Legislative Reports

Pursuant to S.L. 2019-250 Section 5.10 (a), Department of Environmental Quality legislative reports submitted on or after January 1, 2020 will be posted below.
Title Summary Report Date
Phased-In Mandatory Commercial and Recreational Reporting of Certain Fish Harvests

Annual report on the new mandatory reporting requirements for certain fisheries, jointly prepared by DEQ and the NC Wildlife Resources Commissions.

Report on the Prohibition on the Disposal of Lithium Batteries in North Carolina Landfills

Study on the proper handling of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.

1,4-Dioxane in Drinking Water Human Health Risk Assessment Human Health Risk Assessment of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water as directed by Session Law 2023-137
Regional Water Wastewater Concept Plan US421 Study evaluating current and future utility needs as directed by Session Law 2023-134
2024 Consolidated Waste Report

Annual report on the status of waste management efforts in North Carolina. 

April Coal Ash Quarterly

Report on DEQ's operations, activities, programs, and progress with respect to coal combustion residuals surface impoundments.

Directed Grants Status Report

Report on the status of funds disbursed for directed grants. 

Quarterly Report on the Utility-Scale Solar Management Program

Report on the implementation of the solar decommissioning requirements adopted in S.L. 2023-58.

Oyster Research and Restoration Annual Report

Report on the use of funding for oyster research and restoration activities.  

Semiannual Report on Water Resources Development Projects

Biannual report on grants made by the Water Resources Development funds.

Annual Litter Report

A report on litter enforcement, litter prevention, and litter removal efforts by the Division of Marine Fisheries.

Report on the Implementation of Terminal Groin Legislation

Report on the permitting and construction of terminal groins as authorized by Session Law 2011-387.

Environmental Management Commission Annual Report

Report on the Commission's operations, activities, programs, and progress.

January Coal Ash Quarterly Report

Quarterly report on DEQ's operations, activities, programs, and progress with respect to coal combustion residuals surface impoundments.

Oil and Gas Commission Annual Report

Report on the operation, activities, programs, and progress of the Oil and Gas Commission.

Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts Report

Annual status update for guaranteed energy savings contracts executed for state-owned buildings. The contracts evaluate, recommend, or implement energy conservation measures that result in guaranteed monetary savings. 

Utility-Scale Solar Project Decommissioning Report

Quarterly report on the implementation of the solar decommissioning requirements adopted in S.L. 2023-58.

Comprehensive Energy, Water, and Utility Use Conservation Program Report

Biennial report on the program to manage energy, water, and other utility use for State agencies and State institutions of higher learning.

Western Stream Initiative Grants Report

Report on projects funded through the Western Stream Initiative.

Division of Mitigation Services Annual Report

Report covering implementation of Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) and use of the Ecosystem Restoration Fund, as well as an inventory of DMS properties.