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AB 2711CALIFORNIASession 20252026State Billfiled

California AB 2711 reforms oil and gas well drilling and abandonment permit timelines

Original title: Oil and gas: notice of intention.

Record date · August 13, 2026

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What This Bill Would Do

AB 2711 requires the to provide a written completeness determination for oil and gas drilling or abandonment notices within 10 working days and mandates an approval or denial decision within 30 working days of that determination. If the agency fails to meet these deadlines, the notice is automatically deemed complete or approved, respectively.

Why it matters

This bill establishes strict administrative deadlines for state regulators, which impacts how quickly oil and gas operators can begin or abandon well projects in California.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Oil and gas well operators

Operators must comply with new completeness determination procedures and face new timelines for project approval or denial.

Directly affected

Geologic Energy Management Division

The agency is required to meet specific 10-day and 30-day deadlines for processing drilling and abandonment notices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change the deadline for starting a project after approval?

Yes, the bill clarifies that if operations do not begin within 24 months of receiving approval, the notice is deemed canceled.

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