UGS Gill Ranch 082023-001
9 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2009071057
Lead Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
UGS Gill Ranch 082023-001
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/4/2024
Document Description
The approved project is a rework to install and test blowout preventers, pull tubing out of hole, running casing inspection logs, running new 5-1/2" tubing and packer in hole, pressure test casing of four underground gas storage (UGS) wells. The rework of the existing wells is contemplated in the mitigated negative declaration for the project. The rework will ensure compliance with revised regulations (14 CCR § 1726 et seq.) to enhance the safety of UGS projects.
The project activity being permitted by the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) is within the scope of the Gill Ranch Gas Storage Project mitigated negative declaration.
CalGEM, as the CEQA responsible agency, approved permit(s)for Gill Ranch Storage, LLC to rework the wells listed below, in the Gill Ranch Gas Field of Madera County.
API # Well Name Latitude, Longitude
0403920127 32-21-104 36.787948, -120.230247
0403920124 11-21-102 36.792606, -120.238113
0403920125 32-21-105 36.787952, -120.230171
0403920128 11-20-204 36.789268, -120.258194
Contact Information
Name
Jan Perez
Agency Name
Department of Conservation, CA Geological Energy Management Division
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Madera
Regions
Northern California
Township
13S
Range
16E
Section
21
Base
SB B&M
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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