NOI Permit Rework A-261

The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), has approved a permit for THUMS Long Beach Co. to conduct a casing repair and re-cementing rework on existing waterflood well A-261, designated by API number 0423720587, located in the Wilmington Oil Field offshore on Island Grissom. The work is confined strictly within the established oil and gas well cellar, with no expansion of surface footprint or new infrastructure, and is designed solely to restore the wellbore’s structural integrity for continued operation under its existing waterflood function. This activity qualifies under CalGEM’s December 2023 Rework Exemptions Guidance as a Group B exemption and is supported by multiple categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including Class 1 for existing facilities, Class 2 for replacement or reconstruction, Class 4 for minor alterations, and Classes 7 and 8 for ministerial and emergency actions, with no significant environmental impact anticipated. The site, entirely developed for oil production, lacks wildlife or native botanical habitat, and all activities are restricted to areas with minimal ecological value. The project requires no new permits beyond CalGEM’s approval, and no federal contract clauses or procurement mechanisms apply, as this is a regulatory permitting action under state environmental law rather than a federally funded acquisition. Inspection and acceptance authority reside solely with CalGEM, ensuring compliance with the California Code of Regulations and Public Resources Code provisions governing well integrity, health, safety, and environmental protection. No cost, payment, delivery, or contracting officer details are specified, as this is not a procurement contract but a permit issuance under state environmental review processes, with all administrative and technical oversight handled directly by CalGEM’s Southern District office in Long Beach.