Sterns 173 Install New Casing

Bridge Energy LLC has submitted a request to the California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), to perform a workover on the idle Sterns 173 producer well, API number 0405906928, located in the Brea Olinda Field within a Health Protection Zone in Orange County, California. The primary objective of the project is to install new casing into the wellbore to halt the ongoing degradation of existing casing and mitigate the risk of fluid leakage that could threaten public health, safety, and the environment. This action is justified under an exception to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provided by Public Resources Code section 3281, subdivision (a)(1), which permits activities within a Health Protection Zone when they are necessary to prevent environmental hazards. The project is eligible for CEQA categorical exemptions under Classes 1, 2, and 4, which cover existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction, and minor alterations to land, respectively, with no expansion of surface disturbance or increase in production capacity. The work will be conducted solely at the existing well site, confined to the current pad and infrastructure, and no new surface facilities or increased operational footprint are proposed. CalGEM serves as the regulatory authority responsible for reviewing, approving, and permitting the proposed workover, with final acceptance and oversight occurring at its Southern District Office in Long Beach. The contractor, Bridge Energy LLC, is required to comply with California Code of Regulations sections 14 CCR 15301, 15302, 15304, and 1684.1, which define the environmental standards and exemptions applicable to oil and gas well remediation projects. Although the project is formally documented as a Notice of Exemption under CEQA and not a traditional federal contract, it involves a regulatory permit issuance rather than a competitive procurement. There is no identified contract value, pricing structure, line-item costs, payment information, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, as this is an environmental permitting action under state law. No specific timeline for performance, delivery schedules, or invoicing protocols are provided, and no federal representation, certifications, or socioeconomic status declarations regarding the contractor are included. The only formal communication channels are through CalGEM’s Southern District Office and the designated point of contact, Daniel Torn, with Scott Schulte acting as the agent for Bridge Energy LLC. The project's approval hinges entirely on demonstrating compliance with state environmental regulations and fulfilling the