Water Resources: Public Water Supply Section

The Public Water Supply Section regulates public water systems within the state. Public water systems are those which provide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year. The PWS Section works with public water systems to ensure the water supply is safe to drink. This is accomplished through inspections, source site approval, investigations, plans and specification reviews, operating report reviews, providing emergency response to water systems and by providing technical assistance to water system personnel, consultants and operators.

CONTACTS:
Heidi Cox, Engineering Supervisor I
Emily Floess, Engineer II / Assistant Regional Engineer
Ivan Landaeta, Environmental Engineer I
Tommy Overby, Environmental Specialist II
Brian Morrison, Environmental Specialist I