Overview
RAIN CII CARBON LLC - CHALMETTE TERMINAL FACILITY is a harbour facility in Chalmette, Louisiana, United States. It operates under NAICS code 488320 for marine cargo handling.
RAIN CII CARBON LLC - CHALMETTE TERMINAL FACILITY is a harbour facility located at 100 Coke Plant Rd, Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 488320, which covers marine cargo handling activities. Its location along the Mississippi River provides access to key shipping routes for bulk and containerized cargo. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater discharges. As a marine terminal handling carbon-related products, it must comply with MARPOL Annex II for noxious liquid substances and Annex V for garbage management. Typical operations involve bulk cargo transfer, storage, and vessel loading/unloading. This terminal plays a role in the regional industrial supply chain, supporting the petrochemical and energy sectors in Louisiana. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico makes it a strategic node for domestic and international maritime trade. Environmental management practices focus on spill prevention, stormwater control, and air emissions from cargo handling equipment.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mississippi River delta region, a dynamic coastal environment with sensitive wetlands and estuarine habitats. Cargo handling activities, particularly bulk carbon products, require careful stormwater and spill management to prevent runoff into adjacent waterways. The area is subject to hurricane risks and sea-level rise, which can impact terminal operations and environmental controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 100 Coke Plant Rd, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043, United States, in St. Bernard Parish along the Mississippi River.
It is a harbour facility classified under NAICS code 488320 for marine cargo handling, primarily handling bulk carbon products.
The facility must comply with US EPA VGP and NPDES permits, as well as MARPOL Annexes for pollution prevention from vessels.
Risks include potential spills of carbon products, stormwater runoff into the Mississippi River, and impacts on nearby wetlands.
Stormwater and wastewater are managed under NPDES permits, with controls such as containment berms, oil-water separators, and spill response plans.
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