Pesticide Disposal Project FY 2022/23
Summary
SCH Number
2022090566
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Pesticide Disposal Project FY 2022/23
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2022
Document Description
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors, on September 27, 2022, approved an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services in which they, as a licensed hazardous waste transportation and disposal company, will receive old and unwanted legacy pesticides from growers throughout Tulare County. Growers will bring their pesticides to 4437 S. Laspina St, Tulare, where the Agricultural Commissioner's staff will coordinate the transfer of these pesticides to Clean Harbors. The pesticides will be containerized and loaded for transport to the vendors licensed incineration facility. Clean Harbors is experienced and licensed to deal with hazardous wastes and can certainly manage any spill, as unlikely as that would be. They will be working in a secure area allowing for easy cleanup and protections for the environment, bystanders, and personnel. The elimination of these pesticides will protect the environment by their removal and destruction.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tom Tucker
Agency Name
County of Tulare Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Job Title
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Sequoia Field, Tulare County, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with CEQA Guidelines (California Administrative Code, Title 14, Division 6) Section 15308 where the proposed activities are actions by a regulatory agency to protect natural resources, and Section 15061 (b)(3) that there is no possibility that the proposed grant activity may have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, Sections 15061 (b)(3) and Section 15308 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
General Rule: CEQA guidelines 15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with CEQA Guidelines (California Administrative Code, Title 14, Division 6) Section 15308 where the proposed activities are actions by a regulatory agency to protect natural resources, and Section 15061 (b )(3) that there is no possibility that the proposed grant activity may have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, Sections 15061 (b )(3) and Section 15308 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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