Geologic Energy Management Laws and Rulemaking

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM)​ prioritizes protecting public health and safety and ​the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries in California.

Current Laws

​Active Rulemaking​​​​

​Senate Bill 1137 Emergency Rulemaking

(AL File Number: 2022-1228-01E)

On January 6, 2023, CalGEM's emergency regulations to support implementation of these requirements were approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL)​​​, filed with the Secretary of State, and made effective the same day. All operators are required to comply with the provisions established by Senate Bill 1137 and the SB 1137 First Emergency Implementation Regulations. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action.


On December 19, 2022, CalGEM announced it proposes to adopt emergency regulations to implement the requirements of Senate Bill 1137 that take effect in 2023, and requests public comment on the proposed emergency regulations.  

Past Rulemaking

2019

2018