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Deepwater Port Construction Permits for Projects within the South Central Region's Air Regulations

Offshore Drilling Permits Approved in the Environmental Protection Agency's South Central Region, Region 6

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Approval of Environmental Approval for Deepwater Port Developments in the South Central Area
Approval of Environmental Approval for Deepwater Port Developments in the South Central Area

Deepwater Port Construction Permits for Projects within the South Central Region's Air Regulations

Deepwater port projects in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, are undergoing various stages of the Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting process. Here's a rundown of the projects and their current statuses, as well as resources to find the latest information.

Projects and Their Current Statuses

  • SPOT Terminal Services LLC: The proposed crude oil export deepwater port (DWP) is located 35 miles off the coast of Brazoria County, Texas. The project has received CAA permits from EPA Region 6, but specific information about the current status of its permit applications is not readily available.
  • Texas GulfLink (TGL): The proposed DWP is also in the permitting process. The draft CAA permit for TGL is currently available for public notice on the Regulations.Gov webpage (Docket ID EPA-R06-OAR-2021-0413).
  • Bluewater Texas Terminals, LLC (BWTX): Information about BWTX's DWP is available for public notice on the Regulations.Gov webpage (Docket ID EPA-R06-OAR-2025-0311).
  • Blue Marlin Offshore Port (BMOP): The BMOP DWP has PSD and TV permit applications being processed.
  • New Fortress Energy Louisiana FLNG LLC (NF FLNG): NF FLNG's DWP has PSD and TV permit applications being processed for a Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) export DWP.
  • Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin LNG): Delfin LNG's DWP also has PSD and TV permit applications being processed for an FLNG export DWP.

Finding Current Statuses and CAA Permit Application Details

To get authoritative and current details, direct contact with EPA Region 6 or the relevant state environmental agencies is recommended. Here are some resources to help:

  1. U.S. EPA Region 6 Office: EPA Region 6 covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—the relevant area for these projects. Their official website or permitting office will have the most up-to-date info about air quality permits and public notices.
  2. EPA’s Air Facility System (AFS) Database: This is a database maintained by EPA that tracks CAA permits and compliance data for facilities nationwide, searchable by company or project name.
  3. Federal Register and EPA Public Notices: The EPA posts public notices concerning draft and final permits, including those under the Clean Air Act, in the Federal Register and on EPA’s public portal. Searching project names here can yield official public notices.
  4. State Environmental Agencies in Region 6: Many air permits are issued in coordination with state agencies. For example:
  5. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Texas-based projects
  6. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for Louisiana projects
  7. Maritime or Deepwater Port Regulatory Filings: The U.S. Maritime Administration or U.S. Coast Guard sometimes host public documents related to deepwater port licensing that include environmental permit status.

For more information on navigating these official sources or preparing contact queries, feel free to ask!

Additional Resources

  • EPA Region 6 CAA Permitting Home: The main resource for deepwater port projects in Region 6.
  • Title V Program: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • Air Permitting Policy & Guidance: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • The New Source Review (NSR) Program: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • Title V Petitions Database: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • Tribal Permits in Region 6: A consideration in the CAA permitting process.
  • EPA's Liquefied Natural Gas Regulatory Roadmap: A reference for deepwater port projects.
  • Air Permitting Terms: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • MARAD's Deepwater Port Licensing for LNG and Oil Import and Export: A relevant process.
  • The Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (DPA): Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
  • The Tribal Permit Program: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • The Outer Continental Shelf Permit Program: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • EPA's NSR Permitting: A process for deepwater port projects.
  • GHG PSD Permitting: A part of the CAA permitting process for deepwater port projects in Region 6.
  • EPA's New Source Review (NSR) Policy & Guidance: A national resource for deepwater port projects.
  • Region 6 offers a Public Notice Distribution List for email sign-up.
  • EPA's Liquefied Natural Gas Regulatory Roadmap: A reference for deepwater port projects.
  • Air Permitting for Deepwater Port Act Projects: A focus in Region 6.
  • EPA Region 6 issues air permits for projects offshore in federal waters based on the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable air regulations.
  • CAA Permitting Home: The main resource for national deepwater port projects.

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