WEST COAST EQUIPMENT - Oil Extraction Facility in Santa Ana, California

WEST COAST EQUIPMENT is an oil extraction facility located at 940 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for air emissions and the Clean Water Act for water discharges. Offshore operations, if applicable, would fall under BSEE jurisdiction. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium oil extraction site in California, which has a long history of oil production. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility is located in an urban area, requiring careful management of emissions and waste to comply with state and federal regulations. California has stringent environmental standards, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which may apply to operations.

The facility is situated in an urban area of Santa Ana, California, which has a Mediterranean climate. Oil extraction operations can contribute to local air pollution through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and greenhouse gas emissions. Water usage and potential groundwater contamination are concerns, especially given California's water scarcity. The facility must comply with the EPA's CAA Refinery MACT and state-level regulations under the California Air Resources Board (CARB).