Strategy
Geographic
Issue /
Strategy
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LU-1F Plans MCAOD Update Plans for Military Compatibility
Mid
Term
The jurisdictions, economic development organizations, and school districts in the JLUS Study
Area should update their plans to incorporate military compatibility goals, objectives and policies.
Other Primary Partner: School districts LU-1G Comm /
Zon MCAOD Mission Compatibility Evaluation Process
The jurisdictions in the JLUS Study Area should develop a formal process to coordinate with
Keesler AFB and the DoD Siting Clearinghouse on alternative energy siting permits. The
DoD’s Mission Compatibility Evaluation Process provides a timely, transparent, and science-
based analysis to identify the mission impacts from energy development projects in order to
prevent, minimize, or mitigate adverse impacts on military readiness and operations, including
test and evaluation activities. The Mission Compatibility Evaluation Process is defined in Part
211 of Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Mid
Term
LU-1H Prog MCAOD State Level Economic Development Program
Pursue a state level program that supports funding for community economic development while
supporting the military mission. Program elements could include assistance for land acquisition,
studies to accomplish land use compatibility goals such as a Highway 90 Corridor Study and
neighborhood redevelopment plans, regulatory recommendations, and supporting legislation.
Other Partner: Mississippi Development Authority
Primary Partners: Mississippi Military Communities Council, Mississippi Legislature Mid
Term
LU-1I Prog MCAOD State Grant Program for Land Acquisition Around Military Installations
The cities of Biloxi and D’Iberville should work with the Mississippi Military Communities
Council to obtain state grant funding for land acquisition around military installations. Consider
pursuing grant opportunities through the Mississippi Development Authority and Restore Act.
Other Partner: Mississippi Development Authority
Primary Partners: Mississippi Military Communities Council, Mississippi Legislature Mid
Term
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