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SUMMARY:Special Meeting on Duke Energy's Draft Carbon Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join CleanAIRE NC on Thursday\, June 9th\, for a special meeting to learn more about the Draft Carbon Plan Duke Energy submitted to the NC Utilities Commission last month. \n\n\n\n\nLed by NC Climate Ambassadors\, the meeting will provide an overview of the plan\, distinguish between strategies that move us closer to a clean energy economy and those that don’t\, and discuss the best opportunities for us to engage collectively and individually in this important process. \nNow is the time to raise your voice for clean energy solutions that center on equity and environmental justice in North Carolina. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/special-meeting-on-duke-energys-draft-carbon-plan/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
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SUMMARY:Community Cookout & Listening Session in Garysburg!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, June 11th\, in Northampton County for a Community Cookout & Listening Session to help develop our new Community Toolkit!\nTo promote all community voices\, Clean Water for NC is revamping our Community Toolkit to provide resources you can use to advocate for your neighborhood\, learn about environmental justice and issues\, and protect your rights for a clean environment regardless of time\, funding\, or previous knowledge. We’d love to hear from you! \nCan’t join? No problem! You can learn all about our Community Empowerment Program and our ongoing activities here: Developing the Community Toolkit-A Grassroots Approach to Environmental Advocacy.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/community-cookout-listening-session-in-garysburg/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220523T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T183632Z
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SUMMARY:Comment Deadline for Draft Water & Wastewater Funding Intended Use Plans and Priority Rating Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Division of Water Infrastructure is accepting comments on the draft Intended Use Plans\, including Priority Rating Systems\, for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Clean Water State Revolving Fund\, and the Priority Rating System for the Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Program until June 15\, 2022. \nThe Division and the State Water Infrastructure Authority use priority rating systems for projects seeking funding through these programs. These priority rating systems are being considered by the Authority for use in ranking applications for project funding. \nThe Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs provide details on administration of the Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Capitalization Grants for the State Revolving Funds\, including supplemental funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The SRF program offers low-interest loans (with principal forgiveness) for water infrastructure\, including water and wastewater treatment facilities\, wastewater collection systems\, water distribution systems\, reclaimed water facilities\, energy efficiency upgrades\, stormwater control measures and stream restoration projects. \nThree plans or priority rating systems are available for public comment: \n\nThe Drinking Water SRF IUP and Priority Rating System for drinking water infrastructure projects: Draft 2022 DWSRF & BIL Supplemental DWSRF IUP .\nThe Clean Water SRF IUP and Priority Rating System for clean water infrastructure projects: Draft 2022 CWSRF & BIL Supplemental CWSRF IUP.\nThe Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Program Priority Rating System is used to develop scores for evaluating applications: CDBG-I Draft Priority Rating System.\n\nThe proposed rating systems prioritize assistance to community applicants with greater socioeconomic constraints\, and to projects benefitting disadvantaged areas. Applicants from local governments that are smaller in size\, charge higher water/wastewater rates\, and/or have at least three indicators worse than state benchmarks (lower median household income\, higher poverty rates\, higher unemployment\, lower population growth\, and/or lower property valuation per capita) and applications that primarily benefit disadvantaged areas score higher\, receiving additional application points. \nInterested parties are invited to provide comments by June 15\, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.  Comments can be submitted: \n\nby email to dwi.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with subject line Comments on Draft IUPs and/or Draft Priority Rating Systems for CDBG-I\, DWSRF & CWSRF\nby mail to: Cathy Akroyd\, Division of Water Infrastructure\, 1633 Mail Service Center\, Raleigh\, NC 27699-1633\n\nAdditional information on the Division of Water Infrastructure’s funding programs is available at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/deq-accepting-public-comment-on-draft-water-wastewater-funding-intended-use-plans-and-priority-rating-systems/
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
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SUMMARY:Moral March on Washington and to the Polls!
DESCRIPTION:The June 18\, 2022 Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls will be a generationally transformative and disruptive gathering of poor and low-wealth people\, state leaders\, faith communities\, moral allies\, unions and partnering organizations. \nIt is NOT just a day of action. It is a declaration of an ongoing\, committed moral movement to 1) Shift the moral narrative; 2) Build power; and 3) Make real policies to fully address poverty and low wealth from the bottom up.\n\nWe are gathering from across the nation to demand this nation do MORE to live up to its possibilities:\n\nMORE to fully address the interlocking injustices of systemic racism\, poverty\, ecological devastation and the denial of health care\, militarism and the war economy and the false moral narrative of religious nationalism.\nMORE to change the narrative and build the power of those most impacted by these injustices.\nMORE to realize a Third Reconstruction agenda that can build this country from the bottom up and realize the nation we have yet to be.\n\nThe Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly & Moral March on Washington and to the Polls on June 18\, 2022 will be a generationally-transformative declaration of the power of poor and low-wealth people and our moral allies to say that this system is killing ALL of us and we can’t…we won’t…we refuse to be silent anymore! RSVP Today!
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/moral-march-on-washington-and-to-the-polls/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220523T175311Z
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UID:8020-1655834400-1655841600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Hearing for Chemours Draft Permit to Address Groundwater Contamination
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 21\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.\nLocation: Cape Fear Community College\, 411 N. Front Street\, Wilmington\nUnion Station\, First Floor Auditorium\nRegister: Speaker registration opens at 5 p.m.\, onsite signup sheet \nThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 21 and 23 to accept comments on the draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility that would substantially reduce the PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. Chemours is required to remove at least 99% of PFAS from the contaminated groundwater before discharge. Currently\, contaminated groundwater flowing into the river is not intercepted or treated. \nDWR will continue to accept comments on the proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit through 5 p.m.\, June 24. Comments submitted during the previous comment period from March 25 to May 2\, 2022 are being considered and do not need to be resubmitted. \nTo give interested communities opportunities to comment\, two public hearings are scheduled for this draft permit\, one in-person\, and one held remotely. \nTo submit comments by email\, send to publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with CHEMOURS noted in the subject line. Public comments may also be mailed to Wastewater Permitting\, Attn: Chemours Permit\, 1617 Mail Service Center\, Raleigh\, N.C.\, 27699-1617. \nThe draft permit and fact sheet are available to view online. \nChemours has been prohibited from discharging PFAS-contaminated process wastewater from its manufacturing operations into the Cape Fear River since 2017. However\, historic operations at the facility have caused significant groundwater contamination at the site. The draft NPDES permit (NC0090042) allows only the discharge of treated water associated with groundwater remediation efforts\, primarily treated groundwater\, some surface water and stormwater. It would not allow the discharge of wastewater from Chemours manufacturing processes. \nAs outlined in the 2020 Addendum to the Consent Order\, Chemours is required to address groundwater contamination by installing an underground barrier wall that will run more than a mile alongside the Cape Fear River. This wall will intercept contaminated groundwater from the facility before it reaches the river\, and a series of extraction wells will pump the captured groundwater to a treatment system. The draft permit requires that the treatment system remove at least 99% of PFAS from the pumped groundwater before it enters the river. Without this treatment system intervention and accompanying discharge permit\, this heavily contaminated groundwater would continue to flow to the river untreated and continue to impact downstream water supplies.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-chemours-draft-permit-to-address-groundwater-contamination/
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline,Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
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UID:8139-1655920800-1655928000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Community Information Session on the Hazards of Chapel Hill's Coal Ash
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about coal ash in your community? \nJoin (in-person or via Zoom!) the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL)\, Climate Action NC\, Friends of Bolin Creek\, the Chapel Hill Organization for Clean Energy (CHOCE)\, and the Alliance of Carolinians Together (ACT) Against Coal Ash for a hybrid in-person and virtual community information session on June 22nd\, 2022 to expose the hazards of coal ash in Chapel Hill. We’ll hear from community members and experts to discuss the Town of Chapel Hill’s controversial proposed plan to build housing on top of coal ash. Learn more! \nSpeakers include: \nCaroline Armijo: Founding member of ACT against Coal Ash and Founder/Director of The Lilies Project\, a creative placemaking effort to make art out of coal ash. \nRobert Beasley: Concerned and informed Chapel Hill resident and native North Carolinian \nJulie McClintock: Leader of Friends of Bolin Creek’s advocacy for a healthy outcome for the coal ash landfill and retired EPA scientist. \nAdam Searing: Public interest lawyer\, lobbyist and health advocate\, Searing currently serves as a member of the Chapel Hill Town Council. \nJason Torian: Community Organizer with Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL). \nNick Torrey: Senior Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC). \nNancy Watkins: Concerned and informed Chapel Hill resident\, neuroscientist and member of ScientistsWarning.org.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/community-information-session-on-the-hazards-of-chapel-hills-coal-ash/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220615T164703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T164703Z
UID:8135-1655982000-1655989200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change Interagency Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Interagency Council to meet virtually June 23 \nRaleigh- The Climate Change Interagency Council will meet on June 23rd via WebEx. Members of the public are invited to participate online or by phone.  Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. \nWho: Climate Change Interagency Council \nWhat: Interagency Council Meeting (Executive and Program Designees) \nWhen:  Thursday\, June 23rd at 11:00AM \nTo attend via WebEx:Link: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/j.php?MTID=me9e8fa4008322885be91257f75eedab0Event number: 2425 706 6791Event password: NCICC (62422 from phones)Audio conference: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL \nThis meeting is open to the public\, and will include an opportunity for individuals and organizations to provide input to cabinet agency representatives. Comments will be limited to two minutes and speakers are asked to sign up online by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, June 22. \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.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/climate-change-interagency-council-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220527T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T151037Z
UID:8051-1656007200-1656012600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Air Permits Training for Meaningful Involvement in EPA Region 4
DESCRIPTION:Air Permitting and the Public Participation Process June 23rd\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nEPA Region 4 invite you to attend their virtual air permits training created to: \n\nHelp inform communities about air permits and their associated regulations\nProvide communities with resources which will assist them in becoming more involved in the air permitting process\n\nView the Flyer from EPA to Learn More!\nTo join the webinar\, register in advance using the link: REGISTER\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on joining the meeting. \nContact:\nPhalia McCorkle-Kester\, MPH\nAir Permits Section\nAir and Radiation Division\nEPA Region 4\n404-562-8205\nMcCorkle-Kester.Phalia@epa.gov \n 
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/air-permits-training-for-meaningful-involvement-in-epa-region-4/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220523T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T175631Z
UID:8022-1656007200-1656014400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Hearing for Chemours Draft Permit to Address Groundwater Contamination
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 23\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.\nMeeting Access: WebEx link: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6a3cebefc6af2776f229c3d4f2c74da9\nEvent number: 2421 589 1484\nEvent password: NCDEQ\nAudio conference: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003\, Access code: 2421 589 1484\nRegister to Speak: Speaker registration by 12 noon\, June 23\, at https://forms.office.com/g/YEqDLDDDp7 \nPlease contact Peter Johnston if you have issues registering online at 919-707-9011 or email peter.johnston@ncdenr.gov. \nThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 21 and 23 to accept comments on the draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility that would substantially reduce the PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. Chemours is required to remove at least 99% of PFAS from the contaminated groundwater before discharge. Currently\, contaminated groundwater flowing into the river is not intercepted or treated. \nDWR will continue to accept comments on the proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit through 5 p.m.\, June 24. Comments submitted during the previous comment period from March 25 to May 2\, 2022 are being considered and do not need to be resubmitted. \nTo give interested communities opportunities to comment\, two public hearings are scheduled for this draft permit\, one in-person\, and one held remotely. \nTo submit comments by email\, send to publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with CHEMOURS noted in the subject line. Public comments may also be mailed to Wastewater Permitting\, Attn: Chemours Permit\, 1617 Mail Service Center\, Raleigh\, N.C.\, 27699-1617. \nThe draft permit and fact sheet are available to view online. \nChemours has been prohibited from discharging PFAS-contaminated process wastewater from its manufacturing operations into the Cape Fear River since 2017. However\, historic operations at the facility have caused significant groundwater contamination at the site. The draft NPDES permit (NC0090042) allows only the discharge of treated water associated with groundwater remediation efforts\, primarily treated groundwater\, some surface water and stormwater. It would not allow the discharge of wastewater from Chemours manufacturing processes. \nAs outlined in the 2020 Addendum to the Consent Order\, Chemours is required to address groundwater contamination by installing an underground barrier wall that will run more than a mile alongside the Cape Fear River. This wall will intercept contaminated groundwater from the facility before it reaches the river\, and a series of extraction wells will pump the captured groundwater to a treatment system. The draft permit requires that the treatment system remove at least 99% of PFAS from the pumped groundwater before it enters the river. Without this treatment system intervention and accompanying discharge permit\, this heavily contaminated groundwater would continue to flow to the river untreated and continue to impact downstream water supplies.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/8022/
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220602T183250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T183440Z
UID:8085-1656694800-1656694800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to Submit Comments on DEQ's Updated Public Participation Plan
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comments on a 2022 update to the DEQ Public Participation Plan. The Public Participation Plan includes best practices for community engagement\, enhanced outreach methods and additional community resources. The Plan has been updated for 2022 as directed under Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 246. \nThe public is invited to submit comments on the updated DEQ plan through Friday\, July 1. Comments can be emailed to publiccomments@ncdenr.gov or mailed to: \nAttn: Public Affairs1601 Mail Service CenterRaleigh\, NC 27699-1601 \nThe DEQ Public Participation Plan is available online here. \nAs part of EO 246\, all cabinet agencies are required to post a public participation plan by June 1.  Below are links to some of the available Public Participation Plans. Please check agency websites for public participation plans if not listed below. Comments can be provided to each department. \nDepartment of Public Safety \nDepartment of Information Technology \nDepartment of Transportation \nDepartment of Commerce
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/deq-accepting-public-comment-on-updated-public-participation-plan/
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T205259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T205414Z
UID:8423-1657560600-1657566000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Durham Carbon Plan Hearing Rally
DESCRIPTION:To fight climate change in North Carolina\, we must switch to renewable energy and make it affordable to everyone. This means local communities having a say in how electricity is produced.\n \nNorth Carolina set a goal for 2030 to reduce carbon emissions by 70% and will decide this year how to reach that target. During the next few weeks\, the North Carolina Utilities Commission is holding public hearings across the state for residents to have a voice in the plan to reduce carbon emissions. The first hearing is in Durham on July 11 and we want you to join us to rally for a clean energy future in the Tar Heel State! \nWe will be meeting at 5:30 PM ahead of the hearing outside the Durham County Courthouse doors (510 S. Dillard St.\nDurham). RSVP Today! \n \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/carbon-plan-rally/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T202104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T203803Z
UID:8407-1657566000-1657576800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Durham
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T203916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T203916Z
UID:8411-1657652400-1657663200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Wilmington
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan-wilmington/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220705T164252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T164252Z
UID:8340-1657706400-1657713600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:State Water Infrastructure Authority Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday\, July 13\, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday\, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. \nWHO:        State Water Infrastructure Authority\nWHAT:      MeetingWHEN:      Wednesday\, July 13\, 2022\, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday\, July 14\, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.\nWHERE:    *Via WebEx and at Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center\, 4400 Reedy Creek Rd.\, Raleigh 27607|\nAGENDA:  July 13 and 14 Meeting Agenda- State Water Infrastructure Authority \n*To comment during the public comment portion of the meeting: email Jennifer.Haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 12. \nTo listen to the meeting via WebEx: \nJuly 13 \nLink: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5db024b1a8fd9bab274d5155453d6ec2\nEvent Password: NCDWI\nAccess Phone #: 415.655.0003\nAccess Code: 2421 726 4707 \nJuly 14 \nLink: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e201a7da469c7847bb71a65b509a07766\nEvent Password: NCDWI\nAccess Phone #: 415.655.0003\nAccess Code: 2439 003 8119 \nAgenda Highlight: \n\nFunding decisions for project applications submitted for funding during the Spring 2022 funding round\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. \nTo learn more about the State Water Infrastructure Authority: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/state-water-infrastructure-authority https://deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases?field_agency_department_tid=416
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/state-water-infrastructure-authority-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220705T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T164341Z
UID:8342-1657789200-1657796400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:State Water Infrastructure Authority Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday\, July 13\, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday\, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. \nWHO:        State Water Infrastructure Authority\nWHAT:      MeetingWHEN:      Wednesday\, July 13\, 2022\, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday\, July 14\, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.\nWHERE:    *Via WebEx and at Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center\, 4400 Reedy Creek Rd.\, Raleigh 27607|\nAGENDA:  July 13 and 14 Meeting Agenda- State Water Infrastructure Authority \n*To comment during the public comment portion of the meeting: email Jennifer.Haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 12. \nTo listen to the meeting via WebEx: \nJuly 13 \nLink: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5db024b1a8fd9bab274d5155453d6ec2\nEvent Password: NCDWI\nAccess Phone #: 415.655.0003\nAccess Code: 2421 726 4707 \nJuly 14 \nLink: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e201a7da469c7847bb71a65b509a07766\nEvent Password: NCDWI\nAccess Phone #: 415.655.0003\nAccess Code: 2439 003 8119 \nAgenda Highlight: \n\nFunding decisions for project applications submitted for funding during the Spring 2022 funding round\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. \nTo learn more about the State Water Infrastructure Authority: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/state-water-infrastructure-authority https://deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases?field_agency_department_tid=416
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/state-water-infrastructure-authority-virtual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220608T173332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T151102Z
UID:8096-1658239200-1658246400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call
DESCRIPTION:EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in the next National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call taking place on July 19\, 2022 at 2 PM (Eastern Time). These calls are free and open to the public. \nRegistration Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-natl-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call-june-21-2022-registration-325152619237 \nAgenda: \n\nLeadership Updates\nDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Paint Remediation Program update\nEngagement Session and Dialogue: Q&A about ongoing EJ initiatives\n\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. \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 July 15\, to give EPA sufficient time to process. \nFor more information about EPA’s National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls\, please visit the website or email: Johnathan Garza (garza.johnathan@epa.gov) \n\n\n\n\nJOIN the ZoomGov Webinar \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: \nhttps://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1604747619?pwd=SVc2dklQZytpRHBMSXR3eVhRSVg2dz09 \nPasscode: 63750564 \n  \nOr One tap mobile : \nUS: +16692545252\,\,1604747619# or +16468287666\,\,1604747619# \nOr Telephone: \nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): \nUS: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 669 216 1590 or +1 551 285 1373 \nWebinar ID: 160 474 7619 \nInternational numbers available: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/u/acFu0ZTL2Y
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/national-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220712T233625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T000034Z
UID:8446-1658581200-1658592000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Durham Community Picnic & Listening Session!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nJoin Clean Water for North Carolina at our summer picnic and listening session! \n \nThe event will be held on Saturday\, July 23rd at 1pm at Hillside Park in Durham. We’re hosting this event to engage with the community\, build relationships\, and get to know you! \nWe are also hoping to speak with folks on what social and environmental justice issues they’ve faced\, and how they would best benefit from a Community Toolkit to assist with organizing\, working with public agencies\, and more. \nLearn more about this community event & other opportunities to contribute to our Community Toolkit!
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/durham-community-picnic-listening-session/
LOCATION:Hillside Park\, 1301 S Roxboro St\, Durham\, NC\, 27707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220720T135033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T135033Z
UID:8458-1658840400-1658847600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:EPA Office of Air Quality Meaningful Engagement Discussion
DESCRIPTION:EPA is interested in hearing from overburdened and underserved communities and other key stakeholders about potential requirements for states to conduct meaningful engagement in developing their state plans under Emissions Guidelines issued under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. \nThe Agency’s proposed Emission Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry included a requirement to meaningfully engage with communities during state plan development (beyond holding public hearings). As we develop the supplemental proposal for the Emissions Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry\, along with other section 111 (d)-related rules (e.g.\, power sector and subpart Ba implementing regulations)\, EPA would like to hear more from communities and other key stakeholders about potential meaningful engagement requirements. \nThe proposed meaningful engagement requirements for the oil and gas rule are on page 1584 of the Federal Register notice of the rule (linked here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/15/2021-24202/standards-of-performance-for-new-reconstructed-and-modified-sources-and-emissions-guidelines-for#p-1584) \nOn Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022 @ 1:00-3:00PM (EDT)\, EPA will host a roundtable to hear directly from communities on Meaningful Engagement in Emissions Guidelines under Clean Air Act section 111(d). During this roundtable\, we have listed several questions (see below “Questions to Consider in Advance” that we would like to discuss. We are looking forward to your participation and encourage you to share this invitation with other community stakeholders. \nHow to Participate:\nWe will be using Microsoft Teams for this event. You will have the option of joining by either a computer link or by telephone (not both). \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \n·       Join on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting \n·       Join with a video conferencing device\nsip:teams@video.epa.gov\nVideo Conference ID: 115 768 278 2\nAlternate VTC instructions \n·       Or call in (audio only)\n+1 984-444-7480\,253102404#   United States\, Raleigh\nPhone Conference ID: 253 102 404#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nFor all EPA meetings\, there is no expectation of privacy regarding any communications. Participation in a recorded meeting will be deemed as consent to be recorded. Information on EPA systems is the property of the Agency and may become official records. \nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/epa-office-of-air-quality-meaningful-engagement-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220721T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T201549Z
UID:8490-1658946600-1658953800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning a Just Transition!
DESCRIPTION:What would a Just Transition towards an equitable future look like for Triangle residents? Join Climate Action NC\, UE-150\, Progressive Democrats of Orange County\, Carrboro Workers’ Coalition\, and the New North Carolina Project as we learn from speakers\, followed by a creative community visioning session. We will focus on how environmentalists and organized labor can work together to win environmental and materials gains\, with key insights from a regenerative economics and indigenous perspective. \n\n \n  \nWe’ll hear from \n-Jane Harrison: NC Sea Grant Coastal Economics Specialist\n-Crystal Cavalier: Co-Founder of Seven Directions of Service\n-Trey Anthony: Co-President of UE-150\, Workers’ Union at UNC Chapel Hill \n\nRegister here in advance: https://www.mobilize.us/lcvnc/event/482108/
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/envisioning-a-just-transition/
LOCATION:Duke Park\, 106 West Knox Street\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T204013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T204013Z
UID:8413-1658948400-1658959200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Asheville
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan-asheville/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T204121Z
UID:8415-1659034800-1659045600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan-charlotte/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220720T204305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T204305Z
UID:8484-1659348000-1659366000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday\, August 1\, via WebEx beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by phone. \nIn addition to updates by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)\, DEQ staff will present information about the potential uses for the EPA’s reference doses and bioaccumulation factors for PFOA\, PFOS\, GenX and PFBS as well as the status of the Consent Order toxicity studies and this summer’s fish and water collection efforts. For details\, view the agenda. \nWHAT: North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board Meeting \nWHEN: August 1\, 2022\, at 10 a.m. \nONLINE: To listen via online WebEx: Link to Online Meeting \nTo Listen via Phone: +1-415-655-0003\, Access Code: 2420 026 5211 \n*Mute your telephone upon entering* \nIf you wish to speak\, you must register by 5 p.m. on Friday\, July 29\, 2022. 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/north-carolina-secretaries-science-advisory-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220802T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T200505Z
UID:8523-1660050000-1660057200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:N.C. Oil and Gas Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building\, 512 N. Salisbury St.\, Raleigh\, 27603\, on Aug. 9\, 2022. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. \nA virtual option is being provided\, and the public may also join the meeting by computer or phone. \nAn agenda and supporting documents will be posted prior to the meeting on the Commission website. \nWhen: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday\, Aug. 9\, 2022\nWhere: Webex meeting link and in-person at the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building\, 512 N. Salisbury St.\, Raleigh\, 27603\nPassword: NCOGCQ3\nJoin by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL\nMeeting Number/Access Code: 2434 066 1093 \nAmong its duties\, the Commission 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. The Commission is required to submit annual progress reports to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy and the Environmental Review Commission. Employees with N.C. Department of Environmental Quality serve as staff to the Commission and enforce rules the Commission adopts.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/n-c-oil-and-gas-commission-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220722T192449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T192449Z
UID:8508-1660226400-1660240800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Secretary’s EJ and Equity Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will be meeting in-person on August 11 at 3 p.m.\, with a subcommittee meeting starting at 2 p.m. \nMembers of the public are invited to attend in person or listen to the meeting online. \nWho: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board\nWhat: In-person quarterly meeting\nWhen: Thursday\, August 11\n2 p.m. Cumulative Impacts subcommittee\n3 p.m. Board Meeting\nWhere: Archdale Ground Floor Hearing Room \nTo listen via Webex:\nLink: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/j.php?MTID=m5dd76c42e716637c2bb6df580879884f\nMeeting number: 2424 208 8665\nPassword: NCDEQ\nJoin by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL\nAccess code: 242 420 88665 \nThere will be a public comment period starting at 5pm. The public will have the opportunity to sign-up upon arrival at the meeting. \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/secretarys-ej-and-equity-advisory-board-quarterly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220810T170545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T170545Z
UID:8542-1660660200-1660663800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Stormwater Infrastructure Program and Fall Application Process
DESCRIPTION:The Division of Water Infrastructure will conduct a webinar about the new Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) Program and the Fall 2022 application process on Tuesday\, August 16 at 2:30 p.m. Members of the public\, potential applicants and interested parties are invited to listen online or by phone. A recording of the webinar will be posted later for those who are unable to attend. \nThe Division will award approximately $82 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for stormwater projects through its competitive funding process from the newly-created Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments program. Funds are available for cities\, counties\, regional councils of government and nonprofit partners for construction and planning projects that will improve or create infrastructure for controlling stormwater quantity and quality. \nThe webinar will include discussion of the administration plan for the LASII program and eligibility for stormwater projects for the Fall 2022 project funding round. The deadline for applying for these projects and other projects utilizing available Division of Water Infrastructure funding programs is 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30\, 2022. \nWho: Division of Water Infrastructure \nWhat: Webinar on Fall 2022 Stormwater Funding and Eligibility through the LASII Program \nWhen: Tuesday\, Aug. 16\, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. \nWhere: Via WebEx \nInstructions for attending the webinar: \nOnline: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e54dafeb41388bba6a385eccd5d3ebcee \nPassword: NCDWI \nBy phone: \nCall-in #: 415-655-0003 \nPasscode: 2428 694 0727 \nLearn more about the Division of Water Infrastructure: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/webinar-on-stormwater-infrastructure-program-and-fall-application-process/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220720T135326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T135326Z
UID:8460-1660672800-1660680000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Public Hearing for Enviva Ahoskie Draft Air Permit
DESCRIPTION:The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will host an in-person public hearing on Tuesday\, Aug. 16\, on the draft Title V air permit renewal for Enviva Pellets\, LLC – Ahoskie Plant. \nThe proposed permit includes modifications at the wood pellet manufacturing plant in Hertford County to increase production from 481\,800 oven dried tons to 630\,000 oven dried tons per year. The draft permit also requires the installation of air pollution control equipment and operational limits to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and total hazardous air pollutants (HAP). To reduce VOC and HAP emissions\, the draft permit would require the facility to install a regenerative thermal oxidizer and a regenerative catalytic/thermal oxidizer. The draft permit limits the facility’s VOC emissions to less than 250 tons per year and HAP emissions to less than 10 tons per year of any one HAP and less than 25 tons per year for all HAPs combined. \nThe public is invited to attend the hearing and provide its comments on the proposed action. Sign up will be available upon arrival. Oral comments at the hearing should be limited to three minutes or less. Written comments may also be submitted during the hearing. \nWhat: Enviva Pellets\, LLC – Ahoskie Plant Public HearingDate and Time: Tuesday\, Aug. 16\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.Location: Roanoke-Chowan Community College gymnasium\, New Student Services Center\, Room 101\, 109 Community College Road\, Ahoskie\, NC 27910. \nComments on the project can also be submitted by email to DAQ.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with the subject line “Enviva Ahoskie.20B” or by leaving a voicemail at (919) 707-8430. The public comment period ends at 5 p.m. on Friday\, Aug. 19\, 2022. \nThe Division will consider all public comment before making a final decision on the proposed permit. \nCopies of all data and the application submitted by Enviva Pellets\, LLC – Ahoskie Plant are available for public inspection on the DAQ website or in person by appointment only at: \nNC DEQDivision of Air QualityAir Permits Section217 West Jones Street\, Suite 4000Raleigh\, NC  27603 \nor \nWashington Regional Office943 Washington Square MallWashington\, NC  27889
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-public-hearing-for-enviva-ahoskie-draft-air-permit/
CATEGORIES:Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T204454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T204454Z
UID:8417-1661261400-1661268600@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Afternoon Hearing
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nThe two virtual hearings will be held remotely via Webex\, with members of the public participating by phone. People who would like to testify must register in advance by 5:00pm\, August 16\, 2022\, by emailing the Commission at ncucpublichearing@ncuc.net or by calling 919-733-0837. \nPeople who want to register must provide their name\, the docket number (E-100 Sub 179)\, the telephone number that they will use to participate in the hearing\, and the topic of their testimony. Only the first 20 people registered for each remote hearing session will be allowed to testify. \nPeople who simply want to observe a remote hearing may do so via the live stream link on this website. Here is more information on how to participate in a remote hearing. \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/in-person-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220707T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T204554Z
UID:8419-1661279400-1661290200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Hearing for Duke Energy's Carbon Plan: Evening Hearing
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. \nDuke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury\, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities\, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural\, low-income\, and BIPOC communities. \nLearn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan\, Hearing Dates\, & What YOU Can Do \n \nThe two virtual hearings will be held remotely via Webex\, with members of the public participating by phone. People who would like to testify must register in advance by 5:00pm\, August 16\, 2022\, by emailing the Commission at ncucpublichearing@ncuc.net or by calling 919-733-0837. \nPeople who want to register must provide their name\, the docket number (E-100 Sub 179)\, the telephone number that they will use to participate in the hearing\, and the topic of their testimony. Only the first 20 people registered for each remote hearing session will be allowed to testify. \nPeople who simply want to observe a remote hearing may do so via the live stream link on this website. Here is more information on how to participate in a remote hearing. \nAny person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below\, and reference Docket No. E 100\, Sub 179. \nPersons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website \nTo send your comments via mail:\n4325 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh\, NC 27699-4300 \nMore information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/virtual-hearing-for-duke-energys-carbon-plan-evening-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220831T010222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T010509Z
UID:8798-1662480000-1662485400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline Action Party
DESCRIPTION:The International Energy Agency has concluded that there must be no new oil\, gas or coal development if the world is to reach net zero by 2050. \n\n\nOn September 6th at 7 pm (ET)\, Climate Action Now will host a free action party with four extraordinary activists battling the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and Senator Manchin’s side deal to accelerate new fossil fuel infrastructure. Register Today! \n\n\nOur featured guests will brief us on what’s at stake and guide us through concrete actions we can take to help stop the MVP and side deal during the party with the free Climate Action Now app. \n\n\nWhy September 6th? The timing is critical. First\, activists will assemble at Congressional offices on Sept. 8 in Washington D.D. to lobby against the MVP and we want them to walk into offices that have already heard from a LOT of people opposing the project. Also\, rumor has it that the “Manch side-deal” will be voted on by the end of September as part of the budget package. So\, we need to quickly ramp up our efforts to stop it. \nAbout the Featured Guests:\nCrystal Cavalier-Keck is the co-founder of Seven Directions of Service with her husband. She is a citizen of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation in Burlington\, NC and Chair of the Environmental Justice Committee for the NAACP. \nRussell Chisholm serves as Mountain Valley Watch Coordinator for the Protect Our Water\, Heritage Rights coalition in the campaign to stop Mountain Valley Pipeline and dangerous fossil fuel expansion through Virginia and West Virginia. The Mountain Valley Watch project documents and reports potential violations of environmental law from pipeline construction. \nJessica Sims is the Appalachian Voices Virginia Field Coordinator. Born and raised in Central Virginia. Jessica is has worked extensively with Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter on their pipeline campaigns. \nJonathan Sokolow is an attorney and activist in Reston\, Virginia who served as a Staff Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of the City of New York\, General Counsel to the Vermont State Employees Union. and Senior Assistant General Counsel to the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/stop-the-mountain-valley-pipeline-action-party/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T120226
CREATED:20220829T170652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T170716Z
UID:8792-1662656400-1662667200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Appalachian Resistance Rally in DC!
DESCRIPTION:September 8\, 2022 at 5:00 PM\nRobert A Taft Memorial Carillon (intersections New Jersey Ave and Constitution Ave) 100 Constitution Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC \nJoin the Stop MVP Coalition x People Vs Fossil Fuels and allies on September 8th in Washington\, DC to stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline! \nCome out to show massive public opposition to the permit wishlist side deal\, unite the Appalachian frontlines so all of our voices + stories can be heard\, and show how all frontlines are connected. It will be a family-friendly event full of powerful speakers\, solidarity and art. \nRSVP TODAY \n7 Directions of Service is chartering a bus to provide free transportation for community members from Durham (location + time TBD) on the morning of Sep 8 to DC\, returning to Durham after the rally wraps up around 8:30pm. Click here for more bus details and to reserve your spot! \nAdditional Resources:  \n\n\n\nMVP Fighters Toolkit August 2022 – Google Docs\nTalking Points Mountain Valley Pipeline and Manchin Permit Wish List August 2022 – Google Docs
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/appalachian-resistance-rally/
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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