On March 15, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Superior Court entered a Judgment in favor of the Commission in the matter of California State Lands Commission v. Signal Hill Service, Inc., et al., Case No. 19CV04295, awarding the Commission $299,445.72 in damages for its... Read MoreRead more about Significant Legal Victory Holding Oil and Gas Company Accountable
The Commission, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has prepared a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Rincon Phase 2 Decommissioning Project. The 60-day public review period will be March 15, 2024, through May 15, 2024.... Read MoreRead more about Rincon Phase 2 Decommissioning Project
The February meeting, our first of the year and the first with our new Commission Chair, State Controller Malia Cohen, took place virtually and in Sacramento. We welcomed a new Commissioner, Michelle Perrault, who is representing the Department of Finance. The... Read MoreRead more about February 26, 2024 Meeting Highlights
Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Dear Shipping Agents and Interested Parties: Please ensure that information about the following items is distributed to... Read MoreRead more about 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates
The Commission has prepared a preliminary cost study on the fiscal impact of voluntary relinquishments of existing offshore oil and gas leases. The study is required by AB 2257, which was enacted after the 2021 Huntington Beach oil spill. The Commission must submit a... Read MoreRead more about Cost Study on a Voluntary Relinquishment of State Offshore Oil and Gas Leases