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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced today that two documents needed to forge the path forward for Deepwater Horizon oil spill restoration plans on the Gulf Coast are now available for public comment. Once approved, the total compensation to offset injuries resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster will reach at least $2.17 billion. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Pearl River County a solid waste assistance grant of $23,434 that will be used by the county for a Household Hazardous Waste collection event. The date has not yet been determined. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Leake County a solid waste assistance grant of $25,728 that will be used by the county for a local solid waste enforcement officer. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Clay County a solid waste assistance grant of $10,618 that will be used by the county for a local solid waste enforcement officer. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Carroll County a solid waste assistance grant of $12,327 that will be used by the county to clean up illegal dump sites. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will be installing electronic monitoring equipment on Monday, October 5, to help conduct a water quality sampling survey on the Leaf River from Hattiesburg to Beaumont. During the survey, a bright red, non-toxic dye will be released into the water. This dye is not toxic or hazardous. People should not be alarmed if they notice red coloration in the water. The dye is not harmful to people, plants, wildlife, fish, or seafood. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Yazoo County a solid waste assistance grant of $16,355 that will be used by the county for clean up of illegal dumps. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Claiborne County a solid waste assistance grant of $13,548 that will be used by the county for clean up of illegal dumps and a derelict property program. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Wilkinson County a solid waste assistance grant of $25,130 that will be used by the county for a solid waste enforcement officer and for clean up of illegal dumps. 

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded Warren County a solid waste assistance grant of $50,000 that will be used by the county for clean up of illegal dumps.