Platform Holly Decommissioning Project

Updated: February 12, 2026

The Commission hereby issues notification of an extended written comment period, ending March 6, 2026, for the Notice of Preparation (NOP) to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Platform Holly Decommissioning Project.

The Commission, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Platform Holly Decommissioning Project. The Commission has prepared the NOP to solicit public, tribal, and agency comments, in writing or at the public meeting, as to the scope and content of the environmental analysis and mitigation measures to include in the Draft EIR. The 30-day public comment period was originally set for January 22 to February 23, 2026, but was extended for receipt of all comments pursuant to section 15103 of the CEQA guidelines. The extended comment period is from January 22 to March 6, 2026.

Two hybrid NOP Scoping meetings will be held on February 19, 2026, at the Goleta City Hall. One will be held at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m.