The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting public review and comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission for a proposed update to training activities and operations within the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Range Complex.
The State’s review will determine if the proposed project in Carteret County is consistent with the enforceable policies of North Carolina’s Coastal Management Program.
A more thorough description of the proposed federal actions may be examined online.
DCM will host an in-person public hearing to receive and record public comments.
WHO: N.C. Division of Coastal Management
WHAT: Public hearing on MCAS consistency submission
WHEN: Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Carteret Community College
CMAST Room 410
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Please submit written comments by Oct. 15, 2026, to Federal Consistency Coordinator, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557, or by email to federalconsistencycomments@deq.nc.gov. Please put “Federal Consistency: USMC MCAS Cherry Point” in the subject line. All comments will be considered in developing the state’s consistency response. Notice of the decision regarding this matter will be provided upon request.