Public Notice of Application for Consistency Determination Under the Coastal Zone Management Act CSX Transportation, Inc has filed notice of a proposed project which requires review by the MS Department of Marine Resources to ensure compliance with the state's approved Coastal Program under the Coastal Zone Management Act. The applicant is proposing to expand an existing railway bridge to 144 feet in length and place 0.0481 acre of riprap for stabilization near Pearl River, Pearlington, Hancock County, MS. The applicant is requesting a Use Plan Change from a Preservation (P) District to a Special Use (S) District for the proposed project area. The applicant justifies this request under 22 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 23 (MS Coastal Program) Rule 7.3.A by stating no significant environmental impacts would occur as a result of the use allowed; no feasible, alternative sites in the use designation being requested are available; the general public and governmental entities were notified of the activity; no significant conflicts with surrounding uses or public access to Coastal Wetlands would occur; and the activity does not adversely affect the public interest in protecting Coastal Wetlands. Project details can be found at https://dmr.ms.gov/permitting or can be provided by mail if requested at 228-523-4106. Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to the Department of Marine Resources by mail to 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530; by fax to 228-374-5008; or by email to katie.nelson@dmr.ms.gov before 1:00 p.m. on the day March 2, 2026. IPL0314033 Feb 15,22,Mar 1 2026