- PSD/NSR Preapplication
- Title V
- Non Title V
- Modeling Protocol
- Emergency Generators
- Yarn Spinners
- Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
- Cotton Ginners
- Ready-Mix Concrete Batchers
- Exempt SB3 Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Registration
- 112(j) Equivalent Emission Limitation by Permit aka MACT hammer
- All others
- Tax Certification
- Notice of Intent to Construct
- Zoning Consistency Determination
- Emission Reduction Credits
Compliance and Enforcement:
- Title V Annual Compliance Certification
- Source Test Protocol Submittal
- Visible Emissions (VE)/Opacity/EPA Method 9 Protocol Submittal
- Source Test Observers Checklist - Particulate Testing EPA Methods 1-5
- Source Test Observers Checklist - Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM)
- RICE Protocol Submittal Form (Compression Ignition Engines)
- RICE Protocol Submittal Form (Spark Ignition Engines)
Planning
Coastal Management
The Division of Coastal Management works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state's Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC.
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permits:
- Major Permit Applications
- Minor Permit Applications
- Adjacent Riparian Property Owner Statement Forms/Agent Authorization
- Variances and Appeals Forms
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources promotes the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources. Within the division, the Land Quality Section programs regulate and provide technical assistance related to mining, energy exploration and production, dam safety and sedimentation control; the N.C. Geological Survey performs scientific investigations, provides technical assistance and maps the state’s geological resources; and the division as a whole supports public education in the earth sciences.
Forms and Permits
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Application Forms
- Dam Safety Application Forms
- Mining Application Forms
- Stormwater Program Forms
- NPDES Construction Program
- NPDES Industrial Program
- NPDES MS4 Program
- Post-Construction Program
- State Stormwater General Permit
Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service serves to protect and improve North Carolina's environment and economy through providing customer-focused assistance; facilitating a greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance; encouraging wider adoption of sustainable practices; promoting increased recycling and reduced waste disposal and; reducing impacts from resource consumption.
Permitting and Regulatory Assistance
- Permit Assistance Request Form
- Scoping Meeting Request Form
- Express Review Request Form
Grant Applications
- Recycling Business Development Grants
- Local Government Grants
Application for Recognition Programs
- Environmental Stewardship Initiative
- NC GreenTravel
Marine Fisheries
The Division of Marine Fisheries is dedicated to ensuring sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries and habitats for the benefit and health of the people of North Carolina. The division is organized into nine sections: Fisheries Management, Marine Patrol, Resource Enhancement, Public Affairs, Administrative Services, Maintenance Services, License and Statistics, Habitat Protection and Information Technology.
Coastal Recreational Fishing
- North Carolina Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses
- Coastal Angler Program Surveys
- Caught a Tagged Fish? Report it here.
Commercial Fishing
- Commercial Fishing Licenses
- Caught a Tagged Fish? Report it here.
- NCDMF Trip Ticket Program
Information and Programs
- N.C. Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
- CRFL Grants Programs, Projects, Applications and Plans
- Economic Relief Programs
Marine Fisheries Commission
- Application to serve as an Advisor to the Marine Fisheries Commission
- Petitioning for Rulemaking
Mitigation Services
The Division of Mitigation Services is an initiative that restores and protects wetlands and waterways for future generations while offsetting unavoidable environmental damage from economic development.
Contracting and Procurement
Mitigation Credits
- Stream, Wetland & buffer Mitigation Request Form
- Nutrient Offset Mitigation Request Form
Waste Management
The Division of Waste Management regulates solid waste disposal, hazardous waste management, underground storage tanks and Superfund cleanups. They also provide technical assistance to businesses, industries, local governments and citizens to help reduce and better manage wastes. Their mission is to prevent the harmful release of waste to the environment and clean up existing contamination.
- Solid Waste Forms
- Underground Storage Tank Forms
- Hazardous Waste Management Permits
- Brownfields Program: How to Apply for Entry
Water Infrastructure
The Division of Water Infrastructure administers programs to provide financial assistance to local government units for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The grants and low-interest loans provided by the division help provide clean water for the citizens of North Carolina at an affordable cost.
Water Resources
The Division of Water Resources protects the state's surface water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service.
Wastewater Branch
- NDPES Wastewater Permitting
- Sewer Extension
- NPDES Permit Change of Ownership and Compliance Forms
- Sanitary Sewer Overflow
- Non-Discharge Permitting Application
- Non-Discharge Reporting
Wetlands
- 401 and Buffer Permitting
- Express Review
- Riparian Buffers - Buffer Authorizations and Variances
