Public comment open on UNC application for new air permit

Last week, the N.C. Division of Air Quality announced the release of UNC’s new draft Title V air permit for public comment on March 31. Copies of all data and the application submitted are available for public inspection on the DAQ website at deq.nc.gov/unc-tv.

Comment Period

The comment period is open from March 31 until May 6, 2021 at 5 pm EST. Comments may be submitted as follows:

Comments can be submitted by email to DAQ.publiccomments@ncdenr.gov with the subject line ["UNC.15B"] You may also leave a voicemail comment at (919) 707-8726. Comments will be accepted until May 6, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held (by telephone) May 4 at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time. Here are the details about how to register and participate by phone:

Event title: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Date and Time: May 4, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Phone: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003, Access Code 185 344 4346

WebEx Link: https://bit.ly/2NSBHHp

Event Password: NCDAQ

If you wish to speak at the public hearing, you must register by May 4 at 4 p.m. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3clFndZ or call (919) 618-0968.

Internet access is not required to participate in the hearing. To comment by phone, when your name is called, press *3 so the moderator can identify and open your line. Once you have made your comment, please press *3 to end your comment.