MERMENTAU FACILITY - Harbour in Jennings, Louisiana, United States

MERMENTAU FACILITY is a harbour located at 11031 Campbell Wells Road in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the region's marine infrastructure, handling cargo and vessel traffic. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. As a harbour, it likely supports bulk or container cargo handling, with typical infrastructure for berthing, cargo storage, and intermodal connections. The NAICS codes 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals) and 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations) indicate involvement in petroleum product handling and port services. Located in southwestern Louisiana, the facility is situated near the Gulf Coast, an area with sensitive coastal habitats. Environmental management focuses on oil-water separation, stormwater runoff control, and compliance with MARPOL Annex I for oil pollution prevention. The facility's role in the local economy includes supporting energy and agricultural exports from the region.

The facility is located in a region with extensive coastal wetlands and estuaries, which are ecologically sensitive to oil spills and runoff. Operations involving petroleum products (NAICS 424710) require robust oil-water separation and spill prevention measures. Stormwater management under NPDES permits is critical to protect local water quality. The harbour's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also necessitates compliance with MARPOL Annex I for oily waste management.