745214_Group_Chevron_UIC

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is undertaking the rework of 21 existing wells within the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in unincorporated Kern County, California, to sustain oil and gas production without expanding surface disturbance or well depth. All operations are strictly confined to the current completion zones of the wells, utilizing reclaimed produced water at a rate of approximately 750 barrels per well, and no new infrastructure or modifications to the surface are planned. The project is located in a densely developed, fully disturbed area with no encroachment beyond established oil field boundaries, ensuring consistency with prior operations and minimizing environmental impact. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), has determined the project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land), due to the non-expansive nature of the work and its alignment with existing permitted activities under UIC Project 46400049. The wells to be reworked are identified by their API numbers and assigned well names, and all activities are subject to inspection and regulatory acceptance by CalGEM to verify compliance with operational limits and environmental safeguards. While the scope is clearly defined and environmentally constrained, no contract value, pricing, payment terms, invoicing mechanisms, or federal acquisition regulations apply, as this is not a federal procurement but a state-regulated permit action under CEQA. The project was posted on December 19, 2025, with CalGEM acting as the lead agency responsible for environmental and operational oversight, and all communications are handled through the agency’s CEQA program office.