Blochman Lease Oil Extraction Facility, Santa Maria, California

Blochman Lease is an oil extraction facility situated in the Cat Canyon Oil Field near Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of California's mature oil and gas industry. The site is located in an area with a history of oil extraction, with nearby fields including the larger Cat Canyon field. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction, typically using conventional drilling and pumping methods. As an oil extraction site, Blochman Lease plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries in California. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater, given the proximity to agricultural and residential areas. The site is subject to state and federal oversight to minimize risks associated with oil production, such as spills and emissions.

The Blochman Lease is located in the Cat Canyon Oil Field, an area with a mix of agricultural and rural land uses. Oil extraction activities in this region are subject to California's stringent environmental regulations, including air quality management and groundwater protection. The facility's operations may contribute to local emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants, which are regulated under the EPA's CAA. Spill prevention and response plans are required to mitigate risks to soil and water resources.