730557_CREH_OG

California Resources Elk Hills, LLC is proposing a rework project for an existing oil and gas well, identified as API #0402902093 (Well Name 96-35B), located in the Buena Vista Hills Oilfield in Kern, Buena Vista. The primary objective of this project is the sidetrack or replacement of the existing wellbore to address lost production. The work is classified as repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of a previously permitted well and is expected to be completed within a period of 7 to 10 days. All operations will be conducted entirely on an existing pad within an industrial area, involving no additional construction and no disturbance to any previously undisturbed areas. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has issued a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption for this project. The rework falls under Group B of CalGEM's rework exemptions guidance and was determined to be exempt from full environmental review under Class 1, 2, and 4 categorical exemptions. This determination is based on the fact that the drilling operations will result in only minor alterations with negligible or no permanent effects on the land, water, air, or vegetation, and the well will maintain substantially the same purpose and capacity as the original. The project is identified by title 730557_CREH_OG and is managed under the oversight of the State of California Natural Resources Agency.