NC Nutrient Criteria Update Summary
Explore the developments and history of North Carolina's nutrient criteria management plan, including key meetings, priorities, and next steps for effective nutrient management. Discover how stakeholders are working collaboratively towards establishing effective strategies for water quality improvements.
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Update of the Update of the NC Nutrient Criteria Nutrient Criteria Development Development Plan NC Plan November 13, 2013
Agenda Background Comment Summary Next Steps Schedule
NC Nutrient Management History Chowan River 1981 Jordan Lake 2009 Tar Pamlico 1991 Lake Wylie 1996 Falls Lake 2010 High Rock Lake ? Neuse River 1997
States with Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus Criteria Current as of 2012 TN & TP 2 or more watertypes No watertypes some watertypes 1 watertype Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov/wqsits/nnc-development/index.html
Background: Nutrients, EPA & NC 2000 2004 2011 2013 National Ecoregional Numeric Nitrogen & Phosphorus Criteria published by US EPA NC s 1st Nutrient Criteria Development Plan (NCDP) EPA does not concur on updated NC NCDP Draft NC NCDP & Public Meetings
September 25, 2013 NCDP Commenters Meeting oMajor Comments @ Meeting oEmphasize NC s strong nutrient management history oExempt waters with existing TMDLS & nutrient management plans oClarify priorities and regions/waters oDevelop management strategies along with standards oForm technical workgroup oUpdate stakeholders regularly
Potential Areas for Prioritization Based on Chlorophyll a Impairments
Next Steps Update current draft January EMC January EPA Organize for starting plan tasks
Questions? Contacts: Dianne Reid 919.743.8416 Kathy Stecker 919.807.6422 Connie Brower 919.807.6417
