438186_Group_Macpherson_UIC

Macpherson Oil Company is authorized by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), to rework and work over 15 existing wells within the Round Mountain Oil Field in Kern County, California, with the goal of sustaining hydrocarbon production without expanding the scope of previously approved operations or deepening any wells. The project involves minor alterations such as casing and wellbore reconstruction, replacement of downhole equipment, and cement plug installation, all confined to existing well pad boundaries and resulting in negligible surface disturbance. The activities are governed by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemptions under 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 15304, which classify the work as a modification of existing facilities with no significant environmental impact. No new wells will be drilled, and all work will adhere to CalGEM’s oil and gas well maintenance regulations under 14 CCR § 1684.1. The permits are approved under a single administrative action, and the project qualifies under CEQA Class 30 for continued operation of existing facilities and Class 33 for minor alterations, ensuring no unusual circumstances trigger a more intensive environmental review. The project is identified by the internal reference number 438186_Group_Macpherson_UIC and was posted on December 24, 2025, with regulatory oversight administered through CalGEM’s Central District Office in Bakersfield, California. There is no formal procurement contract, solicitation number, or contractual pricing structure; instead, the action is a regulatory permitting decision rather than a competitive acquisition. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, contract delivery terms, invoicing procedures, accounting codes, or federal representations such as CAGE codes or small business certifications are applicable or included, as the process is state-regulated and non-federal in nature. The point of contact for regulatory inquiries is Catherine Calantas at CalGEM, with supporting documentation available for public inspection through CalGEM or the State Clearinghouse. Performance is limited to the 15 specified wells identified by their API numbers, with no estimated contract value, delivery schedule, or payment terms defined, since the primary outcome is regulatory approval, not commercial delivery or service performance.