725324_CREH_OG

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division, is approving a permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC to perform a rework of well 366-7R located in the Elk Hills Oil Field of Kern County. The project involves plugging back the well with cement and adding perforations within the same zone. This operation is conducted on private land with private minerals and is classified under Group A and B of the CalGEM rework exemptions guidance. The work is estimated to take between 8 and 11 days to complete and will utilize mobile temporary equipment, including a workover rig, pumps, and return bins, as well as vehicles for personnel and material transport. The project is exempt from full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically falling under Class 1, 2, and 4 exemptions due to the negligible environmental impact and lack of new ground surface disturbance or production facilities. All activities must comply with statutory and regulatory provisions protecting public health, safety, and the environment, and all waste materials must be disposed of according to applicable laws. The notice was certified by Matt Sitya on September 29, 2025, and is identified by project title 725324_CREH_OG.