The landscape of coastal real estate development in North Carolina has undergone a seismic shift following major regulatory changes over the last few years.
For developers eyeing coastal properties, understanding the...more
The third major development of 2023 for defining "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") has arrived. First, in early 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the United States Army Corps of...more
11/13/2023
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Extensive changes to North Carolina's stormwater runoff statute went into effect today as part of Session Law 2021-158.
The Stormwater Program amendments are embedded in an environmental omnibus bill entitled "An Act to...more
The United States Supreme Court will hear a case this term to decide whether provisions of the Clean Water Act ("CWA") impose liability on activities that discharge pollutants through groundwater that ultimately reach surface...more
In the latest version of what appears to be an annual exercise, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a regulatory reform bill over the Governor's veto that includes relaxation of environmental provisions.
This...more
The North Carolina Chamber hosted its annual Environmental Compliance Conference on February 1, 2018, in Durham. North Carolina leaders were on hand to provide updates and advice on environmental compliance regarding air,...more
3/8/2018
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Those living in communities subject to North Carolina Stormwater Permits or local stormwater management easement agreements are increasingly alarmed as rainy weather, even without a named storm, causes property to saturate...more
North Carolina is prioritizing the marine fisheries and oyster industries to provide growth opportunities for non-urban coastal communities. Activities in the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate during the last...more