Last Two Shorezone Oil Piers in the State are Removed
GOLETA, CA – The State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, has removed the last two oil pier and caisson structures in the state located at Haskell’s Beach in Goleta.
Project to remove final two oil piers at Haskell’s Beach set to begin
The end of an era begins on Monday at Haskell’s Beach, as the State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, starts work to remove the pier and caisson structures known as PRC 421-1 and 421-2. It’s a process that will take up to six months, during which time sections of the beach may close temporarily to keep the public safe during the operations. The beach will remain open otherwise.
The Commission wins a significant legal victory for protecting public health and safety against a former oil operator
The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware released its opinion in the matter of Eugene Davis v. State of California, finding entirely in the Commission’s favor.
Final Rincon Phase 2 Decommissioning Feasibility Study
The Commission released the Final Feasibility Study on July 21, 2022. Responses to public comments are included in the Final Feasibility Study. On August 23, 2022, the Commission will consider staff’s recommendations regarding a proposed project and alternatives to...
PRC 421 Decommissioning Project
– Final EIR (3/22)
Virtual Town Hall scheduled regarding Platform Holly
On December 8, 2021, the Commission and the City of Goleta will host a virtual town hall from 6 – 8 p.m. to update the public about the work at Platform Holly.
Southern California Spill Response
The State has established a website for the oil spill response efforts associated with the spill offshore Orange County.
Public Notice – Removal of Soil from Pier Caissons Impacted by Crude Oil
The California State Lands Commission plans to decommission the pier structures known as Pier 421-1 and Pier 421-2. The piers formerly supported two oil wells in the surf zone south of the Sandpiper Golf Course in the City of Goleta.
Rincon Phase 2 Feasibility Study Planning Workshop
On Wednesday, June 23, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., the Commission will host a virtual workshop to provide a feasibility study update and gather public input, ideas, and comments regarding areas of concern and project alternatives.
Virtual Town Hall scheduled regarding Rincon Well Abandonment and Decommissioning Project
On April 7, 2021, the Commission will host a virtual Town Hall from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to update the public on milestones completed to date and an overview of the next steps in the Rincon decommissioning process.