NCDEQ to accept comments, hold hearings on dam safety rule revisions

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources is accepting comments on proposed rule changes related to its dam safety program, and will hold multiple public hearings in September to receive feedback.

The proposed rule changes are part of the periodic rule and readoption process under that state’s 02K rules, which are readopted every 10 years. In addition to three public hearings, public comments on the proposed rule adoptions and the associated Regulatory Impact Analysis will be accepted in writing between Aug. 17- Oct. 16.

Three public hearings will be held to receive comments:

When: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Where: Kinston-Lenoir Library Auditorium, 510 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501
Sign-in will begin 30 minutes prior to the hearing
When: Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Catawba County Library – St. Stephens Branch, 3225 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Sign-in will begin 30 minutes prior to the hearing
When: Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, DEQ Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh 27604
Sign-in will begin 30 minutes prior to the hearing

Written comments may be submitted to:

Jordan Pappas, State Dam Safety Engineer,
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

For more information on the draft rules, please visit our Dam Safety Program Rules and Laws page.

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