581681_CREH_OG_UIC
Summary
SCH Number
2025080412
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
581681_CREH_OG_UIC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/11/2025
Document Description
CREH proposes to rework 88N-33S in Elk Hills field to improve/increase well performance and/or condition. Proposed work includes running logs, selectively squeezing, adding perforations, acidizing, adding a plug below perforations, and running liner on well RTP 88W-33S in accordance with CalGEM regulations. Temporary equipment such as pumps and return bins may be needed. No permanent facilities will be constructed. No expansion of associated facilities will be required. Various mobile temporary equipment will be used including, but not limited to, workover rig, etc., and vehicles to transport personnel and materials to/from the site. There will not be new ground surface disturbance associated with this project. Any waste materials will be properly disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The proposed project consists of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) approving one permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC (C0880) to rework the well listed below, in the Elk Hills Oil Field.
API # - 0403017794
Well Name - Unspecified 88N-33S
Contact Information
Name
Randall P. Jeffries
Agency Name
Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division
Job Title
Oil and Gas Program Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Mina Ghebryal
Agency Name
California Resources Elk Hills, LLC (C0880)
Job Title
Submitter
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Fr SE cor 245W 700N
Township
30S
Range
24E
Section
33
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1, Existing Facilities (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1): The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 1” (14 CCR § 15301) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed project is a repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and will not involve an expansion of use of the oil field and therefore is exempt from the need for full CEQA review. Additionally, in accordance with 14 CCR § 1684.1 the Class 1 exemption consists of operation repair, maintenance, minor alternation of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing previously. The current existing land use (and surrounding land use) of the proposed project is in an active oil field consisting of oil and gas wells. There will not be new ground surface disturbance associated with this project. Any waste materials will be properly disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 22800006, 22800007, & 22800024, as permitted by the Project Approval Letter (PAL).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (14 CCR § 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (14 CCR § 15302): Class 2 applies because it consists of “replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. No production facilities and no new ground surface disturbance will be associated with this project. Any waste materials will be properly disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 22800006, 22800007, & 22800024, as permitted by the PAL.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §§ 15304, 1684.2)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (14 CCR §§ 15304, 1684.2): Class 4 exemption applies. The proposed project would be conducted entirely on an existing pad with enough space to contain all equipment. The project would not disturb any undisturbed areas. The proposed project is located within an industrial area. Therefore, the proposed project “consists of drilling operations that result in only minor alterations with negligible or no permanent effects to the existing condition of the land, water, air, and/or vegetation.” The rework would not expand the facility. The current existing land use (and surrounding land use) of the proposed project is in an active oil field consisting of oil and gas wells. The project will not disturb any undisturbed areas or result in the expansion or construction of facilities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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