The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold meetings on January 7 and 8, 2026, at the Archdale Building in Raleigh. The sessions will take place in the Ground Floor Hearing Room, and members of the public are invited to attend either in person or virtually via computer or phone.
Committee meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The full commission meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Both events will be accessible through Webex links and by phone.
Details about the agenda and supporting documents will be posted on the Commission’s website when available.
The Environmental Management Commission plays a key role in adopting rules for protecting North Carolina’s air and water resources. The commission also oversees several divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), including Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management, and Water Resources.
According to the official website, DEQ supports public education and environmental compliance efforts to encourage stewardship across North Carolina. The agency’s work includes science-based environmental management aimed at improving health and prosperity throughout the state (source). Its regulatory authority covers air, land, water, and coastal environments (source), with responsibilities such as air quality regulation, permit issuance, law enforcement related to environmental protection, waste management oversight, and water resource management (source).
DEQ serves as a primary state agency focused on safeguarding natural resources (source). Its central office is located at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh (source). The department was formed in 2015 following a restructuring of its predecessor agency (source).
The commission stated: “The Environmental Management Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation and enhancement of the state’s air and water resources. The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality, including the Divisions of Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management and Water Resources.”
