737603_Berry_UIC

The project involves the rework of a single existing well, API #0403063039, known as the Berry & Ewing i2, located in the Midway-Sunset oil field in Kern County, California. Conducted by Berry Petroleum Company, LLC, the work is limited to addressing well integrity issues through minor alterations to the existing facility, with no expansion of use, deepening of the well, or new construction. This activity qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 1 for existing facilities and Class 4 for minor land alterations, as defined by the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Sections 15301 and 1684.1 through 1684.2. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), serves as the lead regulatory agency responsible for approving the permit and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The project has been certified for exemption from full environmental review due to its negligible potential for environmental impact. Public notice of this exemption was posted on December 9, 2025, with all documentation available for review through the CalGEM office in Bakersfield or online via the CEQA Net system. No financial figures, contract pricing, procurement details, federal acquisition regulation clauses, or contractor certifications are included, as this is not a traditional federal procurement but a state-regulated environmental permitting action. Performance occurs entirely on-site at the well location, and acceptance is granted by CalGEM upon verification of regulatory compliance. Contact for the project is maintained through CalGEM’s central office, with no designated contracting officer, contracting representative, or invoicing system specified, as no federal contract instrument is involved.