419113_150-00-0003_HWOC_UIC

Holmes Western Oil Corporation is seeking approval from the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), for a new Project Approval Letter under UIC Project No. 150-00-0003 to convert six existing oil and gas production wells in the Coalinga Oil Field into waterflood injection wells. The conversion involves solely an administrative update in CalGEM’s WellSTAR system to reclassify the well types from production to injection, with no physical modifications to the wellbores, eliminating the need for Notices of Intent. The injection will target the Miocene-aged Temblor Formation, which is historically productive and exempt from aquifer protection standards. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Existing Facility, consistent with the precedent set by the September 6, 2024, Sunflower Opinion, which permits the use of this exemption for new Project Approval Letters resulting from well use conversions. The project also meets the criteria for a Class 4 exemption for minor land alterations, with certification affirming no unusual circumstances or significant environmental impacts, supported by a No Objection Letter from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board dated July 10, 2024. The wells involved are identified by their API numbers and are located in Sections 8 of the Coalinga Oil Field. The project is governed entirely by California state environmental regulations and does not involve federal procurement mechanisms, contract pricing, or commercial delivery terms. There is no stated contract value, payment details, or federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses because this is an environmental compliance action, not a federal contract award. All administrative and regulatory reviews are conducted by CalGEM as the lead agency, with no competitive bidding, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic certifications applicable. The application was certified on November 19, 2025, and publicly posted on November 21, 2025, through the CEQAnet portal. Point of contact for environmental inquiries is the CalGEM CEQA program, and no specific performance timeline, delivery schedule, or packaging requirements are defined since the project consists of regulatory reclassification and does not involve physical construction, material delivery, or service performance beyond administrative updates. The entity submitting the request is identified as Holmes Western Oil Corporation, and while contact information is provided, no Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or business size certification is included, as these are not relevant under CEQA’s