Today's NC Political News Briefs
Recent North Carolina government action includes environmental rulemaking, judicial administration and state rule review activity. These items are separate from today’s full articles and are based on direct government sources.
DEQ takes public comment on emergency generator air rules
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality scheduled an Aug. 27 public hearing on proposed air quality rule changes for emergency generators. The Division of Air Quality says the proposal concerns amendments to 15A NCAC 02Q .0807 and related regulatory impact materials, with public comments accepted through Aug. 31. The item qualifies as regulatory news because it involves state air permitting rules and formal public comment procedures.
Chief justice appoints final Complex Family Financial Court judge
Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Johnathan Rhyne as a Complex Family Financial Court judge, according to the North Carolina Judicial Branch. The court system said Rhyne is the third and final judge appointed to the new court and is scheduled to take the oath Oct. 1. The item qualifies as judicial administration news because it involves a statewide court function created to handle qualifying complex family financial disputes.
Rules Review Commission meets on agency rule packages
The North Carolina Rules Review Commission scheduled its August meeting for Aug. 27 in Raleigh, with an agenda that included follow-up matters involving Child Care Commission rules and Mining Commission rules. The item qualifies as state government rulemaking news because the commission reviews agency rules for statutory authority, clarity, necessity and compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Editors should avoid duplicating NC Political News’ recent standalone coverage of election rules before using this brief item.
