726130_Berry_UIC

Berry Petroleum Company, LLC has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) to drill one new oil well, identified by API number 0403069922 and named Southwestern 61-62 INT, within the existing Midway-Sunset oil field in Kern County, California. The project is confined to an established well pad in the densely developed Southwestern lease area, with no expansion of surface disturbance, no alteration to topography or drainage patterns, and no new infrastructure required beyond the use of existing facilities. All drilling activities—including rig staging, wellbore drilling, cleaning, casing installation, cementing, and completion—will occur within this pre-disturbed zone. The proposal qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, as it involves maintenance, replacement, and minor alterations to an existing facility with negligible environmental impact. Regulatory oversight and permit approval are managed exclusively by CalGEM under state law, with no federal procurement elements, contract clauses, or financial terms present in the documentation. The project has no specified duration, delivery schedule, or cost estimates, and no formal contracting officer, technical representative, or invoicing procedures are identified. Point of contact for regulatory inquiries is CalGEM’s central office, with additional contact provided for Berry Petroleum’s agent. All environmental compliance documentation is publicly accessible through the State Clearinghouse portal.