Overview

This permit directory, produced by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, centralizes all of the department’s permit information. It is a guide that covers North Carolina’s most commonly required environmental permits, licenses, certifications, approvals, etc. By using this document, NCDENR hopes that you can quickly gain an initial understanding of regulatory requirements for various permitted activities.

While every effort has been made to make this handbook informative and inclusive, it does not replace the need to verify with a regional permit assistance coordinator or a division staff representative exactly which permits are needed for a specific project. You may click on the following link to determine your local permit coordinator contact information http://www.envhelp.org/docs/onestopflyer_back07.pdf. The department’s statewide coordinators can develop a comprehensive permit list, which takes into account your own project and site-specific information. Remember, it is the responsibility of the customer to contact the appropriate NCDENR staff to ensure all necessary permits are obtained prior to beginning the project.

If you have comments or suggestions to improve the usefulness of this guide, contact:        
                    North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
                    Customer Service Center
                    1640 Mail Service Center
                    Raleigh, NC 27699-1640
                    Toll-Free# (877) 623-6748
                    Email: denr.permits@ncmail.net

Please report broken links or updated URLs to Alison.Davidson@ncdenr.gov.