Press Releases

State officials are inviting people to a public hearing March 23 to provide feedback on the draft permit Duke Energy is seeking to construct and operate an industrial landfill to handle coal ash and other wastes at the utility’s Dan River Steam Station in Rockingham County.

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Buck Steam Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 22 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

State environmental officials are seeking comments on the Jordan Lake water supply allocation recommendations, which are based on the Cape Fear River water supply evaluation.

As part of Governor McCrory’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment, a site in Durham that was once contaminated by dry cleaning solvents has been cleaned up and can now be evaluated for safe redevelopment.   

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for Roxboro and Mayo Steam Electric Plants

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 16 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

State officials will host a public hearing March 15 in Wilmington to gather comments on draft solid waste and isolated wetlands permits Duke Energy is seeking for an industrial landfill at its L.V. Sutton Energy Complex.

WHAT: Public meeting on draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for the Rogers Energy Complex (Rutherford County)

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 14 (Registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

WHAT: Public meeting on draft proposed coal ash risk classifications for the Rogers Energy Complex

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 14 (Registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classification for W.H. Weatherspoon Power Station

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 10 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)

WHAT: Public meeting on the draft proposed coal ash risk classification for H.F. Lee Steam Electric Plant

WHEN: 6 p.m. on March 10 (registration for speakers starts at 5:30 p.m.)