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2025 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973
Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.
- §§ 143B-275 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-276 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-277 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-278 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-279 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-279.1 - Department of Environmental Quality – creation.
- § 143B-279.2 - Department of Environmental Quality – duties.
- § 143B-279.3 - Department of Environmental Quality – structure.
- § 143B-279.4 - The Department of Environmental Quality – Secretary; Deputy Secretaries.
- § 143B-279.4A - Requirement for Department-issued permits to include statutory or regulatory authority for conditions.
- §§ 143B-279.5 - Repealed by Session Laws 2017-10, s4.6, effective May 4, 2017.
- § 143B-279.6 - Repealed by Session Laws 1997-443, s11A.2.
- § 143B-279.7 - Fish kill response protocols; report.
- § 143B-279.8 - Coastal Habitat Protection Plans.
- § 143B-279.9 - Land-use restrictions may be imposed to reduce danger to public health at contaminated sites.
- § 143B-279.10 - Recordation of contaminated sites.
- § 143B-279.11 - Recordation of residual petroleum from underground or aboveground storage tanks or other sources.
- § 143B-279.12 - One-stop permits for certain environmental permits.
- § 143B-279.13 - Express permit and certification reviews.
- § 143B-279.14 - Express Review Fund.
- §§ 143B-279.15 - Repealed by Session Laws 2015-286, s4.12(c), effective October 22, 2015.
- § 143B-279.16 - Civil penalty assessments.
- § 143B-279.17 - Tracking and report on permit processing times.
- § 143B-279.18 - Right to apply and obtain permits.
- § 143B-279.19 - Quadriennial adjustment of certain fees and rates.
- § 143B-279.20 - Report on Department activity to process applications for permits required for natural gas pipelines and gas-fired electric generation facilities.
- § 143B-280 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-281 - Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c727, s2.
- § 143B-281.1 - Wildlife Resources Commission – transfer; independence preserved; appointment of Executive Director and employees.
- § 143B-282 - Environmental Management Commission – creation; powers and duties.
- § 143B-282.1 - Environmental Management Commission – quasi-judicial powers; procedures.
- § 143B-283 - Environmental Management Commission – members; selection; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
- § 143B-284 - Environmental Management Commission – officers.
- § 143B-285 - Environmental Management Commission – meetings.
- § 143B-285.1 through 143B-285.9 - 143B-285.1 through 143B-285.9. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- §§ 143B-285.10 through 143B-285.15 - 143B-285.10 through 143B-285.15: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 501, s. 1.
- § 143B-285.16 through 143B-285.19 - 143B-285.16 through 143B-285.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-285.20 - Short title.
- § 143B-285.21 - Declaration of purpose.
- § 143B-285.22 - Creation.
- § 143B-285.23 - Powers and duties of the Secretary of Environmental Quality.
- § 143B-285.24 - Grants and awards.
- § 143B-285.25 - Liaison between the Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the Department of Public Instruction.
- §§ 143B-286 through 143B-289 - 143B-286 through 143B-289: Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 641, s. 1.
- §§ 143B-289.1 through 143B-289.12 - 143B-289.1 through 143B-289.12: Repealed by Session Laws 1997-400, s. 6.3.
- § 143B-289.13 through 143B-289.18 - 143B-289.13 through 143B-289.18: Reserved for future codification purposes.
- §§ 143B-289.19 through 143B-289.23: Recodified as §§ 143B-289.40 through 143B-289.44 by Session Laws 1997-400, ss. 6, 6.3(b).
- § 143B-289.24 through 143B-289.39 - 143B-289.24 through 143B-289.39: Reserved for future codification purposes.
- §§ 143B-289.40: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.180 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-289.41: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.182 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-289.42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.184 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-289.43: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.186 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-289.44: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.188 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-289.45: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.190 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-289.46 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-289.47 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-289.48 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-289.49 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-289.50 - Definitions.
- § 143B-289.51 - Marine Fisheries Commission – creation; purposes.
- § 143B-289.52 - Marine Fisheries Commission – powers and duties.
- § 143B-289.53 - Marine Fisheries Commission – quasi-judicial powers; procedures.
- § 143B-289.54 - Marine Fisheries Commission – members; appointment; term; oath; ethical standards; removal; compensation; staff.
- § 143B-289.55 - Marine Fisheries Commission - officers; organization; seal.
- § 143B-289.56 - Marine Fisheries Commission - meetings; quorum.
- § 143B-289.57 - Marine Fisheries Commission Advisory Committees established; members; selection; duties.
- §§ 143B-289.58 - Repealed by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.10, effective July 1, 2013.
- § 143B-289.59 - Conservation Fund; Commission may accept gifts.
- § 143B-289.60 - Article subject to Chapter 113.
- § 143B-289.61 - Jurisdictional questions.
- § 143B-289.62 through 143B-289.65 - 143B-289.62 through 143B-289.65. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-290 - North Carolina Mining Commission – creation; powers and duties.
- § 143B-291 - North Carolina Mining Commission – members; selection; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
- § 143B-292 - North Carolina Mining Commission – officers.
- § 143B-293 - North Carolina Mining Commission – meetings.
- § 143B-293.1 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission – creation; powers and duties.
- § 143B-293.2 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission – members; selection; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
- § 143B-293.3 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-293.4 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission – officers.
- § 143B-293.5 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission – meetings.
- § 143B-293.6 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission – quasi-judicial powers; procedures.
- § 143B-294 - Recodified as Article 71 of Chapter 106, G.S. 106-840 through G.S. 106-844, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.22A(e), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-295 - §§ 143B-294 through 143B-297.1: Recodified as Article 71 of Chapter 106, G.S. 106-840 through G.S. 106-844, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.22A(e), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-296 - Recodified as Article 71 of Chapter 106, G.S. 106-840 through G.S. 106-844, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.22A(e), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-297 - Recodified as Article 71 of Chapter 106, G.S. 106-840 through G.S. 106-844, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.22A(e), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-297.1 - 143B-294 through 143B-297.1: Recodified as Article 71 of Chapter 106, G.S. 106-840 through G.S. 106-844, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.22A(e), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-298 - Sedimentation Control Commission – creation; powers and duties.
- § 143B-299 - Sedimentation Control Commission – members; selection; compensation; meetings.
- § 143B-300 - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission – creation; powers and duties.
- § 143B-301 - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission – members; selection; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
- § 143B-301.1 - Definitions.
- § 143B-301.2 through 143B-301.9 - 143B-301.2 through 143B-301.9. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- §§ 143B-301.10. Recodified as G.S. 87-99 by Session Laws 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b), effective July 1, 2021.
- §§ 143B-301.11. Recodified as G.S. 87- 99.1 by Session Laws 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b), effective July 1, 2021.
- §§ 143B-301.12. Recodified as G.S. 87-99.2 by Session Laws 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b), effective July 1, 2021.
- §§ 143B-302 through 143B-304 - 143B-302 through 143B-304: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 667, s. 1.
- §§ 143B-305 through 143B-307: Recodified as §§ 143B-437.1 through 143B-437.3 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 199.
- § 143B-308 - Recodified as G.S. 143A-66.1 through 143A-66.3, in Article 7 of Chapter 143A, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.25(f), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-309 - Recodified as G.S. 143A-66.1 through 143A-66.3, in Article 7 of Chapter 143A, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.25(f), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-310 - Recodified as G.S. 143A-66.1 through 143A-66.3, in Article 7 of Chapter 143A, by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.25(f), effective July 1, 2011.
- §§ 143B-311 through 143B-313 - 143B-311 through 143B-313: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 456, s. 4.
- §§ 143B-313.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.200 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(h), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-313.2: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.202 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(h), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-314 through 143B-316 - 143B-314 through 143B-316: Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 995, s. 12.
- §§ 143B-317 - Repealed by Session Laws 2011-266, ss1.35(a) and 3.3(a), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-318 - Repealed by Session Laws 2011-266, ss1.35(a) and 3.3(a), effective July 1, 2011.
- § 143B-319 - Repealed by Session Laws 2011-266, ss1.35(a) and 3.3(a), effective July 1, 2011.
- §§ 143B-320 through 143B-321 - 143B-320 through 143B-321: Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 995, s. 14.
- §§ 143B-322 through 143B-324: Recodified as §§ 143B-446 through 143B-447.1 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.
- § 143B-324.1 - Western North Carolina Public Lands Council creation; powers; duties.
- § 143B-324.2 - Western North Carolina Public Lands Council members; selection; officers; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
- § 143B-324.3 - Western North Carolina Public Lands Council meetings.
- §§ 143B-325 through 143B-327 - 143B-325 through 143B-327: Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 995, s. 11.
- §§ 143B-328 through 143B-330 - 143B-328 through 143B-330: Repealed by Session Laws 1985 (Regular Session 1986), c. 1028, s. 30.
- §§ 143B-331 through 143B-332: Recodified as §§ 143B-440, 143B-441 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.
- §§ 143B-333: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.130 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-334: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.132 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-335 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-336 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-336.1 - 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
- §§ 143B-337 through 143B-339: Recodified as §§ 143B-478 to 143B-480.
- §§ 143B-340 through 143B-341 - 143B-340 through 143B-341. Repealed by Session Laws 1985, c. 543, s. 6, effective July 1, 1985.
- §§ 143B-342 through 143B-344.2 - 143B-342 through 143B-344.2. Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 995, s. 13, effective June 27, 1984.
- §§ 143B-344.3 through 143B-344.10 - 143B-344.3 through 143B-344.10. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 1127, s. 70.
- §§ 143B-344.11 through 143B-344.15: Recodified as §§ 143B-438.1 to 143B-438.5 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 202.
- §§ 143B-344.16 through 143B-344.17 - 143B-344.16 through 143B-344.17: Repealed by Session Laws 1997, c. 286, s. 1.
- § 143B-344.18 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.19 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.20 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.21 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.22 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.23 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
- § 143B-344.24 through 143B-344.29 - 143B-344.24 through 143B-344.29. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.30 - 143B-344.30 through 143B-344.33: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-454, s. 9, effective January 1, 2006.
- § 143B-344.31 - 143B-344.30 through 143B-344.33: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-454, s. 9, effective January 1, 2006.
- § 143B-344.32 - 143B-344.30 through 143B-344.33: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-454, s. 9, effective January 1, 2006.
- § 143B-344.33 - 143B-344.30 through 143B-344.33: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-454, s. 9, effective January 1, 2006.
- § 143B-344.34 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
- § 143B-344.35 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
- § 143B-344.36 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
- § 143B-344.37 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
- § 143B-344.38 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
- § 143B-344.39 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.40 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.41 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.42 - Short title.
- § 143B-344.43 - Legislative findings and purpose.
- § 143B-344.44 - Lead agency; powers and duties.
- § 143B-344.45 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.46 - Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program.
- § 143B-344.47 - Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.48 - Legislative findings and purpose.
- § 143B-344.49 - Definitions.
- § 143B-344.50 - The State Energy Office designated agency; powers and duties.
- §§ 143B-344.55 - Repealed by Session Laws 2024-57, s3F.2(f), effective December 11, 2024.
- § 143B-344.56 - 143B-344.56 through 143B-344.59. Reserved for future codification purposes.
- § 143B-344.60 - North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission.
- § 143B-344.62 - North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission – executive director; staff.
- § 143B-344.64 - North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission – report.
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