753584_Macpherson_UIC

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division, has issued a notice regarding a project for Macpherson Oil Company to rework one existing well, identified as API #0403043289 USL 18 221, located in the Round Mountain oil field in Kern County, California. The scope of work involves the reconstruction of the casing and wellbore, which may include perforating, casing repair, removal, or replacement, as well as the installation or removal of downhole production or injection equipment, cement plugs, bridge plugs, and packers. This project is intended to continue resource development through the modification of existing wells without expanding previously approved uses or deepening the wells. The project has been granted a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption, as it is classified as a minor alteration of existing facilities with negligible environmental impacts. Specifically, the work falls under Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4 categorical exemptions, covering remedial, maintenance, and conversion activities on existing oil and gas wells. The Geologic Energy Management Division has determined that there are no unusual circumstances that would result in significant adverse environmental effects to land, water, air, or vegetation. The performance of this work will take place at the specified coordinates in Kern County and must remain consistent with all statutory and regulatory provisions designed to protect public health, safety, and the environment.