The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze the potential impacts of well stimulation treatments, including hydraulic fracturing, in drilling activity at 16 wells on OCS oil and gas Platform Gilda, located 8.8 miles off the coast of Ventura, California. This Notice of Intent announces the scoping process that BOEM will use to identify significant issues and potential alternatives for consideration in the EIS.
Virtual Scoping Meeting
- Date: March 24, 2026
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Registration: Sign up here!
Email ASLrequest@kearnswest.com to request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. All requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
A 10-day public scoping period opened on March 18, 2026, during which BOEM invites input from Tribal, state, and local governments, stakeholders, and the public. Comments will help identify key issues, reasonable alternatives, and potential mitigation measures for consideration in the programmatic environmental impact statement.
How to Submit Public Comments
Written comments can be submitted through the regulations.gov web portal: Navigate to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket BOEM-2025-0714, or “Environmental Impact Statement on Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Treatment ” button. Enter your information and comment, and then click “Submit.”
More Information and Related Links:
- Press Release
- Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement - Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Treatment
- 2016-05-16 Final Well Stimulation Treatment BSEE and BOEM EA and FONSI
- BOEM Pacific Region NEPA Activities
- BOEM Pacific Region Development and Production Plans
- FAQ for DOI Emergency Procedures for NEPA Compliance