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Requesting Public Records

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Submitting a DEQ Public Records Request

  1. Enter your information

    In the Public Records Request (opens in new tab) form, please provide your name and email address (required). You may also provide your phone number and organization. 

  2. Enter the details of your records request

    Next, provide information about the public records you would like to request.

    From the dropdown options, select the DEQ Division related to your request. You may select one or more Divisions or select the "All Divisions" option if you are unsure.  Please note:

    Next, select one or more record types. If you are unsure what type of record you are looking for, you can select "Unsure." You will be asked to enter additional information specific to email, document or Phase 1 records. Multiple types of records can be added to a single request.

    Finally, please describe the request and attach any necessary files. 

  3. After submitting a records request

    • When possible, records will be provided to you in electronic format. If an in-person file review is necessary, someone will contact you to set up an appointment.
    • Records requests are processed in the order they are received.
    • Requests for email correspondence require a separate process and may take more time to fulfill than document requests. Being specific about the dates, people and keywords in your search will help speed processing of your request.

    If you need additional assistance or to check on the status of your request, please contact our Public Records team.

    If you are submitting a Phase I Assessment:

    Public information officers will search internal databases for your request. While you await a response, DEQ has several online databases you can search for relevant files.

    DEQ's Community Mapping System is a map-based search tool to view and access many permitting files across DEQ divisions.

    Air Quality:

    Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, including Stormwater:

    Water Resources:

    Waste Management:

    *Septic System (opens in new tab) information is available at the local health department or with the N.C. Department of Health of Human Services.

    Additional DEQ public records databases

    Please email Public Records or contact a DEQ Public Information Officer if you have questions about your request.