PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY MS DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is proposing the renewal of a special Certificate of Waiver which would authorize minor impacts associated with the construction of Living Shorelines (LS) and Alternative Bulkhead Designs (ABD), including structures and discharges of dredged or fill material into Waters of the State located within the Coastal Zone. A public hearing will be held regarding this proposal on October 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at 1716 A.J. Holloway Drive in Biloxi, MS. This hearing will provide the opportunity for the community to submit comments concerning the proposed project. It is not a question-and-answer session. Any person wishing to make comments on the proposed activity may attend and submit comments orally or in writing. If you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please contact Willa Brantley at the Bureau of Wetlands Permitting at 228-523-4108 or willa.brantley@dmr.ms.gov. The draft proposed Certificate of Waiver, including the specific conditions and limitations approved projects would be required to meet, can be found on MDMR's website at http://dmr.ms.gov/index.php/coastal-resources-management/wetland-permitting. A copy can also be mailed upon request. The proposed conditions include, but are not limited to: The Executive Director of the Department of Marine Resources will decide whether to approve this proposed Certificate of Waiver. Approval will include approval of a variance to MDMR's Requirements for Regulated Activities, specifically to the portion of 22 Miss. Admin. Code, Part 23 which states, "Permanent filling of coastal wetlands below the OHWM is not authorized" provided that the applicant adheres to the conditions specified. IPL0279078 Oct 5 2025