PCEA – South Cat Canyon

The source includes three (3) oil and gas leases: Bell, Blochman, and Palmer-Stendl.  They are located approximately six miles south of the city of Santa Maria. Oil and gas are produced from each of the leases then sent to the Bell lease for processing and shipment offsite.

Operating Permits

All the Part 70 Operating Permits below are due for renewal 2/1/2025.

Bell Lease (Cat Canyon) Title V Operating Permit
Blochman Lease Title V Operating Permit
Palmer Stendl Lease Title V Operating Permit
Cat Canyon IC Engines  Title V Operating Permit

Draft Permits

Copies of the permit application and the draft permit are available for review from April 29, 2022 to May 29, 2022.

Permit Application
Draft Part 70 Reeval 8036-R12
Draft Part 70 Reeval 8075-R12
Draft Part 70 Reeval 8076-R12
Draft Part 70 Reeval 8869-R12

Public Notices

April 29, 2022 Public Notice

Toxic Risk Review

A company which emits toxics into the air must conduct a complete inventory of all of the toxic air pollution it generates. The results of the health risk assessment for this source can be found here.

 

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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.

If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!

El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!