Press Releases

Division of Marine Fisheries urges fishermen to promptly complete license/permit renewals for FY 2021

Renewal packets for fiscal year 2021 commercial and for-hire fishing licenses and permits are in the mail, and the Division of Marine Fisheries is asking fishermen to complete and return the applications without delay.

Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet May 11 by webinar

The Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet 9 a.m. May 11 by webinar

RELEASE: Comment Period Extended Until May 27 on Draft Air Permit for Proposed Active Energy Renewable Power Facility

The Division of Air Quality is further extending the public comment period until May 27 on the draft air permit for the proposed Active Energy Renewable Power facility in Lumberton, in response to community concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19 on public participation.

New blue crab management measures implemented

New blue crab management measures will go into effect May 1 in North Carolina state waters

RELEASE: Public hearing for revised log fumigation rules rescheduled for May 4

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host an online public hearing on May 4 to receive comment on the proposed rules to regulate emissions of methyl bromide at log fumigation operations. The public hearings initially scheduled for March 17, 2020 and March 18, 2020 were cancelled due to guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

REMINDER: Marine Fisheries accepting comments on two diamondback terrapin management areas; Southern Regional Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on April 8

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comments on two proposed diamondback terrapin management areas

CANCELED: Hazardous waste renewal permit public hearing for the former DuPont Brevard facility

RALEIGH – The public hearing scheduled for the issuance of a hazardous waste renewal permit for corrective action at the former DuPont Brevard facility on Wednesday, April 8, at the Transylvania County Public Library has been canceled based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The former facility is located in Cedar Mountain in Transylvania County. A new comment period will be re-established at a future date. Comments may still be submitted at this time and will be considered along with any future comments.

Division of Marine Fisheries offices closed to the public; fishing license sales continue by phone and mail

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries offices are closed to the public until further notice, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Comment Period Extended on Draft Air Permit for Proposed Active Energy Renewable Power Facility

The Division of Air Quality is further extending the public comment period until April 27 on the draft air permit for the proposed Active Energy Renewable Power facility in Lumberton.  

Marine Fisheries accepting comments on two diamondback terrapin management areas; Southern Regional Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on April 8

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comments on two proposed diamondback terrapin management areas in the southern coastal area of the state, where fishermen will be required to use turtle excluders in crab pots.