SCH Number 2014061049

Project Info

Title

Aera Energy LLC T11-Block 12 Development Project

Description

The proposed Project amends the Incidental Take Permit to allow final placement of well pads to be determined prior to construction and based on the results of preconstruction surveys for Covered Species to further minimize impacts to Covered Species. The Project includes an extension of the existing Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources Designated South Belridge Oil Field which would include the development of 67 wells (43 oil producers and 24 stream injectors) which are considered shallow in nature. The wells, associated access roads, pipeways, and associated supporting infrastructure will result in the take of species listed by the State as threatened or endangered, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081 and as such CDFW is a responsible agency under CEQA with respect to the Project. The project will result in permanent and temporary impacts to 32 acres of giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), San Joaquin antelope squirrel (Ammonspermophilus nelsoni), and San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica). The project is expected to result in incidental take of giant kangaroo rat, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, and San Joaquin kit fox, which are designated as threatened and endangered species under the CESA. The ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of species listed under CESA that may occur as result of Project implementation.

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