COX 3-32 WELL - Oil Extraction Facility in Santa Maria, California

COX 3-32 WELL is an oil extraction facility located at 2800 Telephone Rd in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. It is part of the broader oil infrastructure in California, a state with significant onshore and offshore oil production. 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) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges. California also has stringent state-level rules for well construction, groundwater protection, and air quality. As an oil extraction well, COX 3-32 WELL contributes to the local and regional oil supply. The facility's location in Santa Barbara County places it in an area with both onshore and offshore oil operations, requiring careful environmental management to protect coastal ecosystems and groundwater resources.

The facility is situated in Santa Barbara County, a region with sensitive coastal ecosystems and a history of oil spills. Oil extraction operations here must comply with California's strict environmental regulations, including groundwater monitoring and air quality controls. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean necessitates spill prevention and response plans to protect marine habitats.