747119_Group_CRC_UIC

California Resources Production Corporation is undertaking the sidetracking of four existing oil wells—Young Fee 112, Sec 23 233, Sec 23 279, and Sec 23 283—in the Kern Front oil field within Kern County, California, to maintain operational continuity without expanding surface infrastructure. All activities are confined strictly to established disturbed areas, with no new grading, road construction, pad expansion, or pipeline installation permitted, and no alterations to surface topography or drainage patterns will occur. Routine vegetation control for fire prevention and road maintenance is authorized, but no new land disturbances are allowed. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Classes 1, 2, and 4, due to its limited scope of work as a replacement or minor alteration within an existing industrial facility. The California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division is the lead agency responsible for environmental review and exemption certification. The project’s place of performance is defined as Section 23, Township 28 South, Range 27 East, Base Meridian, and regulatory documentation is accessible through CalGEM’s Central District Office in Bakersfield. No federal acquisition clauses, contract values, payment details, inspection standards, or procurement evaluation criteria are included, as the documentation is centered on state-level environmental compliance rather than federal contracting. A posting date of November 10, 2025, and a CEQA exemption certification date of November 6, 2025, are noted, but no formal solicitation or contract number, delivery schedule, pricing structure, or contractor representations such as UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic status are provided. Point of contact for administrative matters is CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov, with additional correspondence routed through the project agent.