Sedimentation Control Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission
Department 
Environmental Quality
Governor Appointments 
12
Total Board Positions 
12
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-299
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 Years - 2 consecutive
Purpose 
The commission adopts administrative rules relative to the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973. It approves and oversees local ordinances and Department of Transportation delegation on sediment control. The commission also oversees the implementation of SPCA regulations and is very active in public education programs. *No member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Susan N. White 10/16/2013 Ex OfficioDirector Of N. C. Water Resources Research Institute
Ryan A. Carter 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedNon-governmental Conservationist
Benjamin A. Brown 10/21/20206/30/2026LimitedLeague of Municipalities & Association of County Commissioners Rep.
Mark A. Taylor 10/5/20176/30/2024LimitedProfessional Engineers Of N. C. Representative
Marion Elliott Deerhake 9/17/20196/30/2025LimitedEnvironmental Management Commission Representative
James L. Lamb 3/8/20236/30/2025LimitedSoil & Water Conservation Commission Representative
Steven S. Wilson 10/24/20226/30/2025LimitedNC Home Builders Association Representative
Michael G. Taylor 10/21/20206/30/2026LimitedAssociation Of General Contractors Representative
David Beck 10/24/20226/30/2025LimitedUtility Company Representative
Emily C. Sutton 9/2/20206/30/2026LimitedNon-governmental conservationist
Richard A. McLaughlin 1/21/20206/30/2025LimitedNCSU Soil Science Department faculty rep.
Kenneth B. Taylor 9/5/20236/30/2025LimitedMining Commission Representative


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