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2009 News Releases (in reverse chronological order)

DATE
TITLE
11/12 Hearing to Collect Public Comments on Draft Revised Randleman Lake Watershed Rules
10/29
Comments Sought on Stormwater Phase II Community Candidates
9/28
City of Thomasville Fined $35,116 for Sewer System Overflow
9/22
Hearing on Three Water Quality Permits in the Neuse River Basin Scheduled
Additional Documents:
DuPont- Kinston WWTP draft permit
Clayton - Little Creek Reclamation Facility draft permit
Johnston County - Central Johnston Co. WWTP draft permit modification
9/17
Update on Neuse Fish Kill
9/11
Environmental Commission Approves New Groundwater Pollution Standards
9/4
Neuse River Fish Kill Estimated to be Near 2 Million
9/1
Public Hearing to Gather Comments on Raleigh Wastewater Variance
8/27
EPA Gathering Comments on New Hanover County No Discharge Zone
5/7

Water Quality Certification With Conditions Issued to Alcoa
Additional Documents:
401 Certification Issued to Alcoa Power Generating Inc.
DWQ Director's Memo
Hearing Officers' Report

4/13
Public Hearings to Gather Comment on Groundwater Pollution Standards Scheduled
Comment Period Extended until June 22
3/24
Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Reclassification of Big Laurel Creek and Spring Creek
3/10
Public Hearing about Economic Recovery Wastewater Projects Scheduled
3/9
Rules to Protect Endangered Mussel Implemented in Goose Creek
1/15
Amendment to Water Quality Certification Granted for PCS Phosphate Expansion

 

2008 News Releases (in reverse chronological order)

DATE
TITLE
12/31
Comment Period Extended for Draft General Animal Operations Permits
12/30 Rules for New and Expanding Swine Farms Take Effect Jan. 1
12/5
Water Quality Certification Granted to PCS Phosphate for Expansion
12/3
Public Hearings Scheduled Concerning Draft General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems - ** Comment Period Extended to January 23, 2009 **
10/1
Public Hearings Scheduled for Two Trout Water Classification Proposals in the French Broad River Basin
10/1
Revised Coastal Stormwater Protections Begin Today
8/19
Public Hearings Scheduled for Draft Rules for New and Expanding Swine Farm Performance Standards
8/13
Coastal Stormwater Protections Increase
7/11
New Phone Numbers for DWQ Central Offices
6/18
Comments Sought on Neuse River Basinwide Water Quality Plan
** Comment Period Extended to September 1 **
** Contact phone number for more information changed
to (919) 807-6305 **
6/13
Public Hearing Set to Collect Comments on Proposed Renewal of Five Wastewater Treatment System Permits in the Neuse Basin
**Comment Period Extended to June 30**
6/9
As Temperatures Rise, Fish Kills More Likely
5/14
Public Hearing on Strategies to Protect Endangered Mussel Scheduled
5/9
Rules to Improve Water Quality in Jordan Lake Passed by EMC
5/8
DWQ Supervisor, John Dorney, Wins National Wetlands Award
4/15
Town of Dallas Receives DWQ's Largest Fine for Illegal Wastewater Treatment Practices
4/8
Water Quality Monitoring Forum to be Held May 14-15
3/14
Wilmington Sewer Moratorium Lifted
1/11
2008 State List of Impaired Waters Available for Public Comment
1/10
Amendments to the Coastal Stormwater Rules Approved by the EMC

 

2007 News Releases (in reverse chronological order)

DATE
TITLE
10/3
Public Comment Period for Raleigh Variance Request Extended to Nov. 5
Original Public Notice
9/4
Hearings Scheduled on Proposed Changes to Coastal Stormwater Rules
8/8
State Water Quality Permit Fees Increase by 20 Percent
DWQ Permit Fee Schedule
7/3
Public Hearings Scheduled on Draft Jordan Lake Nutrient Control Strategy
** Special Note - Comment Period has been extended to
Sept. 14 **
6/28
State Renews Smithfield Packing Company Wastewater Permit
6/15
Chowan and Pasquotank Basinwide Water Quality Plans Available for Review
5/24
State to Increase Enforcement For Sewer Line Overflows; Require More Information for Sewer Line Extension Requests
5/18
Sullins Named Director of State Division of Water Quality
5/7
33 Areas Proposed for Unique Wetlands Classification
4/5
Plan to Reduce Pollution in Jordan Reservoir Available for Public Comment
3/27
North Carolina Water Quality Director to Retire
3/6
Public Hearing on Renewal of Smithfield Packing Plant Wastewater Permit Scheduled
2/16
White Oak Basinwide Water Quality Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

2006 News Releases (in reverse chronological order)

DATE
TITLE
12/8 Wilmington Moratorium Extended
12/1 Comments Sought on Water Quality Plans for Three Western North Carolina River Basins
11/9 Environmental Commission Approves Voluntary Stormwater Program and Fontana Lake Area Reclassification
11/3 Raeford Wastewater Plant Operator Receives State Award for Excellence
10/26 Scenic Wolf Mountain Resort Wastewater Permit Issued with Protections for High Quality Waters
10/16 Division of Water Quality Supervisor Receives State Employees' Award for Excellence in Innovation
9/29 Draft Watauga River Basinwide Water Quality Plan Available for Public Comment
9/27 Report / Workshop Focus on Occurrence and Effects of Radon in Air and Drinking Water
9/20 Meetings Scheduled to Collect Comment on Update to Federal Animal Waste Management Permits
7/17 Public Hearings Scheduled to Review Water Quality Standards
6/8 Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Report for Western Wake Wastewater Facility Scheduled for June 15
6/7 DWQ Requests Comments on Draft Roanoke River Basin Water Quality Plans
6/2 Stormwater Permit Program for Designated Unincorporated Areas Takes Effect July 1
5/30 Public Input Sought on Proposed Reclassification of North Shore of Fontana Lake
5/11 Revised Wastewater Rules Approved for Non-Discharge Activities
3/29 Public Hearings for New Stormwater Control Options Slated in April
2/22 Changes in Fees to Mitigate for Nutrient Discharges to Waterways Become Effective
2/3 Comment Sought on Draft Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List
1/25
Hearing Scheduled on Reclassification of Part of Neuse River
 

2005 News Releases

DATE
TITLE
1/10
Stormwater Permit for Piedmont Triad International Airport Issued
1/24
Public Review Sought for the French Broad River Basin Plan
2/21
Water Quality Protection Proposals Sought
3/16
Public Meeting Set On Proposed Rockbridge Subdivision Waste Treatment System
3/18
DOT Stormwater Permit Issued
4/15
DWQ Investigates 100,000-Gallon Spill from Hog Farm in Halifax County
4/21
Two Meetings To Discuss Jordan Lake Water Quality Set For May 2
5/25
General Permit to Restrict Stormwater Runoff Pollution
7/12
Citizens Cautioned to Avoid Contact with Polluted Stream
7/19 DWQ Seeking Comment on New River Basinwide Water Quality Plan
8/9 Elizabeth City and Wilmington Fined for Sewer Spills
8/30 WNC Water Quality Conference Scheduled for September
10/5 Public Hearing Set on Changes to Water Quality Mitigation Rule
10/11 Public Hearings to be Held on New Wastewater Rules
Click Here for Proposed Rules

2004 News Releases

DATE TITLE
4/29 Comment Sought on Draft Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List
7/8 Public Review Sought on Draft Catawba River Basin Plan
7/13 Public Comment Sought on Hyde County Egg Farm Water Quality Permit
7/29 Buffer Rules to Protect Catawba Water Quality Become Permanent August 1
8/10 Public Comment Sought on Proposed Changes to Groundwater Standards
10/26 Hearing on Butner Request for Expanded Wastewater Treatment Set for Nov. 4
11/22 Hearings Set to Gather Comment on Draft Stormwater Permit
11/23 Proposed Hyde County Egg Farm Receives Water Quality Permit
   

2003 News Releases

DATE TITLE
1/2 Public Review Sought on Draft Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin Plan
1/22 Comments Sought on Draft State Non-Discharge General Permits for Animal Operations
3/19 Public Input Sought for Tar-Pamlico River Basin Plan
3/26 Public Hearings Scheduled for Permenant Rules to Control Stormwater Pollution
4/1 Decision on Wetlands Rules Stands Up to Challenge
4/15 Farmer Registration Winding Up for Tar-Pamlico Agriculture Rule
8/1 Comment Invited on Certification for PTIA FEDEX Development
9/24 Low Oxygen Levels in Chowan and Roanoke Rivers May Result in Fish Kills
10/30 Public Hearing Scheduled for Rocky River Reclassification and Certification