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SB 1046·NC·senate

A.I. in Environmental Permitting.

Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 30, 2026
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Passed 1st Reading

May 4, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new statutory section that lets the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality use artificial‑intelligence systems to help draft and review permit applications. It requires human staff to review any AI output, mandates transparency to applicants, and sets reporting and data‑protection rules. The goal is to speed up permitting while keeping quality and public safety intact.

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