Letter of Non-Objection for CaIGEM Abandonment of Orphan Hobson Well

The California State Lands Commission is overseeing the plugging and abandonment of the Orphan Hobson Well, located on ungranted sovereign land in Ventura County at APN 060-0-100-420. This project, identified by file reference 16075 and NAICS code 237990, is classified as a forecast and is subject to a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for existing facilities under California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15301, as the work is expected to have no significant environmental impact. The scope of work requires cleaning out the well to remove debris and plugging it using cement and inert mud. Following the plugging process, the well head must be removed and all remaining surface conductors and well casings must be cut. Final site restoration involves backfilling excavated areas with soil, ensuring proper compaction to prevent future settling, and grading the surface to its original state. Primary coordination for the project is managed by Sarah Mongano, Senior Environmental Scientist, and Ibukun Ajai, Senior Oil and Gas Engineer.