Mississippi Administrative Code Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board
Here’s an enhanced summary of Mississippi Administrative Code – Title 33 (Public Health – Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board):
✅ Core Framework
DWSIRLF Program Creation
Established under Miss. Code § 41‑3‑16, the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) provides low‑interest loans (and grants) to assist rural water systems and local governments in improving drinking water infrastructure (law.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
“Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board”
A nine-member board oversees the program. Membership includes:
State Health Officer (Chairperson)
Executive Directors of: Mississippi Development Authority; Dept. of Environmental Quality; Finance & Administration; Mississippi Association of Supervisors; Mississippi Municipal League; American Council of Engineering Companies
State Director, USDA Rural Development
A rural water system manager (appointed by the Governor from a list by Mississippi Rural Water Association) (casetext.com, legiscan.com).
Administrative Role
Administered by the Mississippi State Department of Health (the EPA-primacy agency), which also handles staffing and facilities (casetext.com).
📋 Regulatory Structure – Title 33 + Code of State Regulations
Parts & Intended Use Plans (IUPs)
Various Parts of Title 33 detail fund-specific IUPs and regulatory frameworks:
Part 14 (33‑14‑I): Lead Service Line Replacement (FFY 2022) – $30.5 million allocation under IIJA/BIL (regulations.justia.com).
Part 17 (33‑17‑I): DW‑SRF Base IUP (effective 10/28/2024) – outlines the base revolver fund, including FFY 2024 funding ($28.8 M with 20% state match; includes principal forgiveness) (casetext.com).
Part 15 (33‑15‑I): Emerging Contaminants (PFAS) IUP (FFY 2022) – $8.13 M allocation (casetext.com).
Part 18 (33‑18‑I): Lead Service Line Replacement (FFY 2023) – $28.65 M (plus reallocation) (casetext.com).
Each IUP includes:
Program overview & funding sources (federal caps, state match, IIJA allocations)
Goals and criteria for allocating funds
Public input process (minimum 25-day comment, public hearing(s), transcript filing) (casetext.com, casetext.com).
🧩 Summary Table
Aspect
Details
Enabling Statute
Miss. Code § 41‑3‑16
Oversight Board
9-member board from key agencies & rural water system
Administering Agency
Mississippi State Dept. of Health
Major Program Areas
Base fund; Lead line replacement; PFAS & emerging contaminants
Funding Sources
EPA DWSRF caps; IIJA/BIL funds; state match as required
Public Participation
25-day comment; hearings; Clarion Ledger notice; transcript filings
🔍 Use or Navigation
To find a specific Part (e.g., lead line, PFAS plan) – go to Title 33 and select the relevant Part number:
Part 14 → FFY 2022 Lead
Part 15 → FFY 2022 PFAS
Part 17 → Base Fund
Part 18 → FFY 2023 Lead
To view statutes – search Miss. Code § 41‑3‑16 for program authority and board setup.
To access documents – use the Mississippi State Dept. of Health or EPA SRF websites, or contact program staff (e.g., Brittney Carmichael).
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