Johnson Bayou WC 45 Facility - Oil Extraction in Cameron, Louisiana

Johnson Bayou WC 45 Facility is an oil extraction facility located at 5093 Gulf Beach Hwy in Cameron, Louisiana, within Cameron County. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, situated in a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for offshore activities. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), including spill prevention and response requirements. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Located in coastal Louisiana, the facility is in an area vulnerable to hurricanes and storm surges, which can pose spill risks. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and sensitive wetlands necessitates robust environmental management practices to protect local ecosystems and communities.

The facility is situated in the Gulf Coast region, an area with high ecological sensitivity due to coastal wetlands and marine habitats. Oil extraction activities here carry inherent risks of spills and emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act. The facility's coastal siting requires adherence to spill prevention and response plans to mitigate potential impacts on local biodiversity and water quality.