Proposed Adoption of 1,4-dioxane Monitoring and Minimization Rules
In accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2, notice is hereby given that the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is proposing to adopt 1,4-dioxane Monitoring and Minimization Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0513 and 15A NCAC 02H .0924.
Link to EMC Proposed Rules Website
Public Hearings: The public is invited to attend the public hearings to provide oral and/or written comments on the proposed rule adoptions, the associated Regulatory Impact Analysis, and on the two topics listed below.
Date: April 9, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Catawba County St. Stephens Branch Library, 3225 Springs Road, Hickory, NC 28601*
Date: April 14, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Technical Community College, Tony Rand Student Center Multipurpose Room, 2220 Hull Rd. Fayetteville, N.C., 28303
Date: May 12, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Location: Guilford Technical Community College, Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Building Auditorium, 1201 Bonner Dr., Jamestown, NC 27282
At each hearing, speaker registration and sign-in will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Each hearing will conclude by 9:00 p.m., however the Hearing Officer may conclude the hearing earlier if all registered speakers have been heard. The Hearing Officer may limit the length of time (e.g., three minutes) for each speaker to allow everyone an opportunity to be heard. Written comments and copies of prepared remarks will be accepted at each hearing.
* Please note, the program on April 9, 2026 is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Catawba County Library or Catawba County Government.
Reason for proposed adoption: These rules are proposed for adoption in order to achieve two key objectives. First, to monitor for the presence of 1,4-dioxane in discharges from targeted industrial NPDES dischargers and their associated indirect dischargers (i.e., SIUs going to POTWs with pretreatment programs) known to be associated with 1,4-dioxane industry types. Second, to require affected entities (subset of industrial direct dischargers and SIUs) to develop minimization plans that identifies approaches to reduce 1,4-dioxane discharges directly or indirectly to surface water.
Operation North State Hosting Wounded Warriors/DVets to a Great Day of Fishing!
Date: May 19, 2026 from 6:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
To register for the festival and/or offer your support contact Operation North State at: [email protected].
Operations North State “Top Shelf” – Fishin’ Festival – May 19, 2026
