Press Releases

State report explains science behind initial coal ash classifications

State environmental experts released the scientific data used to determine the risk level each coal ash pond presents to public health and the environment.

State directing company to clean up groundwater contamination in Wake Co. community

State officials have reached an agreement with a company to clean up groundwater contamination in a Wake Forest community where residential drinking wells were impacted by chlorinated solvents.

Proposal that will reduce red tape and cut costs for small businesses passes

Businesses that account for less than 1 percent of statewide emissions from factories and other industry will no longer need air quality permits under a proposal passed today by the Environmental Management Commission.
 
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DEQ releases draft proposed classifications for environmental cleanup

Public comments sought on state landfill permit for Marshall Steam Station

North Carolinians benefit from $23 million in energy efficiency improvements

Part 3 of 3: State environmental agency makes significant progress in 2015 to clean up coal ash in North Carolina

Part 2 of 3: 2015 marked by achievements in environmental protection, regulation

Part 1 of 3: Energy advancements among state agency's 2015 significant stories

DEQ takes additional action toward coal ash cleanup after year-long federal delay