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State of California • Natural Resources Agency Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor Department of Conservation Kenneth A. Harris Jr., Oil and Gas Supervisor Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources Northern California District – Sacramento 801 K Street • MS 18-05 Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 322-1110 • FAX (916) 445-3319

REPORT OF WELL ABANDONMENT

Sacramento, California May 05, 2017 Mr. Norbert “Bill” Buss The Termo Company (T1200) P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

Your report of abandonment of well “Borba” 1, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Section 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B.&M., Ord Bend Gas field, Glenn County, dated and received 10/01/2014, has been examined in conjunction with records filed in this office. We have determined that all of the requirements of this Division have been fulfilled relative to plugging and abandonment of the well, removal of well equipment and junk, and filing of well records. NOTE: 1. Surface plugging completed on 10/8/2014. 2. Site inspection made and approved on 11/6/2014. Blanket Bond

Kenneth A. Harris Jr. State Oil and Gas Supervisor

Charlene L Wardlow Charlene L. Wardlow Northern District Deputy

021-21055 "Borba" 1-12 12 21N 02W

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NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss

801 K Street, MS 20-22, Sacramento, CA 95814-3530 Phone:(916) 322-1110

NOTICE OF RECORDS DUE2nd REQUEST Sacramento, California

2/11/20151/11/2017 The Termo Company ( T1200 )

P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

In accordance with Division 3 of the California Public Resources Code, the following records are due

( covering the abandonment notice dated 9/9/2014 ) for your well "Borba" 1 (021-21055).

Ord Bend Gas Field, Glenn County, Sec. 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B.&M.

Records, in duplicate are due within 60 days after completion of any well work or tests. Failure to provide such records may

result in enforcement action, including issuance of violations, civil penalties and orders of the supervisor, pursuant to PRC 3236.5.

Well Summary (Form OG 100) All Logs

History (Form OG 103, OGG 103) Dipmeter (computed)

Velocity Survey

Temperature Survey

Oil and/or gas analysis Spinner survey Core of sidewall sample (Form

OG 101, OGG 101)

Directional survey Water analysis Standard Annular Pressure Test

Other Pressure measurements RA Tracer survey

(flowing or static) (fluid migration test)

REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF 2/11/2015 : Production, oil and gas disposition, and injection reports are due on or before

the 30th day of each month for the preceding calendar month. Division forms must be signed in the spaces provided.

OIL AND GAS OPERATION GEOTHERMAL OPERATION

Production and disposition reports

(Form OG 110 or computer report)

Production reports

(Form OGG 110)

Injection reports

(Form OG 110B or computer report)

Injection reports

(Form OGG 110B)

Name: Baxter Tackett Title: Associate Oil & Gas Engineer Signature: B.G. Tackett

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DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss

801 K Street, MS 20-22, Sacramento, CA 95814-3530 Phone:(916) 322-1110

NOTICE OF RECORDS DUE

Sacramento, California 2/11/2015

The Termo Company ( T1200 ) P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

In accordance with Division 3 of the California Public Resources Code, the following records are due

( covering the abandonment notice dated 9/9/2014 ) for your well "Borba" 1 (021-21055).

Ord Bend Gas Field, Glenn County, Sec. 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B.&M.

Records, in duplicate are due within 60 days after completion of any well work or tests. Failure to provide such records may

result in enforcement action, including issuance of violations, civil penalties and orders of the supervisor, pursuant to PRC 3236.5.

Well Summary (Form OG 100) All Logs

History (Form OG 103, OGG 103) Dipmeter (computed)

Velocity Survey

Temperature Survey

Core of sidewall sample

(Form OG 101, OGG 101)

Oil and/or gas analysis Spinner survey

Directional survey Water analysis Standard Annular Pressure Test

Other Pressure measurements RA Tracer survey

(flowing or static) (fluid migration test)

REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF 2/11/2015 : Production, oil and gas disposition, and injection reports are due on or before

the 30th day of each month for the preceding calendar month. Division forms must be signed in the spaces provided.

OIL AND GAS OPERATION GEOTHERMAL OPERATION

Production and disposition reports

(Form OG 110 or computer report)

Production reports

(Form OGG 110)

Injection reports

(Form OG 110B or computer report)

Injection reports

(Form OGG 110B)

Name: Baxter Tackett Title: Associate Oil & Gas Engineer

Signature: B.G. Tackett

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DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION No. T 614-0049 DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

801 K Street, MS 20-22 Sacramento, CA 95814-3530 Phone:(916) 322-1110 Fax:(916) 322-1201

REPORT ON OPERATIONS

Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss The Termo Company (T1200)

Sacramento, California October 31 2014

P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

Your operations at well "Borba" 1-12, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Sec. 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B.&M., Ord Bend Gas field, in Glenn County, were witnessed on 10/8/2014, by Mary Bottoms, a representative of the supervisor.

The operations were performed for the purpose of plugging and abandonment.

DECISION: APPROVED

Steven Bohlen, State Oil and Gas Supervisor

Engineer Baxter Tackett X_B.G.Tackett for______Office Phone (916) 322-1110 Michael L. Woods BT/mkb District Deputy

NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

DIVISION OF OIL, GAS, AND GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

WELL SUMMARY REPORT API No. 04‐021‐21055

Operator The Termo Company

Well Borba 1-12

Field (and Area, if applicable) Ord Bend

County Fresno

Sec. 12

T. 21N

R. 2W

B.&M. MD

Location of well (Give surface location from property or section corner, street center line) 776' N and 2351' W from Se corner of section 21

Elevation of ground above sea level: 148.3'

Lat./Long. in decimal degrees, to six decimal places, NAD 83 format: Lat: 39.683675 Long: -122.037226

Was the well directionally drilled? Yes No If yes, show coordinates (from surface location) and true vertical depth at total depth. 702.33'Northand132.07'West,TVD4069',MD4200'

Commenced drilling (date) 9/25/2014

(1st hole)

506.4

Total depth (2nd) 4200

(3rd)

Depth measurements taken from top of: Derrick Floor Rotary Table Kelly Bushing

Completed drilling (date) 9/29/2014

Which is 14

feet above ground.

Commenced production/injection (date) N/A

Present effective depth N/A

GEOLOGICAL MARKERS Top Princeton Canyon Fill Top of Kione

DEPTH 1884' 2502' Production mode: Flowing

Pumping Gas lift

Junk? Describe:

Name of production/injection zone(s) Well Abandoned

Formation and age at total depth Kione

Base of fresh water 1280'

Clean Oil

(bbl per day) API Gravity (clean oil)

Percent Water (including emulsion)

Gas (Mcf per day)

Tubing Pressure Casing Pressure

Initial Production

0 0 0 0 0 0

Production After 30 days

0 0 0 0 0 0

CASING AND CEMENTING RECORD (Present Hole) Size of Casing (Inches API)

Top of Casing

Depth of Shoe Weight of Casing

Grade and Type of Casing

New (N) or

Used (U)

Size of Hole

Drilled

Number of Sacks or Cubic Feet of Cement

Depth of Cementing (if through

perforations)

Top(s) of Cement in Annulus

16 Sfc 60 75 J-55 N 26

8-5/8 Sfc 506.4 24 J-55 N 12-1/4 388 cuft Sfc

PERFORATED CASING (Size, top, bottom, perforated intervals, size and spacing of perforations, and method.) None

Logs/surveys run? Yes No If yes, list type(s) and depth(s). Mud log 2000' MD - 4200' MD. Array Induction/SP/GR 500'MD - 4200' MD In compliance with Sec. 3215, Division 3, of the Public Resources Code, the information given herewith is a complete and correct record of the present condition of the well and all work done thereon, so far as can be determined from all available records.

Name of person filing report Chris Cacek

Telephone Number (562) 595-7401

Signature Chris Cacek

Date 10/20/2014

Address P.O. Box 2767

City/State Long Beach/California

Zip Code 90801

Individual to contact for technical questions: Chris Cacek

Telephone Number (562) 595-7401

E-Mail Address: [email protected] m

OG100 (3/09) SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE

RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION


HISTORY OF OIL OR GAS WELL

OG103 (6/97/GSR/5M) SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE Printed on recycled paper.

Operator The Termo Company Field Ord Bend County Fresno

Well Borba 1-12 Sec. 12 T. 21N R. 2W MDB.&M.

A.P.I. No. 04-021-21055 Name Chris Cacek Title Engineering Tech. (Person submitting report) (President, Secretary, or Agent)

Date 10/20/2014 (Month, day, year)

Signature Chris Cacek

Address P.O. Box 2767, Long Beach CA, 90801 Telephone Number (562) 595-7401

History must be complete in all detail. Use this form to report all operations during drilling and testing of the well or during redrilling or altering the casing, plugging, or abandonment, with the dates thereof. Include such items as hole size, formation test details, amounts of cement used, top and bottom of plugs, perforation details, sidetracked junk, bailing tests, and initial production data.

Date 9/25/2014 9/26/2014 9/27/2014 9/28/2014 9/29/2014 9/30/2014 10/1/2014

Drilled surface hole and ran in with 8-5/8”, 24#, J-55 surface pipe. Circulated 60 barrels of mud and got returns. Pumped 20 barrels of water ahead of 259 Cuft 13.1 ppg thixotropic lead, followed by 129 cuft of 14.8 ppg G-35% silica tail. Displaced with 30 barrels of water and bumped plug with 700 psi. Returns to surface. Installed BOP, test witnessed by DOGGR representative Alex Mirazi. Drilled to 2000’, starting at 600’, surveyed every 300’. Directionally drilled from 2000’ to 2143’. Drill to 3566’ and wipe hole. Drill to 4200’ and circulate hole. Rig to run logs. Ran and evaluated logs. P&A well. Sent logs to DOGGR to determine depths and size of plugs needed. Ran pipe to 4150’ and equalized 145 sx of class G cement with 15 cAcL (10% EXCESS). Waited for 6 hours. Tagged cement at 368’, witness waived by DOGGR representative Alex Mirazi. Pulled pipe to 1480’. Cemented and waited 4 hours. Tagged cement at 1330’ (50’ low), conferred with DOGGR and DOGGR allowed a 100’plug at 1330’. Pulled out of the hole to 554’ and equalized 65 sks of class G cement with 3% CaCl. Witnessed and approved by Alex Mirazi with DOGGR.

/1 Report Printed: 10/20/2014www.termoco.com

Well Profile

Well Name

Borba 1-12API

04-021-21055Extra Well ID B Field Name

Ord BendState

CaliforniaSurf Loc

KB-Tubing Head Distance (ft) KB-Ground Distance (ft)

-134.30Spud Date

Casing Strings

Csg Des OD (in) Wt/Len (lb/ft) Grade Top (ftKB)Set Depth

(ftKB)

Conductor 16 75.00 J-55 0.0 60.0

Surface 8 5/8 24.00 J-55 0.0 506.4

Perforations

Date Top (ftKB) Btm (ftKB)Shot Dens (shots/ft) Com

<des> set at <depthbtm>ftKB on <dttmrun>Tubing Description Run Date String Length (ft) Set Depth (ftKB)

Item Des OD (in) Grade Jts Len (ft) Btm (ftKB)

<des> on <dttmrun>Rod Description Run Date String Length (ft) Set Depth (ftKB)

Item Description OD (in) Grade Joints Length (ft) Btm (ftKB)

Original Hole, 10/20/2014 8:27:35 AM

MD (ftKB

)

-105.0

0.0

30.0

60.0

202.6

345.1

425.2

505.2

505.7

506.2

506.4

506.6

530.3

554.1

942.1

1,330.1

1,405.0

1,480.0

2,584.0

3,688.0

3,919.0

4,149.9

4,175.0

4,200.1

4,305.1

Vertical schematic (actual)

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CEMENTING/PLUGGING MEMO Operator The Termo Company Well No Borba 1 API No. 021-21055 Sec. 12 T. 21 N R. 02 W , MD B&M Field Ord Bend Gas , County Glenn . On 10/08/2014 , Mr. / Ms. Mary Bottoms representative of the supervisor, was present from 09:40 to 10:40 . There were also present Miguel Gonzales, and Garrett Agnew with Dos Rios, Inc., contractor for The Termo Company

Casing record of well:

The operations were performed for the purpose of:

Abandonment

The plugging/cementing operations as witnessed and reported are approved.

The location and hardness of the cement plug @ ‘ are approved.

Hole size: “ fr. ‘ to ‘, “

to ‘ & “ to ‘

Casing Cemented Top of Fill

Squeezed Away

Final

Pressure

Perforations Size Wt. Top Bottom Date MO-Depth Volume Annulus Casing

Casing/tubing recovered: “ Shot/cut at ‘, ‘, ‘, Pulled fr. ‘;

“ Shot/cut at ‘, ‘, ‘, Pulled fr. ‘.

Junk (in hole):

Hole fluid (bailed to) at ‘. Witnessed by

Mudding Date bbls Displaced Poured Fill Engineer

Cement Plugs Placing Placing Witnessed Top Witnessed

Date Sx./cf MO & Depth Time Engineer Depth Wt/Sample Date & Time Engineer

9-30-2014 145sx/ 167cf TT@4150’ ---------- Rpt Mark Stevens

3688’ 30,000# 10-1-2014 03:00 AM

Rpt by Mark Stevens

10-1-2014 65sx / 75cf TT@1480’ Rpt Mark Stevens

1330’ 20,000# 10-1-2014 12:00 Noon

Alex Mirazi

10-1-2014 30sx/ 34.5cf TT@1330’ 12:30 PM Alex Mirazi Not tagged

10-1-2014 65sx / 75cf 554’ 13:00 Alex Mirazi 344’ (calc)

10-7-2014 13 sx/15 cf 30’ trimmey Rpt’d M. Gonzales

5’ Visual 10/8/2014 11:00 am

M. Bottoms

OGD10 (9/97) Printed on recycled paper.


DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES 801 K Street, MS 20-22 Sacramento, CA 95814 - 3530

PERMIT TO CONDUCT WELL OPERATIONS

Old New

526 -- FIELD CODE

00 -- AREA CODE

00 -- POOL CODE

No. P 614-0154

Sacramento, California

October 31, 2014 Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss, Agent The Termo Company (T1200) P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801 Your proposal to Abandon well "Borba" 1-12, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Section 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B. & M., Ord Bend Gas field, -- area, -- pool, Glenn County, dated 10/1/2014, received 10/1/2014 has been examined in conjunction with records filed in this office. (Lat: 39.683750 Long: -122.037226 Datum: NAD 83) THE PROPOSAL, COVERING WORK ALREADY COMPLETED, IS APPROVED. THIS DIVISION SHALL BE NOTIFIED TO: 1. Inspect the restored well site. NOTE: The cleanup of the well site must be approved by the Division before the Report of Final Well Abandonment (OG159) can be issued. Please contact this office for site inspection after the well site cleanup work has been completed. PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, WELL SITE RESTORATION MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING PLUGGING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE WELL.

Blanket Bond Steven Bohlen, State Oil and Gas Supervisor

Engineer Baxter Tackett X_B.G.Tackett for______ Office Phone (916) 322-1110 Michael L. Woods BT/sh District Deputy

A copy of this permit and the proposal must be posted at the well site prior to commencing operations. Records for work done under this permit are due within 60 days after the work has been completed or the operations have been suspended. Issuance of this permit does not affect the Operator's responsibility to comply with other applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

OG111 (revised 6/2011)

FOR DIVISION USE ONLY

Forms

Bond OGD114 OGD121




NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABANDON / RE-ABANDON WELL Detailed instructions can be found at: www.conservation.ca.gov/dog

In compliance with Section 3229, Division 3, Public Resources Code, notice is hereby given that it is our intention to abandon / re-abandon well Borda 1-12 , API No. 021-21055 , (Check one)

Sec. 12 , T. 21n , R. 2w , MDB&W

B.&M., Ord Bend Field,

Glenn County.

The complete casing record of the well (present hole), including plugs and perforations, is as follows: (Attach wellbore schematics diagram also.) 8 5/8 24# J-55 8rd STC Cemented to surface at 506'

The total depth is: 4200 feet. The effective depth is: 4200 feet.

Present completion zone(s): NA . Present zone pressure: NA psi. (Name)

Oil or gas shows: 3810 to 3820 and 3960 to 3980 feet. Depth to base of fresh water: 1480 feet.

(Name and depth)

Top of uppermost hydrocarbon zone (which may be behind unperforated casing): NA feet.

(Depth of interval)

Is this a critical well as defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1720(a) (see next page)? Yes No

The proposed work is as follows: (A complete program is preferred and may be attached.)

Zone plug from 4150 to 3700' BFW plug from 1480 to 1280' Shoe Plug from 554 to 354' Surface plug 30-5'

The Division must be notified immediately of changes to the proposed operations. Failure to provide a true and accurate representation of the well and proposed operations may cause rescission of the permit. Name of Operator

The Termo Company Address

PO Box 2767 City/State

Long Beach, CA Zip Code

90801 Name of Person Filing Notice

Mark Stephens Telephone Number:

530-400-1744

Signature

Mark Stephens Date

10/01/2014

Individual to contact for technical questions: Telephone Number:

E-Mail Address:

Mark Stephens 530-400-1744 [email protected]

This notice must be filed, and approval given, before plugging and abandonment operations begin. If operations have not commenced within one year of the Division’s receipt of the notice, this notice will be considered cancelled.

OG108 (1/09)

http://www.conservation.ca.gov/dog

CRITICAL WELL DEFINITION

As defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1720 (a), “Critical well” means a well within:

(1) 300 feet of the following: (A) Any building intended for human occupancy that is not necessary to the operation of the well; or (B) Any airport runway.

(2) 100 feet of the following: (A) Any dedicated public street, highway or the nearest rail of an operating railway that is in general use; (B) Any navigable body of water or watercourse perennially covered by water; (C) Any public recreational facility such as a golf course, amusement park, picnic ground, campground or any

other area of periodic high-density population; or (D) Any officially recognized wildlife preserve.

This form may be printed from the DOGGR website at www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/

http://www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/

DOG Communication Log

Well Name: Borba 1 API# 02121055

County: Glenn Field: Ord Bend Location: Sec. 12 T. 21N R. 2W Staff: Woods/Barry Date: 9/30/2014 Person(s): Mark Stevens Company/Agency: Consultant E-mail: [email protected] Summary: Abandonment requirements Zone Plug: 4150-3700’ tag to be witnessed by DOGGR

BFW Plug: 1480-1280’ tag to be witnessed by DOGGR Shoe Plug: 554-354’ placement to be witnessed by DOGGR Surface Plug: 30-5’ Visual inspection by DOGGR


DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION No. T 614-0048 DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

801 K Street, MS 20-22 Sacramento, CA 95814-3530 Phone:(916) 322-1110 Fax:(916) 322-1201

REPORT ON OPERATIONS Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss Sacramento, California The Termo Company (T1200) December 17, 2014 P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

Your operations at well "Borba" 1, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Sec. 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B.&M., Ord Bend Gas field, in Glenn County, were witnessed on 9/27/2014, by Alex Mirazi, a representative of the supervisor. The operations were performed for the purpose of testing the blowout prevention equipment and installation. DECISION: APPROVED DEFICIENCIES NOTED AND CORRECTED: None

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OG109 (Rev. 10/2011)

Steven Bohlen

State Oil and Gas Supervisor

X_B.G.Tackett for______ Joyce Jaszarowski District Deputy




Blanket Bond Steven Bohlen,

State Oil and Gas Supervisor

Engineer Baxter Tackett Michael L. Woods Office Phone (916) 322-1110 Michael L. Woods BT/sh District Deputy

A copy of this permit and the proposal must be posted at the well site prior to commencing operations. Records for work done under this permit are due within 60 days after the work has been completed or the operations have been suspended. Issuance of this permit does not affect the Operator's responsibility to comply with other applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. OG111 (revised 6/2011)

Old New

-- 526FIELD CODE

-- 00 AREA CODE

-- POOL CODE

No. P 614-0131

Sacramento, California October 31, 2014

Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss, Agent The Termo Company (T1200) P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801

Your proposal to Drill well "Borba" 1-12, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Section 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B. & M., Ord Bend Gas field, -- area, -- pool, Glenn County, dated 9/9/2014, received 9/9/2014 has been examined in conjunction with records filed in this office. (Lat: 39.683750 Long: -122.037226 Datum:83)

THE PROPOSAL IS APPROVED PROVIDED: 1. Blowout prevention equipment, as defined by this Division’s publication No. M07, shall be installed and

maintained in operating condition and meet the following minimum requirements:a. Class III B 3M on the 8 5/8” casing.b. Class II 3M on the 4 1/2” casing.c. A 3M lubricator for wireline operations.

2. The 8 5/8” casing is cemented with sufficient cement to fill behind the casing from the shoe to the surface.3. The 4 1/2” casing is cemented with sufficient cement to fill behind the casing to at least 500’ above all oil, gas

zones and/or anomalous pressure intervals, at least 100’ above the base of freshwater zone.4. Hole fluid of a quality and in sufficient quantity to control all subsurface conditions in order to prevent blowouts

shall be used.5. Water with any beneficial use is protected from contamination at all times.6. The Division is furnished copies of any draw down or back pressure tests performed. In addition, the Division

will monitor the production for a period of six months and if anomalous water production is indicated, remedialaction will be ordered.

7. No program changes are made without prior Division approval.8. The Division is promptly notified of any blowouts, fires, serious accidents, or any significant gas or water leaks.

THIS DIVISION SHALL BE NOTIFIED TO: 1. Witness a pressure test of the 8 5/8" casing.(continued)

CORRECTED WELL DESIGNATION

Well #: "Borba" 1-12 API #: 021-21055 Permit : 614-0131Date: October 31, 2014

2. Witness a test of the installed blowout prevention equipment prior to drilling out the shoe of the 8 5/8" casingcemented at 500'.

3. Prior to notifying the Division engineer to witness the test, the blind rams must be tested. Information on theblind rams test must be entered on the tour sheet along with the signature of the person in charge.

NOTE: The base of the freshwater zone should be encountered at 1250'±. A final determination must be made from the well logs after the well is drilled.

WHEN THE WELL HAS BEEN SPUDDED, PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT (916) 322-1110.




Blanket Bond Steven Bohlen, State Oil and Gas Supervisor

Engineer Baxter Tackett Michael L. Woods Office Phone (916) 322-1110 Michael L. Woods BT/sh District Deputy

A copy of this permit and the proposal must be posted at the well site prior to commencing operations. Records for work done under this permit are due within 60 days after the work has been completed or the operations have been suspended. Issuance of this permit does not affect the Operator's responsibility to comply with other applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. OG111 (revised 6/2011)

Old New

-- 526 FIELD CODE

-- 00 AREA CODE

-- POOL CODE

No. P 614-0131

Sacramento, California

September 18, 2014 Mr. Norbert "Bill" Buss, Agent The Termo Company (T1200) P. O. Box 2767 Long Beach, CA 90801 Your proposal to Drill well "Borba" 1, A.P.I. No. 021-21055, Section 12, T. 21N, R. 02W, MD B. & M., Ord Bend Gas field, -- area, -- pool, Glenn County, dated 9/9/2014, received 9/9/2014 has been examined in conjunction with records filed in this office. (Lat: 39.683750 Long: -122.037226 Datum:83) THE PROPOSAL IS APPROVED PROVIDED: 1. Blowout prevention equipment, as defined by this Division’s publication No. M07, shall be installed and

maintained in operating condition and meet the following minimum requirements: a. Class III B 3M on the 8 5/8” casing. b. Class II 3M on the 4 1/2” casing. c. A 3M lubricator for wireline operations.

2. The 8 5/8” casing is cemented with sufficient cement to fill behind the casing from the shoe to the surface. 3. The 4 1/2” casing is cemented with sufficient cement to fill behind the casing to at least 500’ above all oil, gas

zones and/or anomalous pressure intervals, at least 100’ above the base of freshwater zone. 4. Hole fluid of a quality and in sufficient quantity to control all subsurface conditions in order to prevent blowouts

shall be used. 5. Water with any beneficial use is protected from contamination at all times. 6. The Division is furnished copies of any draw down or back pressure tests performed. In addition, the Division

will monitor the production for a period of six months and if anomalous water production is indicated, remedial action will be ordered.

7. No program changes are made without prior Division approval. 8. The Division is promptly notified of any blowouts, fires, serious accidents, or any significant gas or water leaks. THIS DIVISION SHALL BE NOTIFIED TO: 1. Witness a pressure test of the 8 5/8" casing. (continued)

Well #: "Borba" 1 API #: 021-21055 Permit : P 614-0131 Date: September 11, 2014

2. Witness a test of the installed blowout prevention equipment prior to drilling out the shoe of the 8 5/8" casing cemented at 500'.

3. Prior to notifying the Division engineer to witness the test, the blind rams must be tested. Information on the blind rams test must be entered on the tour sheet along with the signature of the person in charge.

NOTE: The base of the freshwater zone should be encountered at 1250'±. A final determination must be made from the well logs after the well is drilled.

WHEN THE WELL HAS BEEN SPUDDED, PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT (916) 322-1110.

FOR DIVISION USE ONLY

Forms

Bond OGD114 OGD121




NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DRILL NEW WELL Detailed instructions can be found at: www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/

In compliance with Section 3203, Division 3, Public Resources Code, notice is hereby given that it is our intention to drill well Borba #1 , well type Gas , API No. ,

(Assigned by Division)

Sec. 12 , T.21N , R. 2W , MD B.&M., Ord Bend Field, Glenn County.

Legal description of mineral-right lease, consisting of 180.25 acres (attach map or plat to scale), is as follows:

See attached mineral lease and surface lease descriptions, drill site plat, and well path/mineral lease map.

Do mineral and surface leases coincide? Yes No . If answer is no, attach legal description of both surface and mineral leases, and map or plat to scale.

Location of well 776 feet North along section / property line and 2351 feet West (Direction) (Check one) (Direction)

at right angles to said line from the South East corner of section / property 21 and (Check one)

Lat./Long. in decimal degrees, to six decimal places, NAD 83 format: Latitude: 39.683675 Longitude: -122.037226

If well is to be directionally drilled, show proposed coordinates (from surface location) and true vertical depth at total depth:

1366 feet North and 2449.9 feet West . Estimated true vertical depth 4200 . Elevation of ground (Direction) (Direction)

above sea level 148.3' feet. All depth measurements taken from top of Kelly Bushing that is 14 feet above ground.

(Derrick Floor, Rotary Table, or Kelly Bushing) Is this a critical well as defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1720(a) (see next page)? Yes No

Is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document required by a local agency? Yes No If yes, see next page.

PROPOSED CASING PROGRAM

SIZE OF CASING

(Inches API)

WEIGHT

GRADE AND

TYPE

TOP

BOTTOM

CEMENTING

DEPTHS

FORMATION PRESSURE

(Estimated Maximum)

CALCULATED FILL BEHIND

CASING (Linear Feet)

8-5/8" 24# Sfc 500' 500' Surface

4-1/2" 10.5# J-55 Sfc 4,100' 4,100' 2000 psi 1,000'

(Attach a complete drilling program including wellbore schematics in addition to the above casing program.)

Estimated depth of base of fresh water: 1,200'

Anticipated geological markers: Kione top @ 3,800' (Name, depth)

Intended zone(s) of completion: Kione Formation

(Name, depth and expected pressure )

Estimated total depth: 4,200'

The Division must be notified immediately of changes to the proposed operations. Failure to provide a true and accurate representation of the well and proposed operations may cause rescission of the permit.

Name of Operator

The Termo Company Address

P.O. Box 2767 City/State

Long Beach/California Zip Code

90801 Name of Person Filing Notice

Chris Cacek Telephone Number:

(562) 595-7401

Signature

Chris Cacek Date

9/9/2014

Individual to contact for technical questions: Telephone Number: E-Mail Address:

Chris Cacek (562) 595-7401 [email protected]

This notice and an indemnity or cash bond shall be filed, and approval given, before drilling begins. If operations have not commenced within one year of the Division’s receipt of the notice, this notice will be considered cancelled.

OG105 (08/09)

INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 (CEQA)

If an environmental document has been prepared by the lead agency, submit a copy of the Notice of Determination or Notice of Exemption with this notice.

CRITICAL WELL DEFINITION

As defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1720 (a), “Critical well” means a well within:

(1) 300 feet of the following: (A) Any building intended for human occupancy that is not necessary to the operation of the well; or (B) Any airport runway.

(2) 100 feet of the following: (A) Any dedicated public street, highway or the nearest rail of an operating railway that is in general use; (B) Any navigable body of water or watercourse perennially covered by water; (C) Any public recreational facility such as a golf course, amusement park, picnic ground, campground or any

other area of periodic high-density population; or (D) Any officially recognized wildlife preserve.

This form may be printed from the DOGGR website at www.conservation.ca.gov/dog/

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING SERVICES Directional proposal

Borba 1-12

The Termo Company

WELL PLAN

Job Number: Borba 1-12Company: The Termo CompanyLease/Well: Borba 1-12Location: Glenn CountyRig Name: ?State/County: California/ GlennCountry: USAAPI Number: ?

Elev. GL: 148.30 ft RKB: 14.00 ftSystem: US State Plane 1983Group: California Zone IIDatum: GRS80Mag. Decl.: 14.24° (C:\HawkEye\IGRF2010.MIF)Grid Conv.: -0.02347 WDate: Monday, July 21, 2014

JOHN M PHILLIPSDIRECTIONAL DRILLING SERVICES

CASEY SUMMITT [email protected] by HawkEye Software

Minimum Curvature MethodVertical Section Plane 350.48°

Northing (US ft): 2375012.80 Easting (US ft): 6551189.80Latitude: 39°41'1.2284" N Longitude: -122°02'14.0120" W

Direction Reference: Grid North

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Surface Loc. @ 6551189.80Ft GridX, 2375012.80Ft GridY0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2375012.80 6551189.80 162.30 0.00

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2090.00 2.70 350.60 2089.97 3.00 2.12 2.09 -0.35 2.12 350.60 2375014.89 6551189.45 -1927.67 30.002120.00 3.60 350.60 2119.92 3.00 3.77 3.72 -0.62 3.77 350.60 2375016.52 6551189.18 -1957.62 30.002150.00 4.50 350.60 2149.85 3.00 5.89 5.81 -0.96 5.89 350.60 2375018.61 6551188.84 -1987.55 30.002180.00 5.40 350.60 2179.73 3.00 8.48 8.36 -1.38 8.48 350.60 2375021.16 6551188.42 -2017.43 30.002210.00 6.30 350.60 2209.58 3.00 11.53 11.38 -1.88 11.53 350.60 2375024.18 6551187.92 -2047.28 30.00

2240.00 7.20 350.60 2239.37 3.00 15.06 14.86 -2.46 15.06 350.60 2375027.66 6551187.34 -2077.07 30.002270.00 8.10 350.60 2269.10 3.00 19.05 18.80 -3.11 19.05 350.60 2375031.60 6551186.69 -2106.80 30.002300.00 9.00 350.60 2298.77 3.00 23.51 23.20 -3.84 23.51 350.60 2375036.00 6551185.96 -2136.47 30.002330.00 9.90 350.60 2328.36 3.00 28.44 28.06 -4.64 28.44 350.60 2375040.86 6551185.16 -2166.06 30.002360.00 10.80 350.60 2357.87 3.00 33.83 33.37 -5.53 33.83 350.60 2375046.17 6551184.27 -2195.57 30.00

2390.00 11.70 350.60 2387.30 3.00 39.68 39.15 -6.48 39.68 350.60 2375051.95 6551183.32 -2225.00 30.002420.00 12.60 350.60 2416.62 3.00 46.00 45.38 -7.51 46.00 350.60 2375058.18 6551182.29 -2254.32 30.002450.00 13.50 350.60 2445.85 3.00 52.77 52.06 -8.62 52.77 350.60 2375064.86 6551181.18 -2283.55 30.002480.00 14.40 350.60 2474.96 3.00 60.00 59.20 -9.80 60.00 350.60 2375072.00 6551180.00 -2312.66 30.002510.00 15.30 350.60 2503.96 3.00 67.69 66.78 -11.06 67.69 350.60 2375079.58 6551178.74 -2341.66 30.00

2540.00 16.20 350.60 2532.83 3.00 75.83 74.82 -12.39 75.83 350.60 2375087.62 6551177.41 -2370.53 30.002570.00 17.10 350.60 2561.58 3.00 84.43 83.30 -13.79 84.43 350.60 2375096.10 6551176.01 -2399.28 30.002600.00 18.00 350.60 2590.18 3.00 93.48 92.22 -15.27 93.48 350.60 2375105.02 6551174.53 -2427.88 30.00

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2630.00 18.90 350.60 2618.64 3.00 102.97 101.59 -16.82 102.97 350.60 2375114.39 6551172.98 -2456.34 30.002660.00 19.80 350.60 2646.94 3.00 112.91 111.39 -18.44 112.91 350.60 2375124.19 6551171.36 -2484.64 30.002690.00 20.70 350.60 2675.09 3.00 123.29 121.64 -20.14 123.29 350.60 2375134.44 6551169.66 -2512.79 30.002720.00 21.60 350.60 2703.07 3.00 134.12 132.32 -21.91 134.12 350.60 2375145.12 6551167.89 -2540.77 30.00

Begin Hold @ 22.38°,350.60° Azm2745.93 22.38 350.60 2727.11 3.00 143.82 141.89 -23.49 143.82 350.60 2375154.69 6551166.31 -2564.81 25.93

Borba 1-12 Target3960.27 22.38 350.60 3850.00 0.00 606.14 598.00 -99.00 606.14 350.60 2375610.80 6551090.80 -3687.70 1214.34

PBHL @ 4034.94 Ft TVD4160.27 22.38 350.60 4034.94 0.00 682.28 673.12 -111.44 682.29 350.60 2375685.92 6551078.36 -3872.64 200.00

GEODETIC INFORMATIONLatitude: 39°41'1.2284" NDec. Latitude: 39.68367456Longitude: -122°02'14.0120" WDec. Longitude: -122.03722556Geodetic Group: US State Plane 1983

Geodetic Zone: California Zone IIGeodetic Datum: NAD83Easting: 6551189.80Northing: 2375012.80Convergence: -0.02

MAGNETICS INFORMATIONMagnetic Model: C:\HawkEye\IGRF2010.MIFDate for Magnetics: 07/17/2014Latitude: 39°41'1.2284" NLongitude: -122°02'14.0120" WMagnetic Declination: 14.24Total Correction(Mag to Grid): 14.26

Field Strength (nt): 49841B-X Component (nt): 22005B-Y Component (nt): 5584B-Z Component (nt): 44370B-Horz Component (nt): 22703Dip Angle: 62.90

Name Shape Easting(Ft)

Northing(Ft)

Subsea(Ft)

TVD(Ft)

NS(Ft)

EW(Ft)

Side A(Ft)

Side B(Ft)

Diameter(Ft)

TARGET DATA

Borba 1-12 Target CYLINDER 6551090.8 2375610.8 -3687.7 -3850.0 598.0 -99.0 - - 50.0

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Job Number: Borba 1-12Company: The Termo CompanyLease/Well: Borba 1-12Location: Glenn CountyRig Name: ?State/County: California/ GlennCountry: USAAPI Number: ?

Elevation (To MSL): 148.30 ftRKB: 14.00 ftProjection System: US State Plane 1983Projection Group: California Zone IIProjection Datum: GRS80Magnetic Declination: 14.24Grid Convergence: -0.02347 WDate: Monday, July 21, 2014

Performance Drilling Technology, Inc. - HawkEye™ ©2014Vertical Section (400 Ft/Div) VSP: 350.60°

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Begin Hold @ 22.38°,350.60° Azm2727.1 ft TVD

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GEODETIC/MAGNETIC’S REPORT

MAGNETICS INFORMATION

Methods of Correction

To correct from Magnetic North to True North use:14.24°E --> TN = MN + 14.24

To correct from True North to Grid North use:-0.02°W --> GN = TN + 0.02 : True to Grid

To Correct from Magnetic North to Grid North use:14.26°E --> GN = MN + 14.26 : Magnetic to Grid

MAGNETIC / GEODETIC REPORTWell Name: Borba 1-12 ProposalLatitude: 39°41'1.2284" NDecimal Latitude: 39.68367456°Longitude: -122°2'14.01202" WDecimal Longitude: -122.03722556°Geodetic Group: US State Plane 1983Geodetic Zone: California Zone IIGeodetic Datum: GRS80Easting: 6551189.80Northing: 2375012.80Convergence: -0.02

Magnetic Model: C:\HawkEye\IGRF2010.MIFDate for Magnetics: 07/17/14Magnetic Declination: 14.24°Total Correction(Mag to Grid): 14.26°Field Strength (nt): 49841B-X Component (nt): 22005B-Y Component (nt): 5584B-Z Component (nt): 44370B-Horz Component (nt): 22703Dip Angle: 62.90°

GLENN COUNTY

Planning & Public Works Agency

P.O. Box 1070 / 777 N. Colusa Street

Willows, CA 95988

530.934.6530 Fax 530.934.6533

www.gcppwa.net

Airports, Boat Launch Facilities, Building Inspection, Capital Projects, County Parks, County Surveyor, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance,

Fleet Services, Flood Control, LAFCO, Memorial Halls, Planning, Public Transit, Road, & Bridge Maintenance, Solid Waste

STAFF REPORT

DATE: August 22, 2014

TO: Matthew J. Gomes, Deputy Director

FROM: Casey Murray, Assistant Planner

RE: Administrative Permit 2014-002

Termo Company

Gas Well: Borba #1-12

“FS-80” Zoning District

Attachments:

1. Conditions of Approval

2. Application

3. Road Agreement

4. Oil and Gas Lease

5. Maps

http://www.gcppwa.net/

Glenn County Planning & Public Works Agency

Staff Report

Administrative Permit

2

1 PROJECT SUMMARY

Termo Company has applied for an Administrative Permit to drill a natural gas well to be known

as “Borba #1-12”. The project site of the proposed gas well is located north of County Road 27,

south of County Road 24, east of County Road VV, west of State Highway 45, southwest of the

community of Hamilton City, in the unincorporated area of Glenn County, California. The

Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) for the 180.25± acre site is 037-380-013.

The proposed gas well will be located within Lot 1432 of the Hamilton Unit Division No. 2,

T22N, R2W, M.D.B. & M. The gas well is proposed to be drilled on a new well pad within the

Ord Bend gas field. The parcel is primarily used for field crops.

The parcel is zoned “FS-80” (Farmland Security Zone, 72-acre minimum parcel size) and is

designated “Intensive Agriculture” in the General Plan. Natural gas wells are a permitted use in

the “FS-80” zone with approval of an Administrative Permit (Glenn County Code

§15.470.040.A).

1.1 RECOMMENDATIONS

Staff recommends that the Deputy Director find that this project qualifies for a Class 4

Categorical Exemption within Section 15304 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental

Quality Act with the Findings as presented in the Staff Report.

Staff also recommends that the Deputy Director approve Administrative Permit 2014-002 with

the Findings as presented in the Staff Report and the Conditions of Approval as attached.

2 ANALYSIS

The proposed project to drill a natural gas well is consistent with similar projects in this area.

The proposed natural gas well lies within a sedimentary basin within the area of the Ord Bend

natural gas field. This area of Glenn County has been a productive natural gas resource and there

have been numerous natural gas wells drilled in proximity of the project site. There is a demand

for natural gas and the fields present in Glenn County have proven to be economically viable for

production.

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

This project is a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to §15304, “Minor Alterations to

Land”, of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. California Code of

Regulations states:


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Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, §15304. Minor Alterations to Land:

Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or

vegetation, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or

agricultural purposes.

The proposed gas well will be located in an agricultural area. Drilling of the gas well is a minor

temporary use of land, which will have negligible effects on the environment and will be

conducted in such a way as to avoid or minimize impacts to geology, hydrology, air quality,

biology, and aesthetics.

2.2 GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CONSISTENCY

The parcel is designated as “Intensive Agriculture” in the General Plan and is zoned “FS-80”

(Farmland Security Zone, 72-acre minimum parcel size). The project site is in an area of existing

natural gas production and natural gas wells are a permitted use within the “FS-80” zone with

approval of an Administrative Permit (Glenn County Code §15.470.040.A).

The project site consists of Assessor’s Parcel Number 037-380-013, which equals a total of

180.25± acres. The parcel meets the minimum acreage requirement in the “FS-80” zone per

Glenn County Code §15.470.050 and it is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the

proposed gas well.

Surrounding area land uses are agricultural, residences associated with agricultural uses, and

natural gas well production. Surrounding parcels are zoned “AE-40” (Exclusive Agricultural

Zone, 36-acre minimum parcel size), “AP-80” (Agricultural Preserve Zone, 72-acre minimum

parcel size), and “FS-80” (Farmland Security Zone, 72-acre minimum parcel size) and are

designated as “Intensive Agriculture” in the General Plan; therefore, the project is consistent

with and will not adversely affect the General Plan.

2.2.1 Natural Gas Well Development Standards (Title 15 Unified Development Code,

Section 15.840.010):

Standards (Glenn County Code §15.840.010):

A. The proposed location of the gas well is at least five hundred feet from the nearest residential

dwelling unit. Based on surveys of aerial photographs and County records, there are no

habitable structures within 500 feet of the well site.

B. The proposed location of the gas well is at least one hundred twenty feet from a county road

right-of-way. Based on the maps provided, the proposed gas well will be located at least 120

feet from the closest county road right-of-way.

C. If the proposed location of the gas well is within a flood hazard area as designated on the

flood hazard maps of Glenn County, or within a designated floodway or special floodplain


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combining zone, the rules, regulations and restrictions of the zones shall be conditions of

approval. The project site lies within Flood Zone “X” (unshaded) according to Flood

Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) No. 06021C 0425D, dated August 5, 2010, issued by the

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Flood Zone “X” consists of areas of

minimal risk outside the 1-percent and 0.2-percent annual chance floodplains. No base flood

elevations or base flood depths are shown within this zone.

D. The fire protection regulations of the affected fire district shall be complied with. This

project will be required to comply with the regulations of the Hamilton Fire Protection

District.

E. The drilling mud shall be disposed of at an approved disposal site. Fulton Reclamation

Facility, on County Road M, is the designated disposal facility.

F. The necessary permits shall be secured in all affected federal, state, and local agencies. It is

the responsibility of the applicant/agent to make certain all requirements are met and permits

are obtained. This project will require the minimum:

1) Administrative Permit – County of Glenn, Planning Division;

2) Encroachment Permit – County of Glenn, Public Work Department;

3) “Notice of Intention to Drill New Well” to be filed with Natural Resources

Agency of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and

Geothermal Resources;

4) “Permit to Conduct Well Operations” to be filed with Natural Resources Agency

of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal

Resources

G. The applicant shall enter into a Road Maintenance Agreement with the Glenn County Road

Department. The applicant has applied for Encroachment Permit No. 1407-0003 and Master

Gas Well Driller Road Agreement #2003-002, Addendum #4, has been entered into by the

applicant and Glenn County.

H. Conversion of this gas well to an injection well may be permitted with a conditional use

permit. The application is not requesting an injection well, but any future conversion will

require a conditional use permit.

I. Installation of a gas well compressor shall require an additional administrative permit

approved by the director in the agricultural zones and a conditional use permit approved by

the planning commission in the residential zones. The proposed gas well is in an agricultural

zone and the application is not requesting a gas well compressor.

2.3 NOTIFICATION OF GAS WELL ABANDONMENT

Once the gas well is no longer operational and/or is not a producing well, the applicant/owner

shall notify the Planning Division within sixty (60) days and the well site shall be reclaimed to its

natural state or previous use, whichever is applicable, within six (6) months of the well becoming


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no longer operational or producing. The gas well abandonment shall be performed in

accordance with California Public Resources Code, Chapter 1, Section 3228 and California

Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 4, Section 1723 (§ 4.2.1, Performance Standards for Site

Reclamation, Glenn County Energy Element of the General Plan).

2.4 PUBLIC BENEFIT

There is a growing public demand for natural gas energy. The vicinity of the well site is a proven

natural gas field with numerous gas wells drilled within the vicinity. The development of this

natural resource is desirable because it will contribute to the County’s tax revenues and provide a

necessary resource to the community. This area is an agricultural area, primarily consisting of

field crops, gas wells, and residences associated with agricultural land use.

2.5 OTHER INFORMATION

A. Drilling and other activities by the permittee under this permit are conditioned

upon a valid enforceable lease of other right or entitlement to conduct such

activities upon the property described in the application. The County makes no

representation by the issuance of this permit that the permittee has any such right

or entitlement.

B. If upon approval of this Administrative Permit any problem, nuisance, or health

hazard arises from the operation allowed by this Permit, the Planning Commission

shall hold a Public Hearing to hear comments and consider whether Conditions of

Approval need to be revised or added or if the Administrative Permit should be

revoked or modified.

3 FINDINGS

3.1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION

Finding 1

The proposed project is located in an agricultural area.

Finding 2

Drilling of the gas well is a minor temporary use of land, which will have negligible effects on

the environment.

3.2 ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT

Administrative permits may be approved after the Director makes findings similar to those

required of a conditional use permit. These findings are listed within Section 15.220.020 of the

Glenn County Code.


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Finding 1

The proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable in providing a service or

facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the public because there is a demand

by the public for natural gas energy, and therefore, for development of natural resources. This

development will contribute to the County’s tax revenues. The location is desirable because there

is a proven gas field in existence and productive wells exist in the immediate area.

Finding 2

The drilling and operation of the proposed gas well will not, under the circumstances of the

particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or

working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. There are no

dwelling units within 500 feet of the well site and the Natural Gas Well Standards required by

Section 15.840.010 of the Glenn County Code are met.

Finding 3

The site for the proposed gas well is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and to

accommodate all of the yards, setbacks, and other features required herein.

Finding 4

The granting of this Administrative Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of Glenn

County because the policy stated in the Energy Element is as follows:

Chapter 4.2.a GAS FIELD AND GAS WELL DEVELOPMENT POLICY:

It shall be the policy of the County to continue to allow gas field and well development

where it can be demonstrated that there are no significant impacts on the environment

and where there will be minimal conflicts with adjoining uses.

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