Press Releases

Ocean Isle Marina Certified as North Carolina Clean Marina

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has certified its latest North Carolina Clean Marina, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Ocean Isle Marina in Brunswick County received certification in January.

Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board to meet

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. April 9. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by March 13. 

State certifies new state record for White Perch

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for White Perch (Morone americana).

UPDATE: Comment period for Coastal Resources Commission temporary rules extended to Feb. 22

The Coastal Resources Commission has extended the public comment period on several proposed temporary rules until Feb. 22.

Burlington reports 1,4 dioxane discharge in wastewater

The City of Burlington has notified the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources of elevated 1,4 dioxane levels discharged into the Haw River from the South Burlington Wastewater Treatment Plant.

DAQ to Hold Public Hearing for Anson Gas Producers Draft Air Quality Permit

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a public hearing on a draft Title V air quality permit for Anson Gas Producers, LLC.

Department of Environmental Quality names new coastal management director

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has named Tancred Miller as the new director of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) effective Jan. 29.

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks spotted seatrout advisers

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and other interested parties to sit on the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for proposed Pender County shellfish leases

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. The hearing will be held in-person at the Surf City Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 214 Florence Way, Hampstead, and by WebEx.

REMINDER: Comment period for Coastal Resources Commission temporary rules ends Feb. 1

The public comment period on several proposed N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) temporary rules ends Feb. 1. The CRC held public hearings Jan. 9 and Jan. 10 to receive comment on the temporary rules: 07H .0507, .0508, .0509, 07I .0702, 07J .0203, .0204, .0206, .0207, .0208, 07M .0401, .0402, .0403, .0701, .0703, .0704 and .1101. Written comments must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. Feb. 1.