769837_Group_Macpherson_UIC

Macpherson Oil Company is authorized to rework six existing wells in the Round Mountain oil field located in Kern County, California, to maintain and enhance resource recovery without expanding their use or deepening their bores. The project involves minor mechanical alterations such as repairing or replacing downhole equipment like casings, cement plugs, bridge plugs, and packers, all conducted within existing well pads to minimize surface impact. This activity qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 15304, and complies with 14 CCR § 1684.1 for existing facilities and § 1684.2 for minor land alterations, ensuring no significant environmental effects occur. The wells affected are identified by their API numbers: 0403057037, 0403054200, 0403042748, 0403041479, and 0403036911, with work performed at Sec. 18, Twn. 28S, Rng. 29E, Base MD, and the entire activity is overseen by the California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), which issues the permit and ensures regulatory compliance. Acceptance of the work occurs on-site, where CalGEM verifies adherence to state standards, with no expansion of surface footprint or operational scope beyond what was previously approved. There is no formal contract number, pricing, or financial terms associated with this action, as it is a regulatory permitting and environmental exemption process rather than a procurement or awarded contract. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, contract clauses, cost estimates, line items, or payment details are present, and the document is classified as a forecast rather than a solicitation or binding agreement. There are no specified performance periods, delivery schedules, invoicing systems, or accounting data, nor are there requirements for contractor representations such as UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications. The project is administered by CalGEM, with inquiries directed to CalGEMCentral@conservation.ca.gov or phone 661-322-4031, and all project documentation is accessible through the CEQA Net portal, though no formal submission process or proposal requirements are outlined.