438186_Group_Macpherson_UIC

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division, has issued a permit for Macpherson Oil Company to perform rework and workover operations on 15 existing wells within the Round Mountain Oil Field in Kern County. The project focuses on the reconstruction of casing and wellbores and minor alterations to existing wells to continue resource development. All activities will be conducted on existing well pads and wellbores, ensuring there is no deepening of the wells, no expansion of previously approved use, and negligible to no ground disturbance or vegetation removal. The project is identified as 438186_Group_Macpherson_UIC and is classified under NAICS code 213112. It has been granted a Notice of Exemption from full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, citing categorical exemptions for existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction of structures, and minor alterations to land. Administrative oversight is managed by the Geologic Energy Management Division, with certification provided by Wayne Jonssen. The specific scope includes 15 wells, including various USL 18, Jewett, Thomas, and Caldwell designations.