1. Department of Environmental Quality
Nutrient Management Framework Legislation S.L
September- WQC
Department of Environmental Quality

2. Comprehensive Nutrient Management Regulatory Framework
Overview of S.L
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Regulatory Framework
Ongoing Implementation - Impacts to Jordan
UNC Evaluation of F/J Management Strategies
Calls for Several Studies by Department
Rules Readoption
Directs EMC to Convene Stakeholder Group
Revises Dates for EMC Rules Readoption
Department of Environmental Quality

3. Implementation of Falls & Jordan Rules
Section (b) (f) (h)
Jordan
Repeals previous 3-year Jordan Delay (S.L )
Indefinitely prohibits local implementation of New D & ED
Prevents readoption of Jordan rules prior to October 2019
Falls
Prevents readoption of Falls rules prior to October 2022
Department of Environmental Quality

4. UNC Study of Management Strategies
Section (c)
UNC Chief Sustainability Officer to Designate Entity
$500k / yr for six years
DWR Liaison
Objectives
Review WQ Data Relative to J/F Rules Implementation
Evaluate Cost / Benefits of Strategies in other States
Report to ERC: Jordan (Dec 2018) / Falls (Dec 2021)
Department of Environmental Quality

5. DEQ Study of In Situ Approaches (DWR lead)
In Situ Study
Section (e)
DEQ Study of In Situ Approaches (DWR lead)
Include Algaecide and Phosphorus-Locking Technologies
Evaluate Effectiveness Compared to NMS
Interim Report ERC March 2017 / Final Report March 2018
Option for Implementing Trial Project
Department of Environmental Quality

6. DEQ Offset Fees Study (DMS Lead)
Section (g)
DEQ Offset Fees Study (DMS Lead)
Evaluate Cost-Benefit of Setting Fees on Subbasin Basis
Are Private Banks Adequate for Demand?
Is DMS Service Needed?
Report to ERC December 1, 2016
Department of Environmental Quality

7. Chesapeake Bay Program Stormwater BMP Credits
Section (i)
DEQ Report on CBP Stormwater BMP Credits (DEMLR)
Allow Credit for Stormwater BMPs at CBP Levels
Report to ERC December 1, 2016
Identify Need for Setting State-Specific Values
Incorporate State-Specific Values in Rulemaking
Department of Environmental Quality

8. EMC to Convene Stakeholder Working Group by Dec 2016
EMC Rule Making
Section (d)
EMC to Convene Stakeholder Working Group by Dec 2016
Representative of all users & geographic areas in river basin
EMC to Begin Rule Readoption by March 2019
Consider UNC & Working Group Recommendations
Incorporate effective In Situ Strategies
Incorporate State-Specific BMP Values
Department of Environmental Quality

9. Potential Stakeholder Working Group Candidates
Organizations & Interested Parties*
Nutrient Scientific Advisory Board
NC Forestry Association
Upper Neuse River Basin Association
NC Cattlemen’s Association
Jordan Local Governments
NC Horse Council
League of Municipalities
NCDA - Division of Soil & Water Conservation
Neuse & Cape Fear Downstream Users
Farm Bureau
Point Sources - Industrial
Universities
Point Sources - Municipal
Environmental Interests
NC Department of Transportation
Home Builders Association
DHHS – Onsite Wastewater Protection Branch
*DWR Will work with Commission to Identify Working Group Members
Department of Environmental Quality

10. QUESTIONS?
Department of Environmental Quality

11. Slides in Reserve Slides in Reserve
Department of Environmental Quality

12. Delay of Further Implementation - Jordan
S.L
Rule
Implementation Dates Pre-S.L
Date w/ Repeal of 3 Year Delay (SL )
Post-S.L
Implementation Dates
New Development
August 2020
August 2017
Readoption
Existing Development Notification
UNH – March 2020 LNH & Haw – March 2023
UNH – March 2017 LNH & Haw – March 2020
UNH - Readoption LNH & Haw – March 2020
Point Sources
Compliance by 2022 / 2024
2019 / 2021
Readoption / 2021
Agriculture
Compliance by 2021 /2024
2018
State & Federal New D
NCDOT 2013 / Non-DOT 2012
Already Implemented
State & Federal ED
Buffers
March 2011
Nutrient Management
2010 / 2012
Department of Environmental Quality

13. Delay of Further Implementation - Falls
S.L
Rule
Implementation Dates
Pre-S.L
Post-S.L
New Development
Implemented 2012
Existing Development
Once Final Model Program Approved ~ 2017
Readoption
Point Sources
Stage I: Implemented 2016
Stage II Compliance: 2036
Stage II: 2036
Agriculture
Stage I: Implemented 2013 Stage II Compliance 2036
Stage I: Implemented 2013 Stage II: 2036
State & Federal New D
NCDOT & Non-DOT: Implemented 2011
Implemented 2011
State & Federal ED
Buffers
Already Implemented
(Neuse NMS)
Nutrient Management
Already Implemented (Neuse NMS)
Department of Environmental Quality

14. Timeline Summary Department of Environmental Quality S.L. 2014-94 Task
Date
Responsible Party
Nutrient Offsets Study
December 1, 2016
DMS
CBP Stormwater BMP Values
DEMLR
Convene Stakeholder Working Group
December 31, 2016 (EMC Approval of Working Group in November)
EMC
In Situ Study
March 1, 2018
(Interim Report March 1, 2017)
DWR
Evaluate Nutrient Management Strategies
Jordan: December 31, 2018 (Interim 2016 / 2017)
Falls: December 31, (Interim Reports 2019 / 2020)
UNC
Begin Falls / Jordan Rules Readoption
March 2019
Department of Environmental Quality