Aspen was selected by DOGGR to determine the agency's compliance with environmental laws and regulations in Kern County; DOGGR acts as the Lead Agency on most well-drilling activities in Kern County. Phase I included: an evaluation of DOGGR's permit process, including the review of over 37 environmental, policy, and permitting documents; the identification and evaluation of alternative approaches to CEQA compliance: and coordination and facilitation of five informational meetings. Under Phase II, Aspen prepared an internal draft Initial Study to evaluate DOGGR's CEQA Compliance Program.