Climate Change Interagency Council to meet Thursday, October 28 RALEIGH – The N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council will hold an online meeting on October 28 to discuss the Energy Solutions for North Carolina Act and the state’s fleet electrification. The public is invited to attend online or by phone. WHEN: 3:00 PM Thursday, October 28, […]
CleanAIRE NC invites you to join them November 10th for A Conversation on Climate and Health in North Carolina. Hear from leading voices in public policy, healthcare, and research on the climate solutions driving health benefits, and opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Click the image above to learn more and register!
State to host public information session on November 16 about PFAS/GenX at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a community information session remotely via teleconference Tuesday, November 16, about current actions to prevent and remediate PFAS contamination at the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility. The public is […]
The WHEJAC has a two-day public meeting planned on November 17-18, 2021, being held from 3:00 pm - 7:30 PM (ET) each day. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for the November 17-18, 2021 Public Meeting Public Comment Period: A public comment period relevant to the specific issues will be considered by the WHEJAC during the public meeting. […]
The WHEJAC has a two-day public meeting planned on November 17-18, 2021, being held from 3:00 pm - 7:30 PM (ET) each day. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for the November 17-18, 2021 Public Meeting Public Comment Period: A public comment period relevant to the specific issues will be considered by the WHEJAC during the public meeting. […]
This National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call will feature conversations about EPA's goals and plans for environmental justice and civil rights. The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with environmental justice advocates. As environmental justice continues to be integrated into EPA […]
Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet virtually November 30 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Tuesday, November 30, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. WHO: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board WHAT: […]
The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with environmental justice advocates. As environmental justice continues to be integrated into EPA programs and policies, the Agency hopes that these calls will help reaffirm EPA’s continued commitment to work with community groups […]
DEQ holding Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits Dec. 14 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an online public input meeting on December 14 on the development of the new Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Members of the public may participate online […]
What: The Water Quality Committee of the NC Environmental Management Commission will hear the Petition for Rulemaking to Remove the Freshwater, Chronic Aquatic Life Standard for Silver. Date: January 12, 2022. This will be heard at the EMC Committee's regularly-scheduled meeting. Time: 1:30 pm Location: In-Person at Archdale Building in the Ground Floor Hearing Room, […]
View the agenda The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in regional transmission organizations' (RTOs) existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues, they are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and […]
