In Role as Judge, Donald van der Vaart Rules on Behalf of DEQ, Hog Farms, and Against Environmental Groups

Former DEQ Secretary Donald van der Vaart was appointed to the post by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby last July. Van der Vaart, known for his anti-regulatory stances, served as DEQ secretary under former Gov. Pat McCrory.

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