The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport was awarded a $1,854,783 Project Grant under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to conduct emissions inventory and reduction initiatives, engage with local communities, and develop workforce training programs. The key activities include:
Completing an updated emissions inventory for the port, implementing an emissions reduction strategy and zero-emission technology roadmap, engaging near-port communities through a series of meetings and workshops, and establishing a workforce training program for port and industry workers. The expected outcomes are improved understanding of emission sources, decreased port emissions, better air quality and community health benefits, increased community participation in port planning, and enhanced sustainability workforce skills. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
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