PUBLIC NOTICE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS BOARD CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Harrison County Utility Authority (HCUA) Harrison County, Mississippi Distribution Improvements-Lorraine Road Water Main Connection DWI-L240270-01 June 13, 2025 All projects funded by the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board (Board) under the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) undergo a review to determine whether the proposed project will have a significant impact on the environment. In making this determination, it is assumed that all facilities and actions recommended in the facilities plan will be implemented. The facilities plan for this project is "Harrison County Utility Authority (HCUA) – Lorraine Road Water Main" by the Neel-Schaffer, Inc. The proposed project includes installation of approximately 12,000 linear feet of 12-inch water main and its appurtenances to serve existing unserved customers along the Lorraine Road. The estimated project cost and anticipated loan amount is $2,601,398. The Board has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for receiving a categorical exclusion from further environmental review. However, this determination can be revoked if significant adverse information becomes available. If you have any comments regarding the proposed project, please send them to Rohana Yamat, Mississippi State Department of Health/DWSRF, P. O. Box 1700, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700, phone (601) 576-7526 no later than August 29, 2025. Lester C. Herrington, Jr., P.E., BCEE, CPM Chairman Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board Director Office of Environmental Health Mississippi State Department of Health IPL0243764 Jun 18 2025