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NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.19 through 143B-289.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.19 through 143B-289.23 - through 143B-289.23: Recodified as §§ 143B-289.40 through 143B-289.44 by Session Laws 1997-400, ss. 6, 6.3(b).

 143B-289.19 through 143B-289.23: Recodified as 143B-289.40 through 143B-289.44 by Session Laws 1997-400, ss. 6, 6.3(b).
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.40 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.40 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.180 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.40: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.180 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.41 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.182 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.41: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.182 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.42 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.184 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.42: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.184 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.43 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.186 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.43: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.186 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.44 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.188 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.44: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.188 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.45 - Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.190 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.

 143B-289.45: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.190 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(g), effective July 1, 2015.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.50 - Definitions.

 143B-289.50. Definitions.(a) As used in this part:(1) "Commission" means the Marine Fisheries Commission.(2) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality.(3) "Fisheries Director" means the Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries of the Department of Environmental Quality.(4) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Environmental Quality.(b) The definitions set out in G.S. 113-129 and G.S. 113-130 shall apply throughout this Part.  (1997-400, s. 2.1; 1997-443, s. 11A.123; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), (v).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.51 - Marine Fisheries Commission creation; purposes.

 143B-289.51. Marine Fisheries Commission - creation; purposes.(a) There is hereby created the Marine Fisheries Commission in the Department of Environmental Quality.(b) The functions, purposes, and duties of the Marine Fisheries Commission are to:(1) Manage, restore, develop, cultivate, conserve, protect, and regulate the marine and estuarine resources within its jurisdiction, as described in G.S. 113-132.(2) Implement the laws relating to coastal fisheries, coastal fishing, shellfish, crustaceans, and other marine and estuarine resources enacted by the General Assembly by the adoption of rules and policies, to provide a sound, constructive, comprehensive, continuing, and economical coastal fisheries program directed by citizens who are knowledgeable in the protection, restoration, proper use, and management of marine and estuarine resources.(3) Implement management measures regarding ocean and marine fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean consistent with the authority conferred on the State by the United States.(4) Advise the State regarding ocean and marine fisheries within the jurisdiction of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and other similar organizations established to manage or regulate fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.  (1997-400, s. 2.1; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.55 - Marine Fisheries Commission - officers; organization; seal.

 143B-289.55. Marine Fisheries Commission - officers; organization; seal.(a) The Governor shall appoint a member of the Commission to serve as Chair. The Chair shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission shall elect one of its members to serve as Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair shall serve a one-year term beginning 1 July and ending 30 June of the following year. The Vice-Chair may serve any number of consecutive terms.(b) The Chair shall guide and coordinate the activities of the Commission in fulfilling its duties as set out in this Article. The Chair shall report to and advise the Governor and the Secretary on the activities of the Commission, on marine and estuarine conservation matters, and on all marine fisheries matters.(c) The Commission shall determine its organization and procedure in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The provisions of the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern any procedural matter for which no other provision has been made.(d) The Commission may adopt a common seal and may alter it as necessary. (1997-400, s. 2.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.56 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.56 - Marine Fisheries Commission - meetings; quorum.

 143B-289.56. Marine Fisheries Commission - meetings; quorum.(a) The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and may hold additional meetings at any time and place within the State at the call of the Chair or upon the written request of at least four members. At least three of the four quarterly meetings of the Commission shall be held in one of the coastal regions designated in G.S. 143B-289.54.(b) (1) Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(2) A quorum of the Commission may transact business only if one member, other than the Chair, appointed pursuant to subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of G.S. 143B-289.54(a) and one member, other than the Chair, appointed pursuant to subdivision (4), (5), or (6) of G.S. 143B-289.54(a) are present.(c) If the Commission is unable to transact business because the requirements of subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section are not met, the Chair shall call another meeting of the Commission within 30 days and shall place on the agenda for that meeting every matter with respect to which the Commission was unable to transact business. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting called under this subsection. The requirements of subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to a meeting called under this subsection. (1997-400, s. 2.1; 1998-225, s. 1.8.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.59 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.59 - Conservation Fund; Commission may accept gifts.

 143B-289.59. Conservation Fund; Commission may accept gifts.(a) The Marine Fisheries Commission may accept gifts, donations, or contributions from any sources. These funds shall be held in a separate account and used solely for the purposes of marine and estuarine conservation and management. These funds shall be administered by the Marine Fisheries Commission and shall be used for marine and estuarine resources management, including education about the importance of conservation, in a manner consistent with marine and estuarine conservation management principles.(b) The Marine Fisheries Commission is hereby authorized to issue and sell appropriate emblems by which to identify recipients thereof as contributors to a special marine and estuarine resources Conservation Fund that shall be made available to the Marine Fisheries Commission for conservation, protection, enhancement, preservation, and perpetuation of marine and estuarine species that may be endangered or threatened with extinction and for education about these issues. The special Conservation Fund is subject to oversight of the State Auditor pursuant to Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes, except that interest and other income received on the Fund balance shall be treated as set forth in G.S. 147-69.1(d). Emblems of different sizes, shapes, types, or designs may be used to recognize contributions in different amounts, but no emblem shall be issued for a contribution amounting in value to less than five dollars ($5.00).  (1997-400, s. 2.1; 2014-100, s. 14.21(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.60 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.60 - Article subject to Chapter 113.

 143B-289.60. Article subject to Chapter 113.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to affect the jurisdictional division between the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Wildlife Resources Commission contained in Subchapter IV of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes or in any way to alter or abridge the powers and duties of the two agencies conferred in that Subchapter. (1997-400, s. 2.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-289.61 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-289.61 - Jurisdictional questions.

 143B-289.61. Jurisdictional questions.In the event of any question arising between the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Marine Fisheries Commission or between the Department of Environmental Quality and the Marine Fisheries Commission as to any duty, responsibility, or authority imposed upon any of these bodies by law or with respect to conflict involving rules or administrative practices, the question or conflict shall be resolved by the Governor, whose decision shall be binding.  (1997-400, s. 2.1; 1997-443, s. 11A.123; 1997-443, s. 11A.123; 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-290 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-290 - North Carolina Mining Commission creation; powers and duties.

 143B-290. North Carolina Mining Commission - creation; powers and duties.There is hereby created the North Carolina Mining Commission of the Department of Environmental Quality with the power and duty to promulgate rules for the enhancement of the mining resources of the State.(1) The North Carolina Mining Commission shall have the following powers and duties:a. To act as the advisory body to the Governor pursuant to Article V(a) of the Interstate Mining Compact, as set out in G.S. 74-37.b. Repealed by Session Laws 2002-165, s. 1.10, effective October 23, 2002.c. To hear permit appeals, conduct a full and complete hearing on such controversies and affirm, modify, or overrule permit decisions made by the Department pursuant to G.S. 74-61.d. To promulgate rules necessary to administer the Mining Act of 1971, pursuant to G.S. 74-63.e. To promulgate rules necessary to administer the Control of Exploration for Uranium in North Carolina Act of 1983, pursuant to G.S. 74-86.(2) The Commission is authorized to make such rules, not inconsistent with the laws of this State, as may be required by the federal government for grants-in-aid for mining resource purposes which may be made available to the State by the federal government. This section is to be liberally construed in order that the State and its citizens may benefit from such grants-in-aid.(3) The Commission shall make such rules consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. All rules adopted by the Commission shall be enforced by the Department of Environmental Quality.(4) Recodified as 74-54.1 by c. 1039, s. 16, effective July 24, 1992.  (1973, c. 1262, s. 29; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1983, c. 279, s. 2; 1989, c. 727, s. 193; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 944, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1039, s. 16; 1997-443-11A.119(a); 2002-165, s. 1.10; repealed by 2012-143, s. (1)(a), effective August 1, 2012; reenacted by 2014-4, s. 5(a); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-292 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-292 - North Carolina Mining Commission officers.

 143B-292. North Carolina Mining Commission - officers.The North Carolina Mining Commission shall have a chair and a vice-chair. The chair shall be designated by the Governor from among the members of the Commission to serve as chair at the pleasure of the Governor. The vice-chair shall be elected by and from the members of the Commission and shall serve for a term of two years or until the expiration of the vice-chair's regularly appointed term.  (1973, c. 1262, s. 29; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1983, c. 279, s. 2; 1989, c. 727, s. 193; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 944, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1039, s. 16; 1997-443-11A.119(a); 2002-165, s. 1.10; repealed by 2012-143, s. (1)(a), effective August 1, 2012; reenacted by 2014-4, s. 5(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-293 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-293 - North Carolina Mining Commission meetings.

 143B-293. North Carolina Mining Commission - meetings.The North Carolina Mining Commission shall meet at least semiannually and may hold special meetings at any time and place within the State at the call of the chair or upon the written request of at least four members.  (1973, c. 1262, s. 29; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1983, c. 279, s. 2; 1989, c. 727, s. 193; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 944, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1039, s. 16; 1997-443-11A.119(a); 2002-165, s. 1.10; repealed by 2012-143, s. (1)(a), effective August 1, 2012; reenacted by 2014-4, s. 5(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-293.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-293.1 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission creation; powers and duties.

 143B-293.1. North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission - creation; powers and duties.(a) There is hereby created the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission of the Department of Environmental Quality with the power and duty to adopt rules necessary to administer the Oil and Gas Conservation Act pursuant to G.S. 113-391 and for the development of the oil and gas resources of the State. The Commission shall make such rules consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. All rules adopted by the Commission shall be enforced by the Department of Environmental Quality.(b) The Commission shall have the authority to make determinations and issue orders pursuant to the Oil and Gas Conservation Act to (i) regulate the spacing of wells and to establish drilling units as provided in G.S. 113-393; (ii) limit and prorate the production of oil or gas, or both, from any pool or field for the prevention of waste as provided in G.S. 113-394; (iii) classify wells for taxing purposes; and (iv) require integration of interests as provided in G.S. 113-393.(c) The Commission shall submit annual written reports as to its operation, activities, programs, and progress to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy and the Environmental Review Commission. The Commission shall supplement the written reports required by this subsection with additional written and oral reports as may be requested by the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy and the Environmental Review Commission. The Commission shall submit the written reports required by this subsection whether or not the General Assembly is in session at the time the report is due.  (1973, c. 1262, s. 29; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1983, c. 279, s. 2; 1989, c. 727, s. 193; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 944, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1039, s. 16; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2002-165, s. 1.10; 2012-143, s. 1(b); 2014-4, ss. 4(a), 7(b); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-293.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-293.4 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission officers.

 143B-293.4. North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission - officers.The Oil and Gas Commission shall have a chair and a vice-chair. The Commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chair and one of its members to serve as vice-chair. The chair and vice-chair shall serve one-year terms beginning August 1 and ending July 31 of the following year. The chair and vice-chair may serve any number of terms, but not more than two terms consecutively. (1973, c. 1262, s. 31; 2006-79, s. 5; 2012-143, s. 1(b); 2014-4, s. 4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-293.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-293.5 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission meetings.

 143B-293.5. North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission - meetings.The Oil and Gas Commission shall meet at least quarterly and may hold special meetings at any time and place within the State at the call of the chair or upon the written request of at least five members. (1973, c. 1262, s. 32; 2006-79, s. 6; 2012-143, s. 1(b); 2014-4, s. 4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-293.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-293.6 - North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission quasi-judicial powers; procedures.

 143B-293.6. North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission - quasi-judicial powers; procedures.(a) With respect to those matters within its jurisdiction, the Oil and Gas Commission shall exercise quasi-judicial powers in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.(b) The chair shall appoint a Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions from the members of the Commission. No member of the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may hear or vote on any matter in which the member has an economic interest. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the Committee shall consider the recommendation of the Secretary or the Secretary's designee and all of the following factors:(1) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in subsection (b) of this section were wrongly applied to the detriment of the petitioner.(2) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation.(3) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident.(4) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations.(5) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.(c) The Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may remit the entire amount of the penalty only when the violator has not been assessed civil penalties for previous violations and when payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. (2012-143, s. 1(b); 2014-4, s. 4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-294 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 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-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.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-295 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-295 - 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-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.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-296 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-296 - 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-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.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-297 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-297 - 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-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.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-297.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality.|§ 143B-297.1 - 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-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.