Press Releases

REMINDER: State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) invites communities to apply through the end of May for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). Phase 3 of the RCCP funds the engineering and design of a prioritized resilience project, and Phase 4 funds the implementation of a shovel-ready resilience project.

Viable Utility Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet May 22 by Teleconference

The Viable Utility Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, May 22, from 2-4 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.

Comment Period Opens for Lawndale Recycling Draft Air Quality Permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit for Lawndale Recycling in Cleveland County.

DAQ Issues Title V Air Quality Permit to CTI Wilmington Terminal

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has granted a Title V air quality permit to CTI of North Carolina, Inc. - Wilmington Terminal.

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 22-24 in Beaufort

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person May 22-24 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, N.C. 28516. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Permit issued for Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved a permit for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Henderson County. The final permit was updated from the draft version to include more restrictive limits for certain pollutants and a limit on the plant’s maximum sewage treatment capacity.

Mining Permit issued for Piedmont Lithium Mining operation

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) has issued a mining permit for the Piedmont Lithium Carolinas, Inc. operation, covering 1,548 acres in Gaston County, of which 964 acres is bonded for disturbance.

DEQ Awards $1.1M for Projects that Reduce Air Pollution from Diesel Vehicles

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded $1.11 million in grants for projects that will reduce air pollution from diesel-powered mobile sources.

State Accepting Comment on Draft Sea Level Rise Update

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is now accepting public comments on the Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel’s draft Sea Level Rise update. Public comments will be accepted until July 3, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Memo: DEQ Secretary dispels misinformation and urges EMC to take action

To: Interested Parties
From: Sharon Martin, Deputy Secretary for Public Affairs
Date:  May 2, 2024
Re:  DEQ Secretary dispels misinformation and urges EMC to take action