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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143B. Executive Organization Act of 1973 § 143B-279.7. Fish kill response protocols; report

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Department of Environmental Quality shall coordinate an intradepartmental effort to develop scientific protocols to respond to significant fish kill events utilizing staff from the Division of Water Resources, Division of Marine Fisheries, Department of Health and Human Services, Wildlife Resources Commission, the scientific community, and other agencies, as necessary. In developing these protocols, the Department of Environmental Quality shall address the unpredictable nature of fish kills caused by both natural and man-made factors. The protocols shall contain written procedures to respond to significant fish kill events including:

(1) Developing a plan of action to evaluate the impact of fish kills on public health and the environment.

(2) Responding to fish kills within 24 hours.

(3) Investigating and collecting data relating to fish kill events.

(4) Summarizing and distributing fish kill information to participating agencies, scientists and other interested parties.

(b) The Secretary of Environmental Quality shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to effectively carry out the purposes of this Part including:

(1) Providing adequate training for fish kill investigators.

(2) Taking immediate action to protect public health and the environment.

(3) Cooperating with agencies, scientists, and other interested parties, to help determine the cause of the fish kill.

(c) Repealed by S.L. 2017-10, § 4.7, eff. May 4, 2017.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143B. Executive Organization Act of 1973 § 143B-279.7. Fish kill response protocols; report - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-143b-executive-organization-act-of-1973/nc-gen-st-sect-143b-279-7/

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