Mecklenburg County: air-quality and groundwater rules are state-mediated; county acts as local regulator
September 25, 2026 | Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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Mecklenburg County staff described the local roles for air quality and groundwater oversight and how those authorities fit with state and federal agencies.
"OUR AIR QUALITY DEPARTMENT SERVES AS AN EXTENSION...OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY," Aaron said, explaining that the county acts as the local regulatory authority and that any change in local permitting or standards would require coordination and approvals with the state agencies.
"OUR AIR QUALITY DEPARTMENT SERVES AS AN EXTENSION...OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY," Aaron said, explaining that the county acts as the local regulatory authority and that any change in local permitting or standards would require coordination and approvals with the state agencies.
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