State Accepting Public Comments on Draft Permit to address Chemours Groundwater Contamination Permit is part of remediation plan to prevent PFAS discharge to the Cape Fear River The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is accepting public comments on a draft permit to treat PFAS-contaminated groundwater, surface water and stormwater […]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from the public on HHS' draft outline to further the development of the 2022 Environmental Justice Strategy and Implementation Plan. HHS would like to identify priority actions and strategies to best address environmental injustices and health inequities […]
When: May 10th, 1-3 p.m. Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building (512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh 27603) Meeting Password: NCOGCQ2 Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Meeting Number/Access Code: 243 245 24513 Webex meeting link Draft agenda February 8, 2022, draft meeting minutes The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission is responsible for adopting rules on oil and […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold a special meeting via WebEx on Tuesday, May 10 on the topic of cumulative impacts. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. Who: Secretary’s Environmental […]
The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) meetings have been scheduled for the Committee meetings on Wednesday, May 11,2022, and the full EMC meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2022. This meeting will occur in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building at 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC. Commissioners, staff, and scheduled speakers will attend […]
The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the medical profession, agriculture, […]
EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in the next National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call taking place on May 17, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (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-may-17-2022-registration-325114615567 Agenda: Leadership Updates Focus Topic: Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability Grants Focus Topic: Dialogue […]
The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Board will hold its quarterly business meeting at NC State’s McKimmon Center at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or listen online. Who: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory BoardWhat: Quarterly business meeting via WebExWhen: Thursday, May 19th at 3pmWhere: 1101 Gorman St, […]
