The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club, citing the threat to migratory birds, has filed a challenge in federal court to block the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from allowing an experimental algaecide treatment of Lake Mattamuskeet.
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Wildlife groups seek to intervene in Pasquotank man’s case
The National Wildlife Federation and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation say Robert White’s dispute with the EPA and the Corps of Engineers could result in further narrowing of wetland protections with devastating water quality and economic effects.
Two Wilmington firms score state grants to curb emissions
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has announced Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants totaling $1.11 million, including awards to Waste Management and Southeast Crescent Shipping Co. of New Hanover County.
Biden commits $3B to replace lead water pipes nationwide
President Joe Biden announced during an invite-only stop in Wilmington a $3 billion investment to replace lead pipes across the country.
Agency designates PFOA, PFOS as ‘hazardous substances’
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that PFOA and PFOS meet the criteria to be designated as hazardous substances.
EPA puts enforceable limits on PFAS in public water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency set nationwide maximum contaminant levels in public drinking water utilities for nearly a half-dozen per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
EPA overstepped its authority in PFAS order: Appeals court
The 5th Circuit vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to stop a Texas-based firm from creating per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances as a byproduct of its plastic containers manufacturing process.
EPA steps in on Lear Corp. permit; DEQ adds time for input
The Environmental Protection Agency has informed North Carolina regulators it has invoked a 60-day extension to review the automotive textile and technology manufacturer’s draft permit to discharge compounds into the Northeast Cape Fear River.
Administration unveils $3B plan for cleaner air near ports
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced the new federal program’s launch Wednesday at the N.C. Port of Wilmington.
EPA proposes GenX, PFAS be treated as hazardous waste
EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a proposal Wednesday to add nine PFAS, including GenX, to a list that would deem them as hazardous waste.
State asks for EPA grant project ideas for reducing pollution
NCDEQ officials are asking for ideas from low-income, disadvantaged communities and communities experiencing environmental justice concerns to help guide its application for the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
Navassa site cleanup job, training opportunities on agenda
Federal and state officials are to discuss Thursday the upcoming cleanup of part of the Navassa Superfund site as well as hiring and training opportunities for residents and businesses.
EPA pulls plug on previously approved GenX imports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reversed its approval for Chemours to import GenX into North Carolina.
Contractors to host hiring event for Navassa site cleanup
Companies are looking for truck drivers, flaggers, heavy equipment operators, and field technicians for the removal of contaminated soil from the Superfund site.
Supreme Court strikes down EPA’s wetlands definition
The 5-4 decision means that the definition, “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, applies only to wetlands that have “continuous surface connection.”
House falls short in move to override WOTUS-rollback veto
The 227-196 vote included all seven North Carolina House Republicans and 1st District Democratic Rep. Don Davis in favor of the veto override.
