Tulare County Weed Management Agency
Summary
SCH Number
2026020627
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Tulare County Weed Management Agency
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
The purpose of the Tulare County Weed Management Agency is to treat and control Ailanthus altissima, Tree of Heaven, Arundo donax, Giant Reed, Centaurea solstitialis, Yellow Star Thistle Spartium junceum, Spanish Broom, Tamarix spp., Tamarisk or other A, B,Q and Cal-IPC noxious weed listed. The listed above exists in large population, relatively easy to eradicate and growth habits make certain control methods more feasible. The control of invasive weeds is vital to the presentation and future ecological heath of the riparian areas of the Kaweah River drainage along the main river from the Sequoia National Park and protects our agricultural resources and agricultural production throughout Tulare County.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Christopher P. Greer
Agency Name
Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Job Title
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, countywide
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Township
17S
Range
27E
Section
36
Other Location Info
Tulare County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 7 Section 15307 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources
Reasons for Exemption
Class 7 consists of regulatory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance, to assure maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of
the environment. Class 8 consists of regulatory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. This project will be carried out by a regulatory agency and/or authorized contracted individuals and is mandated by state law and local ordinances. As appropriate for each species, a combination of mechanical and chemical control methods will be utilized. Therefore, the application of CEQA Sections 15307 & 15308 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 8 Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
Class 7 consists of regulatory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance, to assure maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of
the environment. Class 8 consists of regulatory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. This project will be carried out by a regulatory agency and/or authorized contracted individuals and is mandated by state law and local ordinances. As appropriate for each species, a combination of mechanical and chemical control methods will be utilized. Therefore, the application of CEQA Sections 15307 & 15308 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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