PUBLIC NOTICE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS BOARD   CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Rawls Springs Utility District Forrest County, Mississippi Waterline Rehabilitation Project DWI-L180012-01 July 10, 2026   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 of the facilities and actions recommended in the facilities plan will be implemented. The facilities plan for this project is “Facilities Plan” dated June 2026 by Clearpoint Engineers.   The proposed project includes the replacement of approximately 22,800 linear feet of 6” water line, installation of 18,000 linear feet of 4” water line, a new 100 gpm booster station, and all related appurtenances. The location of the proposed project is along Hwy 49, Hwy 42, and Lott Town Road.   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 Harry Gong, P.E., Mississippi State Department of Health/DWSRF, P. O. Box 1700, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700, phone (601) 576-7527 no later than August 31, 2026.   ___________________________________________  William F. Moody, P.E., BCEE Chairman Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board Director Office of Environmental Health Mississippi State Department of Health 7/24/2026 #12501217