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Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries begins 2025 license renewals
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is commencing the renewal process for commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits on April 15.
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Public hearing scheduled for proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County.
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Public hearing on Mid-Currituck Bridge CAMA application scheduled by NCDEQ
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is set to hold a public hearing regarding the Coastal Area Management Act application for the Mid-Currituck Bridge project.
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State Water Infrastructure Authority to hold meetings in Edenton and online in April
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is set to convene in Edenton on April 16 and 17.
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North Carolina DEQ invites public input on water quality standards update
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources plans to hold a public hearing on April 22.
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Public hearing set for proposed shellfish leases in Pender County
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed shellfish leases in Pender County.
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Public invited to comment on North Carolina's Weatherization Assistance Program plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's State Energy Office is set to conduct a public hearing regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program's Annual State Plan.
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North Carolina ends HMS Catch Card Program for anglers
The reporting requirements for anglers in North Carolina who catch Bluefin tuna and billfishes have changed, as the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries announced the end of its Highly Migratory Species...
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Coastal Reserve sets dates for Spring advisory committee meetings
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is set to conduct its Spring local advisory committee meetings on April 22 and April 23.
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Draft Title V permit for Laurinburg sawmill open for public comment
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality is seeking public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit.
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Drought conditions deepen in western North Carolina, fire ban issued statewide
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has expanded the moderate drought classification to encompass 70 counties, as detailed in the latest advisory issued on Thursday.
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Public comment sought on Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is set to receive public comments on the draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 from April 1 to April 30.
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Natural infrastructure project begins to tackle chronic flooding in Stoney Creek Watershed
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has commenced work on the Stoney Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Pilot Project aimed at tackling persistent flooding in Wayne County and Goldsboro.
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North Carolina Mining Commission schedules meeting for April 8, 2025
The North Carolina Mining Commission is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. on April 8, 2025, in Raleigh.
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Public hearing set for Mid-Currituck Bridge environmental application
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is set to hold a second public hearing regarding the Mid-Currituck Bridge Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) application.
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Wildfire smoke worsens air quality in western NC; warnings in effect
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is expected to affect air quality in western North Carolina, particularly in Transylvania and Henderson Counties, where very unhealthy conditions are predicted for Friday.
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Air quality alerts issued for Western NC due to South Carolina wildfires
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is raising air quality concerns in western North Carolina, with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) issuing Air Quality Action Days for several counties.
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Air quality alert issued for Western NC due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires in South Carolina is predicted to significantly impact air quality in Western North Carolina, particularly in Transylvania County.
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Marine fisheries commission implements new regulations effective today
Changes to 18 rules by the Marine Fisheries Commission have taken effect today.
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Air quality alert expanded in Western NC due to wildfires
Smoke from wildfires in Polk County and South Carolina is impacting air quality, prompting the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to expand alerts in western North Carolina.