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

Applicant Name: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

1. MULTIYEAR PLAN VERSION (INITIAL OR AMENDMENT NUMBER): Amendment #2 2a. DATE OF INITIAL MULTIYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE (mm/dd/yyyy): 5/19/2016 2b. DATE OF LAST MULTIYEAR PLAN ACCEPTANCE: 7/5/2017

3. CUMULATIVE DIRECT COMPONENT ALLOCATION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO APPLICANT: $87,310,315.88 4. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS PLUS KNOWN FUNDS NOT YET DEPOSITED IN TRUST FUND FOR DIRECT COMPONENT: $371,995,127.20

5. Primary Direct Component Eligible

Activity Further Described in Application

(Static Field)

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

8. Estimated Total Funding Contributions For Proposed Activity(ies)(refer to Instructions) 9. Proposed Start Date

mm/dd/yyyy

10. Proposed End Date

mm/dd/yyyy 8a. Direct Component 8b. Other RESTORE Act 8c. Other Third Party 11. Status (refer to Instructions)

Contribution Contribution Contribution

8d. Total

Contribution

Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or Activity Accepted (Initial

ecological resources, including Activity #1: Stennis MIP), Application Submitted,

port infrastructure International Airport Hangar Kiln, Mississippi $ 2,000,000.00 $ - $ 2,075,000.00 $ 4,075,000.00 07/01/2016 07/01/2018 and Activity Funded

Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or Activity #2: Port Bienville Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

ecological resources, including Trans-Loading Terminal Application Submitted, and

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

Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or Jackson, Harrison and Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

ecological resources, including Activity #3: Improved Fiber Hancock Counties, Application Submitted, and

port infrastructure Optic Infrastructure Mississippi $ 5,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000,000.00 12/01/2016 11/30/2021 Activity Partially Funded

Promotion of tourism in the Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

Gulf Coast Region, including Activity #4: Mississippi Application Submitted, and

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

Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or Activity #5: Jackson County Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

ecological resources, including Corridor Connector Road - St. Martin/D'Iberville, Application Submitted, and

port infrastructure Phase I Mississippi $ 10,200,000.00 $ - $ - $ 10,200,000.00 12/01/2016 12/01/2019 Activity Funded

Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

Workforce development and Activity #6: Work Ready Application Submitted, and

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

Activity #7: Accreditation

Support for William Carey Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

Workforce development and University School of Application Submitted, and

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

Jackson, Harrison and Activity Accepted (Intial MIP),

Workforce development and Activity #8: Off-Bottom Hancock Counties, Application Submitted, and

job creation Oyster Aquaculture Program Mississippi $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,000,000.00 01/01/2018 12/01/2020 Activity Funded

Restoration and protection of

the natural resources,

ecosystems, fisheries, marine

and wildlife habitats, beaches, Jackson, Harrison and Activity Accepted (Initial

and coastal wetlands of the Activity #9: Strategic Stream Hancock Counties, MIP), Application Submitted,

Gulf Coast Region Restoration Mississippi $ 5,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 5,000,000.00 01/01/2017 01/01/2020 and Activity Funded

Activity #10: Planning

Assistance - Project 

Planning assistance Management System Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 07/31/2021 Activity Accepted (Initial MIP)
Activity #10: Planning Activity Deleted. Decreased

Assistance - Project by $500,000. Total Amount

Planning assistance Management System Jackson, Mississippi $ (500,000.00) $ - $ - $ (500,000.00) $0.00. (Amendment #1)

Activity #11: Planning Activity Accepted (Initial

Assistance - MIP Amendment MIP), Application Submitted,

Planning assistance Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 400,000.00 $ - $ - $ 400,000.00 07/01/2016 06/30/2021 and Activity Funded

Activity Accepted

(Amendment #1) to add

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

expand scope of work and

Activity #11: Planning budget, Amendment

Assistance - MIP Amendment Submitted, and Activity

Planning assistance Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 06/30/2021 Funded

Activity Amended

Activity #11: Planning (Amendment #2) to add

Assistance - MIP Amendment $500,000 ($1,400,000 Total)

Planning assistance Development Jackson, Mississippi $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 500,000.00 07/01/2016 06/30/2021 to expand budget

Restoration and protection of

the natural resources,

ecosystems, fisheries, marine

and wildlife habitats, beaches, Activity #12: Mississippi Gulf

and coastal wetlands of the Coast Water Quality Hancock, Harrison, and Activity Accepted

Gulf Coast Region Improvement Program Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 11,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 11,000,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2022 (MIP Amendment #1)

Infrastructure projects Activity #13: University of Activity Accepted

benefitting the economy or Southern Mississippi Oyster (MIP Amendment #1),

ecological resources, including Hatchery and Research Perkinston, Stone County, Application Submitted, and

port infrastructure Center Mississippi $ 7,700,000.00 $ - $ - $ 7,700,000.00 09/01/2017 12/31/2018 Activity Partially Funded

Activity #14: North Rail

Connector - Planning Activity Accepted

Planning assistance Assistance Jackson County, Mississippi $ 550,000.00 $ - $ - $ 550,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2020 (MIP Amendment #1)

Activity #15: National Oceans

and Applications Research

Center (NOARC) - Planning Hancock, Harrison, and Activity Accepted

Planning assistance Assistance Jackson Counties, Mississippi $ 2,750,000.00 $ - $ - $ 2,750,000.00 09/01/2017 08/30/2019 (MIP Amendment #1)

Activity Accepted

Workforce development and Activity #16: Salvation Army (MIP Amendment #1),

job creation Center of Hope Gulfport, Mississippi $ 1,320,000.00 $ - $ 4,500,000.00 $ 5,820,000.00 05/01/2019 04/30/2021 Proposed Start Date Updated

Infrastructure projects Activity #17: Mississippi

benefitting the economy or Coast Coliseum and

ecological resources, including Convention Center Site Activity Accepted

port infrastructure Capacity Improvements Biloxi, Mississippi $ 3,520,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,520,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2019 (MIP Amendment #1)

Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or Activity #18: Trent Lott

ecological resources, including International Airport Runway New Activity

port infrastructure Improvements Jackson County, Mississippi $ 6,850,000.00 $ - $ - $ 6,850,000.00 10/01/2018 09/30/2020 (Amendment #2)
Infrastructure projects

benefitting the economy or

ecological resources, including

port infrastructure

Activity #19: Harrison

Bulkhead and Dock 

Construction

County

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

New Activity

(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

New Activity

(Amendment #2)

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

New Activity

(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

New Activity

(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

New Activity

(Amendment #2)

Workforce development

job creation

and

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small

Business Incubator Capacity

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

New Activity

(Amendment #2)

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TOTAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ACTIVITY(IES) (refer to

$99,340,000.00 $0.00 $56,750,000.00 $156,090,000.00

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RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Narrative 

Department of the Treasury 

OMB Approval No. 1505-0250 

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

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

Multiyear Plan Version (Initial or Amendment Number): Amendment #2 

Date of Initial Multiyear Plan Acceptance: May 19, 2016 

Date of Last Multiyear Plan Acceptance: July 5, 2017 

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: Acting 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 second amendment to Mississippi’s Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) adds seven projects and further amends one 

project (Activity #11). Projects may start earlier than the proposed start dates depending on the availability of funds. 

Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development 

Project Summary: 

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

Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) in the development of multiple MIP amendments. MDEQ has received a 

planning assistance award from the U.S. Department of the 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. 

Planning assistance will be used to support MDEQ in the identification and evaluation of projects, programs, and activities 

and the development of MIP amendments. The RESTORE Act requires the State to develop a MIP describing the projects, 

programs, and activities for which Mississippi will seek funding under the Direct Component. Amendments to the existing 

MIP will be developed as additional funding for projects becomes available. Planning activities may include, but are not 

limited to, identifying and evaluating potential projects, programs, and activities for eligibility, development of project 

components, review of reasonableness, and stakeholder and public engagement. Activities may also include the 

development of the MIP narrative and oversight and management. The scope includes coordination activities with the U.S. 

Department of the Treasury, as needed, and development and execution of grant awards between MDEQ and Treasury. 

Need: 

Projects, programs and activities need to be identified and evaluated for potential funding under the Direct Component. As 

additional funds become available under the Direct Component, amendments to the MIP will also be needed. MDEQ is 

taking an incremental approach to funding Activity #11 based on the availability of funding in the Trust Fund; as such, this 

funding increase for the current planning assistance award is incremental and MDEQ anticipates future funding increases to 

Activity #11 based on need. This $500,000 increase in funding is needed to support MDEQ’s development of future MIP 

amendments under this activity’s 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 second MIP amendment and additional 

amendment(s) are anticipated under the current award). 
Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to provide planning assistance to identify and evaluate projects, programs, and activities, as 

well as to develop MIP amendments as needed. 

 

Objective: 

Support the identification and evaluation of projects, programs, and activities, as well as the development of MIP 

amendments, as needed. 

Milestones: 

• Identification of eligible projects, programs, and activities 

•

•

Evaluation of projects, programs, and activities 

Engagement of the public and stakeholders 

• Development of MIP amendments, as needed 

Location: 

Hinds County, Mississippi 

Activity #18: Trent Lott International Airport Runway Improvements 

Project Summary: 

This proposed project will support infrastructure benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region by improving the 

runway at Trent Lott International Airport. Runway improvements will benefit the economy by enhancing economic 

development opportunities and supporting existing industry activities in Jackson County, Mississippi. 

Trent Lott International Airport is the centerpiece of the Jackson County Aviation Technology Park, a vital asset that 

supports the region’s efforts to grow the aerospace sector. The 230-acre master planned industrial park boasts existing 

industry such as Northrop Grumman’s Unmanned Systems Center; however, the current capacity of the runway at Trent 

Lott International Airport is a limiting factor for existing industry expansion and attraction of new economic opportunities. 

The runway cannot currently accommodate medium and large cargo planes, which limits air cargo transportation for 

existing industry and Jackson County’s ability to compete on aviation -related economic development projects with runway 

dependent uses. Runway limitations also prevent Trent Lott International Airport from expanding general aviation 

activities. 

This proposed project will support construction of runway improvements, such as runway strengthening and/or widening, 

at Trent Lott International Airport. Activities may alsoinclude, but are not limited to, engineering and design, permitting, 

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

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

This proposed project aligns with the economic development and infrastructure priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 

Commission. 

Need: 

Improving the capacity of Trent Lott International Airport's runway is needed to support existing industry and enhance 

competitiveness for attraction of new opportunities. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to implement runway improvements to support larger airplanes enhancing the airport’s 

ability to attract new industry, support existing industry, and increase aviation activities. 

Objective: 

Implement runway improvements at Trent Lott International Airport, benefitting the economy of Jackson County and the 

Mississippi Gulf Coast Region. 
Milestones: 

•

•

•

Completion of Engineering and Design 

Advertise for and Select a Contractor(s) 

Initiation of Construction 

• Completion of Construction 

Location: 

Jackson County, Mississippi 

Activity #19: Harrison County Bulkhead and Dock Construction 

Project Summary: 

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

construction of a bulkhead and dock along the Industrial Seaway in the Bernard Bayou Industrial District (BBID) in Harrison 

County. The additional bulkhead and docking capacity will benefit the economy by enhancing maritime-related industry 

growth opportunities in Harrison County. 

The BBID is the largest industrial park in Harrison County, serving over 200 companies that employ over 3,000 employees. 

Maritime-related industry is a designated “Target” growth industry for the Harrison County Development Commission 

(HCDC) and partner organizations in the region. The Industrial Seaway is a waterway that provides BBID tenants direct 

access to the Mississippi Sound, and a variety of maritime-related companies are currently situated on the Industrial 

Seaway. The ability of the HCDC to suppor t existing industry and recruit new industry is limited by current bulkhead and 

docking capacity along the Industrial Seaway. 

This proposed project will support the construction of additional bulkhead and dock ing capacity on the Industrial Seaway. 

Activities may also include, but are not limited to, engineering and design, permitting, program oversight and management, 

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

MDEQ and sub-recipient. 

This proposed project aligns with the economic development and infrastructure priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 

Commission. 

Need: 

Additional bulkhead and docking capacity is needed on the Industrial Seaway to support existing industry and recruitment 

of new maritime-related industry. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to expand infrastructure along the Industrial Seaway in BBID to support county and regional 

economic development opportunities. 

Objective: 

Increase available bulkhead and docking capacity to accommodate new tenant business, expansion of existing tenant 

business, or an increase in maritime-related industry activity to benefit the economy. 

Milestones: 

•

•

•

Completion of Engineering and Design 

Advertise for and Select a Contractor(s) 

Initiation of Construction 

• Completion of Construction 

Location: 

Harrison County, Mississippi 
Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center 

Project Summary: 

This proposed project will support infrastructure benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region by supporting Pearl 

River Community College’s (PRCC) construction of a Workforce Center to enhance workforce training capacity. 

Hancock County leaders have identified increasing workforce development capacity strategically focused on existing and 

future industry demand, as a necessary component of the County’s economic growth strategy. In Hancock County, PRCC 

currently provides workforce training and education services in a rented facility with limited capacity. The new facility will 

allow PRCC to deliver thetechnical skills training and education necessary to support existing industry and meet the 

requirements of identified growth sectors, such as the aerospace industry. PRCC will utilize the facility to establish training 

programs to address the gap between existing workforce knowledge and skills and industry-required competencies. 

This proposed project will support the construction of this facility on PRCC property, which is strategically located adjacent 

to Stennis International Airport and Hancock County High School. Activities may also include, but are not limited to, 

engineering and design, permitting, program oversight and management, development, coordination, and execution of the 

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

This proposed project aligns with the economic development and workforce priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 

Commission. 

Need: 

PRCC’s current infrastructure capacity is limited in Hancock County and needs to be enhanced to meet the workforce 

training needs of existing industry and support industry growth. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to improve the infrastructure capacity of PRCC to provide the necessary workforce 

development to grow the economy. 

Objective: 

Assist PRCCwith the construction of a workforce center to benefit the economy. 

Milestones: 

• Completion of Engineering and Design 

• Advertise for and Select a Contractor(s) 

• Initiation of Construction 

• Completion of Construction 

Location: 

Hancock County, Mississippi 

Activity #21: Bayou Casotte Industrial BufferConcept - Planning Assistance 

Project Summary: 

This proposed project will provide planning assistance for infrastructure to support the assessment of design concepts and 

options for the development of a buffer along Bayou Casotte Parkway in Pascagoula, MS, to minimize impacts common to 

industrialized areas. 

The industries along the Bayou Casotte River Harbor support significant economic activity and jobs in the Gulf Coast Region 

and are critical to the sustainability and recovery of the regional economy. These industrial sites, located east of Bayou 

Casotte Parkway, are among the most important industrial areas in the state and region. A residential area is located west 

of Bayou Casotte Parkway. 
A concept submitted in the Mississippi Restoration Project Idea Portal proposes to add buffers along areas of Bayou 

Casotte Parkway to minimize impact s common to industrialized areas on the nearby residential properties. Roadside 

vegetative and structural buffers have been implemented along busy roadways for years and multiple studies have 

analyzed the efficacy of options to mitigate roadway noise and other impacts on nearby communities. 

The proposed planning activities will assist MDEQ and local stakeholders in assessing potential options specific to this area 

and potential benefits to the community and economy. Planning activities may include, but are not limited to, stakeholder 

engagement, due diligence on potential options, and preliminary engineering and design. Activities may also include 

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

Treasury. 

This proposed project aligns with the economic development, infrastructure and eco-restoration priorities developed by 

the GoCoast 2020 Commission. 

Need: 

Planning activities are needed to assess various options for developing a buffer, taking into consideration community 

stakeholder interests, and the efficacy and feasibility of options specific to this area to support infrastructure benefitting 

the economy or ecological resources. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to support planning activities to assess a buffer concept to determine the feasibility and 

potential benefits to theeconomy or ecological resources. 

Objective: 

Support planning activities to assess the Bayou Casotte Parkway Buffer concept. 

Milestones: 

• Initiation of planning activities 

• Completion of planning activities 

Location: 

Jackson County, Mississippi 

Activity #22: Gulf Coast Tourist Wayfinding and Informational Signage 

Project Summary: 

This proposed project will support the promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region by implementing tourist wayfinding 

and informational signage across the Mississippi Gulf Coast to attract visitors and enhance the visitor experience. 

The GoCoast Tourism Committee identified the lack of directional and informational signage appealing to visitors as one of 

the gaps in the market inhibiting tourism promotion activities. Implementation of additional signage will increase 

awareness and visibility of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s many tourism attractions and opportunities. Improving wayfinding 

and informational signage will enhance the visitor experience, which encourages repeat visitation and longer length of stay. 

Also, tourist wayfinding and informational signage along major thoroughfares will help promote attractions and 

experiences available on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to travelers passing through the market. It is anticipated that this effort 

will be regionally coordinated to enhance and strengthen regional branding efforts. 

This proposed project will support implementation of tourist wayfinding and informational signage . Activities may also 

include, but are not limited to, planning and coordination, installation, program oversight and management, development, 

coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury and agreements between MDEQ and eligible 

entities. 

This proposed project aligns with the tourism priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 Commission. 
Need: 

Additional tourist wayfinding and informational signage is needed to increase the visibility of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s 

many tourism assets and experiences to attract visitors and enhance the visitor experience. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to support tourism promotion on the Mississippi Gulf Coast through wayfinding and 

informational signage appealing to visitors. 

Objective: 

Implement additional tourist wayfinding and informational signage to attract visitors and enhance the visitor experience. 

Milestones: 

• Planning and Coordination for Wayfinding and Informational Signage 

• Installation of Wayfinding and Informational Signage 

Location: 

Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, Mississippi 

Activity #23: University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center 

Project Summary: 

This proposed project will support infrastructure benefitting ecological resources by upgrading the University of Southern 

Mississippi (USM) Marine Research Center at the Mississippi State Port at Gulfport. The USM Marine Research Center is being 

developed to support marine research and education activities, and support Mississippi’s efforts to grow the maritime 

technology industry. 

The USM Marine Research Center will serve as a marine operations, research and education facility for the USM School of 

Ocean Science and Technology. The Center will support the academic research and education activities associated with USM’s 

ocean engineering and technology program and serve as the center of operations for the University’s oceanographic research 

vessel, the Point Sur. The Point Sur is the only oceanographic class research vessel home -ported in the northern Gulf of 

Mexico east of the Mississippi River. The Center will also support the development, testing and training of advanc ed maritime 

systems and technology such as Unmanned Maritime Systems used by the U.S. Navy and other federal agencies and industry. 

The Center is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in spring of2018. This proposed project will 

upgrade the existing public facility and systems with the technology, equipment and other supporting components necessary 

to support the marine research, education/training , and economic development purposes of the Center (e.g. information 

and teaching technology, engineering and fabrication equipment, research vessel support equipment and lab and office 

equipment/furnishings). Activities may also include, but are not limited to, program oversight and management, 

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

and sub-recipient. 

This proposed project aligns with the research and education priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 Commission. 

Need: 

The USM Marine Research Center is an existing public facility at the Mississippi State Port at Gulfport. The facility and systems 

need to be upgraded with the technology, equipment and other supporting components necessary to optimize the facility’s 

ability to support the marine research, education, training and economic development activities of the Center (e.g. 

information and teaching technology, engineering and fabrication equipment, research vessel support equipment and lab 

and office equipment/furnishings). 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to support infrastructure improvements benefitting the economy or ecological resources by 

upgrading the USM Marine Research Center public facility and systems with the technology, equipment and other 

components necessary to support the Center’s marine research, education, training , and economic development activities. 
Objective: 

Assist USM with upgrades to theexisting USM Marine Research Center facility and systems to support infrastructure 

improvements benefitting the economy or ecological resources. 

Milestones: 

• Identification of technology, equipment and other components 

• Complete acquisition of necessary components 

• Installation of components, if necessary 

Location: 

Harrison County, Mississippi 

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small Business Incubator Capacity Enhancement 

Project Summary: 

This proposed workforce development and job creation project will be for the planning, design, and implementation of 

additional small business incubator capacity on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to encourage regional small business 

development and growth. The planning, design, and implementation of additional small business incubator capacity 

(workforce development and/or job creation eligible programmatic support and necessary associated physical incubator 

building space and/or site improvements to an existing space) will be performed by an eligible subrecipient. 

The small business community is an important component of the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy. Incubators nurture young 

businesses, helping them grow and prosper during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. Incubators can 

provide a wide array of support, which may include hands -on management assistance, access to financing, and exposure to 

critical business or technical support services. They also offer entrepreneurial start-ups lower operating costs, shared office 

services, access to equipment, flexible leases, and expandable space. Small business incubator capacity on the Mississippi 

Gulf Coast is limited. For example, the Innovation Center in Biloxi is operating at near capacity. Additional small business 

incubator capacity would provide entrepreneurs expanded access to start-up support and services. MDEQ will work with 

stakeholders to assess the need, and then select a subrecipient to implement the most beneficial use of funds to maximize 

small business incubator capacity. 

. This proposed project will support the development of additional small business incubator capacity, which will include 

workforce development and job creation RESTORE Act Direct Component eligible programmatic support on the Mississippi 

Gulf Coast with associated physical incubator building space and/or site improvements to an existing space. Activities may 

also include, but are not limited to, planning and due diligence, engineering and design, construction, program oversight 

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

award between MDEQ and sub-recipient. MDEQ will identify the most appropriate eligible subrecipient, location, and 

approach/specific eligible activities that will be implemented to meet the project’s need, purpose, and objective of 

providing additional incubator resources/capacity 

This proposed project aligns with the small business and economic development priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 

Commission. 

Need: 

Small business incubators capacity (workforce development and/or job creation programmatic support programming and 

with associated physical space) along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is limited, and additional incubator resources are needed to 

encourage and support regional small business development and growth. 

Purpose: 

The purpose of this project is to provide additional small business incubator capacity to support small business 

development and growth, benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region. 

Objective: 

Identify subrecipient(s) and create additional small business incubator capacity through workforce development and/or job 

creation programmatic support with associated physical incubator building space. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milestones: 

• Planning and Due Diligence for Increasing Incubator Capacity (e.g., identify eligible subrecipient, location and eligible 

activities needed to increase incubator capacity). 

• Completion of Activities to Increase Incubator Capacity 

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 as through 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, 2017 Mississippi made available its amended MIP for public review and comment. The amended MIP was 

announced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) at the 2017 Restoration Summit in Biloxi, MS. 

During the 2017 Restoration Summit, MDEQ representatives presented project information to the public and 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. The amended MIP and a corresponding map were available 

through www.restore.ms and made available in both English and Vietnamese. The amended MIP could also be requested 

via email, fax, telephone, or mail directly from MDEQ. Submission of public input was accepted electronically via 

www.restore.ms, as well as via email, fax, telephone, or mail directly to MDEQ. On December 18, 2017, MDEQ delivered 

email messages to remind the public that the public review and comment period for the amended MIP would close on 

January 15, 2018. A final email was delivered to the public on January 10, 2018 as a reminder that the public review and 

comment period for the amended MIP would close on January 15, 2018. 

During the public review and comment period, MDEQ received a total of one (1) letter with written comments from an 

organization signed by multiple individuals. MDEQ reviewed all comments. Similar or related comments have been grouped 

and summarized for purposes of 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. 

MDEQ drafted summary comment statements to consolidate groups of similar comments into one statement or to 

summarize a particularly long comment. 

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 Work Ready Community Program (Activity #6) incorporate the needs 

of the fishing communities and offer alternative focus areas for workforce training, such as ecosystem restoration, 

welding, and related careers. 

Activity #6 was included in the initial MIP which was accepted in May of 2016. The industries described in the MIP Project 

Summary are examples of industry-specific workforce training and are not limited to the industries described in the MIP. A 

grant was awarded for this activity and MDEQ entered into a subrecipient agreement with the Mississippi Gulf Coast 

Community College (MGCCC) for implementation. MGCCC, as the eligible subrecipient, is currently implementing a basic 

skills training program and industry specific credential programs. MGCCC may add industry specific programs based on 

industry demand. 
 

 

1.2 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that more information is needed on the Off-Bottom Aquaculture Program 

(Activity #8) to evaluate the program. 

Activity #8 was included in the initial MIP which was accepted in May of 2016. The content of the MIP includes the required 

information described in 31 C.F.R. §34.303(b). A grant was awarded for this activity and MDEQ entered into a subrecipient 

agreement with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for implementation. The Mississippi Department of 

Marine Resources is currently developing and implementing this program. The Off-Bottom Aquaculture Program will 

provide for skills-based training, while assisting with the restoration of oyster fisheries. 

Section 2: General Comments on Amended MIP 

2.1 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that the MIP and public meetings should be more accessible particularly for 

Vietnamese-American fisher folks and that public meetings should be more frequent. 

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges these comments. MDEQ has and will continue to take such requests into 

consideration. The amended MIP and a corresponding map were available through www.restore.ms and made available in 

both English and Vietnamese. MDEQ provided materials and information related to the proposed MIP Amendment at the 

Mississippi Restoration Summit held on November 14, 2017, which was widely promoted and open to the public; these 

materials were made available in Vietnamese at the Mississippi Restoration Summit and throughout the entire public 

comment period. At the Mississippi Restoration Summit, MDEQ also provided Vietnamese translation services. 

2.2 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that MDEQ make the MIP readily accessible, particularly for those who lack 

access to computers. 

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges all comments. Members of the public without access to a computer or the internet 

were able to access the plan by calling MDEQ to obtain a hardcopy by mail. The amended MIP and a corresponding map were 

available through www.restore.ms and made available in both English and Vietnamese. The amended MIP could also be 

requested via email, fax, telephone, or mail directly from MDEQ. MDEQ intends to make future MIPs directly available for 

public comment and review on the restore.ms website without making reviewers request a copy and will consider other 

methods of distribution. 

2.3 MDEQ received a comment concerning the public comment period. 

MDEQ acknowledges all comments. The public comment period for the proposed MIP Amendment was open from 

November 14, 2017, to January 15, 2018, for a total of 63 days, which exceeds the required 45-day comment period. The 

public comment period was advertised in newspapers, through a listserve, and on www.restore.ms, so that the public 

would be aware of the deadline. 

2.4 MDEQ received a comment stating that the MIP does not include information such as nexus to the oil spill, cost 

benefit analysis and potential economic benefits. 

Each activity on the MIP includes the required information described in 31 C.F.R. §34.303(b), the U.S. Department of 

Treasury’s (Treasury) regulations regarding the RESTORE Act. The content of the MIP satisfies financial and administrative 

requirements in the RESTORE Act and the Treasury regulations. Each activity included on the MIP is proposed as an eligible 

activity for funding under the Direct Component of the RESTORE Act in accordance with applicable federal law and 

regulations. 

2.5 MDEQ received a comment that fishermen should be contracted for various restoration projects but have been 

excluded from restoration opportunities. 

MDEQ acknowledges all comments. MDEQ has and will continue to comply with the applicable state and/or federal laws and 

regulations regarding the selection of contractors to perform any services needed to implement Mississippi’s restoration 

activities and projects. MDEQ has and will continue to engage with stakeholders, including fishermen, in an effort to make 

informed decisions regarding restoration activities. No person or group has been “excluded” from Mississippi’s restoration 

efforts. MDEQ has hosted multiple stakeholder engagements to inform restoration priorities, which include, but are not 

limited to, the Annual Restoration Summit. Further, MDEQ has made available a project portal on the www.restore.ms 

website for which the public can submit restoration project ideas; MDEQ utilizes such portal information to inform the 

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2.6 MDEQ received a comment that infrastructure projects should include construction of centrally located, affordable 

commercial fishing docks/harbors and investments/upgrades to dry docks. 

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges all comments. These suggestions will be taken into consideration during the 

development of subsequent MIPs. The existing Restoration Project Idea Portal is a tool for the public to use to identify 

project ideas for all Deepwater Horizon restoration funding sources. MDEQ utilizes such portal information to inform the 

respective decision-making processes. The portal is available to the public year-round on www.restore.ms. 

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

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 #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 #18: Trent Lott International Airport Runway Improvements: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support runway improvements, which will benefit the economy by enhancing 

economic development opportunities and supporting existing industry activities in Jackson County, Mississippi; 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 Jackson County 

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

Activity #19: Harrison County Bulkhead and Dock Construction: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined 

by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will create additional infrastructure (i.e., bulkhead and docking capacity) that will benefit the 

economy by enhancing maritime-related industry growth opportunities in Harrison County; 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 #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 #21: Bayou Casotte Industrial Buffer Concept - Planning Assistance: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region 

as defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will provide planning assistance for infrastructure to support the assessment of 

design concepts and options for the development of a buffer along Bayou Casotte Parkway in Pascagoula, MS, to minimize 

impacts common to industrialized areas; this project qualifies as an eligible activity for Direct Component funding through 

31 C.F.R. §34.201(j) – planning assistance for infrastructure 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 #22: Gulf Coast Tourist Wayfinding and Informational Signage: 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 tourism in the Gulf Coast Region by implementing 

tourist wayfinding and informational signage across the Mississippi Gulf Coast to attract visitors and enhance the visitor 

experience; 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 MDEQ and/or an eligible sub-recipient(s). 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activity #23: University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This proposed project will support infrastructure benefitting the economy and ecological 

resources by upgrading the existing University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Marine Research Center facility and systems to 

support marine research, education, training and maritime technology industry economic development activities; 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 project will be 

implemented by the University of Southern Mississippi. 

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small Business Incubator Capacity Enhancement: This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as 

defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support developing additional small business incubator capacity on the 

Mississippi Gulf Coast to encourage regional small business development and growth; this project qualifies as an eligible 

activity for Direct Component funding under 31 C.F.R. §34.201(d) - workforce development and job creation, and 33 U.S.C. 

§1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(IV) of the RESTORE Act. It is anticipated that this project will be implemented by an eligible sub-recipient. 

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 oilspill. 

Activity #11: Planning Assistance – MIP Amendment Development Measures of Success: Identification and evaluation of 

projects, programs, and activities; Issuance of amendments to the MIP, as needed. 

Activity #18: Trent Lott International Airport Runway Improvements Measure of Success: Completion of runway 

improvements benefitting the economy in the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #19: Harrison County Bulkhead and Dock Construction Measure of Success: Completion of construction to add 

additional bulkhead and docking capacity benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #20: Pearl River Community College Workforce Center Measure of Success: Completion of construction of a 

facility which will be used to increase workforce training capacity benefitting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #21: Bayou Casotte Industrial Buffer Concept - Planning Assistance Measure of Success: Completion of planning 

activities for potential infrastructure benefitting the economy or ecological resources of the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #22: Gulf Coast Tourist Wayfinding and Informational Signage Measure of Success: Completion of wayfinding and 

informational signage to promote tourism in the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #23: University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center Measure of Success: Completion of the necessary 

technology, equipment and other components to upgrade infrastructure benefitting the economy or ecological resources of 

the Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small Business Incubator Capacity Enhancement Measure of Success: Increase in small business 

incubator capacity benefiting the economy of the Gulf Coast Region. 

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 on MIP Amendment #2 are eligible for RESTORE Act funding under the Direct Component eligible 

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

promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing; restoration and protection of the natural 

resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region; 

and planning assistance. 

2. Mississippi utilized two stakeholder-driven components to identify and prioritize all projects for inclusion on MIP 

Amendment #2: 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 RESTORE Act. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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 #2 were developed and informed directly from a project (or projects) 

submitted in the Restoration Project Idea Portal. 

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 #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 this time. 

• Accepted project cost (MIP Amendment #1): $900,000 

• Funding change requested: $500,000 increase 

• Total estimated project cost: $1,400,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $1,400,000 

Activity #18: Trent Lott International Airport Runway Improvements: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

construction of runway improvements, such as runway strengthening and/or widening, at Trent Lott International Airport. 

Activities may also include, but are not limited to, engineering and design, permitting, program oversight and management, 

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

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

• Total estimated project costs: $6,850,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $6,850,000 

Activity #19: Harrison County Bulkhead and Dock Construction: Direct Component funds will support the construction of 

additional bulkhead and docking capacity on the Industrial Seaway. Activities may also include, but are not limited to, 

engineering and design, permitting, program oversight and management, development, coordination, and execution of the 

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

are anticipated at this time. 

• Total estimated project costs: $3,400,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $3,400,000 

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. Activities may also include, but are not limited to, 

engineering and design, permitting, program oversight and management, development, coordination, and execution of the 

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

anticipated at this time. 

• Total estimated project cost: $3,000,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $3,000,000 
Activity #21: Bayou Casotte Industrial Buffer Concept - Planning Assistance: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

planning activities which may include, but are not limited to, stakeholder engagement, due diligence on potential options, 

and preliminary engineering and design. Activities may also include program oversight and management, development, 

coordination, and execution of the grant award between MDEQ and Treasury. No other funding sources are anticipated at 

this time. 

• Total estimated project cost: $550,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $550,000 

Activity #22: Gulf Coast Tourist Wayfinding and Informational Signage: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

implementation of tourist wayfinding and informational signage in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties. Activities may 

also include, but are not limited to, planning and coordination, installation, program oversight and management, 

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

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

• Total estimated project cost: $1,100,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $1,100,000 

Activity #23: University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

upgrades to the USM Marine Research Center. Direct component activities may include, but are not limited to, 

enhancing/outfitting the facility with the technology, equipment and other supporting components necessary for 

operations and full optimization of the USM Marine Research Center. Activities may also include, but are not limited to, 

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

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

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

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

Activity #24: Gulf Coast Small Business Incubator Capacity Enhancement: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

the development of additional small business incubator facility capacity (e.g., eligible programmatic support with incubator 

building space and/or site improvements). Activities may include, but are not limited to, planning and due diligence, 

engineering and design, construction, program oversight and management, development, coordination, and execution of 

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

are anticipated at this time. 

• Total estimated project cost: $700,000 

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $700,000 

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 ofthe 

Treasury, Office of Gulf Coast Restoration, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC20220.