Federal Register #MARAD20200127

Final Public Hearing for Blue Marlin Offshore Port Deepwater Port License Application

This notice announces the final public hearing for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port (BMOP) Deepwater Port license application: - Hosted by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Department of Transportation - Concerns the proposed construction, operation, and decommissioning of a deepwater port terminal in the Gulf of Mexico - Location: Approximately 99 miles off Cameron Parish, Louisiana, in 162 feet of water - Purpose: Export domestically produced crude oil - Loading capacity: Up to 80,000 barrels per hour - Maximum daily volume: About 2 million barrels per day - Vessel accommodation: Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) or similar - Public invited to participate in the hearing and submit comments - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or mentioned - This is not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announce the final public hearing for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port (BMOP) Deepwater Port license application. The project involves the export of oil from the United States to foreign nations, located approximately 99 statute miles off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an approximate water depth of 162 feet. The BMOP Deepwater Port would allow for the loading of various grades of crude oil at flow rates up to 80,000 barrels per hour and accommodate Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with a maximum loading volume of approximately 2 million barrels per day, 365 days per year. Public hearings are scheduled for August 4 and 5, 2026, with opportunities for verbal and written comments.

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