2014 1 NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTIFICATION: GRPC prohibits discrimination in all of its programs, services and activities. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or other protected status. Persons who require assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the MPO at least five (5) business days prior to the any scheduled meeting, event or the end of a public review and comment period. Contact Stephanie Plancich at 228-864-1167 or by email to
[email protected] with any requests, questions or comments. NOTATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: This document was prepared and published by Gulf Regional Planning Commission, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in cooperation with or with financial assistance from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Assistance notwithstanding, the contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the official view or policies of the funding agencies. NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW: In compliance with federal regulation 23 CFR 450, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) sought public input on the development of this public participation plan from 10/27/2014 through 12/11/2014. This public comment period also satisfies the FTA public participation requirements of Section 5307 POP notice. Zero comments were received. The TPC adopted this updated public participation plan on 12/11/2014. Contact Stephanie Plancich, Public involvement/Title VI Coordinator with any questions or comments. 2 1. Call the GRPC offices and speak to a staff member 228-864-1167 or 866-847-7986 2.