Climate Change Interagency Council to meet virtually June 23 Raleigh- 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. Who: Climate Change Interagency Council What: Interagency Council Meeting (Executive and Program Designees) When: Thursday, June 23rd at […]
Air Permitting and the Public Participation Process June 23rd, 6:00 - 7:30 PM EPA Region 4 invite you to attend their virtual air permits training created to: Help inform communities about air permits and their associated regulations Provide communities with resources which will assist them in becoming more involved in the air permitting process View […]
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6 p.m. Meeting Access: WebEx link: https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6a3cebefc6af2776f229c3d4f2c74da9 Event number: 2421 589 1484 Event password: NCDEQ Audio conference: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003, Access code: 2421 589 1484 Register to Speak: Speaker registration by 12 noon, June 23, at https://forms.office.com/g/YEqDLDDDp7 Please contact Peter Johnston if you have issues registering online at 919-707-9011 […]
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. The public […]
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. North Carolina set a goal for 2030 to reduce carbon emissions by 70% and will decide this year how to reach that target. During […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
