The State of Mississippi’s environmental quality department rejected an appeal to halt a military storage development project near North Gulfport despite fears it may cause chemical contamination in a predominantly Black community. The department’s permit board rejected the appeal of residents, a church and a non-profit organization on April 23 following testimony from the area citizens and the Mississippi State Port Authority, which is overseeing the project. The decision allows MSPA to move forward with storage on 16 acres of a former fertilizer plant that operated in the early 20th century. It was not immediately clear when construction would begin. (Source: Magnolia State 04/26/32) Mississippi rejects appeal to halt military storage project despite chemical contamination concerns - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live
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