731832_Group_Berry_UIC

The project involves the reworking of four existing oil wells—Southwestern 52-59, Southwestern 54-61, Southwestern 52-61, and Southwestern 55-40—in the Midway-Sunset oil field located in Kern County, California, under the authority of the California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). The work is limited to minor downhole modifications such as casing repairs, perforating, and the installation or removal of production or injection tools, with no deepening of wells or expansion of their previously approved use. These activities are classified as negligible alterations consistent with California Code of Regulations (CCR) 1684.1 and 1684.2, and they qualify for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, which allow for exemptions from full environmental review due to the lack of significant environmental impact. Permits for the workovers have been approved by CalGEM and are tied to the specified API numbers, with all operations confined to the existing infrastructure in Section 2, Township 31S, Range 22E, Mount Diablo Base. The place of performance is explicitly defined by geographic coordinates and legal land descriptions within the oil field. No federal acquisition regulations apply to this action, as it is a state regulatory permitting decision rather than a federal procurement contract, and no pricing, delivery schedules, invoicing methods, or federal contracting clauses are involved. The point of contact for the project is CalGEM, with primary correspondence directed to Catherine Calantas at the Bakersfield office, and Ryan Nelson serving as the agent for Berry Petroleum Company, LLC. All related documentation is publicly accessible through the California Department of Conservation’s online portal, and no financial estimates, payment details, or contract type classifications are provided, as this action falls entirely under state environmental and energy regulatory oversight rather than federal contracting procedures.