Environmental groups allege Chemours violated North Carolina PFAS consent order
FAYETTEVILLE - Environmental groups say Chemours has violated groundwater, surface-water and air-emissions requirements in a North Carolina PFAS consent order.
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North Carolina reaches $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont and Chemours
North Carolina and 11 local governments have reached a $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont and Chemours that includes guaranteed payments and a reserve for continuing cleanup obligations.
NC commission approves more than $814 million in public financing
The Local Government Commission approved more than $814 million in financing for infrastructure, PFAS treatment, schools, public safety facilities and housing.
North Carolina officials oppose proposed EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement
North Carolina officials are opposing a proposed EPA settlement with Chemours, arguing that it offers the state no clear monetary commitment or meaningful new PFAS relief.
North Carolina awards $244 million for water and wastewater projects
North Carolina approved more than $244 million for 45 water and wastewater projects addressing PFAS, lead pipes, failing septic systems, flooding and aging infrastructure.
Stein highlights state clean water investments as PFAS concerns continue
Gov. Josh Stein and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson highlighted state investments in clean water infrastructure and PFAS response during a Wilmington visit.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Clean Water Protections
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson took action to uphold the establishment of the first nationwide drinking standards for PFAS chemicals. Under these protections, public water systems must test and treat drinking water for these contaminants.
Republican Officials Delay PFAS Regulations, Hold Stocks in Opposing Companies
The Republican-controlled Environmental Management Commission is stalling efforts to regulate PFAS in North Carolina while members of the Commission own stock in companies that lobbied against PFAS regulation. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the “protection, preservation, and enhancement of the water and air resources of the State.”
Secretary’s Statement on PFAS discussion with CFPUA
Yesterday, DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan held a meeting with representatives of the Attorney General’s office and board members and staff of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) to discuss the progress made on the issue of PFAS/GenX and CFPUA
State to host public information session by web conference on August 4 about PFAS/GenX at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a community information session by web conference on Tuesday, August 4, about current actions to prevent and remediate PFAS contamination at the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility. The public is invited to par
Public comment period extended to August 17 on Chemours permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works site to remove PFAS contamination. Chemours is required under the terms of paragraph 12(e) of the Consent Order to redu
Public comment being accepted through August 10 on Chemours permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works site to remove PFAS contamination. Chemours is required under the terms of paragraph 12(e) of the Consent Order to redu