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GULF COAST SERVICE WILL BE SPONSORED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, AND THE CITY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA WHICH IS RECEIVING CONTRIBUTION FUNDING FROM THE ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY (PORT).TASK 1: PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT DELIVERABLE ID SUBTASK DELIVERABLE NAME1.1 1.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN1.2 1.3 SIGNED 209 R E MATCH AGREEMENTS (AS APPLICABLE) BETWEEN THE STATE LOCAL SPONSORS AND AMTRAK1.3 1.3 AMENDED AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AMTRAK AND HOST RAILROADS (CSX, NS)1.4 1.4 PERFORMANCE REPORTS1.5 1.5 FINAL PERFORMANCE REPORTTASK 2: OPERATING REVENUE SERVICEDELIVERABLE ID SUBTASK DELIVERABLE NAME2.1 N A UPDATED AMTRAK AGREEMENTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES TASK 3: EQUIPMENT CAPITAL CHARGESDELIVERABLE ID SUBTASK DELIVERABLE NAME3.1 N A UPDATED AMTRAK AGREEMENTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES (THE SAME DELIVERABLE AS SUBMITTED FOR TASK 2)","subaward_count":0,"total_subaward_amount":null,"total_subsidy_cost":0.0,"total_loan_value":0.0,"total_obligation":30927115.0,"date_signed":"2025-08-18","base_and_all_options":null,"base_exercised_options":null,"non_federal_funding":7782241.0,"total_funding":38709356.0,"total_account_outlay":6052802.67,"total_account_obligation":30927115.0,"account_outlays_by_defc":[{"code":"Z","amount":6052802.67},{"code":"Q","amount":0.0}],"account_obligations_by_defc":[{"code":"Z","amount":19112931.0},{"code":"Q","amount":11814184.0}],"record_type":2,"cfda_info":[{"applicant_eligibility":"Interstate, State (includes District of Columbia), Local, Profit organization, State \n(1) a State, including the District of Columbia; (2) a group of States; (3) an Interstate Compact; (4) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; (5) a political subdivision of a State; (6) Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation; (7) Any rail carrier in partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in (1) through (5); and (8) any combination of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7).","beneficiary_eligibility":"Interstate, State (includes District of Columbia), Local, Profit organization, State (1) a State, including the District of Columbia; (2) a group of States; (3) an Interstate Compact; (4) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; (5) a political subdivision of a State; (6) Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation; (7) Any rail carrier in partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in (1) through (5); and (8) any combination of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7).","cfda_federal_agency":"FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF","cfda_number":"20.324","cfda_objectives":"This program provides operating assistance grants for initiating, restoring, or enhancing intercity rail passenger transportation. 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THIS PROGRAM INVESTS IN INTERCITY RAIL PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE SAFETY SUPPORT ECONOMIC VITALITY INCLUDING THROUGH SMALL BUSINESSES THAT WILL CREATE GOOD PAYING JOBS AND EXPLICITLY ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE AND EQUITY."}}