740975 _CREH_OG

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) is approving a permit for California Resources Elk Hills, LLC to perform a sidetrack or replacement of an existing wellbore, identified as API 0402902227 (Well Name 3-1-36B), located in the Buena Vista Hills Oilfield. The primary objective of this project is to replace lost production while maintaining the original purpose and capacity of the well. The work will be conducted entirely on an existing pad at the same site, ensuring no additional construction occurs and no undisturbed areas are affected. The project is estimated to take approximately 7 to 10 days to complete. It has been granted a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption, as the work is classified under Group B of CalGEM's rework exemptions guidance and falls under Class 1, 2, and 4 categorical exemptions for repair, maintenance, and minor alterations. This determination is based on the fact that the operations result in negligible or no permanent effects on the land, water, air, or vegetation. The project was certified by Mutt Setha on October 17, 2025.