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. WHO: State Water Infrastructure Authority WHAT: MeetingWHEN: Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, […]
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. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-natl-environmental-justice-community-engagement-call-june-21-2022-registration-325152619237 Agenda: Leadership Updates Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Paint Remediation Program update Engagement Session and Dialogue: […]
You’re invited! Join Clean Water for North Carolina at our summer picnic and listening session! The 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! We are also hoping to speak with folks on what […]
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. The Agency’s proposed Emission Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry included a requirement to meaningfully […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. In 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 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. A virtual option is being provided, and the public may also join the meeting by computer or phone. An […]
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. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or listen to the meeting online. Who: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board What: In-person quarterly meeting When: Thursday, […]
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 […]
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. The proposed permit includes modifications at the wood pellet manufacturing plant in Hertford County to increase production from 481,800 oven dried […]
