RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Matrix OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Applicant Name:

Amendment #3 5/19/2016 7/16/2018

3. CUMULATIVE DIRECT COMPONENT ALLOCATION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO APPLICANT: $371,995,127.20

8a. Direct Component 

Contribution

8b. Other RESTORE Act 

Contribution 

8c. Other Third Party 

Contribution

8d. Total 

Contribution

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #1: Stennis 

International Airport Hangar Kiln, Mississippi $ 2,000,000.00 $ - $ 2,075,000.00 $ 4,075,000.00 07/01/2016 07/01/2020

Activity Accepted (Initial 

MIP), Application Submitted, 

and Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #2: Port Bienville 

Trans-Loading Terminal 

Facility Completion Bay St. Louis, Mississippi $ 8,000,000.00 $ - $ 775,000.00 $ 8,775,000.00 05/01/2017 09/01/2019

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #3: Improved Fiber 

Optic Infrastructure

Jackson, Harrison and 

Hancock Counties, 

Mississippi $ 5,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000,000.00 12/01/2016 11/30/2021

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Partially Funded

Promotion of tourism in the 

Gulf Coast Region, including 

recreational fishing

Activity #4: Mississippi 

Aquarium Gulfport, Mississippi $ 17,000,000.00 $ - $ 46,400,000.00 $ 63,400,000.00 05/01/2017 12/01/2020

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Promotion of tourism in the 

Gulf Coast Region, including 

recreational fishing

Activity #4: Mississippi 

Aquarium Gulfport, Mississippi $ 1,350,000.00 $ - $ (42,250,000.00) $ (40,900,000.00) 05/01/2017 12/01/2020

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #3) to add 

$1,350,000 ($18,350,000 

Total). The budget is being 

modified to focus only on the 

Community Gallery Building, 

which is a component of the 

overall Aquarium complex.

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #5: Jackson County 

Corridor Connector Road - 

Phase I

St. Martin/D'Iberville, 

Mississippi $ 10,200,000.00 $ - $ - $ 10,200,000.00 12/01/2016 12/01/2019

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #5: Jackson County 

Corridor Connector Road - 

Phase I

St. Martin/D'Iberville, 

Mississippi $ 4,800,000.00 $ - $ - $ 4,800,000.00 05/01/2019 06/30/2022

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #3) to add 

$4,800,000 ($15,000,000 

Total), to amend scope of 

work, and to update 

Proposed Start and End Dates

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #6: Work Ready 

Community Program Long Beach, Mississippi $ 4,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 4,000,000.00 01/01/2016 12/01/2020

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

$97,931,005.52 4. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS PLUS KNOWN FUNDS NOT YET DEPOSITED IN TRUST FUND FOR DIRECT COMPONENT: 

1. MULTIYEAR PLAN VERSION (INITIAL OR AMENDMENT NUMBER): 2a. DATE OF INITIAL MULTIYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE (mm/dd/yyyy): 2b. DATE OF LAST MULTIYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE:

8. Estimated Total Funding Contributions For Proposed Activity(ies)(refer to Instructions) 

6. Activity Title (Static Field) 7. Location (Static Field) 

5. Primary Direct Component Eligible 

Activity Further Described in Application 

(Static Field)

9. Proposed Start Date 

mm/dd/yyyy

10. Proposed End Date 

mm/dd/yyyy 11. Status (refer to Instructions)
Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #6: Work Ready 

Community Program

Jackson and Harrison 

Counties, Mississippi $ 5,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000,000.00 05/01/2019 12/31/2021

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #3) to add 

$5,000,000 ($9,000,000 

Total), to modify location, 

and to update Proposed Start 

and End Dates

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #7: Accreditation 

Support for William Carey 

University School of 

Pharmacy Biloxi, Mississippi $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $ 3,000,000.00 $ 4,000,000.00 07/01/2016 12/01/2018

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #8: Off-Bottom 

Oyster Aquaculture Program

Jackson, Harrison and 

Hancock Counties, 

Mississippi $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,000,000.00 01/01/2018 12/01/2020

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Restoration and protection of 

the natural resources, 

ecosystems, fisheries, marine 

and wildlife habitats, beaches, 

and coastal wetlands of the 

Gulf Coast Region

Activity #9: Strategic Stream 

Restoration

Jackson, Harrison and 

Hancock Counties, 

Mississippi $ 5,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000,000.00 01/01/2017 01/01/2020

Activity Accepted (Initial 

MIP), Application Submitted, 

and Activity Funded

Planning assistance

Activity #10: Planning 

Assistance - Project 

Management System Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 07/31/2021 Activity Accepted (Initial MIP)

Planning assistance

Activity #10: Planning 

Assistance - Project 

Management System Jackson, Mississippi $ (500,000.00) $ - $ - $ (500,000.00)

Activity Deleted. Decreased 

by $500,000. Total Amount 

$0.00. (Amendment #1)

Planning assistance

Activity #11: Planning 

Assistance - MIP Amendment 

Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 400,000.00 $ - $ - $ 400,000.00 07/01/2016 03/31/2022

Activity Accepted (Initial 

MIP), Application Submitted, 

and Activity Funded

Planning assistance

Activity #11: Planning 

Assistance - MIP Amendment 

Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 03/31/2022

Activity Accepted 

(Amendment #1) to add 

$500,000 ($900,000 Total) to 

expand scope of work and 

budget, Amendment 

Submitted, and Activity 

Funded

Planning assistance

Activity #11: Planning 

Assistance - MIP Amendment 

Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 03/31/2022

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #2) to add 

$500,000 ($1,400,000 Total) 

to expand budget, 

Amendment Submitted

Planning assistance

Activity #11: Planning 

Assistance - MIP Amendment 

Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 05/01/2019 03/31/2022

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #3) to add 

$500,000 ($1,900,000 Total) 
Restoration and protection of 

the natural resources, 

ecosystems, fisheries, marine 

and wildlife habitats, beaches, 

and coastal wetlands of the 

Gulf Coast Region

Activity #12: Mississippi Gulf 

Coast Water Quality 

Improvement Program

Hancock, Harrison, and 

Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 11,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 11,000,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2022

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #13: University of 

Southern Mississippi Oyster 

Hatchery and Research 

Center

Perkinston, Stone County, 

Mississippi $ 7,700,000.00 $ - $ - $ 7,700,000.00 09/01/2017 12/31/2018

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Partially Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #13: University of 

Southern Mississippi Oyster 

Hatchery and Research 

Center

Perkinston, Stone County, 

Mississippi $ - $ - $ - $ - 01/01/2019 12/31/2021

Activity Amended 

(MIP Amendment #3) to 

modify scope

Planning assistance

Activity #14: North Rail 

Connector - Planning 

Assistance Jackson County, Mississippi $ 550,000.00 $ - $ - $ 550,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2020

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Planning assistance

Activity #15: National Oceans 

and Applications Research 

Center (NOARC) - Planning 

Assistance

Hancock, Harrison, and 

Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 2,750,000.00 $ - $ - $ 2,750,000.00 09/01/2017 08/30/2019

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #16: Salvation Army 

Center of Hope Gulfport, Mississippi $ 1,320,000.00 $ - $ 4,500,000.00 $ 5,820,000.00 05/01/2019 04/30/2021

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Proposed Start Date Updated

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #16: Salvation Army 

Center of Hope

Harrison and Jackson 

Counties, Mississippi $ - $ - $ - $ - 05/01/2019 04/30/2021

Activity Amended 

(MIP Amendment #3) to 

modify scope and location

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #17: Mississippi 

Coast Coliseum and 

Convention Center Site 

Capacity Improvements Biloxi, Mississippi $ 3,520,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,520,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2019

Activity Accepted 

(MIP Amendment #1), 

Application Submitted, and 

Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #17: Mississippi 

Coast Coliseum and 

Convention Center Site 

Capacity Improvements Biloxi, Mississippi $ 1,350,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,350,000.00 05/01/2019 09/30/2020

Activity Amended (MIP 

Amendment #3) to add 

$1,350,000 ($4,870,000 

Total) 

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #18: Trent Lott 

International Airport Runway 

Improvements Jackson County, Mississippi $ 6,850,000.00 $ - $ - $ 6,850,000.00 10/01/2018 09/30/2020

Activity Accepted

(MIP Amendment #2)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #19: Harrison County 

Bulkhead and Dock 

Construction Harrison County, Mississippi $ 3,400,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,400,000.00 10/01/2018 03/31/2020

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)
Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #20: Pearl River 

Community College 

Workforce Center Hancock County, Mississippi $ 3,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,000,000.00 05/01/2019 04/30/2024

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #20: Pearl River 

Community College 

Workforce Center Hancock County, Mississippi $ 4,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 4,000,000.00 05/01/2020 04/30/2025

Activity Amended (MIP 

Amendment #3) to add 

$4,000,000 ($7,000,000 

Total) 

Planning assistance

Activity #21: Bayou Casotte 

Industrial Buffer Concept - 

Planning Assistance Jackson County, Mississippi $ 550,000.00 $ - $ - $ 550,000.00 10/01/2018 09/30/2020

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)

Promotion of tourism in the 

Gulf Coast Region, including 

recreational fishing

Activity #22: Gulf Coast 

Tourist Wayfinding and 

Informational Signage

Hancock, Harrison, and 

Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 1,100,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,100,000.00 10/01/2018 09/30/2023

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #23: University of 

Southern Mississippi Marine 

Research Center Harrison County, Mississippi $ 2,300,000.00 $ - $ - $ 2,300,000.00 10/01/2018 03/31/2020

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small 

Business Incubator Capacity 

Enhancement Harrison County, Mississippi $ 700,000.00 $ - $ - $ 700,000.00 10/01/2018 09/30/2020

Activity Accepted (MIP 

Amendment #2)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #25: Harrison County 

Rail Line Repair and 

Upgrades Harrison County, Mississippi $ 2,300,000.00 $ - $ - $ 2,300,000.00 10/01/2019 09/30/2021

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #3)

Promotion of the consumption 

of seafood harvested from the 

Gulf Coast Region

Activity #26: Gulf Seafood 

Marketing Program

Hancock, Harrison, and 

Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 400,000.00 $ - $ - $ 400,000.00 10/01/2019 09/30/2022

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #3)

Promotion of tourism in the 

Gulf Coast Region, including 

recreational fishing

Activity #27: Mississippi Gulf 

Coast Air Service Growth 

Project Harrison County, Mississippi $ 1,200,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,200,000.00 10/01/2019 09/30/2022

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #3)

$120,240,000.00 $0.00 $14,500,000.00 $134,740,000.00

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12. ESTIMATED TOTAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ACTIVITY(IES) (refer to 

Instructions)

Please note: Grant awards may reflect non-material changes in proposed dates and 

estimated funding.
RESTOREACT Direct Component Multiyear PlanNarrative 

Department of the Treasury

OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Directions: Use this form for the Initial Multiyear Plan and any subsequent amendments to an 

accepted Multiyear Plan. For amendments, include only new and/or materially modified activities.

Multiyear Plan Version (Initial or Amendment Number): Amendment #3

Date of Initial Multiyear Plan Acceptance: May 19, 2016

Date of Last Multiyear Plan Acceptance: July 16, 2018

Eligible Applicant Name: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

Name and Contact Information of the Person to be contacted (POC) on matters concerning this Multiyear Implementation Plan:

POC Name: Chris Wells

POC Title: Director, Office of Restoration

POC Email: cwells@mdeq.ms.gov

POC Phone: +1 (601) 961-5545

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:

1. A description of each activity, including the need, purpose, objective(s), milestones and location. Include map showing the 

location of each activity.

A map showing the location of each activity is attached as Exhibit A. This third amendment to Mississippi’s Multiyear 

Implementation Plan (MIP) adds three new projects (Activities 25, 26, 27) and modifies eight projects which were 

previously accepted on the Initial MIP, Amendment #1 or Amendment #2 (Activities 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 16, 17, 20) which are 

only modified to the extent described below. Projects may start earlier than the proposed start dates depending on the 

availability of funds.

Activity #4: Mississippi Aquarium (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s initial MIP. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) 

has received a grant award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) for this project (the Community Gallery 

Building, a component of the overall aquarium complex) and MDEQ has executed a sub- award agreement with the City

of Gulfport for implementation and is under construction. This additional Direct Component funding will be added to the City 

of Gulfport sub-award for project implementation and the overall total award. There is no modification to the project 

description, Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in the initialMIP. The budget is being modified to focus 

only on the Community Gallery Building, which is a component of the overall aquarium complex. 

Project Modification:

The project budget is being modified to increase the Direct Component funding support by $1,350,000 and to reduce the 

third party funding to reflect only what’s needed for the Community Gallery Building.

Activity #5: Jackson County Corridor Connector Road – Phase I (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s initial MIP. MDEQ has received a grant award from Treasury for this project 

and MDEQ has executed a sub-award agreement with the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for implementation. The 

project as accepted on the initial MIP is to provide additional infrastructure that will benefit the economy of the 

Mississippi Gulf Coast Region by constructing Phase I (approximately 1.1 miles) ofaneast-west corridor in Jackson County, 

running parallel to Interstate 10 (I-10) to the north along Mallet Road/Sangani Boulevard to Cook Road/Highway 609. 

There is no modification to the project Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in the initial MIP.

Project Modification:

This project description and budget are being modified to allow for an expansion to the existing grant’s scope of work to 

include an additional phase(s) ofthe multi-phase east-west connector road with an increase in Direct Component funding 

of $4,800,000. The additional phase(s) will connect Cook Road to Highway 609 and Seaman Road and improve Highway 

609/Tucker Road and associated connector side roads. The new construction and improvements to existing roadways 

totals approximately 1.0-1.5 miles. Improvementsto existing Cook Road (approximately 0.5-1.0 miles) leading to Highway 

609
609 (the final componentto complete the corridor connector)may also be implemented contingent on budget availability 

and based on final design and construction bids.

Activity #6: Work Ready Community Program (Modified)

This program was accepted under Mississippi’s initial MIP. MDEQ has received a grant award from Treasury for this 

program and MDEQ has executed a sub-award agreement with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) 

for implementation. There is no modification to the program Need, Purpose, or Objective as outlined and accepted in 

the initial MIP.

Project Modification:

The program description and budget are being modified to allow for an expansion to the existing grant’s scope of work 

to support additional Work Ready Program activities consistent with the program description accepted in the initial MIP 

and include an additional industry-specific training component (unmanned systems technology training program), along 

with an increase in Direct Component funding of $5,000,000. The additional workforce training activities are consistent 

with the program description accepted in the initial MIP. The initial MIP identified Long Beach, Mississippi as the project 

location. The project location is being modified to include MGCCC’s campusin Gautier and activitiesmay occur at MGCCC 

facilities in Biloxi and Gulfport in addition to their Long Beachfacility.

Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s initial MIP to provide planning assistance to support MDEQ in the 

development of multiple MIP amendments. MDEQ has received a planning assistance award from Treasury for this 

project. The proposed project modification includes an increase in funding to the existing planning assistance award to 

support MDEQ in the development of future MIP amendments. There is nomodification to the project description, Need, 

Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in the initial and amended MIPs.

Project Modification:

This project budget is being modified to increase the Direct Component funding by $500,000. This $500,000 increase in 

funding is needed to support MDEQ’s development of future MIP amendments under this activity’s grant scope of work. 

This funding increase is a current estimate based upon continuing refinement of level of effort for MIP amendment 

development to date (this is the third MIP amendment and additional amendment(s) are anticipated under the current 

award).

Activity #13: University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #1. MDEQ has received a planning grant award from 

Treasury forthis project. The current grant will be closed out. As a result ofthe planning activities,the project description 

is being amended. MDEQ will pursue a new grant award to carry out the modified project. The project description 

accepted on MIP Amendment #1 anticipated the acquisition of an existing oyster hatchery and research facility located 

in Stone County, MS. There is no modification to the project Need, Purpose or Budget as outlined and accepted in 

Mississippi’s MIP Amendment#1.

Project Modification:

The project description is being modified from the acquisition of an existing oyster hatchery and research facility to the 

development of an oyster hatchery and research facility located at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast 

Research Lab (GCRL) at Cedar Point in Ocean Springs, MS. The project will involve the rehabilitation and conversion of 

the former shrimp aquaculture facility (Invertebrate Growout I) at GCRL Cedar Point to an oyster hatchery and research 

facility. There is no modification to the project Direct Component budget. USM will be responsible for any 

rehabilitation/construction costs exceeding the accepted MIP Amendment #1 budget amount. This project will support

construction activities, and other activities such as engineering and design, and permitting, and may include necessary

equipment purchases. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities and the 

development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and 

the sub-recipient. The Objective, Milestones, Location and Measure of Success have been adjusted as follows to reflect 

the project modification:

Objective: Develop an oyster hatchery to aid in the restoration of ecosystems and fisheries in the Gulf Coast Region.
Milestones:

• Completion of Engineering andDesign

• Procurement of a Contractor(s)

• Initiate Construction

• Completion of Construction

Location: Jackson County, Mississippi

Activity #16: Salvation Army Community Centers of Hope (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #1. The project description accepted on MIP Amendment

#1 anticipated Direct Component funding to support workforce development activities conducted by the Salvation Army 

to support community skills training and workforce development programs at the Center of Hope, to be located in 

Gulfport, Mississippi. There is no modification to the project Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in 

Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #1.

Project Modification:

This project description is being modified to include an additional location in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The description is 

also modified to clarify that Direct Component funds will be used to support the development and delivery of workforce 

development and training activities and not include facilities construction. The project location has been adjusted as 

follows to reflect the projectmodification:

Location: Gulfport and Pascagoula, Mississippi

Activity #17: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Site Capacity Improvements (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #1. MDEQ hasreceived a grant award from Treasury for 

this project and MDEQ has executed a sub-award agreement with the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention 

Center for implementation. There is no modification to the project description, Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined 

and accepted in MIP Amendment#1.

Project Modification:

The project budget is being modified to increase the Direct Component funding by $1,350,000 to support additional 

site capacity improvements consistent with the project description, Need, Purpose and Objective accepted in MIP 

Amendment #1.

Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #2. There is no modification to the project description, 

Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in MIP Amendment #2.

Project Modification:

The project budget is being modified to increase the Direct Component funding by $4,000,000 to support the 

construction of the Pearl River Community College Workforce Center in Hancock County based on current development 

and construction cost estimates. The total project cost estimate included in MIP Amendment #2 is being modified from

$3,000,000 to $7,000,000 in funding to accurately reflect the funding needed to construct the facility.

Activity #25: Harrison County Rail Line Repair and Upgrades 

Project Summary:

This proposed project will provide infrastructure benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region through

implementing upgrades and repairs to the existing main rail spur (approximately 5.4 miles) servicing the Bernard Bayou 

Industrial District (BBID) in Harrison County, Mississippi. The upgrades and repairs of the rail spur will benefit the 

economy by enhancing the competitiveness of existing industry and the ability to attract new industry and jobs.
The main rail spur servicing tenants in the BBID has been out of service since 2016. Existing industries that have 

historically benefitted from rail service in the area have been negatively impacted by increased transportation costs and 

the loss of multimodal transportation efficiencies. The return of rail service will positively impact multiple businesses in 

the BBID. Upgrading and repairing the rail spur will also provide multimodal transportation options and efficiencies 

necessary to improve the competitiveness of the region to attract new industry andjobs.

This proposed project will support the necessary upgrades and repairs to the existing main rail spur as needed, such as

improvementsto the trestle bridge, culverts, ballast and cross ties. Direct Component funds will also be used for engineering 

and design, permitting, project oversight and management activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant 

award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient.

This proposed project aligns with the economic development and infrastructure priorities developed by the GoCoast 

2020 Commission.

Need:

The main rail spur in the BBID has been out of service since 2016 negatively impacting current businesses and the ability 

to attract new businesses. Repairs and upgrades are needed to support the multimodal transportation needs of existing 

industry and to enhance the ability to attract new industry andjobs.

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to implement upgrades and repairs to the existing main rail spur servicing BBID in order to 

reinstate rail service to the BBID, provide multimodal transportation options and efficiencies to existing industry, and to 

enhance the ability to attract new industry and jobs.

Objective:

Implement repairs and upgrades to the existing rail spur infrastructure servicing the BBID to benefit the economy.

Milestones:

• Conduct Risk Assessment of Subrecipient

• Execute Subaward Agreement

• Completion of Engineering andDesign

• Procurement of a Contractor(s)

• Initiation of Construction

• Completion of Construction

Location:

Harrison County, Mississippi

Activity #26: Gulf Seafood Marketing Program 

Project Summary:

This proposed project will support the promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region 

by supporting the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ (MDMR) Mississippi Seafood Marketing Program.

The MDMR’s Seafood Marketing Program promotes the sale and use of wild-caught Gulfseafood to consumers, dealers, 

processors and restaurant owners/chefs. The Seafood Marketing Program reaches out to various user groupsin a variety 

of ways. Example activitiesofthe programinclude advertising campaigns, promotionalmaterials, participation in national 

food expos, and sponsorships of festivals, food events and seafood competitionsin order to educate the public and users 

of the importance of purchasing, selling and consuming wild-caught Gulf seafood. When consumers buy local seafood, 

it benefits local fishermen, seafood dealers, processors and the regionaleconomy.
This proposed project will provide funding to MDMR’s Mississippi Seafood Marketing Program to support activities such 

as advertising campaigns, promotionalmaterials, participation in national food expos, and sponsorships of festivals, food 

events and seafood competitions. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities 

and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between 

MDEQ and the sub-recipient.

This proposed project aligns with the seafood priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 Commission.

Need: The seafood industry is an important part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy and the industry faces a number 

of challenges such as competition from foreign imports. Additional marketing is needed to promote the consumption of 

seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region to assist the local seafood industry in increasing market share.

Purpose: The purpose ofthis project isto supportMDMR’sseafoodmarketing effortsto promote the consumptionof 

seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region.

Objective: Implement seafood marketing and promotion efforts through MDMR’s Mississippi Seafood Marketing 

Program to promote the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region.

Milestones:

• Conduct Risk Assessment of Subrecipient

• Execute Subaward Agreement

• Identify marketing activities

• Implementation of marketing activities

• Final report documenting activities

Location: Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, Mississippi

Activity #27: Mississippi Gulf Coast Air Service Growth Project 

Project Summary:

This proposed project will support the promotion of tourism in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region by enhancing

affordable air service development efforts at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to benefit the tourism industry.

Affordable commercial airservice is a necessary component to the continued economic growth of a region with a thriving 

tourism economy. Additional affordable air service from a variety of markets is critical to generate both tourists and 

businesstravelerswith disposable income.Due to significant consolidation in the airline industry, itisincreasingly difficult 

forsmaller markets like the Mississippi Gulf Coast to compete for affordable new service against larger, more populated 

markets with more community resources. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has proven, through public-private partnerships, 

that it can generate new air service with strategically tailored airservice incentives and increase tourism in themarket.

This proposed project will provide funding to aid in increasing commercial air service at Gulfport-Biloxi International 

Airport. Activities implemented under this project will be specific to air service growth efforts for the Mississippi Gulf 

Coast market. MDEQ will identify and implement federal grant eligible activities for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Air Service 

Growth Project, such as marketing. It is anticipated that activities will be similar to comparable program(s) in the State 

of Mississippi, such as the existing Mississippi Air Service Growth Program administered by the Mississippi Development 

Authority (MDA), but will not include subsidies. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and 

management activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and 

sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. 

This proposed project aligns with the tourism priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 Commission.
Need: The Mississippi Gulf Coast needs additional air service and low-cost air carrier options in the market to increase 

visitation and recapture visitors lost due to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina and the recession.

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to expand air service offerings to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to increase 

visitation to the market.

Objective: Implement air service growth activities to promote tourism in the Gulf Coast Region.

Milestones:

• Identify new air service opportunities

• Identify air service developmentincentives/activities

• Conduct Risk Assessment of Subrecipient

• Execute Subaward Agreement

Location: Harrison County, Mississippi

2. How the applicant made the multiyear plan available for 45 days for public review and comment, in a manner calculated to 

obtain broad-based participation from individuals, businesses, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations, such asthrough public 

meetings, presentations in languages other than English, and postings on the Internet. The applicant will need to submit 

documentation (e.g., a copy of public notices) to demonstrate that it made its multiyear plan available to the public for at least 

45 days. In addition, describe how each activity in the multiyear plan was approved after consideration of all meaningful input 

from the public and submit documentation (e.g., a letter from the applicant's leadership approving submission of the multiyear 

plan to Treasury or a resolution approving the applicant's multiyear plan).

On November 14, 2018, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) published for public review and 

comment its amended MIP. The MDEQ announced the amended MIP at the 2018 Restoration Summit in Biloxi, MS. 

During the 2018 Restoration Summit, MDEQ representatives presented project information to the public. Vietnamese 

translation services were available. A notice was published in the Sun Herald and Clarion-Ledger newspapers informing

the public that the amended MIP was available for public review and comment. An email blast and text message blast 

were also sent to those registered to receive notices. Notices were also published in MDEQ’s monthly newsletter in 

November and December. This amended MIP was made available for public review and comment for a total of 65 days, 

from November 14, 2018 until January 18, 2019. The amended MIP and a corresponding map were available to the 

public, directly downloadable, through www.restore.ms, and was also available upon request via email, fax, telephone, 

or mail directly from MDEQ. The amended MIP was available in both English and Vietnamese.

MDEQ accepted public comments and input electronically via www.restore.ms, as well as via email, fax, telephone, or 

mail directly to MDEQ. On December 17, 2018, MDEQ delivered an email blast to remind those registered to receive 

notices that the public review and comment period for the amended MIP would close on January 18, 2019. A final email 

blast was delivered on January 14, 2019 as a reminder that the public review and comment period for the amended MIP 

would close on January 18, 2019.

During the public review and comment period, MDEQ received a total of one (1) set of written comments. MDEQ 

reviewed all comments. No other comments were submitted. The comments have been summarized for purposes of this 

response. All comments submitted during the public review and comment period were considered by MDEQ and each 

activity in the plan was adopted after consideration of meaningful input from the public.

This document includes the following sections: 

Section 1: Comments on Specific Projects on 

Amended MIP Section 2: General Comments on 

Amended MIP
SECTION 1: COMMENTS ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS ON AMENDED MIP

1.1 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that the three new projects on the Amended MIP (Activity #25, Activity

#26, Activity #27) do not consider water quality or community resilience, and only Activity #27 has a demonstrable 

relationship to the damage done by the oil spill.

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges all comments. Each activity on the MIP meets one or more of the eligibility criteria 

available forfunding underthe Direct Component of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, 

and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act). MDEQ has and will continue to prioritize water 

quality and community resilience across Deepwater Horizon related restoration funding sources.

1.2 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that the Mississippi Aquarium (Activity #4) could be a better example of 

coastal resilience by MDEQ encouraging the Mississippi Aquarium to implement a permanent water quality 

improvement/stormwater treatment demonstration project as an educational tool and to bring attention to the 

impacts of urban stormwater on the Mississippi Sound (similar to the water quality demonstration at the Mississippi 

Museum of Natural Science).

Activity #4 was included in the initial MIP, which was accepted in May of 2016. The City of Gulfport, as the eligible 

subrecipient, is implementing the Mississippi Aquarium project, which is currently under construction. The Mississippi 

Aquarium will include exhibits highlighting the ecological resources of the Mississippi Sound to enhance the public’s 

awareness and appreciation of those resources and provide educational opportunities.

SECTION 2: GENERAL COMMENTS ON AMENDED MIP

2.1 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that improving water quality and community resilience should be 

prioritized across all Deepwater Horizon restoration funding sources, including in MIP projectselection.

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges this comment. MDEQ has and will continue to prioritize water quality and 

community resilience across Deepwater Horizon restoration funding sources.

2.2 MDEQ received a comment that construction related projects on the MIP should be implemented with best 

management practices in place to mitigate non-point source pollution.

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges this comment. MDEQ has and will continue to comply with all environmental rules 

and regulations to ensure that any collateral impacts associated with projects are minimized to the maximum extent 

practicable. Further, MDEQ, as well as the U.S. Department of Treasury, also require such compliance from grant subrecipients. MDEQ has and will continue to take into consideration how best to mitigate potential adverse impacts.

3. How each activity included in the applicant's multiyear plan narrative meets all the requirements under the RESTORE Act, 

including a description of how each activity is eligible for funding based on the geographic location of each activity and how each 

activity qualifies for at least one of the eligible activities under the RESTORE Act.

Activity #4: Mississippi Aquarium: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. Eligible 

under activity (h) Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including promotion of recreational fishing; and (f) 

Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure as defined in 31

C.F.R. §34.201, 33 U.S.C. §1321 (t)(1)(B)(ii)(I), and 33 U.SC. § 1321 (t)(l)(B)(i)(VI) of the RESTORE Act. This activity will be 

implemented by the City of Gulfport and will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R. §34.2.

Activity #5: Jackson County Corridor Connector Road – Phase I: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. Eligible under activity (f) Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological 

resources, including port infrastructure as defined in 31 C.F.R. §34.201 and 33 U.S.C. §1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(VI) ofthe RESTORE 

Act. This activity will be implemented by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and will comply with the definition of 

infrastructure in 31 C.F.R. §34.2.
Activity #6: Work Ready Community Program: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R.

§34.2. Eligible under activity (d) Workforce development and job creation as defined in 31 C.F.R. §34.201 and 33 U.S.C.

§1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(IV) of the RESTORE Act. This project will be implemented by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 

College.

Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2, as each severable part of the activity is primarily designed to restore or protect that 

geographic area. This project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component funding through 31 C.F.R. §34.201(j)

- planning assistance and through 33 U.S.C. §1321(t)(1)(B)(i)(VIII) of the RESTORE Act. This project will be implemented 

by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and will comply with the definition of planning assistance in 31

C.F.R. §34.2.

Activity #13: University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center: This project is located in the 

Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component funding 

through 31 C.F.R. §34.201(f) - infrastructure benefitting the economy or ecological resources, and 33 U.S.C.

§1321(t)(1)(B)(i)(VI) of the RESTORE Act. This activity will be implemented by the University of Southern Mississippi and 

will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R.§34.2.

Activity #16: Salvation Army Community Centers of Hope: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined 

by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project qualifies as an eligible activity forDirect Componentfunding through 31 C.F.R. §34.201(d)

– workforce development and job creation, and through 33 U.S.C. §1321(t)(1)(B)(i)(IV) of the RESTORE Act. This project 

will be implemented by the Salvation Army.

Activity #17: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Site Capacity Improvements: This project is located in 

the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component 

funding under 31 C.F.R. §34.201(f) - infrastructure benefitting the economy or ecological resources, and 33 U.S.C. §1321 

(t)(1)(B)(i)(VI) of the RESTORE Act. This activity will be implemented by the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention 

Center and will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R. §34.2.

Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support infrastructure benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region by 

supporting the Pearl River Community College’s (PRCC) construction of a Workforce Center to enhance workforce 

training capacity; this project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component funding under 31 C.F.R. §34.201(f) -

infrastructure benefitting the economy or ecological resources, and 33 U.S.C. §1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(VI) of the RESTORE Act. 

This activity will be implemented by Pearl River Community College and will comply with the definition of infrastructure 

in 31 C.F.R.§34.2.

Activity #25: Harrison County Rail Line Repair and Upgrades: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined 

by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support infrastructure improvements that will benefit the economy by providing 

multimodal transportation efficiencies to existing industry and enhancing the ability to attract new industry; this project 

qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component funding under 31 C.F.R. §34.201(f) - infrastructure benefitting the 

economy, and 33 U.S.C. §1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(VI) of the RESTORE Act. This activity will be implemented by the Harrison 

County Development Commission and will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R. §34.2.

Activity #26: Gulf Seafood Marketing Program: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R.

§34.2. This project will support the promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region by 

supporting the Mississippi Seafood Marketing Program; this project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component 

funding through 31 C.F.R. §34.201(i) – promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region, 

and 33 U.S.C.

§1321(t)(1)(B)(ii)(II) of the RESTORE Act. It is anticipated that this project will be implemented by Mississippi Department 

of Marine Resources.
Activity #27: Mississippi Gulf Coast Air ServiceGrowth Project: This project islocated in the Gulf Coast Region as defined 

by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support the promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region by supporting the 

Mississippi Air Service Growth Program on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to attract visitors; this project qualifies as an eligible 

activity for Direct Component funding through 31 C.F.R. §34.201(h) – promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, 

including promotion of recreational fishing, and 33 U.S.C. §1321(t)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of the RESTORE Act. It is anticipated that 

this project will be implemented by the Mississippi DevelopmentAuthority.

4. Criteria the applicant will use to measure the success of the activities included in the multiyear plan narrative in helping to 

restore and protect the Gulf Coast Region impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Activity #4: Mississippi Aquarium Measure of Success: No change to the measure ofsuccess of this project as accepted 

on the initial MIP.

Activity #5: Jackson County Corridor Connector Road – Phase I Measure of Success: Construction of up to 3 miles of 

road and/or roadway improvements leading to Highway 609 and improvements to corridor connectivity in the area of 

Highway 609.

Activity #6: Work Ready Community Program Measure of Success: No change to the measure ofsuccess ofthis project 

as accepted on the initial MIP.

Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development Measure of Success: No change to the measure of 

success of this project as accepted on MIP Amendment #2.

Activity #13: University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center Measure of Success:

Development of an oyster hatchery to benefit ecological resources in the Gulf Coast Region.

Activity #16: Salvation Army Community Centers of Hope Measure of Success: Workforce development and 

training program in the Gulf Coast Region supported by the Salvation Army’s Centers of Hope.

Activity #17: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Measure of Success: No change to the measure of 

success of this project as accepted on MIP Amendment #1.

Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center Measure of Success: No change to the measure of 

success of this project as accepted on MIP Amendment #2.

Activity #25: Harrison County Rail Line Repair and Upgrades Measure of Success: Completion of upgrades and 

repairs to the existing main rail spur servicing the Bernard Bayou Industrial District benefitting the economy of the 

Gulf Coast Region.

Activity #26: Gulf Seafood Marketing Program Measure of Success: Implementation of Gulf Seafood marketing 

efforts to promote the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region.

Activity #27: Mississippi Gulf Coast Air Service Growth Project Measure of Success: Implementation of Mississippi 

Gulf Coast air service growth efforts to promote tourism and visitation.

5. How the activities included in the multiyear plan narrative were prioritized and list the criteria used to establish the priorities.

The projects were prioritized using the following two (2) criteria:

1. All projects included in MIP Amendment #3 are eligible for RESTORE Act funding under the Direct Component 

eligible activities for: infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port 

infrastructure; workforce development and job creation; promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region; promotion 

of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region; and planning assistance.
2. Mississippi utilized two stakeholder-driven components to identify and prioritize all projects for inclusion in 

MIP Amendment #3: The GoCoast 2020 Commission and the Restoration Project Idea Portal. Items (a) through

(e) below provide explanation:

(a) Governor Phil Bryant created GoCoast 2020 to serve as an advisory body to the Governor for the allocation of 

funds received by Mississippi under the RESTOREAct.

(b) GoCoast 2020 is comprised of more than one-hundred business and community leaders and elected officials 

from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

(c) GoCoast 2020 formed eight committees that focused on eight key areas related to the activities specified 

in the RESTORE Act (eco-restoration, economic development, infrastructure, research and education, 

seafood, small business, tourism, and workforce development).

(d) GoCoast 2020 produced a report with recommendations and priorities for selecting projects under the Direct 

Component. See the GoCoast 2020 Final Report for additional information at 

http://www.gocoast2020.com/gocoast- 2020-final-report/.

(e) GoCoast 2020 chairmen developed recommendations for these projects by reviewing project ideas that had 

been submitted in the Restoration Project Idea Portal against previously developed priorities and criteria. 

Each of the projects identified in MIP Amendment #3 were developed and informed directly from a project 

(or projects) submitted in the Restoration Project IdeaPortal.

(f) Additionally, preliminary due diligence performed on each project included a review of anticipated project 

activities and estimates of costs, reasonableness, and compliance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations.

6. If applicable, describe the amount and current status of funding from other sources (e.g., other RESTORE Act contribution,

other third-party contribution) and provide a description of the specific portion of the project to be funded by the RESTORE 

Act Direct Component.

Activity #4: Mississippi Aquarium: Direct Component funds will be used to support construction of the Mississippi 

Aquarium. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities and the 

development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between 

MDEQ and the sub-recipient. The City of Gulfport has committed approximately $4,150,000 in leveraged funding toward 

construction of the Community Gallery Building.

• Accepted project cost (initial MIP): $17,000,000

• Funding change requested: $1,350,000increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $18,350,000

• Total estimated project cost: $22,500,000

Activity #5: Jackson County Corridor Connector Road – Phase I: Direct Component funds will support construction of 

Phase I and an additional phase(s) of construction of new roadway and roadway improvements and activities such as 

engineering and design and permitting. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management 

activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award 

between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated at this time.

• Accepted project cost (initial MIP): $10,200,000

• Funding change requested: $4,800,000increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $15,000,000

• Total estimated project cost: $15,000,000

Activity #6: Work Ready Community Program: Direct Component funds will be used to develop and implement the 

Work Ready Community Program, including development of the curriculum, recruitment plans, and the work ready 

credential. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities and the development, 

coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient.

No other funding sources are anticipated at this time.

• Accepted project cost (initial MIP): $4,000,000

• Funding change requested: $5,000,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $9,000,000

• Total estimated project cost:$9,000,000
Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development: Direct Component funds will be used to provide 

planning assistance for the identification and evaluation of projects, programs, and activities and the development of 

MIP amendments, as needed. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities 

and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury. No other funding 

sources are anticipated at thistime.

• Accepted project cost (MIP Amendment #2):$1,400,000

• Funding change requested: $500,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $1,900,000

• Total estimated project cost:$1,900,000

Activity #13: University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center: Direct Component funds will be 

used for hatchery construction activities and activities such as engineering and design, permitting, and necessary 

equipment purchases. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities and the 

development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and 

the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated at thistime.

• Total estimated project costs:$7,700,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $7,700,000

Activity #16: Salvation Army Community Centers of Hope: Direct Component funds will be used to support the Centers 

of Hope in delivering workforce development and training programs, and activities such as program development and 

administrative costs, equipment and supplies. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and 

management activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and 

Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated at this time.

• Total estimated project cost: $1,320,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $1,320,000

Activity #17: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Site Capacity Improvements: Direct Component funds 

will be used to support implementation of site capacity improvements. Direct Component funds will also be used for project 

oversight and management activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and 

Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated atthistime.

• Accepted project cost (MIP Amendment #1):$3,520,000

• Funding change requested: $1,350,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $4,870,000

• Total estimated project cost:$4,870,000

Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

construction of the Pearl River Community College Workforce Center, and activities such as engineering and design, 

permitting, and equipment and/or supplies. Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management 

activities and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award 

between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated at thistime.

• Accepted project cost (MIP Amendment #2):$3,000,000

• Funding change requested: $4,000,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $7,000,000

• Total estimated project cost:$7,000,000
Activity #25: Harrison County Rail Line Repair and Upgrades: Direct Component funds will support the necessary upgrades

and repairsto the existing main rail spur, such as improvementsto the trestle bridge, culverts, ballast and cross ties. Direct 

Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities and the development, coordination, and 

execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. .No other funding

sources are anticipated at this time.

• Total estimated project costs: $2,300,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $2,300,000

Activity #26: Gulf Seafood Marketing Program: Direct Component funds will support MDMR’s Mississippi Seafood 

Marketing Program (e.g. advertising campaigns, participation in national food expo(s), and sponsorships of seafood 

festival, cooking events and contests). Direct Component funds will also be used for project oversight and management activities 

and the development, coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ 

and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources are anticipated at this time.

• Total estimated project costs: $400,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $400,000

Activity #27: Mississippi Gulf Coast Air Service Growth Project: Direct Component funds will provide funding to aid in 

increasing commercial air service at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Direct Component funds will also be used for planning 

and implementation activities, and project oversight and management activities and the development, coordination, and execution 

of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and sub-award between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. No other funding sources 

are anticipated at this time.

• Total estimated project costs: $1,200,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $1,200,000

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB 

control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1505-0250. Comments concerning the time required to complete 

this Information collection, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information, should be directed to the Department of the Treasury, Office of Gulf Coast Restoration, 

1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC20220.
Exhibit A - MIP Amendment #3 Project Locations