Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging And Abandonment Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025110821
Public Agency
City of Santa Clarita
Document Title
Needham Ranch Open Space Oil Wells Plugging And Abandonment Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2025
Document Description
In February 2020, a portion of Needham Ranch Open Space was dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita (City) by the Needham Ranch Land Company, LLC. The land dedication included a 36-acre parcel of open space. The transfer in ownership of this parcel also included ownership of six idle oil wells located on the property. The City is proposing to plug and abandon these idle wells in accordance with CalGEM's regulations.
Contact Information
Name
Susan Nelson
Agency Name
City of Santa Clarita
Job Title
Parks Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
2827-051-914
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1) and Section 15304 (Class 4).
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 19, Section 15301 (Class) and Section 15304 (Class 4). A Class 1 exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures. A Class 4 exemption consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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