11 Mar 2010
NCDWQ Updates BMP Manual
NCDWQ Clarification: A typo has been identified in the revised Ch. 8 that was posted today. On page 8-9, under SW Rule Provisions, the maximum flow for an Engineered VFS should read 10 cfs; not 2 cfs. The typo will be fixed and reposted today. We apologize for any confusion. The level spreader (LS) and
04 Mar 2010
FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance to Increase in April
It is truly unfortunate that this spring we’re going to add yet another obstacle to economic recovery by making it tougher for first-time home buyers to get loans by increasing the amount they have to pay for upfront mortgage insurance and cutting sellers’ contributions for closing costs. Effective on FHA insured loans with case numbers
26 Feb 2010
BASE Responds to Environmental Protection Agencies Proposed Stormwater 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. These rules have gone into effect in 2010 and will be phased in over a four year timeframe for projects greater than 10 acres. The
22 Feb 2010
NCDOT Strategic Prioritization Process Results of Initial Rankings of Projects Now Available on NCDOT’s Website
Through the link below, you can view the results from the NCDOT prioritization process that will be presented across the state the week of February 22. These documents represent the results of an effort to rank transportation projects through a data driven process. The list includes highway and non-highway projects and is the first step
18 Feb 2010
WCFHBA EVENT – NC Coastal Water Resources Conference
The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA), in conjunction with the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE), will host the state’s top water resource experts, and policy-makers to provide a regional, statewide, and local perspective of the important policy tools and regulatory strategies that will have an effect on our state’s water resources in
16 Feb 2010
Wilmington Draft Comprehensive Annexation Policy
City of Wilmington staff is working to develop a draft comprehensive annexation policy for Council’s future consideration. The policy’s intent would be to: Establish guidelines for future annexation decisions Propose a process to inform residents and property owners of future annexations Establish a procedure for future annexations to be considered by the city on a
12 Feb 2010
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Strategic Plan
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The Board received the following reports from staff: -Update on the 1995 and 1998 Annexation Area service extension -Update on Reclaimed Water Use on the state level and possibilities for the Authority to use reclaimed water at some point
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