PLO26-00607
4961 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2013081079
Public Agency
Kern County
Document Title
PLO26-00607
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/3/2026
Document Description
This permit covers the drilling, completion, and installation of associated infrastructure, if applicable of the Ruth 78X-13 project. The project location and associated equipment is detailed on the site plans. Valley Resources will use tanks on site to collect fluids and store oil for shipping. Valley Resources plans to use a closed loop system, and the well will be drilled to 7,995 feet.
Contact Information
Name
Craig M Murphy
Agency Name
Kern County Planning Department Oil & Gas
Job Title
Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Rod Guice
Agency Name
Valley Resources LLC
Job Title
Chief Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Kern County
Counties
Kern
Regions
Countywide, Unincorporated
Parcel #
068-200-542
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Reasons for Exemption
O&G Conformity Review are ministerial under Kern County Zoning Ordinance and are
exempt under Sections 21080(b)(1) and 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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