On December 14, 2011, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment
Trustees released the Deepwater Horizon Draft Phase I Early Restoration Plan and
Environmental Assessment (DERP/EA) for public input and suggestions. It is the
first in an anticipated series of plans to begin restoration for injuries to
natural resources and services resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
and related response activities undertaken to prevent, minimize, or remediate
oiling. The DERP/EA describes the initial projects proposed to receive funding
from the $1 billion Early Restoration agreement announced by the Trustees and BP
on April 21, 2011.
The DERP/EA describes eight proposed projects for the initial round of Early
Restoration, two each in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. These
projects reflect the ideas and input received by the Trustees through project
solicitation and outreach efforts. The proposed projects include shoreline marsh
creation, coastal dune habitat restoration, nearshore artificial reef creation,
oyster cultch restoration and construction of four boat ramp facilities. The
total estimated cost of the proposed Phase I projects is approximately $57
million.
Twelve public meetings are being held Gulf-wide to provide an opportunity for the public to submit comments regarding the DERP/EA.
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Public Comment Period: 12/14/2011 – 2/14/2012
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