Minor Modification No. MIM 26-017

Fernjo Dairy #3, owned by Joseph Fernandes, is seeking approval to modify its existing dairy facility in Tulare County by constructing a process pit to improve waste handling, extending the sand lane to enhance flushing efficiency, and installing new wastewater transfer lines that will connect its operations to Fernjo Dairy #1. These upgrades aim to optimize wastewater management across both facilities, with Fernjo Dairy #3 serving as the primary beneficiary of the changes. The project falls under Minor Modification No. MIM 26-017 and is currently in the forecasting stage, with no solicitation issued yet. The modification is being reviewed by Tulare County’s environmental and planning departments, with key contacts including Chief Planner Gary Mills, Environmental Planner Jessica Wills, and Project Planner Jose Saenz. The applicant, Joseph Fernandes, is listed as the project point of contact and is responsible for coordinating compliance and documentation with county authorities. The project site is located within California, and all activities are subject to local environmental and agricultural regulations governed by Tulare County.