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Sesión pública informativa del DEQ sobre los permisos generales para la gestión de residuos animales el 9 de mayo

El Departamento de Calidad Medioambiental (DEQ, por sus siglas en ingles) de Carolina del Norte celebrará una sesión pública el 9 de mayo de 2023 para recibir comentarios y opiniones de las partes interesadas, como parte del proceso de renovación de seis permisos generales para operaciones de alimentación de animales. Los comentarios y opiniones recibidas en el evento, así como durante el período de comentarios de 60 días (hasta el 5 de junio), se tendrán en cuenta en la elaboración de los proyectos de permisos, que entrarán en vigor en el 2024.

Award presented for outstanding source water protection efforts

The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group as the winner of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water.

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet on May 2

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh NC 27603, on May 2, 2023. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

DEQ project solicitation open for lead service line replacement funding

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting project solicitation forms for new lead service line replacement funding. The Division of Water Infrastructure will hold an informational webinar on May 4 to provide additional information to potential applicants.

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks input on automated system for anchored gill net fishery

The Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for shellfish lease proposals in Carteret County

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. The hearing will be held in-person at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Central District Office, 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City and by WebEx.

FY 2024 Marine Fisheries license sales/renewal period begins today

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries began renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits today.

REMINDER: State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet April 18 and 19 in Wilmington and by Teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Tuesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Hanover County Library Main Branch in Wilmington. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone.

State Energy Office to hold public hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program annual state plan

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office will hold a public hearing April 27 and accept public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan.

Division of Marine Fisheries invites public input on communication strategies

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey to collect information and input to improve its engagement strategies.