721886_CREH_OG

California Resources Elk Hills, LLC is authorized to perform a rework on the existing waterflood well designated as API #0402909593, known as 365-35B, located in the Buena Vista Hills Oilfield in Kern County, California. The project, classified under CalGEM’s Group B rework exemptions from the December 2023 guidance, involves sidetracking the wellbore to restore lost production without expanding the facility footprint or increasing capacity. The work is expected to take between seven and ten days and is exempt from full environmental review under CEQA Categories 1, 2, and 4, which cover existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction without expansion, and minor alterations to land. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), serves as the lead agency responsible for permitting, regulatory oversight, and final acceptance of the work at the site. The project does not involve new construction, additional surface facilities, or changes to operational limits, and all activities remain confined to the current well pad. While the contract is framed as a forecast with no identified solicitation number or monetary value, the primary documentation centers on environmental compliance and regulatory approval rather than traditional federal contracting provisions. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment details, invoicing systems, contracting officer representatives, or socioeconomic certifications are included, as this is a state-regulated oil and gas operation governed by California environmental and energy statutes. Submission of project information and correspondence is directed to CalGEM via email at CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov or through the CEQA Net portal, with the certification date for the exemption noted as August 11, 2025, and the notice posted on August 12, 2025.