S.1046

A.I. in Environmental Permitting

Introduced·4/30/26

Establishes a Joint A.I. Environmental Permitting Program in North Carolina to use artificial intelligence in environmental permit processing.

The bill establishes a Joint A.I. Environmental Permitting Program in North Carolina to use artificial intelligence in environmental permit processing. The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality will implement the program in phases, starting with post-construction stormwater permits. The program aims to improve efficiency and quality while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Agency staff will independently review permit applications, and the use of artificial intelligence will be subject to quality assurance and control requirements.

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History

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 4

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 30

Senate

Filed