North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
January 25, 2023
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is an agency of the government of North Carolina that focuses on the preservation and protection of natural resources and public health. The Department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality, who is appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Cabinet. The Department of Environmental Quality was formed in 2015 and it was preceded by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, which was formed in 1971 by the North Carolina Executive Reorganization Act.[1][2][3][4] The current secretary is Elizabeth Biser, who was appointed to the role by Governor Roy Cooper.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Agency overview
Formed
2015
Preceding agency
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (established 1971)
The Department was originally established as the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources by the North Carolina Reorganization Act of 1971.[4]
The North Carolina Marine Patrol is part of the Division of Marine Fisheries. The mission of the Marine Patrol is to "ensure sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries for the benefit of the people of North Carolina". The patrol have jurisdiction over the coastal waters of the state, up to three miles offshore, and up to 200 miles offshore in respect of some federally-regulated species.[7] Carter Witten was appointed colonel of the Marine Patrol in February 2019.[8][9]
The Marine Patrol are responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations relating to fisheries and fishing. The work of the Patrol is divided into three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and an aviation section.[10] Officers are responsible for regulating and inspecting commercial and recreational fishermen, and also provide a general patrol service on waterways, piers, and beaches in coastal areas. The Patrol are also responsible for providing inspection services through the fish supply chain, including wholesalers and restaurants.[7]
References
^ "DENR has a new name - N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality". N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality. September 21, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ ab"About the Department of Environmental Quality". DEQ.nc.gov. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
^ abcLewis, J.D. "NC Department of Environmental Quality". carolana.com. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^Brady Dennis; Steven Mufson; Juliet Eilperin (2020-12-17). "Biden picks top North Carolina environmental official to run EPA". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
^"Secretary - Donald R. van der Vaart". N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. State of North Carolina, USA. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
^"NC DEQ: Carter Witten named to lead N.C. Marine Patrol". deq.nc.gov. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
^"Witten Takes Marine Patrol Command". Island Free Press. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
^"NCDEQ - NCMP Districts and Contacts". portal.ncdenr.org. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
January 25, 2023
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality NCDEQ is an agency of the government of North Carolina that focuses on the preservation and protection of natural resources and public health The Department is headed by the Secretary of Environmental Quality who is appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Cabinet The Department of Environmental Quality was formed in 2015 and it was preceded by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources which was formed in 1971 by the North Carolina Executive Reorganization Act 1 2 3 4 The current secretary is Elizabeth Biser who was appointed to the role by Governor Roy Cooper North Carolina Department of Environmental QualityAgency overviewFormed2015Preceding agencyDepartment of Environmental and Natural Resources established 1971 JurisdictionState of North CarolinaHeadquarters217 West Jones Street Raleigh North CarolinaEmployees1 519Agency executiveElizabeth Biser SecretaryParent agencyGovernor of North CarolinaWebsitedeq wbr nc wbr gov wbr about Contents 1 History 2 Divisions 3 Secretaries 4 Marine Patrol 5 ReferencesHistory EditThe Department was originally established as the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources by the North Carolina Reorganization Act of 1971 4 Divisions EditCurrent Divisions of the NCDEQ include 3 Air Quality Coastal Management Energy Mineral and Land Resources Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Environmental Education and Public Affairs Marine Fisheries Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Mitigation Services Waste Management Water Infrastructure Water Resources Financial Services General Counsel Human Resources Stewardship ProgramSecretaries EditThe Secretaries of the Department of Environmental Quality have included Elizabeth Biser July 2021 until present Dionne Delli Gatti acting March 2021 until June 2021 Michael S Regan January 2017 2 until March 2021 5 Donald R van der Vaart January 2015 until December 2016 6 As the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources the Secretaries included the following 3 John E Skvarla III 2013 2014 Dee A Freeman 2009 2013 William G Ross Jr 2001 2009 William E Holman 1999 2001 Wayne McDevitt 1997 1999 Jonathan B Howes 1993 1997 William W Cobey Jr 1989 1993 S Thomas Rhodes 1985 1988 James A Summer 1984 1985 Joseph W Grimsley 1981 1983 Howard N Lee 1977 1981 George W Little 1976 1977 James E Harrington 1973 1976 Charles W Bradshaw Jr 1971 1973 Roy G Sowers 1971Marine Patrol EditThe North Carolina Marine Patrol is part of the Division of Marine Fisheries The mission of the Marine Patrol is to ensure sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries for the benefit of the people of North Carolina The patrol have jurisdiction over the coastal waters of the state up to three miles offshore and up to 200 miles offshore in respect of some federally regulated species 7 Carter Witten was appointed colonel of the Marine Patrol in February 2019 8 9 The Marine Patrol are responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations relating to fisheries and fishing The work of the Patrol is divided into three districts Northern Central and Southern and an aviation section 10 Officers are responsible for regulating and inspecting commercial and recreational fishermen and also provide a general patrol service on waterways piers and beaches in coastal areas The Patrol are also responsible for providing inspection services through the fish supply chain including wholesalers and restaurants 7 References Edit DENR has a new name N C Dept of Environmental Quality N C Dept of Environmental Quality September 21 2015 Retrieved October 3 2015 a b About the Department of Environmental Quality DEQ nc gov Retrieved October 6 2019 a b c Lewis J D NC Department of Environmental Quality carolana com Retrieved December 6 2019 a b Statute Chapter 143B Article 7 PDF ncleg net Retrieved December 6 2019 Brady Dennis Steven Mufson Juliet Eilperin 2020 12 17 Biden picks top North Carolina environmental official to run EPA The Washington Post Washington D C ISSN 0190 8286 OCLC 1330888409 Secretary Donald R van der Vaart N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources State of North Carolina USA Retrieved 15 October 2015 a b NCDEQ NCDMF Marine Patrol portal ncdenr org Retrieved 18 December 2020 NC DEQ Carter Witten named to lead N C Marine Patrol deq nc gov 4 February 2019 Retrieved 18 December 2020 Witten Takes Marine Patrol Command Island Free Press 11 February 2019 Retrieved 18 December 2020 NCDEQ NCMP Districts and Contacts portal ncdenr org Retrieved 18 December 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality amp oldid 1130172123, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
