Press Releases

Well sampling and filtration system installation suspended near Chemours Fayetteville Works facility; PFAS/GenX Community Information Presentation Available Online

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has approved Chemours’ request to temporarily suspend off-site private well sampling efforts and filtration system installations based on current public health guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Public hearing on Group 6 Air Quality rules to be held as teleconference on March 31

The Division of Air Quality’s March 31st public hearing for the proposed readoption of Group 6 air quality rules will be held as a teleconference instead of an in-person hearing, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

New oyster harvest control measures implemented

http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/proclamation-ss-02-2020New oyster harvest control measures will go into effect this spring in North Carolina state waters.

CANCELLED: Public hearings on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret and Pender counties

Three public hearings on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret and Pender counties have been cancelled based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19

Marine Fisheries Commission reopens application period for advisory committees

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has reopened the application period for its two regional committees.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Fisheries Division changes public listening method for Eligibility Board meeting

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has changed the way the public can listen to the Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board teleconference

Postponed: Public Hearing on Proposed Carolina Sunrock LLC Facilities in Caswell County

RALEIGH - The public hearing scheduled for two proposed Carolina Sunrock LLC facilities on Tuesday, March 31, at the Caswell County Historic Courthouse has been postponed based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.  The public hearing will be rescheduled to a future date. For the latest information on COVID-19 in North Carolina, go to: www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or call 866-462-3821 for health-related questions.

RELEASE: Comment period extended on proposed Active Energy Renewable Power permit

RALEIGH - The public comment period on an air permit application from Active Energy Renewable Power in Lumberton has been extended to Friday, March 27. 

Postponed: Public Hearings on Revised Log Fumigation Rules

RALEIGH – The public hearings scheduled for revised log fumigation rules on Tuesday, March 17 in Raleigh and on Wednesday, March 18 in Wilmington, have been postponed based on the current guidance to avoid gatherings of over 100 people to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.  

CANCELLED: Public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County

The public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County that was scheduled for March 26 has been cancelled based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19