⚓Final Environmental Impact Statement at Military Ocean Terminal
The Department of the Army (Army) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for implementing proposed real property actions at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina. This FEIS evaluates the potential effects of the implementation of various projects needed for the safety and mission of the facility and provides an analysis of the effects of implementing real property maintenance, repair, upgrade, and development actions. The proposed action is needed to address improvements to real property related to explosive safety, waterfront maintenance, security, and linear infrastructure. The projects and programs address compliance with federal, state, DoD, and Army standards vital to safety, security, and other mission needs. The document includes a final Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) prepared because portions of the proposed action occur in floodplains or involve construction in wetlands, or both.
Learn More🌬️North Carolina Air Quality Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve separate but related State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ). First, EPA is proposing to approve a SIP revision submitted by NCDAQ on behalf of the State of North Carolina on October 27, 2023, to remove certain exemptions available at the discretion of a State official for emissions exceeding otherwise applicable SIP emission limitations. Second, EPA is proposing to approve a SIP revision submitted by NCDAQ on behalf of Mecklenburg County Air Quality (MCAQ or Mecklenburg County) on October 25, 2023, to remove a parallel local exemption analogous to the State's for emissions exceeding otherwise applicable SIP emission limitations. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve minor and administrative changes to certain regulatory provisions that have been revised by the State and Mecklenburg County since EPA's last approval of those provisions. EPA is proposing to approve these SIP revisions pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Learn More🌬️New EPA Regulations on Sulfur Dioxide Emissions in North Carolina
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Air Quality (DAQ) on November 28, 2023, for the purpose of revising regulations that establish sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) emission limits and compliance parameters for SO<INF>2</INF>-emitting combustion sources in the State. EPA is proposing to approve these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations.
Learn More💧Glencoe Mill, LLC Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption
Glencoe Mill, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to surrender its exemption from licensing for the Glencoe Mill Hydroelectric Project. The project, located on the Haw River in North Carolina, is currently non-operational and disconnected from the power grid. Stakeholders are invited to comment and intervene during the review process.
Learn More🏭Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Production Activity by LMFAKRO, LLC
The Department of Commerce announced the withdrawal of LMFAKRO, LLC's notification for proposed production activity related to wooden attic stair products in Elizabeth City, NC, within Foreign-Trade Zone 20. This withdrawal reflects a change in the company's operational plans.
Learn More🌧️North Carolina Disaster Declaration
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of North Carolina dated July 25, 2025. Incident: Tropical Depression Chantal--Flooding, and Tornadoes.
Learn More💧Duke Energy Environmental Assessment for Water Intake Facility
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has filed an application to prepare an environmental assessment for a proposed raw water intake facility on Lake Keowee. This includes a 0.37 acre easement for construction activities affecting water withdrawal rates, requiring public comment and review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Learn More🌿Amendments to Air Quality Designations and Business Compliance in NC
The Environmental Protection Agency announces corrections to the air quality planning designations in North Carolina's CFR. Specifically, updates to the attainment status for Brunswick County and the removal of certain entries from the sulfur dioxide NAAQS table are detailed. These changes will impact regulatory compliance for affected businesses in the state.
Learn More🐟Roanoke Logperch Delisting and Its Impact on Business Operations
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are removing the Roanoke logperch (Percina rex), a freshwater fish in the perch family (Percidae), from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. After a review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that delisting the species is warranted. Our review indicates that the threats to the Roanoke logperch have been eliminated or reduced to the point that the species no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Accordingly, the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Act, particularly through sections 7 and 9, will no longer apply to the Roanoke logperch.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting NC Communities
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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