Inglewood Oil Field Specific Plan Project Draft Environmental Impact Report

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1 Draft Environmental Impact Report SCH No Prepared for: City of Culver City Planning Division 9770 Culver Boulevard Culver City, California Prepared by: Psomas 225 South Lake Avenue Suite 1000 Pasadena, California September 2017

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary... ES-1 Introduction... ES-1 Project Location and Setting Summary... ES-1 Oil Field Operator... ES-2 Project Description Summary... ES-2 Project Alternatives... ES-4 Issues to be Resolved... ES-6 Areas of Known Controversy... ES-6 Summary of Environmental Impacts... ES-7 References... ES Introduction Purpose of the Environmental Impact Report Organization of the Environmental Impact Report Issues Addressed in this Environmental impact Report Public Review Process Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Scoping Meeting Public Review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report Known Environmental Issues of Interest Lead, Responsible, and Trustee Agencies References Environmental Setting Project Background Environmental Setting Regional Location Project Site Surrounding Physical Characteristics and Land Uses Physical Characteristics Surrounding Land Uses Existing Site Operations and Baseline Conditions On-Site Wells Tanks and Pipelines Retention Basin Chemicals and Other Materials Used Hazardous Wastes R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx i Table of Contents

3 2.4.6 Operations and Maintenance Activities Summary of Well Stimulation Treatments in the Inglewood OIl Field State and Local Regulatory Overview State of California Culver City Cumulative Projects County Portion of the Inglewood Oil Field Planned, Proposed and Recent Projects Regional Growth and Development Scope of Cumulative Analysis References Project Description Overview of The Inglewood Oil Field Specific Plan Administrative Items Required Permits and Plans Oil Field Operations Supporting Equipment, Facilities and Standards Environmental Considerations Reporting Requirements Safety Oil Field Construction, Development, and Operational Assumptions Typical Oil Field Operations Maximum Buildout Scenario Assumptions Well Pad Grading and Other Earthmoving Activities New Well Drilling and Well Completion Activities Well Stimulation Treatments Well Rework Activities Routine Maintenance Activities Decommissioning of The Inglewood Oil Field Other Appurtenant Facilities Site Access and Truck Route Project Objectives Discretionary Actions City of Culver City Permits and Approvals Responsible Agency Permits and Approvals References Environmental Analysis Effects Determined Not to be Significant References R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx ii Table of Contents

4 4.1 Aesthetics Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Air Quality Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Biological Resources Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Cultural and Tribal Resources Methodology Environmental Setting Cultural Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Geology, Soils, and Seismicity R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx iii Table of Contents

5 4.5.1 Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Greenhouse Gas Emissions Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Hazards, Hazardous Materials, and Risk of Upset Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Hydrology/Water Quality Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Land Use and Planning Methodology Regulatory Setting R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx iv Table of Contents

6 4.9.3 Environmental Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Mineral Resources Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Noise Methodology Regulatory Setting Environmental Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Public Services and Facilities Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Recreation Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx v Table of Contents

7 Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Transportation and Traffic Methodology Regulatory Setting Environmental Setting Specific Plan and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Utilities Methodology Environmental Setting Regulatory Setting Specific Plan Requirements and Regulatory Requirements Thresholds of Significance Impact Analysis Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance References Project Alternatives California Environmental Quality Act Requirements for Alternative Analysis Project Goal and Objectives Project Goal Project Objectives Summary of the Project Well Pad Grading and Other Earthmoving New Well Drilling Activities Well Stimulation Activities Rework and Maintenance Activities Other Appurtenant Facilities Summary of the Project s Significant and Unavoidable Impacts Alternatives Considered and Rejected During the Scoping and Project Planning Process R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx vi Table of Contents

8 5.5.1 Adopt the County CSD Program No New Drilling Within the Buffer Zone Alternative Land Uses Summary of Alternatives Under Consideration Alternative 1: No Project Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts Alternative 2: Prohibit Deep Well Wastewater Disposal Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts Alternative 3: Prohibit All Well Stimulation Treatments, Including Hydraulic Fracturing Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts Alternative 4: Mandatory Use of Electric Engines to Power Drill Rig and Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts Alternative 5: No Net Increase in Wells Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts Environmentally Superior Alternative References CEQA Mandated s Significant Environmental Effects of the Proposed Project Significant Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided if the Proposed Project is Implemented Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Caused by the Proposed Project Should it be Implemented Growth-Inducing Impacts Appendix F Energy Impacts References Preparers and Acronyms Preparers and Contributors Preparers Contributors Persons Consulted Acronyms R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx vii Table of Contents

9 TABLES Table ES-1 Summary of Regulatory Requirements and Mitigation Measures... ES Summary of Written Comments on the Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Received During the Scoping Period Summary of Written Comments from the Scoping Meeting Areas of the Project Site List of On-Site Wells Estimated volume of Chemicals and Other Materials for Existing Onsite Well Drilling and Production Activities Existing Estimated Hazardous Waste Generation Cumulative Projects Regional Growth Projections Peak Day: Equipment and Personnel Assumptions for Well Pad Construction Annual Maximum New Wells Peak Day: New Well Drilling Assumptions Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment Steps Equipment Required for Existing Hydraulic Fracturing Activities Summary of Hydraulic Fracturing Activities Peak Day: Rework Activities Significance Summary Historical Meteorological Data Federal and State Ambient Air Quality Standards State and Federal Attainment Status Of Criteria Pollutants Maximum Monitored Pollutant Concentrations in Project Area Total Inglewood Oil Field Reported Stationary Source Emissions Summary of 2016 AQMP Mobile Source Control Measures Potentially Relevant to the inglewood oil field South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Significance Thresholds Unmitigated Peak Daily Emissions And Regional Significance Determination Mitigated Peak Daily Emissions And Regional Significance Determination Unmitigated Peak Daily On-Site Emissions and LST Significance Determination MM AQ-1 and MM AQ-2: Mitigated Peak Daily Emissions and LST Determination Summary of Toxic Air Contaminant Emission Sources MM AQ-1 and MM AQ-2: Mitigated Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions from Construction Activities Gaseous Toxic Air Contaminant Emissions from Shale Shaker Operation Toxic Air Contaminant Emissions from Combustion of Gas in Flare Fugitive Toxic Air Contaminant Emissions During Operations Summary of Health Risk Impacts and Significance Thresholds Summary of Toxics Emissions and Cancer Risk Odor Modeling Results Significance Summary Special Status Plant Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity Special Status Wildlife Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity Significance Summary Significance Summary Stratigraphy and Lithology of the Inglewood Oil Field Major Named Faults Considered Active in Southern California Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx viii Table of Contents

10 Table Correlation Between Earthquake Magnitude and the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale Significance Summary California Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Summary of Project Construction GHG Emissions Summary of Project Operational GHG Emissions Combined GHG Emissions Significance Summary Oil and Gas Industry Regulatory Oversight Responsibilities Estimated Volume of Chemicals and other Materials Stored Onsite for Well Drilling and Production Activities at Full Buildout Inglewood Oil Field Crude Oil Properties Typical Chemicals Used for Hydraulic Fracturing Estimated Hazardous Waste Generation at Full Buildout Scenario Probabilities Scenario Conditions and Consequences Significance Summary Groundwater Monitoring Well Specifications (Q3 2016) Inglewood Oil Field Reported Petroleum or Chemical/Hazardous Material Releases (Los Angeles County Portion) Potential Pollutants in Waste Water Significance Summary Significance Summary Historic Oil and Gas Production in the Inglewood Oil Field Significance Summary Noise Levels for Common Activities Culver City Interior and Exterior Noise Standards Existing Measured Noise Levels Guideline Vibration Damage Potential Threshold Criteria Guideline Vibration Annoyance Potential Criteria Vibration Levels for Construction Equipment Typical Maximum Noise Levels and Duty Cycles for Construction Equipment Sound Power Levels of Drilling Rig Equipment Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment Noise Significance Summary Culver City Fire Stations Nearby Fire Stations Calls for Service At or Near the Project Site by the Culver City Fire Department Crime Incidences Significance Summary Significance Summary Intersection Level of Service Standards Based on Volume-To-Capacity Ratios Freeway Level of Service Standards Based on Demand-to-Capacity Ratios Existing Traffic Volumes Existing Intersection Levels of Service Trip Generation Project Traffic Volumes Existing Plus Ambient Growth (Year 2028) Traffic Volumes Existing Plus Ambient Growth (Year 2028) Intersection Level of Service R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx ix Table of Contents

11 Table Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus Project (Year 2028) Intersection Traffic Volumes Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus Project (Year 2028) Intersection Level of Service Project-Related Freeway Traffic Freeway Evaluation Significance Summary Water Usage History of the Inglewood Oil Field Estimated Water Use for Maximum Buildout Scenario Current and Projected Water Use for the Baldwin Hills Service Area Current and Projected Water Supplies for the Baldwin Hills Service Area Significance Summary Alternative 1: No Project Evaluation of Project Objectives Summary of Alternative 2 Environmental Impacts Alternative 2: Evaluation of Project Objectives MM AQ-1 and MM AQ-2: Mitigated Peak Daily Emissions Summary of Alternative 3 Environmental Impacts Alternative 3: Evaluation of Project Objectives Summary of Toxics Emissions and Cancer Risk Alternative 4 GHG Emissions Maximum Buildout Scenario Comparison to Alternative Summary of Alternative 4 Environmental Impacts Alternative 4: Evaluation of Project Objectives Alternative 5: Annual New/Redrilled and Abandoned Wells Daily Emissions From Well Abandonment Potential Reductions in Daily Operational Emissions Construction Emissions From Well Abandonment Change in Combined GHG Emissions From Abandonment of 30 Wells Summary of Alternative 5 Environmental Impacts Alternative 5: Evaluation of Project Objectives Comparison of Impacts of Project Alternatives EXHIBITS Exhibit Follows 2-1 Inglewood Oil Field Regional Location Specific Plan Boundary and Adjacent Land Uses Locations and Status of DOGGR-Identified Wells within the City IOF Location of Cumulative Projects Typical Drilling Rig Typical Well Maximum Buildout Scenario Constraints Typical Hydraulic Fracturing Operation Existing Site View Locations a Existing Site View Location b Existing Site View Location c Existing Site View Location R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx x Table of Contents

12 Exhibit Follows 4.1-2d Existing Site View Location e Existing Site View Location f Existing Site View Location a View Simulation Overview b Visual Impact Simulation Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook c Visual Impact Simulation KHSRA West Los Angeles Meteorological Station Windrose Project Vicinity Carcinogenic Risk Per Million Toxic Air Contaminant Modeling Modeled H 2 S Concentration Geology of Inglewood Oil Field Project Geology Map Regional Fault Map Regional Geologic and Fault Cross Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Liquefaction and Earthquake-Induced Landslide Zones KM Radius for Historical Seismicity (M>=1) KM Radius for Historical Seismicity (M>=1) Groundwater Basins Groundwater Monitoring Well Locations Groundwater Monitoring Well Cross-s General Plan Land Use Designation Project Site Zoning Mineral Land Classifications within Project Site Typical Vibration Amplitudes Noise Monitoring Locations Potential Future Operation Noise Contours Construction and Maintenance Noise Contours Construction and Maintenance Noise Contours With Barrier Combined Noise Levels from Proposed and Existing Wells Police Patrol Districts and Fire Department Station Locations Adjacent Recreational Areas Proposed One Big Park Location Existing Traffic Volumes Lane Configurations Trip Distribution Project Traffic Volumes Existing Plus Ambient Growth Traffic Volumes (2028) Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus Project Traffic Volumes (2028) R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx xi Table of Contents

13 APPENDICES Appendix A-1 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation A-2 Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting Comments B-1 Inglewood Oil Field Specific Plan B-2 California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resource (DOGGR) Draft Mitigation Policy Manual C-1 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report C-2 Feasibility Assessment of Air Quality Performance Standards for the Inglewood Oil Field Project for Culver City D Cultural Resources Documentation E-1 Geology, Soils, and Seismicity Technical Memorandum, Inglewood Oil Field Specific Plan E-2 Seismic Activity in the Inglewood Oil Field F Risk of Upset Analysis G Water Quality and Groundwater Impacts Technical Memorandum H Noise Monitoring Data I-1 Traffic Analysis Memo I-2 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 Correspondence I-3 Intersection Capacity Utilization Model Data R:\Projects\CUL\3CUL000100\\!TOC docx xii Table of Contents