497234_08006009_CREH_UIC
Summary
SCH Number
2025030711
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
497234_08006009_CREH_UIC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/18/2025
Document Description
Project Description: CREH proposes to rework 6-5W-36B in the Buena Vista field to improve well performance and/or condition. The proposed operations are to test casing, repair by cement squeeze or running 5 1/2" inner casing (if needed), add perforations (2500' to 3250'), then return the well to injection.
The proposed project consists of the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) approving 1 permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC (C0880) to rework the well listed below, in the Buena Vista Oil Field.
API # Well Name
0403034755 Unspecified 6-5W-36B
Contact Information
Name
Randall Jeffries
Agency Name
Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division
Job Title
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Andrew Cochrane
Agency Name
California Resources Elk Hills, LLC (C0880)
Job Title
Agent
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
2992 from SE corner of section 36
Township
31S
Range
23E
Section
36
Base
MD
Other Location Info
Buena Vista Oil Field
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (14 CCR §§ 15301, 1684.1)
Reasons for Exemption
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 proposed operations are to test casing, repair by cement squeeze or running 5 1/2" inner casing (if needed), add perforations (2500' to 3250'), then return the well to injection within UIC project 08006009. Operations have no modifying effect on the UIC Project. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 08006009, as permitted by the project approval letter (PAL).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 (14 CCR § 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
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 permanent facilities will be constructed. No expansion of associated facilities will be required. Additionally, a CalGEM engineer has confirmed that the proposed work would be a continuation of operations within UIC Project 08006009, as permitted by the project approval letter (PAL).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 (14 CCR §§ 15304, 1684.2)
Reasons for Exemption
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.” No permanent facilities will be constructed. No expansion of associated facilities will be required. There will not be new ground surface disturbance associated with this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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