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SUMMARY:Environmental Management Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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 medical profession\, agriculture\, engineering\, fish and wildlife\, groundwater\, air\, and water pollution control\, municipal or county government and the public at large. The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality\, including the Divisions of Air Quality\, Land Resources\, and Water Resources. \nCommittee Meetings will be held on March 9th for the following Committees: \n\n3/9 Air Quality\n3/9 Groundwater & Waste Management\n3.9 Water Quality\n\nThe meetings will occur in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N. Salisbury\nSt\, Raleigh\, NC. Commissioners\, staff\, and scheduled speakers will attend in-person. Limited seating will\nbe available to the public. \nA livestream of the meetings will be broadcasted on March 9th here: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-commissions/environmental-management-commission/emc-meetings-and-agendas
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-management-committee-meetings-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T110000
DTSTAMP:20220303T144017Z
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UID:7323-1646816400-1646823600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:State Water Infrastructure Authority to Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday\, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Green Square in Raleigh. The meeting will also be available via WebEx and the public is invited to listen online or by phone. \nFor virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting\, please email Jennifer Haynie at jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 8. Please include your full name and organization. Please note that any comments will be limited to three minutes each. \nWHO:          State Water Infrastructure Authority\nWHEN:       Wednesday\, March 9\, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.\nWHERE:     Green Square 217 W. Jones St.\, Raleigh (First floor training room\, #1210)\n(Also available via WebEx*\, online or by phone)\nAGENDA:   March 9\, 2022 State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting Agenda \n*INSTRUCTIONS FOR LISTENING TO THE MEETING VIA WEBEX: \nONLINE: Password: NCDWI \nhttps://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecd8b9b82c6a5004bfbe14450d468ac03 \nBY PHONE: 1-415-655-0003\, Access Code: 2435 384 5690 \nThe authority is an independent body with primary responsibility for awarding federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Other responsibilities include developing a state water infrastructure master plan\, recommending ways to maximize the use of available loan and grant funding resources\, and examining best and emerging practices. \nTo learn more about the State Water Infrastructure Authority: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/state-water-infrastructure-authority
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/state-water-infrastructure-authority-to-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T160000
DTSTAMP:20220217T205826Z
CREATED:20220217T205555Z
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UID:7214-1646226000-1646236800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting on EJ Considerations for PFAS Drinking Water Regulation!
DESCRIPTION:EPA invites the public to participate in two identical virtual public meetings related to environmental justice and the development of the proposed Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on March 2\, 2022 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm\, eastern time) and April 5\, 2022 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm\, eastern time). Registration is required. \nThe sessions will be an opportunity for EPA to share information and for communities to offer input on environmental justice considerations related to the development of the proposed PFAS NPDWR. We encourage the public to share thoughts on addressing PFAS drinking water contamination issues in their communities. \n\nMeeting Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-justice-considerations-for-development-of-proposed-pfas-npdwr-tickets-250307174497 \nWhen registering\, you will also have an opportunity to sign up to provide brief verbal comments during a meeting. Translations and disability access support can be requested during meeting registration as well. \nAdditionally\, EPA is accepting written public comments submitted to the public docket. You can submit your comments\, identified by Docket ID No\, EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114 at https://www.regulations.gov. More information is available at: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas. \n  \nBackground:\nUnder the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)\, EPA sets public health goals and enforceable standards for drinking water quality. EPA is currently developing a proposed NPDWR for Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)\, two types of PFAS. EPA is also evaluating additional PFAS and assessing the available science to consider regulations for groups of PFAS. NPDWRs are legally enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or treatment techniques that apply to public water systems. MCLs and treatment techniques protect public health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water. \nIn October 2021\, EPA released the PFAS Strategic Roadmap (https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024) laying out an approach to addressing PFAS across the Agency. Establishing an NPDWR for PFOA and PFOS is a key action in the Roadmap.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/public-meeting-on-ej-considerations-for-pfas-drinking-water-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000
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CREATED:20220209T200703Z
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UID:7038-1646060400-1646071200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday\, February 28\, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. \nWHO:             Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board \nWHAT:          Board Meeting via teleconference (WebEx) \nWHEN:          Monday\, February 28\, from 3 to 5 p.m.                        A public comment period will be held from 5 to 6 p.m.                       To sign up to provide comments\, please complete the online form by 2 p.m. on February 28. \nTo attend via WebEx\, go to the following website:https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=eaa09bdabfdf553fd3237ee4ba97d578cMeeting number:  2436 227 7768Event password: NCDEQPhone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLLAccess code: 2436 227 7768 \nMembers of the Board were selected from across North Carolina and represent the diverse cultures of the state. To view a full list of the Board’s members and additional meeting materials go to: https://deq.nc.gov/outreach-education/environmental-justice/secretarys-environmental-justice-equity-board.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-justice-and-equity-advisory-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T193000
DTSTAMP:20220216T184039Z
CREATED:20220216T184039Z
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UID:7195-1645725600-1645731000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Andrea Harris EJ & Inclusion Subcommittee Invites Public Comment on Policy Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Harris Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee Invites Public Comment on Policy Recommendations \nRecommendations will aid communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 \nThe Andrea Harris Task Force’s Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee will host a listening session on Thursday\, February 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. to hear comments from the public on priorities for addressing environmental justice concerns across the state. Listening session topics range from inequities in housing to overall impact of COVID-19 in North Carolina communities. A full list of topics for discussion are available to view on the Task Force website. \nMeeting introductions will be offered in English and Spanish. Comments can be submitted in Spanish and will be translated after the session to ensure accuracy. \nHow You Can Participate – Virtual Meeting & Submitting Comments \n\nMembers of the public can sign up to provide comments by completing the online participant form by 4 p.m. on February 24. Each member of the public will be allowed a total of three minutes to speak.\nAttendees can participate online or by phone.\nJoin via WebEx\nWebinar #: 2435 790 4502; passcode: BSv68AYfpE7 (27868293 from phones)\nJoin via phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll\n+1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville)\nAccess code: 243 579 04502\n\nNot able to attend the listening session? Members of the public can submit comments through March 17\, 2022. You may send your comments/suggestions in one of three ways. \n\nComplete the Andrea Harris Task Force public feedback form.\nLeave a voicemail at (919) 707-8626\nMail correspondence to the NC Department of Administration\nATTN: Andrea Harris Task Force\, 1301 Mail Service Center\, Raleigh\, NC 27699-1301\n\nEstablished under Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 143\, the Task Force’s mission is to address the social\, environmental\, economic\, and health disparities in communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The Task Force is comprised of five subcommittees targeting core areas including Access to Healthcare\, Economic Opportunities and Business Development\, Educational Opportunity\, Environmental Justice and Inclusion\, and Patient Engagement. Learn more about the Task Force including 2021 biannual report here. \nAbout NCDOA and the Andrea Harris Task Force \nThe N.C. Department of Administration acts as the business manager for North Carolina state government. Under the leadership of Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell\, the department oversees government operations and advocacy programs. The department’s advocacy programs help to promote and assist diverse segments of the state’s population that have been traditionally underserved. The Andrea Harris Social\, Economic\, Environmental\, and Health Equity Task Force addresses the social\, environmental\, economic\, and health disparities in communities of color disproportionally impacted by COVID-19. The Task Force is named in honor of the late civil rights activist\, Andrea Harris\, who dedicated her life to eliminating disparities in North Carolina\, co-founding the non-profit Institute of Minority Economic Development in Durham and serving on the state’s Advisory Council for Historically Underutilized Businesses.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/andrea-harris-ej-inclusion-subcommittee-invites-public-comment-on-policy-recommendations/
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T170000
DTSTAMP:20220216T200944Z
CREATED:20220216T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T200944Z
UID:7200-1645095600-1645117200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Information Sessions on draft permit for NC Renewable Power in Lumberton
DESCRIPTION:NC Renewable Power incinerates wood chips\, poultry litter\, and poultry cakes and produces electricity that is sold to Duke Energy. It is a highly polluting facility with major violations and  fines issued by NC DEQ. We are sharing this with you due to your interest in environmental and public health and environmental justice across North Carolina. \nThe two statewide informational sessions will be held at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday\, February 17th. The Zoom Invite information is below.  \nWe are asking for local\, regional\, and statewide environmental organizations to: \n(1) support our local efforts to stand in opposition to the permit application of NC Renewable Power; \n(2) attend one of the information sessions on Thursday and learn about the facility\, its incineration process\, the pollution that it releases\, its plans to expand operations\, and the high number of violations\, fines\, and deficiencies that it has received for not keeping its state permit agreements; \n(3) attend and receive information about the DEQ Public Hearing on Monday\, call in information\, and how to sign up to make comments at the hearing.  \n(4) sign up to make a 2-3 minute comments  at the DEQ Public Hearing on Monday; and \n(5) organize constituencies across the state to attend the public hearing to indicate support for local residents in Robeson County and others throughout Eastern NC.    \nOur Eastern NC counties in the Sandhills and Coastal Plains are overburdened by unregulated and poorly regulated factory farms and the massive expansion of dirty industries that claim to be renewable.  They include what is inappropriately called “biomass” and “biogas”. As is said\, there’s nothing renewable and “bio” about these false solutions to the climate crisis but “bio harm”.   \nHere’s the zoom invite information for the optional meetings at 11:00 am and 4:00 PM this Thursday\, February 17th: \nTopic: NC Renewable Power and Public Hearing Information Sessions\nTime: Feb 17\, 2022 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3052705077?pwd=QXM1UG1peVFsS01hWHp6UVQyZUFzUT09\nMeeting ID: 305 270 5077\nPasscode: 963140 \nInformation to Review on NC Renewable Power  \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ezugSKeKYPr2jv6VQVPziM_xJwAU5BL6vwB_GAt2eQ/edit \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1-sVog6mCBugJHlS1_pJOYSqx4060zCWZistjKYNwXKw/edit \nhttps://coastalplainsadvocate.bulletin.com/is-this-the-solution-to-the-poultry-litter-problem \nNC Department of Environmental Quality Announcement of the Public Hearing\, Call-in information\, and information for signing-up to make comments \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPMu7LRYjqa1072i3cB-_Fytg2QIZS9mpxUFYe98apY/edit \nSubmitted by the Local Planning Team\nJeff Currie\, Lumber RiverKeeper\nDonna Chavis\, Friends of the Earth and RedTailed Hawk Collective\nMac Legerton\, Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/information-sessions-on-draft-permit-for-nc-renewable-power-in-lumberton/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
DTSTAMP:20220201T213229Z
CREATED:20220201T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T213229Z
UID:6945-1644397200-1644404400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting
DESCRIPTION: The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday\, Feb. 9 at 9:00 a.m.\, virtually\, via WebEx. The public is invited to join the meeting online or by phone. \nFor virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting\, please email Jennifer Haynie at jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, Feb. 8. Please include your full name and organization. Please note that any comments will be limited to three minutes each. \nWHO:          State Water Infrastructure Authority\nWHAT:       MeetingWHEN:       Wednesday\, Feb. 9\, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.\nWHERE:     Virtually\, via WebEx\, online or by phone \nINSTRUCTIONS FOR LISTENING TO THE MEETING VIA WEBEX: \nONLINE:     Password: NCDWI (Event # 2436 139 4775):  \nhttps://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e282126db12ff771ab007c61ffe598c5c \nBY PHONE: 1-415-655-0003\, Access Code: 2436 139 4775 \nThe authority is an independent body with primary responsibility for awarding federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Other responsibilities include developing a state water infrastructure master plan\, recommending ways to maximize the use of available loan and grant funding resources\, and examining best and emerging practices. \nTo learn more about the State Water Infrastructure Authority: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/state-water-infrastructure-authority
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/state-water-infrastructure-authority-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T120000
DTSTAMP:20220125T234042Z
CREATED:20220125T234042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T234042Z
UID:6898-1644228000-1644235200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:NC Secretaries' Science Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet February 7 \nRALEIGH – The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday\, February 7\, via WebEx. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by phone. \nIn addition to routine updates by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health and Human Services\, DEQ staff will provide presentations on the rule-making processes for ground\, surface and drinking water. There will also be a presentation on recent actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). For details\, view the agenda. \nWHAT: North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board MeetingWHEN: February 7\, 2022\, at 10 a.m.ONLINE: To listen via online WebEx: Link to Online MeetingTo Listen via Phone: +1-415-655-0003\, Access Code: 2425 175 9773 \nIf you wish to speak\, you must register by 5 p.m. on February 4\, 2021. To register\, please visit complete the registration form. \nFor those attending online\, DEQ highly recommends testing out your computer’s WebEx capabilities prior to the below digital public hearing. Please click this link to test an online hearing: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html. \nThe Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board currently includes 13 experts in toxicology\, public health\, ecology\, engineering and other related fields. Their expertise assists the state departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services by recommending reviews and evaluations of contaminants\, acting as consultants on DEQ’s determinations to regulate contaminants\, and helping the agencies identify contaminants of concern and determine which contaminants should be studied further. \nTo learn more about the board and hear recordings of past meetings\, please visit: https://deq.nc.gov/about/boards-and-commissions/secretaries-science-advisory-board.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/nc-secretaries-science-advisory-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T210000
DTSTAMP:20220125T234300Z
CREATED:20220114T233600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T234300Z
UID:6880-1643657400-1643662800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Feedback Sessions on RTO Public Participation Processes\, January 31st
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues\, we are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations\, scholars and leaders on your familiarity with RTOs and their public participation processes\, your level of current participation (if any) in these processes\, and your feedback on areas for improvement. \nFERC will  hold two virtual sessions for groups and individuals to provide feedback on existing RTO decision-making and public participation processes and recommendations for reforms. The feedback conversations will be held on Friday\, January 28\, 2:30 – 4PM ET\, or on Monday\, January 31\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM ET. To participate in either of these sessions (you only need to attend one)\, please fill out the following\, separate registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDc1QwI-RW2CmkG7N07s7NSWn15qv6rUilC3vmpZOqhoYFMA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nIf you cannot attend one of these dates\, but wish to participate and provide feedback\, please indicate that on the form. A third option will be made available if there is sufficient interest\, and individual conversations can also be arranged. You can also use the registration form to provide your comments or questions.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/virtual-feedback-sessions-on-rto-public-participation-processes-january-31st/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T160000
DTSTAMP:20220125T234228Z
CREATED:20220114T233450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T234228Z
UID:6878-1643380200-1643385600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Feedback Sessions on RTO Public Participation Processes\, January 28
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues\, we are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations\, scholars and leaders on your familiarity with RTOs and their public participation processes\, your level of current participation (if any) in these processes\, and your feedback on areas for improvement. \nFERC will  hold two virtual sessions for groups and individuals to provide feedback on existing RTO decision-making and public participation processes and recommendations for reforms. The feedback conversations will be held on Friday\, January 28\, 2:30 – 4PM ET\, or on Monday\, January 31\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM ET. To participate in either of these sessions (you only need to attend one)\, please fill out the following\, separate registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDc1QwI-RW2CmkG7N07s7NSWn15qv6rUilC3vmpZOqhoYFMA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nIf you cannot attend one of these dates\, but wish to participate and provide feedback\, please indicate that on the form. A third option will be made available if there is sufficient interest\, and individual conversations can also be arranged. You can also use the registration form to provide your comments or questions.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/virtual-feedback-sessions-on-rto-public-participation-processes-january-28/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T154500
DTSTAMP:20220114T232856Z
CREATED:20220114T232806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T232856Z
UID:6875-1643036400-1643039100@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session on RTOs\, January 24th
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAs FERC examines these issues\, they are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations\, scholars and leaders on your familiarity with RTOs and their public participation processes\, your level of current participation (if any) in these processes\, and your feedback on areas for improvement. \nPlease note: Only a small portion of North Carolina is served by an RTO. View the map here. \nFor those who may not be familiar with RTOs\, or who would like a refresher\, FERC will hold two 45-minute informational sessions on Wednesday\, January 19\, 7:30 – 8:15 PM ET and Monday\, January 24\, 3:00 – 3:45 PM ET. \nThese sessions will be identical\, so you only need to attend one. If you would like to attend\, or if you are interested but would prefer a different date and time\, please fill out the registration form
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/public-information-session-on-rtos-january-24th/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T201500
DTSTAMP:20220114T232835Z
CREATED:20220114T232651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T232835Z
UID:6873-1642620600-1642623300@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session on RTOs\, January 19th
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAs FERC examines these issues\, they are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations\, scholars and leaders on your familiarity with RTOs and their public participation processes\, your level of current participation (if any) in these processes\, and your feedback on areas for improvement. \nPlease note: Only a small portion of North Carolina is served by an RTO. View the map here. \nFor those who may not be familiar with RTOs\, or who would like a refresher\, FERC will hold two 45-minute informational sessions on Wednesday\, January 19\, 7:30 – 8:15 PM ET and Monday\, January 24\, 3:00 – 3:45 PM ET. \nThese sessions will be identical\, so you only need to attend one. If you would like to attend\, or if you are interested but would prefer a different date and time\, please fill out the registration form
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/virtual-information-session-on-rtos-january-19th/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T120000
DTSTAMP:20211223T203255Z
CREATED:20211223T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T203255Z
UID:6759-1642064400-1642075200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Full Environmental Management Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:View the agenda \nThe 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 medical profession\, agriculture\, engineering\, fish and wildlife\, groundwater\, air\, and water pollution control\, municipal or county government and the public at large. The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality\, including the Divisions of Air Quality\, Land Resources\, and Water Resources. \nThis meeting will occur in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N.\nSalisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC. Commissioners\, staff\, and scheduled speakers will attend in-person.\nLimited seating will be available to the public. Face coverings are required for employees and\nvisitors. \nMeeting audio and presentations will be broadcast via the state web conferencing link\nposted on the Environmental Management Commission website at
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/full-environmental-management-commission-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20211223T203651Z
CREATED:20211222T215403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T203651Z
UID:6749-1641994200-1642001400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:EMC Rulemaking Public Hearing- Standard for Silver
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: January 12\, 2022. This will be heard at the EMC Committee’s regularly-scheduled meeting. \nTime: 1:30 pm \nLocation: In-Person at Archdale Building in the Ground Floor Hearing Room\, 512 N. Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, North Carolina. \n\nNO information provided for virtual attendance options\, but meeting audio and presentations will be broadcast via the state web conferencing link posted on the EMC website at\nhttps://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resourcescommissions/environmental-management-commission\n\nDetails: See below for pertinent details \n\nView the petition here.\nTo request to be heard\, the EMC has created strict requirements as follows:\n\nAll interested parties wishing to speak at the meeting must submit an official request to Danny Smith\, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Director\, at danny.smith@ncdenr.gov\, by 5:00 p.m. on January 3\, 2022.\nThe request shall:\n(1) state the interest of the person;\n(2) state the person’s position on the petition for rulemaking; and\n(3) include supporting materials.\nThe Chair of the Committee shall allow one interested person to present the viewpoint of those who oppose initiating rulemaking.\n\n\n\nFore information\, visit the EMC meeting schedule website at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-commissions/environmental-management-commission/emc-meetings-and-agendas#january-12-13-2022-meetings. \n 
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/emc-rulemaking-public-hearing-standard-for-silver/
LOCATION:Archdale Building in the Ground Floor Hearing Room\, 512 N. Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Comment Deadline,Community Event,Hearing,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20220112T050225Z
CREATED:20211223T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T050225Z
UID:6757-1641978000-1642001400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Management Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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 medical profession\, agriculture\, engineering\, fish and wildlife\, groundwater\, air\, and water pollution control\, municipal or county government and the public at large. The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality\, including the Divisions of Air Quality\, Land Resources\, and Water Resources. \nCommittee Meetings will be held on January 12th for the following Committees: \n\n1/12  Groundwater & Waste Management Committee\n1/12  Air Quality Committee\n1/12  NPDES Committee\n1/12  Water Allocation Committee\n1/12  Water Quality Committee\n\nThe meetings will occur in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N. Salisbury\nSt\, Raleigh\, NC. Commissioners\, staff\, and scheduled speakers will attend in-person. Limited seating will\nbe available to the public. \nClick the links above to access the committee meeting agendas and the livestream link.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-management-committee-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T210000
DTSTAMP:20211115T214757Z
CREATED:20211103T204531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T214757Z
UID:6453-1639504800-1639515600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Public Input Mtg on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits
DESCRIPTION:DEQ holding Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits Dec. 14\nRALEIGH – 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 or by phone. \nDEQ is conducting this meeting as part of its commitment to a transparent public engagement process during the development of the general permits. In addition to this public meeting\, the Department will hold two technical stakeholder workgroup meetings in November and December. Stakeholders for the technical workgroups represent community groups\, environmental justice organizations\, environmental advocacy organizations\, state and federal agencies\, academia and industry. DEQ also plans to hold three public hearings in early 2022 to receive comments on the draft general permits as part of its public engagement process. \nEvent title: Public Input Meeting on Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits\nDate and Time: Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021\, 6-9 p.m.\nWebex Link: https://bit.ly/3EA15Gn\nEvent Password: AFOPermit2021 (23673764 from phones)\nMeeting Number (Access Code): 2431 249 0753\nBy Phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL \nMembers of the public who wish to speak at the December 14 meeting should sign up by 5 p.m. on December 13. Speakers can sign up using DEQ’s online form.  For those who cannot attend the meeting\, public input can be submitted via email to publiccommentsDWR@ncdenr.gov until December 17\, 2021. Note: Additional opportunities for public comments on the draft general permits will be announced in early 2022. \nCurrently\, digester systems are processed as modifications to a facility’s existing permit. Section 11 of the 2021 Farm Act (Senate Bill 605) established specific requirements for the development of the Digester System General Permits. The new general permit will include all of the existing and enforceable requirements of the 2019 State General Animal Waste Management Permits\, including developing and maintaining a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan\, and complying with siting\, buffer\, testing\, inspection and reporting requirements. \nThe Digester System General Permits stakeholder process will focus on permit conditions specific to the implementation of digesters. Summaries of the technical workgroup sessions will be posted online prior to the Public Input Meeting. The goal of this stakeholder process is to provide a meaningful opportunity for public engagement in the general permit development process. \nAdditional information and updates on the stakeholder process are available online.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/public-input-mtg-on-animal-waste-management-digester-system-general-permits/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000
DTSTAMP:20211202T084518Z
CREATED:20211202T084222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T084518Z
UID:6598-1638954000-1638972000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet on December 8\, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (In person and virtually\, via WebEx\, or by phone.) \n\nIn person: Archdale Building’s Ground Floor Hearing Room\, 512 N. Salisbury St.\, Raleigh NC 27604.\nFor virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting\, please email Jennifer Haynie at jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 7. Please include your full name and organization. Please note that any informal comments will be limited to three minutes each.\nWebEx/Online: (Password is NCDWI)\nhttps://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e69b63c163846fd3d01b0b76e6ab30281\n\n\nBy Phone: 415-655-0003 (Access Code is 2425 085 6501)\n\n\nAgenda:  /state-water-infrastructure-authority-dec-8-2021-meeting-agenda/open
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/state-water-infrastructure-authority-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T160000
DTSTAMP:20211115T215636Z
CREATED:20211115T215554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T215636Z
UID:6524-1638885600-1638892800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:EPA Nat'l Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call
DESCRIPTION: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 and the public to strengthen local environmental and human health outcomes. EPA has increased the frequency of these engagement calls to learn more from stakeholders and communities and to provide updates about ongoing initiatives. \nRegistration: Due to limited space\, participation in this call will be on a first come\, first-served basis. Pre-registration is highly suggested\, but not required. If registration has reached capacity\, please see the links below for instructions on how to access the call if seating is available on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to join the call\, a summary will be posted to the U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Justice’s website after. \nRegister here \nInterpretation: If you need English-language interpretation assistance\, or special accommodations for a disability or other assistance\, you can submit a request when registering for the meeting. Please submit your request by November 4\, to give EPA sufficient time to process. \nFor more information about the National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls\, please visit the website or email: Victoria Robinson (robinson.victoria@epa.gov) or Christina Motilall (motilall.christina@epa.gov). \n\n\nJOIN the ZoomGov Webinar \n\nIMPORTANT: Due to limited seating\, PLEASE enter the call using either your mobile device OR your computer\, not both.\nPlease make sure you have the latest version of Zoom: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version\n\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1601532173?pwd=YVo3VXZDc2pyZ1FhS0xaNDFZQ04rQT09 Passcode: 64486854 \nOr One tap mobile: US: +16692545252\,\,1601532173# or +16468287666\,\,1601532173# \nOr Telephone (for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 669 216 1590 or +1 551 285 1373 \nWebinar ID: 160 153 2173 \nInternational numbers available: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/u/agOJPEmQ9
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/epa-natl-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211206T120000
DTSTAMP:20211129T233132Z
CREATED:20211129T233100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T233132Z
UID:6567-1638784800-1638792000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:NC Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next NCSSAB meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM\, December 6\, 2021\, and it will be a virtual public meeting.  The Webex meeting information is below: \nEvent address for attendees: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e122098b6c7e0471bf3358e6b30fd2f70 \nEvent number:       2433 061 1831\nEvent password:     NCDEQ  \nView the agenda \nAudio conference: To receive a call back\, provide your phone number when you join the event\, or call the number below and enter the access code. \nUS TOLL +1-415-655-0003\, numbers Access code: 2433 061 1831
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/nc-secretaries-science-advisory-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000
DTSTAMP:20211115T214516Z
CREATED:20211105T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T214516Z
UID:6484-1638284400-1638295200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:NC Environmental Justice & Equity Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board to meet virtually November 30 \nRALEIGH – 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. \nWHO:             Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board\nWHAT:          Board Meeting via teleconference (WebEx)\nWHEN:          Tuesday\, November 30\, from 3 to 5 p.m.\nA public comment period will be held from 5 to 6 p.m.\nTo sign up to provide comments\, please complete the online form by 2 p.m. on November 30. \nTo attend via WebEx\, go to the following website:\nhttps://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7ed4f7a6127da8c5ad2dbba5dacc2409 \nMeeting number:  2427 822 2770\nEvent password: NCDEQ\nPhone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL\nAccess code: 2427 822 2770 \nThe Board’s 16 members were selected from across North Carolina and represent the diverse cultures of the state. To view a full list of the Board’s members and additional meeting materials go to: https://deq.nc.gov/outreach-education/environmental-justice/secretarys-environmental-justice-equity-board.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/nc-environmental-justice-equity-advisory-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T160000
DTSTAMP:20211115T215901Z
CREATED:20211115T215901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T215901Z
UID:6527-1637676000-1637683200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:EPA Nat'l Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call
DESCRIPTION:This National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call will feature conversations about EPA’s goals and plans for environmental justice and civil rights. \n\n\nThe 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 and the public to strengthen local environmental and human health outcomes. EPA has increased the frequency of these engagement calls to learn more from stakeholders and communities and to provide updates about ongoing initiatives. \nRegistration: Due to limited space\, participation in this call will be on a first come\, first-served basis. Pre-registration is highly suggested\, but not required. If registration has reached capacity\, please see the links below for instructions on how to access the call if seating is available on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to join the call\, a summary will be posted to the U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Justice’s website after. \nRegister here \nInterpretation: If you need English-language interpretation assistance\, or special accommodations for a disability or other assistance\, you can submit a request when registering for the meeting. Please submit your request by November 4\, to give EPA sufficient time to process. \nFor more information about the National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls\, please visit the website or email: Victoria Robinson (robinson.victoria@epa.gov) or Christina Motilall (motilall.christina@epa.gov). \n\n\nJOIN THE ZoomGov Webinar \n\nIMPORTANT: Due to limited seating\, PLEASE enter the call using either your mobile device OR your computer\, not both.\nPlease make sure you have the latest version of Zoom: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version\n\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1613202107?pwd=N0ovdDNRRGdVc3Y0ZEp2eXVDb3Ezdz09 \nPasscode: 90259119 \nOr One tap mobile: US: +16692545252\,\,1613202107# or +16468287666\,\,1613202107# \nOr Telephone (for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 669 216 1590 or +1 551 285 1373 \n\nWebinar ID: 161 320 2107\n\nInternational numbers available: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/u/abkc01LZEe
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/epa-natl-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T193000
DTSTAMP:20211118T205422Z
CREATED:20211109T234905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T205422Z
UID:6498-1637247600-1637263800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Meeting (11/18)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for the November 17-18\, 2021 Public Meeting \nPublic Comment Period: A public comment period relevant to the specific issues will be considered by the WHEJAC during the public meeting. Registration to speak during the public comment period will close at 11:59 p.m.\, (EDT)\, on November 10\, 2021. \nThrough President Biden’s Executive Order 14008\, titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (signed January 27\, 2021)\, the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) is being established to advise the Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the newly established White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council (IAC) to increase the Federal Government’s efforts to address environmental injustice. The WHEJAC’s efforts will include a broad range of strategic\, scientific\, technological\, regulatory\, community engagement\, and economic issues related to environmental justice. \nThis council will advise on how to increase the Federal Government’s efforts to address current and historic environmental injustice through strengthening environmental justice monitoring and enforcement. The duties of the WHEJAC are to provide advice and recommendations to the IAC and the Chair of CEQ on a whole-of-government approach to environmental justice\, including\, but not limited\, to environmental justice in the following areas: \n\nClimate change mitigation\, resilience\, and disaster management\nToxics\, pesticides\, and pollution reduction in overburdened communities\nEquitable conservation and public lands use\nTribal and Indigenous issues\nClean energy transition\nSustainable infrastructure\, including clean water\, transportation\, and the built environment\nNEPA\, enforcement and civil rights\nIncreasing the Federal Government’s efforts to address current and historic environmental injustice
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meeting-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Comment Deadline,Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T120000
DTSTAMP:20211117T223945Z
CREATED:20211115T213903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T223945Z
UID:6514-1637226000-1637236800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Management Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Management Commission Meeting\, November 18 \nThe Environmental Management Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection\, preservation and enhancement of the state’s air\, land and water resources. The commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality\, including the divisions of Air Quality; Energy\, Mineral and Land Resources; Waste Management and Water Resources. \nAttend the virtual meeting\nView the agenda
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-management-commission-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T193000
DTSTAMP:20211115T214306Z
CREATED:20211109T234807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T214306Z
UID:6496-1637161200-1637177400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Meeting (11/17)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for the November 17-18\, 2021 Public Meeting \nPublic Comment Period: A public comment period relevant to the specific issues will be considered by the WHEJAC during the public meeting. Registration to speak during the public comment period will close at 11:59 p.m.\, (EDT)\, on November 10\, 2021. \nThrough President Biden’s Executive Order 14008\, titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (signed January 27\, 2021)\, the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) is being established to advise the Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the newly established White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council (IAC) to increase the Federal Government’s efforts to address environmental injustice. The WHEJAC’s efforts will include a broad range of strategic\, scientific\, technological\, regulatory\, community engagement\, and economic issues related to environmental justice. \nThis council will advise on how to increase the Federal Government’s efforts to address current and historic environmental injustice through strengthening environmental justice monitoring and enforcement. The duties of the WHEJAC are to provide advice and recommendations to the IAC and the Chair of CEQ on a whole-of-government approach to environmental justice\, including\, but not limited\, to environmental justice in the following areas: \n\nClimate change mitigation\, resilience\, and disaster management\nToxics\, pesticides\, and pollution reduction in overburdened communities\nEquitable conservation and public lands use\nTribal and Indigenous issues\nClean energy transition\nSustainable infrastructure\, including clean water\, transportation\, and the built environment\nNEPA\, enforcement and civil rights\nIncreasing the Federal Government’s efforts to address current and historic environmental injustice
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council-meeting-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Comment Deadline,Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T124500
DTSTAMP:20211115T213647Z
CREATED:20211115T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T213647Z
UID:6512-1637139600-1637153100@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Management Commission Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:NC Environmental Management Commission Committee Meetings\, November 17 \nRALEIGH – The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet in person Wednesday and Thursday\, November 17 and 18\, 2021 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N. Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC. Limited public seating will be available and face coverings are required. The public is also invited to join the meeting by phone or online. \nRemote Access to Meeting (available November 12\, 2021) \nWednesday November 17\, 2021\, 9 a.m. Committee Meetings \n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.                    Water Allocation Committee\n10:45 – 11:30  a.m.                 Groundwater & Waste Management Committee\n11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.          NPDES Committee
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-management-commission-committee-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20211115T214156Z
CREATED:20211014T213247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T214156Z
UID:6372-1637085600-1637092800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Public Info Session on PFAS/GenX at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works
DESCRIPTION:State to host public information session on November 16 about PFAS/GenX at\nChemours’ Fayetteville Works facility \nRALEIGH – 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 invited to participate by phone or online. \nTopics will include updates from DEQ’s air\, water and waste management divisions about emission reduction requirements\, upcoming permit actions\, drinking water well sampling results and replacement water updates. Officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will provide an overview of knowledge about potential health effects and how to reduce exposure. \nEvent title:  GenX community information meeting \nDate and Time: Tuesday\, Nov. 16\, 2021 at 6 p.m. \nPhone:  US TOLL +1-415-655-0003\, Access code: 2427 524 0753 \nWebEx Link:\nhttps://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/j.php?MTID=m20e1854b10e617d07b77546e228cf776 \nEvent Password: 1234 \nFollowing the presentations by DEQ and DHHS representatives\, community members who pre-registered will have an opportunity to ask questions. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions through a chat feature in the web conferencing software. \nMore information about the state’s investigation can be found at: https://deq.nc.gov/news/hot-topics/genx-investigation. Information for residents can be found at: https://deq.nc.gov/news/key-issues/genx-investigation/genx-information-residents.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/public-info-session-on-pfas-genx-at-chemours-fayetteville-works/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T113000
DTSTAMP:20211105T032255Z
CREATED:20211105T032255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T032255Z
UID:6481-1636538400-1636543800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Viable Utility Reserve Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Nov. 10 via Teleconference    \n\nRALEIGH – The Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday\, Nov. 10 at 10:00 a.m. by teleconference. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. \n  \nWHO:     Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority\nWHAT:   Committee Meeting \nWHEN:   Wednesday\, Nov. 10\, 2021\, at 10:00 a.m. \n  \nInstructions for listening to the meeting: \nOnline: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=efdff2b0efe4bd9a11cf08f9fa59769d8 \nEvent Password: NCDWI \nBy Phone: 415.655.0033 \nAccess Code: 2435 034 6846 \n  \nThe authority is an independent body with primary responsibility for awarding federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Other responsibilities include developing a state water infrastructure master plan\, recommending ways to maximize the use of available loan and grant funding resources\, and examining best and emerging practices. \n  \nTo learn more about the State Water Infrastructure Authority: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/state-water-infrastructure-authority
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/viable-utility-reserve-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T120000
DTSTAMP:20211103T210619Z
CREATED:20211103T205553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T210619Z
UID:6455-1636452000-1636459200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Oil & Gas Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NC Oil & Gas Commission\nVirtual Meeting November 9th\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nDraft agenda \nWebex meeting link \nMeeting Password: NCOGCQ4 \nJoin by Phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL \nMeeting Number (Access Code): 2436 082 7646 \nThe N.C. Oil and Gas Commission is responsible for adopting rules on oil and gas exploration in North Carolina. The Oil and Gas Commission also has the authority to regulate the spacing of wells for oil and gas exploration\, establish areas where oil and gas drilling can occur\, and limit the production of oil and gas exploration. By law\, the commission is required to submit annual progress reports to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy and the Environmental Review Commission. The Oil and Gas Commission and a reconstituted Mining Commission were created to carry out the regulatory responsibilities of the former state Mining and Energy Commission. The General Assembly eliminated the Mining and Energy Commission after the commission had adopted rules that govern oil and gas exploration and development in North Carolina. The Oil and Gas Commission has nine members. A total of four members are appointed by leaders in each chamber of the General Assembly. The remaining five members are appointed by the governor. Members serve for four years. \n15A NCAC 05H – Oil and Gas Conservation Rules – Final 2015
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/oil-gas-commission-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Interagency Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Interagency Council to meet Thursday\, October 28 \nRALEIGH – 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. \n  \nWHEN:   3:00 PM Thursday\, October 28\, 2021 \nATTEND ONLINE: Link: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e14760d7beb65d7c1580a304982e85ee3\nEvent Number: 2424 342 8986\nMeeting Password: CCIC \nATTEND BY PHONE:\nPhone Number: 1-415-655-0003\nAccess Code: 2424 342 8986\nParticipants may begin joining the meeting at 2:45PM. \nThis meeting is open to the public\, and will include an opportunity for individuals and organizations to provide input to cabinet agency representatives on the implementation of climate change and clean energy initiatives. Comments will be limited to two minutes and speakers are asked to sign up online by 12:00 pm on Thursday\, October 28. \nThe Interagency Council was established by Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 80\, which also directed cabinet agencies to coordinate their efforts to address climate change and transition to a clean energy economy. \nMore information on the Interagency Council and the agenda for upcoming meeting can be found at deq.nc.gov/climate-council.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/climate-change-interagency-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:Give Comment on NEPA Revisions! Oct 19 & 21
DESCRIPTION:The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is inviting public comment on these proposed revisions to the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  \nTwo public meetings on the proposed rule will be held online on October 19\, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm EDT and October 21 from 5:00-8:00 pm EDT.  To learn more or register\, please visit http://nepa.gov. \nRead the White House Press Release Below:  \nAs part of the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach to tackling the climate crisis and confronting environmental injustice\, CEQ is proposing to restore three core procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations to provide communities and decision makers with more complete information about proposed projects\, their environmental and public health impacts\, and their alternatives. \nThe changes put forward in this “Phase 1” proposed rule would generally restore three key regulatory provisions that were in effect for decades before being modified for the first time in 2020.  The 2020 changes caused implementation challenges for agencies\, and sowed confusion among stakeholders and the general public. These reforms would restore durability and regulatory certainty\, cut down on conflict\, deliver sounder results on the ground\, and aim to get more American workers on the job building our next generation of infrastructure. \n“The basic community safeguards we are proposing to restore would help ensure that American infrastructure gets built right the first time\, and delivers real benefits – not harms – to people who live nearby\,” said CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory. “Patching these holes in the environmental review process will help reduce conflict and litigation and help clear up some of the uncertainty that the previous administration’s rule caused.” \nThe proposed rule would make the following three important changes to the 2020 NEPA rules: \n\nRestore the requirement that federal agencies evaluate all the relevant environmental impacts of the decisions they are making. This proposed change would make clear that agencies must consider the “direct\,” “indirect\,” and “cumulative” impacts of a proposed decision\, including by evaluating a full range of climate change impacts and assessing the consequences of releasing additional pollution in communities that are already overburdened by polluted air or dirty water.\nRestore the full authority of agencies to work with communities to develop and analyze alternative approaches that could minimize environmental and public health costs. This proposed change would give agencies the flexibility to determine the “purpose and need” of a proposed project based on a variety of factors\, and to work with project proponents and communities to mitigate or avoid environmental harms by analyzing common sense alternatives. The 2020 NEPA rule limited federal agencies’ ability to develop and consider alternative designs or approaches that do not fully align with the stated goals of the project’s sponsor\, often a private company.\nEstablish CEQ’s NEPA regulations as a floor\, rather than a ceiling\, for the environmental review standards that federal agencies should be meeting. This proposal would restore the ability of Federal agencies to tailor their NEPA procedures\, consistent with the CEQ NEPA regulations\, to help meet the specific needs of their agencies\, the public\, and stakeholders.\n\nCEQ is inviting public comment on these proposed revisions. Two public meetings on the proposed rule will be held online on October 19\, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm EDT and October 21 from 5:00-8:00 pm EDT.  To learn more or register\, please visit http://nepa.gov. \nOver the coming months\, CEQ will also work toward proposing a set of broader “Phase 2” changes to the NEPA regulations to help ensure full and fair public involvement in the environmental review process; meet the nation’s environmental\, climate change\, and environmental justice challenges; provide regulatory certainty to stakeholders; and promote better decision-making consistent with NEPA’s goals and requirements. \nBackground: \nEnacted by Congress in 1969\, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a cornerstone of our Nation’s efforts to protect the environment and engage the public in government decision making. NEPA was enacted to improve Federal decision making by ensuring high quality information about the environmental effects of proposed actions and their reasonable alternatives are made available to decision makers and the public before an action is taken. \nAs the agency responsible for implementing NEPA\, CEQ works to ensure that environmental reviews for Federal actions and infrastructure projects are thorough\, efficient\, and reflect the input of the public and local communities. \nCEQ’s NEPA regulations apply to a wide range of Federal agency actions\, from permits and authorizations for major infrastructure projects like bridges\, transit\, and renewable energy installations\, to Federal land use plans and restoration activities. CEQ first issued NEPA regulations in 1978 (“1978 regulations”). \nThe fundamental principles of informed and science-based decision making\, transparency\, and public engagement are reflected in NEPA. CEQ seeks to advance these core principles in this proposed rule.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/give-comment-on-nepa-revisions-oct-19-21/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Comment Deadline,Public Meeting
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