Update of the NC Nutrient Criteria Development Plan

Update of the NC Nutrient Criteria Development Plan November 13, 2013

Agenda • Background • Comment Summary • Next Steps • Schedule

NC Nutrient Management History Chowan River 1981 Tar Pamlico 1991 Jordan Lake 2009 Lake Wylie 1996 Falls Lake 2010 Neuse River 1997 High Rock Lake ?

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 • National Ecoregional Numeric Nitrogen & Phosphorus Criteria published by US EPA 2004 2011 • NC’s 1 st Nutrient • EPA does not Criteria concur on Development Plan updated NC (NCDP) NCDP 2013 • Draft NC NCDP & Public Meetings

September 25, 2013 NCDP Commenters Meeting o. Major Comments @ Meeting o. Emphasize NC’s strong nutrient management history o. Exempt waters with existing TMDLS & nutrient management plans o. Clarify priorities and regions/waters o. Develop management strategies along with standards o. Form technical workgroup o. Update 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