oil spill

But legal challenges against Sable Offshore Corporation's restart efforts are far from over.

In late December, a federal agency gave approval to Sable Offshore Corporation's controversial efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured on the Gaviota Coast in 2015.

State Fish and Wildlife officials say about 420 gallons of oil spilled from a facility in the mountains north of Santa Paula.

A new court order gives environmental groups 10 days to seek court relief if the state approves the restart.

Judge issued temporary restraining order Tuesday. Sable responded Wednesday, saying restart is governed by a federal court consent decree.

But, the pipeline owner responds, saying the federal court ruling allows restart efforts to continue.

Sable Offshore Corporation says it has resumed oil production on Platform Harmony and plans to reactivate its two other platforms this summer. The three platforms have more than 100 wells.

Sable Offshore Corporation reports the restart of its Santa Ynez Unit in a statement. It says six of the more than 100 wells on the three offshore platforms are now pumping oil.

The State Coastal Commission issued a cease and desist order for the project. It calls for environmental mitigation for work that's occurred, and issued a fine.

The Commission filed a cease and desist order against Sable Offshore Corporation over what was called unpermitted work. Now, the company is suing.