Press Releases
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 143-215.1; 15A NCAC 18A .1900; 15A NCAC 18A .2600Source: Shane Smith, Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch and Nancy Deal, Head, On-site Water Protection BranchQuestion/Issue: What procedures apply when an owner claims an agricultural products process wastewater exemption pursuant to N.C.G.S.143-215.1(a5) in conjunction with obtaining a permit to operate a DHHS-regulated facility?
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-247 through 250; 15A NCAC 18A.2600Source: Shane Smith, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion/Issue: Clarification of Packaged Food JurisdictionThis position statement replaces Packaged Food, August 8, 2017.
Pursuant To: Session Law 2017-18, Senate Bill 24; N.C.G.S.130A-248(c2)Source: Shane Smith, REHS Branch Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchIssue: Guidance for Food Preparation on Outdoor Grills at Food Establishments (REPLACES POSITION STATEMENT DATED JULY 12, 2017)
Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-114 (HB374) Sections 9 through 12Source: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water ProtectionIssue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions
Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-65 (HB573)Source: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water ProtectionIssue: Well Setbacks and Casing Depth RequirementsDiscussion and Rationale:There has been some confusion since the enactment of Session Law 2018-65 (HB 573), specifically related to the requirement for 35’ of casing for wells drilled less than 100’ to the septic system and repair area.
Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-65 (HB573) https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H573v5.pdfSource: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water ProtectionIssue: Well Setbacks and Casing Depth Requirements
Source: Ed Norman, Program Manager Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Environmental Health Section
Pursuant To: Session Law 2015-286, House Bill 765; N.C.G.S. 130A-248(c)Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch Shared-use Kitchen WorkgroupIssue: Plan Review, Permit, Inspection, and Enforcement for Shared-use Kitchens
Pursuant To: Division of Public Health Quality Improvement ProjectSource: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion/Issue: Outdated Food Protection and Facilities Branch Correspondence
MemorandumFrom: NCDHHS DPH EHS OWPBRE: Wastewater System Permit Extension pursuant to Session Law 2017-211Session Law 2017-211 (SB16) became law effective on October 5, 2017. Section 19 reads as follows:Wastewater System Permit ExtensionSECTION 19. G.S. 130A-336 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: