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EMC adopts Title 5 exemption recognizing certain research-and-development activities as insignificant
Summary
The commission adopted 15A NCAC 02Q .0529 to clarify that limited, noncommercial R&D activities at Title 5 facilities may be treated as insignificant for permitting, with notification and recordkeeping requirements; DAQ said the change aligns state practice with federal guidance and will not alter current permitting outcomes.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted a rulemaking hearing officer's report and approved 15A NCAC 02Q .0529, a Title 5 rule clarifying an exemption for insignificant research-and-development activities at major facilities.
Ashley Hoskin of the Division of Air Quality presented the hearing officer's report and said the provision implements a 2023 session law requirement to clarify…
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