AB 2711CALIFORNIASession 20252026

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

Original title: Oil and gas: notice of intention.

August 13, 2026

Oil and Gas Regulatory Oversight Administrative Procedure Energy Oilandgas noticeofintention

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oil and gas well operators

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

Geologic Energy Management Division

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

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the state doesn't respond to my drilling notice within 10 days?

Under the new rules, if the fails to provide a written determination of completeness within 10 working days, your notice is automatically deemed complete.

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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