NOI Permit Rework 009-W

Tidelands Oil Production Co. has been granted regulatory approval by the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), to perform a casing repair rework on Well 009-W (API #0403720708) located in the Wilmington Oil Field on Pier G. The project is classified under Group B of CalGEM’s Rework Exemptions Guidance from December 2023 and is covered by multiple exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, including Class 1 through Class 8 and Class 21, which collectively affirm that the activity involves maintenance and reconstruction of an existing facility with no significant environmental impact. All work is confined to established oil and gas well cellars, with no expansion of surface disturbance, no new drilling, and no anticipated effects on wildlife or native botanical species, as the Tidelands oil lease is fully developed and does not support sensitive ecological resources. The wellhead conductor is situated in a concrete cellar and all activity remains within previously disturbed areas. The project is not governed by federal acquisition regulations, as no FAR or DFARS clauses are applicable or referenced, and it does not constitute a traditional procurement contract with pricing, line items, delivery schedules, or payment terms. No funding, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or contracting officer details are provided, and the document serves primarily as a Notice of Exemption under CEQA rather than a solicitation or contract vehicle. While the permit was certified on August 8, 2025, and publicly posted on August 12, 2025, no formal performance period, delivery timeline, or inspection protocol is defined beyond general compliance with 14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, 15304, and operational safety standards from 1684.1 and 1684.2. The lead agency CalGEM retains oversight, with Grayson Carlton identified as the certifying official, and inquiries directed to CalGEM’s Southern District office in Long Beach. The applicant, Tidelands Oil Production Co., holds no federal Unique Entity ID or socioeconomic certifications, and no bid, offer, or pricing data is included, indicating this is an environmental permitting action rather than a competitive acquisition.