BOEM is accepting comment on the draft guidance until Aug. 22.
Groups sue EPA for not requiring Chemours pay for studies
The lawsuit pushes back on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision denying a petition that would require the company to pay for human health research on 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Southern Shores files amicus brief in Currituck bridge case
The amicus, or friend of the court, brief was filed June 13. Joining Southern Shores as appellees are Duck, Currituck County, Dare County Tourism Board, Duck Community and Business Alliance and Currituck Chamber of Commerce
Appeals court holds that utility may not join Chemours case
The N.C. Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s judgment that the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s third motion to intervene was untimely.
NC Supreme Court rules for homeowners in solar panel case
The ruling could benefit homeowners statewide who want to install solar panels on their homes but are restricted by rules set by a homeowners association.
Tryon Palace to celebrate Independence Day on grounds
The historic site in New Bern is celebrating the Fourth with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and various observances throughout the day.
Division rewards 15 anglers in fish tag drawing
The Division of Marine Fisheries randomly selected fish tag numbers from more than 664 tags that were turned in during 2021.
Four coastal towns to get VW money for car chargers
Four coastal towns are getting money in the latest round of awards from the Volkswagen settlement to install publicly accessible chargers for zero-emission vehicles.
See coastal critters up close during Touch Tank Tuesdays
Touch Tank Tuesdays with the N.C. Coastal Federation’s Wrightsville Beach office will be held each week until July 26.
Windsor chosen for rural economic development grant
Windsor has been selected for a $839,450 grant to fund rural economic development projects.
Meeting set on shellfish leasing in Bogue Sound
The goal is to provide information on shellfish leases and the potential of shellfish aquaculture enterprise areas in and around Bogue Sound, where there’s a moratorium on new leases.
DEQ, NC Collaboratory create PFAS fellowship program
The fellowship is for researchers and DEQ staff to identify and address gaps in information about PFAS and identify research needs.
Dredge work to fix Ocracoke shoaling begins
Dredging to alleviate shoaling near the Ocracoke-Silver Lake Terminal began Friday and may take up to 10 days to complete.
Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday at Arboretum
The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum will host the second annual Juneteenth celebration from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum in Wilmington.
Estuarine flounder dealer permits now available
Applications for the free permit are available online, by calling, or by setting up an appointment at one of the division offices.
Storm surge, flooding awareness campaign underway
Dare County and National Weather Service officials have partnered to help educate the public on the hazards of storm surge and flooding.
