Registration for the Rule 463/1178 Certified Person Compliance Assistance Class:
• Submit a completed R463-reg-form (PDF, 1048 KB) to Rule463_1178class@aqmd.gov
South Coast AQMD Rules 463 & 1178 requires a Certified Person to conduct the Tank Self-Inspection Program. The goal of this Certified Person class is to train and certify person/s that will assist industry in maintaining compliance with applicable South Coast AQMD Rules 463 &1178 requirements and permit conditions through the timely identification, reporting, and correction of equipment deficiencies.
To become a Certified Person, an individual must:
• Complete the Rule 463/1178 course and
• Successfully pass the exams
Please note: California Air Resources Board (CARB) Training Course #395 (previously a pre-requisite) is no longer offered by CARB, therefore South Coast AQMD has integrated critical information relative to fugitive emissions monitoring into the Rule 463/1178 Compliance Assistance Class.
Class Information:
- Location: South Coast AQMD Headquarters
21865 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ROOM: CC6
- (The class will take place in the Auditorium if number of students exceeds capacity of room CC6)
- Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Parking: Free (see map)
- Class Content
- Tank inspection requirements contained in Rule 463 – Storage of Organic Liquids and
- Rule 1178 – Further Reductions of VOC Emissions from Storage Tanks at Petroleum Facilities
- No PPE or monitoring instruments required
- 463/1178 Certified Person Training Manual will be provided
- Highlighter/ Pencil/ Pen(s) are highly recommended
- Cell phones are NOT allowed during testing
- Lobby Services/ Amenities:
- Cashier for Class Payment/s (CASH, CHECK only; No credit cards)
- Blue Sky Cafe (breakfast, lunch, snacks- Cashless)
- Restrooms, ATM (Arrowhead Credit Union).
Registration Information for South Coast AQMD Rule 463/1178 Class:
To register for the South Coast AQMD Rule 463/1178 class, please submit a completed R463-reg-form(PDF, 1048 KB) to Rule463_1178class@aqmd.gov.
- Pre-registration is required to secure a seat in the class as it is limited due to room capacity. Registration form must be electronically submitted (emailed) at least 7 days prior to date of the class.
- Cash or Check only (ATM located in the lobby). Credit Card payments are NOT accepted
- Registration and payment will be confirmed prior to entry into the training room
- Photo Identification is required
Fee Info:
- Rule 315 Fees for Training Classes and License Renewal
- Rule 315 is subject to change on 7/1/26
- Class fee reflects the fee amount on the date the class is administered, 7/23/26. Prepayment is not accepted
- South Coast AQMD will not refund class fee/s if registrant attendance exceeds one hour.
For more information, contact Bullington Pham: (909) 396-2288 or at bpham@aqmd.gov.
Expiration/Renewal Certification:
The Rule 463 & Rule 1178 Certification is valid for three years from date of certification. To renew a certification, inspector/s must re-take the Rule 463/1178 Compliance class.