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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T220000
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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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
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/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T143923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T151900Z
UID:8735-1663160400-1663164000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:The Birth of a Movement: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Webinar with Dollie Burwell\, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, and the Rev. William Kearney \nHosted by United Church of Christ \n\nLocation: Online/Virtual only (see link below)\nDescription:\n\nThis September will mark the 40th anniversary of the Warren County protests that would ripple outward around the world with far reaching impacts that continue until today. A wealth of insight and inspiration is to be found in this critical moment of history during which leaders grounded in their faith played an integral and significant role. In this webinar\, we will hear from three persons who were an important part of the protests: Dollie Burwell\, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, and the Rev. William Kearney.\nNOTE: Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and they will send you a link to a recording of it.\nFor more information and to register\, visit UCC’s Event page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/the-birth-of-a-movement-a-40th-anniversary-retrospective/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T172116Z
UID:8738-1663248600-1663261200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: "We Birthed the Movement: The Warren County PCB Landfill Protests\, 1978-1982"
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UNC Chapel Hill Wilson Library \n\nLocation: UNC Chapel Hill Wilson Library\nDescription:\n\nThis exhibition is open July 25-December 22\, 2022\, showcasing four years of how a group of concerned citizens in Afton (Warren County) responded to the state’s plan to build a toxic landfill laced with cancer-causing PCBs in their community\, mounting legal and scientific challenges to what they deemed an act of “toxic aggression.”\n\nIt was curated in collaboration with protest participants\, eyewitnesses\, and those who continue to organize for justice in Warren County. The exhibit centers their voices and stories in the retelling.\nFor more information\, visit: UNC’s Exhibit Page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/art-exhibit-we-birthed-the-movement-the-warren-county-pcb-landfill-protests-1978-1982/
LOCATION:Wilson Library\, 200 South Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T151923Z
UID:8744-1663263000-1663268400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:“Environmental Justice: Past\, Present and Future” with Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Catherine Coleman Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Duke University \n \n\nLocation: Duke University Chapel & Virtual\nDescription:\n\nRev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. in conversation with Catherine Coleman Flowers. The Robert R. Wilson Distinguished Lecture will feature the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis\, Jr.\, who is credited for coining the term “environmental racism\,” which he declared from his prison cell after being arrested during the protests. Chavis will discuss the past\, present and future of environmental justice with Catherine Coleman Flowers\, activist and recent McArthur Genius Grant awardee.\nFor more information and to register\, visit Duke’s event page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/environmental-justice-past-present-and-future-with-rev-dr-benjamin-f-chavis-jr-and-catherine-coleman-flowers/
LOCATION:Duke Chapel\, 401 Chapel Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220720T140935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T170720Z
UID:8462-1663286400-1663372799@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Comments Due on Carolina Poultry Air Permit
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking public comment on a draft air quality permit for the Carolina Poultry Power RG3\, LLC facility in La Grange. Public comment will be accepted until Aug. 17\, 2022. \nCarolina Poultry Power\, a proposed biomass-to-energy facility\, applied for a permit to operate a lime storage silo and a boiler that will fire used poultry bedding to generate electricity. As proposed\, the facility will be classified as synthetic minor. To prevent the facility from becoming a Title V major source under the Clean Air Act\, the draft permit contains specific conditions limiting criteria air pollutant emissions to less than 100 tons per year (each)\, the greatest potentially emitted hazardous air pollutant (HAP) to less than 10 tons per year\, and total emissions of HAPs to less than 25 tons per year. \nTo comply with the conditions\, the facility must properly operate and maintain emissions control equipment\, including a multicyclone\, injection control systems\, fabric filters and bag filters. Atmospheric dispersion modeling reviewed by DAQ shows that the facility can comply with health-based standards. \nCopies of the draft permit\, permit review\, permit application and draft environmental justice report are available online. \nComments or requests for a public hearing will be accepted until Aug. 17\, 2022\, at 5 p.m. Comments can be emailed to daq.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with “CPP.22A” in the subject line. Voicemail comments can be left by calling (919) 707-8726. Comments can also be mailed to: \nNCDEQ Division of Air Quality1641 Mail Service Center\,Raleigh\, North Carolina 27699-1641 \nOr \nWashington Regional Office943 Washington Square MallWashington\, NC 27889 \nThe Division will consider all public comments before making a final decision on the proposed permit.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/comments-due-on-carolina-poultry-air-permit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Comment Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T145822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T152002Z
UID:8747-1663401600-1663423200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:“We Birthed the Movement: 40 Years of Environmental Justice” A 40th Anniversary Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Warren County Environmental Action Team & Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church \n \n\nLocation: Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church\, 244 Parktown Road\, Warrenton\, NC 27589\nDescription:\n\nA day of commemoration and celebration of the fact that Warren County birthed the EJ movement – acknowledging our legacy as we form partnerships to move forward toward equity and justice.\nSchedule:\n\n8:00-8:45am Registration/Check-in\n8:45-9:30am Ceremony: Passing of the Torch\n9:30-11:30am Commemorative March\, Prayer of Reconciliation\, Music\, and Activities\n11:30am-2pm Catered lunch Program/Rally\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit WCEAT’s Facebook page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/we-birthed-the-movement-40-years-of-environmental-justice-a-40th-anniversary-commemoration/
LOCATION:Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church\, 224 Parktown Road\, Warrenton\, NC\, 27589\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T150623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T155227Z
UID:8750-1663509600-1663516800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Community Healing Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church \n \n\nLocation: Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church\, 244 Parktown Road\, Warrenton\, NC 27589\nDescription:\n\nThe African American church (Coley Springs Missionary Baptist) has historically been on the frontline in our fight for social and now environmental justice – the community healing worship service will again center our faith communities in Warren County and beyond fight for justice.\nFor more information\, visit WCEAT’s Facebook page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/community-healing-worship-service/
LOCATION:Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church\, 224 Parktown Road\, Warrenton\, NC\, 27589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220906T232457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T232508Z
UID:8874-1663693200-1663700400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Chemours Public Info Session for Fayetteville Works Expansion - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:From NC Policy Watch \nChemours plans to expand its Fayetteville Works plant in northern Bladen County\, where the company would ramp up production of PFA\, a type of perfluorinated compound. \nPFA belongs to the larger family of perfluorinated compounds\, of which there are at least 10\,000. They are known to be toxic in drinking water; many\, including PFOA\, PFOS and GenX have been linked to several types of cancers\, reproductive problems\, low-birth weight and thyroid disorders\, among other serious health conditions. They are known as “forever chemicals” because the don’t break down in the environment. Chemours is responsible for contaminating the Lower Cape Fear River Basin with GenX\, which is present in the drinking water — both public and private — of hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians. \nChemours will increase its production of PFA for use in the semiconductor industry\, according to a press release. It is the only U.S. producer of PFA. \nOn Sept. 20 and 21\, Chemours will hold two public information sessions about its expansions plans. It is still unclear how the company will produce greater amounts of PFA and still comply with discharge and emissions limits that are laid out in the consent order with the state and Cape Fear River Watch. For example\, Chemours is required to limit its air emissions of perfluorinated compounds by 99%. The company is also building an underground barrier wall to keep the compounds out of the river. Until the wall is complete\, compounds will continue to enter the Cape Fear\, albeit in sharply reduced amounts.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/chemours-public-info-session-for-fayetteville-works-expansion/
LOCATION:Bladen Community College Auditorium\, 7418 NC Hwy 41 West\, Dublin\, NC
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T150818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T152016Z
UID:8752-1663693200-1663704000@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Warrenton & Warren County Jail Museum EJ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Warren County Environmental Action Team \n\nLocation: Meet @ 200 block of East Macon Street\, Warrenton\, NC 27589\nDescription: This will be a grand tour that is broken down into three 1-hour sessions scheduled as follows:\n\n5-6pm: Guided tour of downtown Warrenton\n6-7pm: Session w politicians\, music\, general information about EJ movement\n7-8pm: Historical Jail Museum\nThe final session will include remarks from folks who participated in the protest and the jailer who was present when protestors were arrested.  It will also include an update on future plans for the jail.\nFor more information\, visit WCEAT’s Facebook page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/downtown-warrenton-warren-county-jail-museum-ej-tour/
LOCATION:200 Block of East Macon Street\, Warrenton\, North Carolina\, 27589
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220817T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T175450Z
UID:8566-1663698600-1663705800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on update to Oil Refinery Facility Permit rules
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing September 20\, 2022\, on proposed amendments to its 15A NCAC 01E “Oil Refinery Facility Permit” rules as part of the required rule review and readoption process set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-21.3A. The hearing will be held at DEQ’s Green Square Building located at 217 W. Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, in the 1st Floor Training Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nThe purpose of this public hearing is to allow interested persons to submit oral comments regarding DEQ’s proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 01E\, which relate to Oil Refinery Facility Permits. There are no active oil refinery facilities in North Carolina and DEQ has not received any applications for proposed oil refinery facilities at this time. \nThese rules are Departmental rules that do not need to be approved by the Environmental Management Commission or any other Commission and are required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.100–215.102. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify existing language and update the rules to reflect statutory changes. Of the 15 rules in the proposed rulemaking\, 11 are proposed for readoption with changes\, two are proposed for repeal\, one is proposed for readoption with no changes\, and 1 is proposed for adoption. The rules proposed for repeal are either unnecessary based on current Department practice or unnecessary due to other North Carolina laws. \nBased on the Regulatory Impact Analysis\, the proposed changes would have an impact on the State or local governments and applicants if a permit application is submitted\, though these impacts are expected to be minimal. \nEvent location: Green Square 1st Floor Training Room\, 217 W. Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27603Event date and time: Tuesday\, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. \nThe public is also invited to comment in writing on the proposed changes. Written comments must be received by DEQ no later than 5 p.m. on October 31\, 2022. Please email written comments to publiccomments@ncdenr.gov. Please include “Oil Refinery Rules” in the email’s subject line. Comments may also be submitted by mail to: \nAlyssa WrightN.C. Department of Environmental Quality – OGC1601 Mail Service CenterRaleigh\, NC 27699-1601 \nThe proposed permanent rules and supporting documents are available online here.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/public-hearing-on-update-to-oil-refinery-facility-permit-rules/
LOCATION:Green Square 1st Floor Training Room\, 217 W. Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27603\, 217 W. Jones Street\, Raleigh\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hearing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220906T232621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T232621Z
UID:8878-1663779600-1663786800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Chemours Public Info Session for Fayetteville Works Expansion - Leland
DESCRIPTION:From NC Policy Watch \nChemours plans to expand its Fayetteville Works plant in northern Bladen County\, where the company would ramp up production of PFA\, a type of perfluorinated compound. \nPFA belongs to the larger family of perfluorinated compounds\, of which there are at least 10\,000. They are known to be toxic in drinking water; many\, including PFOA\, PFOS and GenX have been linked to several types of cancers\, reproductive problems\, low-birth weight and thyroid disorders\, among other serious health conditions. They are known as “forever chemicals” because the don’t break down in the environment. Chemours is responsible for contaminating the Lower Cape Fear River Basin with GenX\, which is present in the drinking water — both public and private — of hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians. \nChemours will increase its production of PFA for use in the semiconductor industry\, according to a press release. It is the only U.S. producer of PFA. \nOn Sept. 20 and 21\, Chemours will hold two public information sessions about its expansions plans. It is still unclear how the company will produce greater amounts of PFA and still comply with discharge and emissions limits that are laid out in the consent order with the state and Cape Fear River Watch. For example\, Chemours is required to limit its air emissions of perfluorinated compounds by 99%. The company is also building an underground barrier wall to keep the compounds out of the river. Until the wall is complete\, compounds will continue to enter the Cape Fear\, albeit in sharply reduced amounts.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/chemours-public-info-session-for-fayetteville-works-expansion-leland/
LOCATION:Leland Cultural Arts Center\, 1212 Magnolia Village Way\, Leland\, NC
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T151254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T152028Z
UID:8755-1664044200-1664053200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet with Dr. Timothy B. Tyson
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Warren Co. NAACP in collaboration with Warren County Environmental Action Team \n \n\nUpdate: Changed from in-person to livestream*\nDescription:\n\nA wonderful in-person program was planned this year with the theme “Back Together Again.” But the pandemic is not over and cases continue to spike in Warren County. In an effort to keep everyone safe\, a memorable virtual event is being planned that will feature live and recorded performances.\nThe banquet will be livestreamed from Warren County Community Center. We will celebrate: 1) being “Back Together Again” virtually and 2) the collaborative efforts of Warren County NAACP and those who sparked the Warren County Environmental Justice Movement 40 years ago. A commemorative edition program book will give special recognition to the unsung warriors of the Warren County Environmental Justice Movement in 1982.\nFor more information and how to purchase tickets to the livestreamed event\, visit: Warren County NAACP’s Facebook page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/fourth-annual-freedom-fund-banquet-with-dr-timothy-b-tyson/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220826T151732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T192332Z
UID:8757-1664539200-1664542800@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:CWFNC's “40 Years of Environmental Justice: Birth in Warren County to Today & Beyond” Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Panelists:  Angella Dunston\,  Rev. William (Bill) Kearney\,  Danielle Koonce &  Ghanja O’Flaherty \n \nHosted by Clean Water for North Carolina \n\nLocation: FREE Online/Virtual only (see link below)\nDescription:\n\nA FREE webinar commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Warren County Protests: birthing the EJ movement\, where we are today\, and the future.\nTo register\, visit our Eventbrite page
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/40-years-of-environmental-justice-birth-in-warren-county-to-today-beyond-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220914T173000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T174804Z
UID:8894-1664910000-1664917200@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Aqua NC Rate Hike Public Hearing - Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 4\, 2022\, at 7:00 p.m.\nNorth Carolina Utilities Commission\n430 North Salisbury Street Commission Hearing Room 2115\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27603 \n  \nOnly customers who give testimony during a public hearing (in-person or virtual) will have their comments weighed during the rate case proceedings.  \nAqua North Carolina is seeking approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to raise rates for all water and sewer customers and to establish a Water and Sewer Investment Plan (WSIP). \nRead the full application with the proposed rates \nWater & Sewer Investment Plan\nThe WSIP is a multi-year rate-making mechanism that will allow Aqua to set rates through 2025 without a formal rate case or public input to “recover the reasonably known and measurable capital investments and anticipated reasonable and prudent expenses approved under the WSIP.” Aqua has filed its three-year plan with its application which lists proposed water and sewer capital investment projects\, anticipated water and sewer expenses\, and the proposed rates to be effective in each year of the WSIP. \nProposed Rates (with and without WSIP approval)\nThe blow tables show how Aqua NC customers would be impacted by the proposed rates. 1″ meters apply to most residential customers. \nQuick definitions:\n“Existing”: current rates\n“Proposed”: if the WSIP is not approved\, this is what Aqua is asking for new rates \n“WSIP Year 1\, 2\, 3”: description of new rates for the next 3 years if the WSIP is approved.\nWSIP Year 1 would reflect 2023\nWSIP Year 2\, 2024\nWSIP Year 3\, 2025\n \nIf your water usage is not metered and you pay a monthly flat rate:\n\n\n \nHearing Schedule \nTuesday\, October 4\, 2022\, at 7:00 p.m.\nNorth Carolina Utilities Commission\n430 North Salisbury Street Commission Hearing Room 2115\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27603 \nThursday\, October 20\, 2022\, at 6:30 p.m.\nVirtual Hearing Held via Webex \nWednesday\, October 26\, 2022\, at 7:00 p.m.\nNew Hanover County Courthouse\n317 Princess Street Courtroom 317\nWilmington\, North Carolina 28401 \nThursday\, October 27\, 2022\, at 7:00 p.m.\nGaston County Courthouse County Commission\, Public Forum Room 2nd Floor\n325 Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Way\nGastonia\, North Carolina 28052 \nMonday\, January 9\, 2023\, at 2:00 p.m.\nDobbs Building 430 North Salisbury Street Hearing Room 2115\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27603\n*** Expert Witness Testimony Only \nInstructions for Participating in the Virtual Hearing on October 20th\nThe October 20\, 2022\, public witness hearing shall be held remotely via Webex\, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A link to view the hearing will be available at www.ncuc.net. \nMembers of the public that would like to testify must register in advance of the hearing\, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, October 13\, 2022\, either by email at ncucpublichearing@ncuc.net or by calling 919-733-0837. \nIndividuals registering to testify must provide their name\, the docket number (W-218\, Sub 573)\, the exact telephone number they will use to participate in the hearing\, and the topic of their testimony. Witnesses calling from any number different from the number provided at registration may be delayed or experience other difficulty in providing their testimony. \nOnly individuals registered by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, October 13\, 2022\, will be allowed to testify at the October 20\, 2022\, remote public witness hearing. This hearing will be canceled if no one registers to testify by 5:00 p.m. on October 13\, 2022.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/aqua-nc-rate-case-public-hearing-raleigh/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Action Item,Hearing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20221004T130504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T130651Z
UID:8956-1665446400-1665791999@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:Our Heritage\, Our Planet Film Week
DESCRIPTION:Our Heritage\, Our Planet Film Week \nEvent By: Hispanic Access Foundation \nDates(s): OCT 11-14\, 2022 \nTime(s): Various.  See Link below \nDetails: https://www.airmeet.com/e/906e5a20-cc94-11ec-a548-e90697b0403f \nDescription: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month following Indigenous People’s Day by participating in Hispanic Access Foundation’s Our Heritage\, Our Planet Film Week: An annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of Latino\, Black\, Indigenous\, and people of color’s voices and experiences in connection to our heritage and our planet – uplifting the nexus between our communities and the lands\, nature\, waterways\, and oceans we all call home. \nFor the 2nd year in a row\, Our Heritage\, Our Planet Film Week is building a space where creatives\, filmmakers\, climate justice advocates\, and others working on environmental topics can come\, showcase\, and celebrate\, the stories of Latino\, Black\, Indigenous and other people of color in connection to Our Heritage and Our Planet – the lands\, nature\, waterways\, and oceans we all call home. Our intention is to create and curate a space that celebrates their work\, uplifts the common threads of our experiences\, and provides additional opportunities for funds\, employment\, education\, advocacy\, and exposure for aspiring filmmakers of the global majority. \nThe festival is 100% virtual\, free to attend for all\, and will feature interactive workshops and discussions between artists\, communities\, and decision-makers on environmental topics. \nThis event is being held in partnership with the Center for Cultural Power.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/our-heritage-our-planet-film-week/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hispanic Access Foundation":MAILTO:info@hispanicaccess.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144013
CREATED:20220915T034617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T034617Z
UID:8916-1665511200-1665518400@cwfnc.org
SUMMARY:DEQ to hold community meeting October 11 on the Lower Cape Fear River private well sampling
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a community information meeting on Tuesday\, October 11\, at Roland-Grise Middle School in Wilmington. DEQ will share updates on private well sampling underway for PFAS contamination in New Hanover\, Brunswick\, Columbus and Pender counties.  Staff will also answer questions from the public about the private well sampling and alternate water supplies. \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 11 at 6 p.m. \nWhere: Roland-Grise Middle School Auditorium \n4412 Lake Ave\, Wilmington\, NC 28403 \nSpeaker sign-up will be available upon arrival at the meeting. \n\nAt DEQ’s direction\, Chemours is sampling for PFAS contamination in eligible private drinking water wells downstream of the Fayetteville Works Facility. Chemours is required to provide alternate water supplies to residents whose wells exceed specific action levels. \nTo have your well sampled\, call Chemours at (910) 678-1100. Messages to the Chemours call-line are monitored during regular business hours (Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Chemours should respond within 24-to-48 hours starting on the next business day. Chemours is also sending letters to well owners/residents requesting information about primary drinking water sources and offering sampling. \nAdditional well sampling information for residents is available on the DEQ website:  https://deq.nc.gov/news/key-issues/genx-investigation/well-sampling-information-lower-cape-fear-area-residents.
URL:https://cwfnc.org/calendar/deq-to-hold-community-meeting-october-11-on-the-lower-cape-fear-river-private-well-sampling/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Meeting
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