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 #4

Date of Initial Multiyear Plan Acceptance: May 19, 2016

Date of Last Multiyear Plan Acceptance: June 19, 2019

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 fourth amendment to Mississippi’s Multiyear 

Implementation Plan (MIP) adds six new projects (Activities 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) and modifies four projects previously 

accepted on the Initial MIP and subsequent amendments (Activities 3, 11, 12, 13), which are only modified to the extent 

described below. Projects may start earlier or later than the proposed start dates depending on the availability of funds

and readiness of the project.

Activity #3: Improved Fiber Optic Infrastructure (Modified)

This project was accepted under Mississippi’s Initial MIP as an infrastructure project to provide additional infrastructure 

that will benefit the economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region by identifying the needs to improve fiber optic 

infrastructure and applicable solutions within the region. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

has received a planning assistance award of $509,258 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) for this 

project. As a result of planning activities performed, the state of Mississippi will not implement applicable infrastructure 

solutions. Therefore, the project description and budget are being modified to limit the scope of the activity to planning 

assistance, with a reduced budget of $50,000.

Project Modification:

Amendment #4 modifies this project description and budget on Mississippi’s MIP. The current grant will be closed out 

and remaining funds will be deobligated. 

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 through 3/31/2022. The proposed project modification includes an increase in funding to the existing planning 

assistance award as necessary to support MDEQ in the development offutureMIPamendments.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

through 3/31/2022. This funding increase is a current estimate based upon continuing refinement of level of effort for 

MIP amendment development to date (this is the fourth MIP amendment and one additional MIP amendment is 

anticipated under the current award).
Activity #12: Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program (Modified)

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

for this program. MDEQ has executed subaward agreements for implementation of three water quality improvement 

projects, with additional projects currently under development. There is no modification to the program description, 

Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #1. 

Project Modification:

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

implementation of additional water quality improvement projects consistent with the program description, Need, 

Purpose and Objective as accepted in MIP Amendment #1.

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

This project was accepted under MIP Amendment #1 and modified under MIP Amendment #3, amending the project 

from the acquisition of an existing oyster hatchery to the development of an oyster hatchery and research center to be 

located at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (USM GCRL) at Cedar Point in Ocean 

Springs, MS. There is no modification to the project description, Need, Purpose or Objective as outlined and accepted in 

MIP Amendment #3. 

Project Modification:

The project budget is being modified under MIP Amendment #4 to increase the Direct Component funding by 

$4,400,000 and to include leveraged funding of up to $2,500,000 to support development of the oyster hatchery and 

research center based on current cost estimates developed through the architectural design and planning/due 

diligence activities conducted by USM since acceptance of MIP Amendment #3. 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. USM will be responsible for 

any development and construction costs exceeding the Direct Component allocation. 

Activity #28: Buccaneer State Park Improvements

Project Summary:

This proposed project is for improvements on state parks located in coastal areas by enhancing Buccaneer State Park 

in Hancock County. 

Buccaneer State Park is Mississippi’s only state park with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Located in Hancock 

County, the park is situated on approximately 400 acres, offering beach access, nature trails, recreational vehicle 

campsites, a waterpark and other amenities for tourists and residents. The improvements will enhance the park as a 

regional ecotourism and recreational asset to benefit the regional tourism economy. Hancock County, in coordination 

with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, has identified priority park upgrades. These priority

physical improvements to or on the park include: 1) waterpark area enhancements, such as new splash pad(s), water 

slide(s) and similar water park amenities; 2) campsite additions and improvements; and 3) ecotourism and family 

entertainment upgrades, such as picnic pavilions, nature trails, and park roads.

This proposed project will implement park improvements and activities such as planning, 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. 

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

Need: Buccaneer State Park is currently operational, however physical improvements and new amenity upgrades are 

needed to enhance tourism and recreational opportunities in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. 

 

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to support improvements to Buccaneer State Park.
Objective: Implement improvements to Buccaneer State Park. 

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning for Improvements

Completion of Procurement Activities

Initiation of Improvements

Completion of Improvements

Location: Hancock County, Mississippi

Activity #29: Biloxi Point Cadet Marina

Project Summary:

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

integrity and capacity of the City of Biloxi’s Point Cadet Marina to stimulate additional economic activity and 

redevelopment. 

The Point Cadet Marina is an important asset to the tourism economy, supporting recreational and sports tourism 

activities such as offshore charter fishing and Mississippi’s largest deep-sea sport fishing tournament, and the Billfish 

Classic. The annual Billfish Classic has a significant economic impact on the tourism economy attracting national and 

international teams. The marina is surrounded by world class resorts offering more than 5,000 hotel rooms and has 

the ability, with improvements, to drive more tourism economic activity and be a leading deep-sea fishing tournament 

destination. Point Cadet Marina improvements are a component of the City’s efforts to improve waterfront access and 

amenities in East Biloxi in order to enhance the tourist experience in the area and improve quality of life for local 

residents.

This proposed project will support infrastructure improvements that will be owned and operated by the City of Biloxi 

at the Point Cadet Marina, such as demolition, concrete floating docks, marina amenities, fuel dock, marina office, and 

marina parking improvements, and any necessary planning, 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. 

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

Need: The Point Cadet Marina is nearly 35 years old and needs upgrades to support an increase in economic activity 

through sport fishing events and enhanced recreational opportunities for tourists and local residents.

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to improve Point Cadet Marina to support an increase in economic and tourism 

activity in East Biloxi. 

Objective: Implement infrastructure improvements to Point Cadet Marina to benefit the economy of the Mississippi 

Gulf Coast Region. 

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning for Improvements

Completion of Procurement Activities

Initiation of Improvements

Completion of Improvements

Location: Harrison County, Mississippi
Activity #30: City of Moss Point Interstate 10 Commercial Corridor Improvements 

Project Summary:

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

transportation network improvements in the commercial district near the Interstate 10 (I-10) and Highway 63 

interchange in Moss Point, MS. Roadway infrastructure and traffic flow improvements will benefit the economy by 

enhancing access to existing businesses and supporting additional commercial development. 

The Mississippi Gulf Coast has experienced significant growth along the I-10 corridor. Improving the transportation 

network in the City of Moss Point’s I-10 commercial district has been identified as a priority to stimulate additional 

economic activity in the city. This area has experienced growth over the years, but the discontinuity and capacity of 

the existing road network limits the potential to attract additional commercial activity. Improvements to the road 

network in this area will improve traffic circulation, reduce congestion and enhance traveler safety. Moss Point’s I-10 

commercial district consists of city owned roads and is bounded on the east and west by two major north-south 

connectors (State Highways 63 and 613), by Old Saracennia Road on the north and Dutch Bayou/Elder Road on the 

south. Planning activities will identify needed improvements within this defined area. Based on the City of Moss Point’s 

preliminary planning efforts and estimates, approximately 1 mile of public roadway improvements would include 

activities such as intersection improvements and realignment, installation of traffic signal(s), existing roadway widening 

and construction of connections between existing roadways. 

This proposed project will support implementation of roadway infrastructure improvements, and any necessary 

planning, 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. 

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

2020 Commission. 

Need: Roadway infrastructure improvements are needed in the City of Moss Point’s I-10 commercial district, to 

improve access to existing businesses, support additional commercial activity, enhance traveler safety and reduce 

congestion. 

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to improve the transportation network in City of Moss Point’s I-10 commercial 

district to enhance the ability to stimulate additional economic activity in the area. 

Objective: Implement improvements to the City of Moss Point’s I-10 commercial district to benefit the economy of the 

Mississippi Gulf Coast Region.

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning for Improvements

Completion of Procurement Activities

Initiation of Improvements

Completion of Improvements

Location: Jackson County, Mississippi

Activity #31: Mississippi State University Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center

Project Summary:

This proposed project will support infrastructure benefitting the economy and ecological resources of the Gulf Coast 

Region by supporting Mississippi State University’s (MSU) planning and construction of a Gulf seafood research center. 

The Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center (Center) will enhance seafood safety, quality assurance, and product 

development to benefit the seafood industry and economy of the Northern Gulf Coast Region.
In recent decades, the seafood industry along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Northern Gulf of Mexico region has 

experienced numerous natural and man-made catastrophic setbacks. These events have simultaneously reduced 

seafood harvest, created water quality and food safety concerns, and altered consumer perceptions and market 

demand for Gulf seafood products, creating negative economic impacts. To respond to these events and restore 

consumer confidence and market share for Gulf products, there exists an unmet need for local and rapid quality 

assurance and safety testing for all aquatic food products and development of value-added products. Currently, limited 

access to such capabilities requires shipping products multiple states away for food safety analyses. MSU will develop 

this Center to address these capacity needs and promote collaboration between university aquatic food researchers, 

federal and state agencies and commercial partners. The construction of the analytical seafood safety laboratory facility 

will provide a functional biosafety laboratory for pathogen analysis and a chemical analysis laboratory for measuring 

chemical residues in water, fisheries, and aquatic food products (e.g., testing for heavy metals, vibrio, norovirus, algal 

bloom toxins, etc.). Design specifications (e.g. square footage) of the facility will be determined during planning, 

engineering and design. It is anticipated that The Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center will be constructed 

either at the current location of MSU’s Coastal Research and Extension Center on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi or at the 

location of the MSU Experimental Seafood lab in Pascagoula; however, the project location will be finalized during 

project planning, based on factors such as planning/zoning requirements and cost of construction.

This proposed project will support activities for development of the Center such as planning, engineering and design, 

permitting, and construction of the analytical seafood safety laboratory for the Center. 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 project aligns with the seafood and research and education priorities developed by the GoCoast 2020 

Commission.

Need: The facility is needed because the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region currently lacks a facility able to provide Food 

and Drug Administration certified seafood safety testing. Currently, limited access to such capabilities requires shipping 

products multiple states away for food safety analysis. The Center will provide the needed capacity focused on seafood 

safety, quality assurance and product development to efficiently and effectively support the seafood industry. 

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to develop a facility for MSU which will enable MSU to provide analytical seafood 

safety testing and food science capabilities to support the Gulf seafood industry and benefit the economy.

Objective: Assist MSU in implementation of planning activities for the Center and construction of the analytical seafood 

safety testing laboratory.

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning Activities

Completion of Procurement Activities

Initiation of Construction (Analytical Seafood Safety Laboratory)

Completion of Construction 

Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Region (specific site to be determined during planning activities)

Activity #32: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Center for Security and Emerging Technologies

Project Summary:

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

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s (MGCCC) construction of an advanced technology workforce training center 

to enhance regional workforce training capacity in high-tech information systems technologies. 

The Mississippi Gulf Coast faces a shortage of a well-trained Information Technology (IT) workforce. Based on the input 
from and identified needs of key regional industry sectors, MGCCC will develop The Center for Security and Emerging 

Technology (CSET) to provide the high-tech workforce training needed to support existing industry, economic 

expansion and innovation with requisite training in emerging technologies, such as Cybersecurity, Coding, Artificial 

Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR), and Simulation. MGCCC will develop a facility that can 

house cutting edge high-tech training programs on MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis Campus in Gulfport, MS. Traditional 

information systems technology training will be provided, as well cutting-edge training for emerging technology fields. 

It is anticipated that the facility will include training classrooms, computer laboratories and open space for emergent 

technologies training. Design specifications (e.g., square footage) will be determined during planning and design.

This proposed project will support the construction of this facility and activities such as planning, 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. 

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

Commission.

Need: The Mississippi Gulf Coast needs a facility which will enable it to increase workforce training capacity in advanced 

information technologies to meet the needs of current employers and support economic expansion. 

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to improve the infrastructure capacity of MGCCC to provide advanced 

information technologies training to support current employers and economic expansion.

 

Objective: Assist MGCCC with the construction of the Center for Security and Emerging Technologies to benefit the 

economy.

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning Activities 

Completion of Procurement Activities

Initiation of Construction

Completion of Construction

Location: Harrison County, Mississippi

Activity #33: University of Southern Mississippi Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program

Project Summary:

This proposed project will support workforce development and job creation in the Gulf Coast Region by supporting the 

University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) development and implementation of a new Ocean Enterprise 

Entrepreneurship Program. This new Program will contribute to workforce development and job creation by 

establishing a combined degree program in both Ocean Engineering and Business to encourage entrepreneurship and 

economic growth. 

This new Program is being developed to support USM and the State of Mississippi’s comprehensive regional strategy 

and investments to establish the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a national leader in ocean science and engineering and

maritime technology development, testing, evaluation and training. The Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program 

will be designed to identify, train, and develop undergraduate students to become entrepreneurs in the field of Ocean 

Engineering. The Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program will blend engineering and business classes to train 

students in advanced concepts in both disciplines. Students will develop the skills necessary to be successful at 

identifying opportunities, developing responses, and implementing solutions. Conceptually, it is anticipated that

students who declare an interest in the Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program will complete the existing Ocean 

Engineering Bachelor of Science curriculum and then enter the USM Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. 
This proposed project will support Program planning and development (e.g., curriculum development) and 

implementation. Program planning and development activities will identify the Direct Component-eligible 

programmatic support for implementation of the Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program, such as hiring 

instructors and student recruitment. 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 subaward between MDEQ and the sub-recipient. 

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

Commission.

Need: To support USM and the State of Mississippi’s efforts to grow the economy through ocean science and 

engineering and maritime technology development, a program is needed to foster entrepreneurship by training 

students in both ocean engineering and business. 

Purpose: The purpose of this project is to develop a combined degree program within existing USM units that will 

provide training and education in both Ocean Engineering and Business Principles. 

Objective: Support development and implementation of the USM Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program to 

provide workforce training and job creation in the Gulf Coast Region. 

Milestones:

Conduct Risk Assessment of Sub-Recipient

Execute Sub-Award Agreement

Completion of Planning and Program Development 

Initiation of Program Implementation Activities

Completion of Program Implementation Activities 

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 13, 2019, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) published its amended MIP for 

public review and comment. The MDEQ announced the amended MIP at the 2019 Restoration Summit in Biloxi, MS. 

During the 2019 Restoration Summit, MDEQ representatives presented project information to the public. Vietnamese 

translation services were available. An email blast and text message blast were also sent to those registered to receive 

notices. This amended MIP was made available for public review and comment for a total of 65 days, from November 13, 

2019 until January 17, 2020. The amended MIP and a corresponding map were available to the public, directly 

downloadable, through www.restore.ms, and were 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 18, 2019, 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 17, 2020. A final email 

blast was delivered on January 13, 2020 as a reminder that the public review and comment period for the amended MIP 

would close on January 17, 2020. 

During the public review and comment period, MDEQ received a total of one (1) set of written 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 reviewed and considered by MDEQ. Each activity in the 

amended MIP 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 not supporting the five new projects on the Amended MIP (Activity #28, Activity #29, 

Activity #30, Activity #32, Activity #33) because the commenter feels that the projects do not involve the 

improvement of water quality, evaluate resource damage from the recent water quality disaster or support the 

rebuilding of the seafood industry. 

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

available for funding under the Direct Component of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, 

and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act). MDEQ understands and appreciates the importance 

of water quality. The State has invested, and MDEQ anticipates future investment, in water quality projects.

1.2 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that building roads and infrastructure at state parks and marinas is not the 

best use of restoration money. 

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

available for funding under the Direct Component of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, 

and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act). 

1.3 MDEQ received a comment indicating that it was difficult to determine whether Activity 33 (Ocean Engineering 

and Entrepreneurship), based on its description, would support restoration. 

MDEQ has reviewed and acknowledges the comment. Each activity on the MIP meets one or more of the eligibility 

criteria available for funding under the Direct Component of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist 

Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act) to support restoration activities as 

defined by the RESTORE Act and associated rules and regulations. After review, MDEQ believes there is sufficient detail in 

this MIP Amendment to support the eligible activity and Project proposed.

1.4 MDEQ received a comment supporting the use of RESTORE planning funds (Activity #11) is acceptable if there is to 

be an adequately staffed Office of Restoration to administer the BP disaster funds for the state. 

MDEQ appreciate and acknowledges all comments. 

SECTION 2: GENERAL COMMENTS ON AMENDED MIP

2.1 MDEQ received a comment suggesting that the state of Mississippi should direct as much of its Direct Component 

project funding as possible to solving water quality problems or researching/repairing the damage to the natural 

resources on the Coast. 

MDEQ appreciates and acknowledges this comment. MDEQ understands and appreciates the importance of water quality 

and natural resource restoration. The State has invested, and MDEQ anticipates future investment, in water quality 

projects. Restoration activities will continue to be evaluated and prioritized in accordance with applicable law. 

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 #3: Planning Assistance – Improved Fiber Optic Infrastructure: 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(j) - planning assistance of the RESTORE Act. This activity is being implemented by the Mississippi Department of 
Environmental Quality and complies with the definition of planning assistance in 31 C.F.R. §34.2. A subrecipient was not 

identified for the project.

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 activity 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 #12: Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program: This program is located in the Gulf Coast 

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

31 C.F.R. §34.201(a) - restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife 

habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region, and 33 U.S.C. §1321(t)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the RESTORE Act. 

This program will be implemented by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; individual projects within the 

program may be implemented by eligible sub-recipients. Best Available Science: Sustainability of water quality in 

receiving water bodies requires a science-based approach to discovering source loads. Source tracking, geospatial

analysis, and potentially associated modelling approaches will provide the mechanism to identify load sources. Advanced 

systems engineering will be utilized in implementation to ensure repairs, upgrades, or construction will deliver the 

maximum sustainable water quality improvement.

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 #28: Buccaneer State Park Improvements: This project islocated in the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R. 

§34.2. This project will support improvements to Buccaneer State Park; this project qualifies as an eligible activity for 

Direct Component funding under 31 C.F.R. §34.201(e) – improvements to or on state parks located in coastal areas 

affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and 33 U.S.C. §1321 (t)(1)(B)(i)(V) of the RESTORE Act. This activity will be

implemented by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks.

Activity #29: Biloxi Point Cadet Marina Upgrades: 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 upgrades 

to the City of Biloxi’s Point Cadet Marina to enhance tourism and economic activity in East Biloxi; 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 City 

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

Activity #30: City of Moss Point I-10 Commercial Corridor Improvements: 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 enhancing access to existing businesses and the ability to support additional commercial development in Moss Point’s I10 commercial district; 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 activitywillbe implemented by the City of Moss Point and will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R.

§34.2.

Activity #31: Mississippi State University Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research 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 or ecological resources of the Gulf Coast Region by supporting MSU’s planning for the new Gulf 

seafood research center and construction of the analytical seafood safety laboratory to support the seafood industry; 

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 MSU and will comply with the definition of infrastructure in 31 C.F.R.§34.2.
Activity #32: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Center for Security and Emerging Technologies

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 MGCCC’s construction of an advanced technology 

workforce training center to enhance regional workforce training capacity in high-tech information systemstechnologies; 

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

Activity #33: University of Southern Mississippi Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program

This project is located in the Gulf Coast Region as defined by 31 C.F.R. §34.2. This project will support workforce 

development and job creation by supporting USM’s development and implementation of a program to train students in 

both Ocean Engineering and Business; 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. This

activity will be implemented by USM. 

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 #3: Planning Assistance – Improved Fiber Optic Infrastructure: Completion of the revised planning efforts.

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 #3.

Activity #12: Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program Measure of Success: No change to the 

measure of success of this program as accepted on MIP Amendment #1.

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

No change to the measure of success of this program as accepted on MIP Amendment #3.

Activity #28: Buccaneer State Park Improvements Measure of Success: Completion of identified state park 

improvements. 

Activity #29: City of Biloxi Point Cadet Marina Upgrades Measure of Success: Completion of identified 

infrastructure upgrades to the Point Cadet Marina benefitting the economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region. 

Activity #30: City of Moss Point Interstate 10 Commercial Corridor Improvements Measure of Success: Completion 

of planning activities and identified roadway infrastructure improvements in the City of Moss Point’s I-10 

commercial corridor benefitting the economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region.

Activity #31: Mississippi State University Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center Measure of Success: 

Completion of planning activities for the Aquatic Food Research Center and completion of construction for the 

analytical seafood safety laboratory benefitting the seafood industry and economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast 

Region.

Activity #32: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Center for Security and Emerging Technologies Measure of 

Success: Completion of planning activities and construction of the MGCCC Center for Security and Emerging 

Technologies benefitting the economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region.

Activity #33: University of Southern Mississippi Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program Measure of Success: 

Completion of program planning and development and the number of students participating in the USM Ocean 

Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program supporting workforce development and job creation in the Mississippi 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 in MIP Amendment #4 are eligible for RESTORE Act funding under the Direct Component 

eligible activities for: restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife 

habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region; improvements to or on state parks located in 

coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill; infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including port infrastructure; workforce development and job creation; and planning 

assistance.

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

Amendment #4: The GoCoast 2020 Commission and the Restoration Project Idea Portal. Items (a) through

(e) below provide further 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 GulfCoast.

(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 #4 were developed and informed directly from 

a project (or projects) submitted in the Restoration Project IdeaPortal.

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 #3: Improved Fiber Optic Infrastructure: This project was accepted under Mississippi’s Initial MIP. MDEQ is 

modifying this project in MIP Amendment #4 as a planning assistance grant with a reduced budget of $50,000 to account 

for the current grant award from Treasury. Funds remaining from the award will be deobligated.

• Accepted project cost (Initial MIP): $5,000,000

• Funding change proposed: $4,950,000 decrease

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $509,258

• Total modified project cost: $50,000

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 #3):$1,900,000

• Funding change proposed: $500,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $2,400,000

• Total estimated project cost:$2,400,000

Activity #12: Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program: Direct Component funds will be used in 
support of construction of new or repairing/upgrading stormwater, and/or wastewater system projects, and monitoring 

activities. 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 any subrecipients. No other funding sources are anticipated at this time.

• Accepted program cost (MIP Amendment #1): $11,000,000

• Funding change proposed: $1,000,000 increase

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $12,000,000

• Total estimated program cost: $12,000,000

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

used for hatchery construction 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. 

• Accepted project cost (MIP Amendment #3): $7,700,000

• Funding change proposed: $4,400,000 increase

• Total estimated project cost: $14,600,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $12,100,000

• Non-RESTORE Leveraged Funding by USM Estimate: $2,500,000

Activity #28: Buccaneer State Park Improvements:Direct Componentfunds will be used forimplementation of Buccaneer 

State Park improvements and activities such as planning, 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.

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

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

Activity #29: Biloxi Point Cadet Marina Upgrades: Direct Component funds will be used to support 

implementation/construction of Point Cadet Marina infrastructure upgrades and activities such as planning, 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 thistime.

• Total estimated project cost:$3,300,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $3,300,000

Activity #30: City of Moss Point Interstate 10 Commercial Corridor Improvements: Direct Component funds will support 

implementation/construction of roadway infrastructure improvements and activities such as planning, 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.

• Total estimated project costs: $3,300,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $3,300,000

Activity #31: Mississippi State University Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center: Direct Component funds will 

be used to support construction of the analytical seafood safety laboratory and activities such as planning, 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. 

• Total estimated project cost:$6,300,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding:$3,300,000

• Non-RESTORE Leveraged Funding by MSU Estimate: $3,000,000

Activity #32: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Center for Security and Emerging Technologies: Direct 

Component funds will support construction of the workforce training center and activities such as planning, 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. 

• Total estimated project costs: $7,300,000

• Total RESTORE Direct Component Funding: $3,300,000

• Non-RESTORE Leveraged Funding by MGCCC Estimate: $4,000,000

Activity #33: University of Southern Mississippi Ocean Enterprise Entrepreneurship Program: Direct Component funds 

will be used to support program planning and development (e.g., curriculum development) and implementation of the 

USM Ocean Enterprises Entrepreneurship Program. 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.

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

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

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Amendment #4 5/19/2016 6/19/2019

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 in 

the amount of $509,258.00.

Planning assistance

Activity #3: Improved Fiber 

Optic Infrastructure

Jackson, Harrison and 

Hancock Counties, 

Mississippi $ (4,950,000.00) $ - $ - $ (4,950,000.00) 12/01/2016 12/31/2019

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #4) project 

modified. Award will be 

closed out and funding 

deobligated. 

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

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

$119,172,384.84 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 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

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), 

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 #4) to add 

$500,000 ($2,400,000 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

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 $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,000,000.00 08/01/2017 07/31/2022

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #4) to add 

$1,000,000 ($12,000,000 

Total)

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

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #13: University of 

Southern Mississippi Oyster 

Hatchery and Research 

Center Jackson County, Mississippi $ 4,400,000.00 $ - $ 2,500,000.00 $ 6,900,000.00 01/01/2019 12/31/2024

Activity Amended 

(Amendment #4) to add 

$4,400,000 ($12,100,000 

Total), and Proposed End 

Date Updated

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), Application 

Submitted, and Activity 

Funded

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), Application 

Submitted, and Activity 

Funded

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), Application 

Submitted, and Activity 

Funded

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)

Improvements to or on state 

parks located in coastal areas 

affected by the Deepwater 

Horizon oil spill

Activity #28: Buccaneer State 

Park Improvements Hancock County, Mississippi $ 1,100,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,100,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #29: Biloxi Point 

Cadet Marina Harrison County, Mississippi $ 3,300,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,300,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #30: City of Moss 

Point Interstate 10 

Commercial Corridor 

Improvements Jackson County, Mississippi $ 3,300,000.00 $ - $ - $ 3,300,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #31: Mississippi 

State University Northern 

Gulf Aquatic Food Research 

Center

Harrison or Jackson County, 

Mississippi (TBD) $ 3,300,000.00 $ - $ 3,000,000.00 $ 6,300,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

Infrastructure projects 

benefitting the economy or 

ecological resources, including 

port infrastructure

Activity #32: Mississippi Gulf 

Coast Community College 

Center for Security and 

Emerging Technologies Harrison County, Mississippi $ 3,300,000.00 $ - $ 4,000,000.00 $ 7,300,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

Workforce development and 

job creation

Activity #33: University of 

Southern Mississippi Ocean 

Enterprise Entrepreneurship 

Program Harrison County, Mississippi $ 1,100,000.00 $ - $ - $ 1,100,000.00 10/01/2020 09/30/2025

New Activity (MIP 

Amendment #4)

$136,590,000.00 $0.00 $24,000,000.00 $160,590,000.00

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Instructions)

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estimated funding.

From: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

To: Camille Covington

Subject: MIP Amendment #4 and the 2019 MSEP Amendment Available for Comment

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 8:20:27 AM

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Phil Bryant, GOVERNOR

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Gary C. Rikard, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MIP Amendment #4 and the 2019 MSEP Amendment Available for Comment

Yesterday, Governor Phil Bryant and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

(MDEQ) announced new restoration projects for the State of Mississippi designed to help

restore and protect the environment and economy of the state following the Deepwater

Horizon oil spill. MDEQ made the announcement at the Mississippi Restoration Summit held

at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi.

The projects announced at the Restoration Summit are included on two plans released today

for public review and comment:

Mississippi’s Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) Amendment #4. The MIP is a list of

projects and programs proposed for funding under Bucket 1 of the RESTORE Act.

Mississippi’s MIP Amendment #4 includes four amended projects and six proposed

projects.

Mississippi’s 2019 State Expenditure Plan (MSEP) Amendment. The MSEP is a list of

projects and programs proposed for funding under Bucket 3 of the RESTORE Act.

Mississippi’s 2019 MSEP Amendment includes two amended projects and one

proposed project.

MIP Amendment #4 and the 2019 MSEP Amendment are available for public review and

input beginning today through January 17, 2020. MIP Amendment #4 and the 2019 MSEP

Amendment will be available in English and Vietnamese. To view the MIP Amendment #4

and provide your input, please click here. To view the 2019 MSEP Amendment and provide

your input, please click here.

You may also request a copy and submit written comments on the MIP Amendment #4 and

2019 MSEP Amendment electronically by email to mgreen@mdeq.ms.gov, fax to

601.961.5366, or mail to MDEQ, Attn: Melanie Green, 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS

39201. All comments must be received by 5:00 pm CST on Friday, January 17, 2020.
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Subject: Public Review and Comment on MIP and MSEP

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Phil Bryant, GOVERNOR 

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Gary C. Rikard, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Public Review and Comment on MIP and MSEP

On November 13, 2019, the State of Mississippi’s Multiyear Implementation Plan Amendment 

#4 (MIP) and Mississippi State Expenditure Plan (MSEP) were made available for public 

review and comment in accordance with the RESTORE Act. 

Please be reminded that the public review and comment period for the MIP Amendment #4 

and 2019 MSEP Amendment ends on Friday, January 17, 2020. You may obtain a copy of 

the MIP Amendment #4 and 2019 MSEP Amendment in English or Vietnamese by visiting 

www.restore.ms, contacting Melanie Green at mgreen@mdeq.ms.gov, or calling 

601.961.5270. 

You may submit written comments on the MIP Amendment #4 and 2019 MSEP Amendment 

electronically at www.restore.ms, by email to mgreen@mdeq.ms.gov, fax to 601.961.5366, or 

mail to MDEQ, Attn: Melanie Green, 515 East Amite St., Jackson, MS 39201. All comments 

must be received by 5 pm CST on Friday, January 17, 2020. 

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Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 8:23 AM

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Subject: Public Review and Comment on MIP and MSEP

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Phil Bryant, GOVERNOR 

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Gary C. Rikard, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

January 13, 2020 

Public Review and Comment on MIP and MSEP

On November 13, 2019, the State of Mississippi’s Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) 

Amendment #4 and 2019 Mississippi State Expenditure Plan (MSEP) Amendment were made 

available for public review and comment in accordance with the RESTORE Act. 

Please be reminded that the public review and comment period for the MIP Amendment #4 

and 2019 MSEP Amendment ends on Friday, January 17, 2020. You may obtain a copy of the 

MIP Amendment #4 and 2019 MSEP Amendment in English or Vietnamese by visiting 

www.restore.ms, by contacting Melanie Green at mgreen@mdeq.ms.gov, or calling 

601.961.5270. 

You may submit written comments on the MIP Amendment #4 and 2019 MSEP Amendment 

electronically at www.restore.ms , by email to mgreen@mdeq.ms.gov, fax to 601.961.5366, or 

mail to MDEQ, Attn: Melanie Green, 515 East Amite St., Jackson, MS 39201. All comments 

must be received by 5 pm CST on Friday, January 17, 2020. 

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