The Environmental Protection Agency says it will investigate the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality over alleged harm to minorities from hog farm operations following a civil rights complaint.
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Former DEQ chief deputy secretary now with EPA Region 4
John Nicholson, formerly with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, now is chief of staff in the Office of the Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 in Atlanta.
Commission to vote on permanent wetland protection rules
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is set to meet Wednesday and Thursday via remote access.
NCDEQ provides review of 2021 actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser said that NCDEQ is committed to protecting the resources and people of the state.
Rules revision may streamline process for shellfish leasing
Proposed changes to rules covering state management of shellfish areas and water column leases could improve clarity and efficiency and are steps in the right direction, says the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association president.
EPA to list PFAS as hazardous as part of new approach
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced Monday a three-year approach to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution.
NC awards $1.1 million for public water accesses
Seven towns and two counties have been named as recipients of the state funding to improve accessibility, purchase property and build or renovate facilities.
Oyster harvest by hand from public bottom to begin Friday
Harvesting oysters by hand methods from public bottom opens at sunrise Friday, coinciding with North Carolina Oyster Week this week.
State notifies Chemours of GenX emissions violation
The Division of Air Quality said Thursday that Chemours is out of compliance with its state permit for exceeding its annual air emissions limit for GenX.
Environment commission to review coastal protection plan
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission during its Sept. 9 meeting is expected to consider approving for public comment the 2021 draft amendment to the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan.
Senate confirms Elizabeth Biser as DEQ secretary
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Elizabeth Biser as the first woman to lead the Department of Environmental Quality.
Public hearing set for Coastal Reserve rule changes
The public can comment on proposed rule changes and technical corrections related to North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites.
State recognizes Wilmington water treatment plant
The state Division of Water Resources recognized Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s Sweeney Water Treatment Plant with a Gold Star honor for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards for 10 consecutive years.
Update: Senate committees advance Biser as DEQ Secretary
Two Senate committees have advanced the confirmation of Elizabeth Biser, Gov. Roy Cooper’s appointee for secretary of the state Department of Environmental Quality.
State water infrastructure committee to meet Friday
The Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet at 10 a.m. Friday by teleconference.
Hearing set on log fumigation facility permit changes
NCDEQ’s Division of Air Quality is holding a digital public hearing Aug. 31 on proposed changes to a log fumigation facility’s permit to meet the state’s new methyl bromide regulations.
