Press Releases

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

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet May 7

The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission will meet in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 7, for its regular quarterly meeting. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. (ET).

DEQ Submits Human Health Risk Assessment on 1,4-Dioxane

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has prepared and submitted a 

DEQ to treat invasive plant in Eno River starting May 15

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, May 15 through Aug. 31.

Animal waste spill impacting stream in Craven County

The public is advised to avoid fishing and recreational activity along a portion of Swift Creek in Craven County due to an animal waste spill in the area.

Environmental Management Commission to meet May 8-9

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet May 8-9 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone.

State Announces Funding Opportunities for Weatherization Training and Technical Assistance

The Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office is accepting proposals for weatherization training and technical assistance projects, with $14.68 million in federal funding available.