05 Feb 2010
Terminal Groin Draft Study is Released
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, in consultation with N.C. Division of Coastal Management, the N.C. Division of Land Resources, and the N.C. Coastal Resources Advisory Council, is conducting a study of the feasibility and advisability of the use of terminal groins as erosion control devices. The study was mandated by Session Law 2009-479, which requires
20 Jan 2010
Federal Effluent Guidelines
On December 1, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) and new source performance standards (NSPS) to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites. The regulation is effective on February 1, 2010. After this date, all permits issued by EPA or states must incorporate the final rule requirements. All
13 Jan 2010
State Farm Drops Coastal Coverages — BASE Responds
According to a statement released by State Farm, the insurance giant will be dropping coverage for homeowners on North Carolina’s barrier islands effective this spring. Roughly 1,600 customers can expect to receive a notice that their policy expiring after May 1 will no longer be renewed. During the 2009 Legislative session, BASE worked with legislators
12 Jan 2010
DWQ Permit Extension Implementation Process
DWQ Implementation of the Permit Extensions Act of 2009 Session Law 2009-406 – An Act to Extend Certain Government Approvals Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State. In 2009, North Carolina enacted SL 2009-406 which extends coverage of certain government permits and approvals that are current and valid at any point between Jan.
11 Jan 2010
“NEW” Federal Stormwater Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its plans to initiate national rulemaking to establish a comprehensive program to reduce stormwater discharges from new development and redevelopment and make other regulatory improvements to further strengthen its stormwater programs. Beginning in 2010, EPA will start placing stricter limits on the amount of pollutants in storm water
11 Jan 2010
Upcoming Sea Level Rise Forum
BASE to Attend Forum on Sea Level Rise in North Carolina On January 14th and 15th the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is hosting a Science Forum on Sea Level Rise in North Carolina. The forum will be the vehicle through which the N.C. Coastal resources Commission (CRC) will release what is presumed
11 Jan 2010
APFO’s Not in North Carolina
NC Court of Appeals Strikes Down Union County Adequate Public Facility Ordinance On December 8, 2009, the North Carolina Court of Appeals struck down Union County’s Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) and its Voluntary Mitigation Payment (VMP). The court agreed with the plaintiffs’ argument that the North Carolina General Assembly “neither expressly nor impliedly authorized
03 Dec 2009
Bridging the Affordability Gap
NAHB Affordable Housing Webinar on Dec. 14 Bridging the Affordability Gap Housing industry professionals interested in workforce housing approaches that work should plan to attend the NAHB webinar, “Housing That Works: State and Local Solutions to Housing Affordability,” beginning at 2:00 p.m. Monday Dec. 14th. The 90-minute webinar is free and the last in a
30 Nov 2009
2009 Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Award Winners
The 5th Annual Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Award Program Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, November 19 to recognize the 2009 recipients. The Outstanding Stewardship Award (highest honor) was presented to Lower Cape Fear Hospice for their new administration building and the Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal. The Significant Achievement Award (secondary level) was
30 Nov 2009
NHC Reviews Private Road Standards
New Hanover County Private Road Certificates At the December 3, 2009 New Hanover County Planning Board meeting, the Board will consider a request by staff to add two new Private Road Certificates to article VII of the County Subdivision Ordinance requiring developers to disclose road maintenance responsibilities and requiring Professional Engineers to certify that the