To register for the Rule 463/1178 Certified Person Compliance Assistance Class, please submit a completed r463-reg-form (PDF, 983 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 individuals that will assist industry in maintaining compliance with applicable South Coast AQMD Rules 463 and 1178 requirements and permit conditions through the timely identification, reporting, and correction of equipment deficiencies.

To become a Certified Person, individuals must complete the Rule 463/1178 course and successfully pass the exam. 

Please note that CARB Training Course #395 is no longer being offered by CARB, therefore South Coast AQMD has integrated critical information relative to fugitive emissions into the Rule 463/1178 class.

Class Information:

• Location: Diamond Bar, Room CC6

• Next scheduled class:  Thursday, January 25, 2024

• Time:  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• 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 personal safety equipment or monitoring instruments required.

• No prerequisites required.

• Parking is Free.

• Blue Sky Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks (located inside the lobby).

• Public Restrooms are located in the Main Lobby.

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, 983 KB) to Rule463_1178class@aqmd.gov.

• Pre-registration is required to secure a seat in the class as it is limited due to the size of the room. Registration form must be electronically submitted (emailed) at least 7 days prior to date of the class.

• Class fee is $99.93 per person (cash or check only; there is an ATM located in the lobby. No credit card payments can be accepted).  Registration and payment will be confirmed prior to entry into the training room. Please being a Driver’s License/ID Card to the attend class.

• Please note that the South Coast AQMD will not refund class fees if registrant attendance exceeds one hour.

• 463/1178 Certified Person Training Manual will be provided.

• Highlighter/Pencil/Pen(s) are recommended.

• Cell phones are NOT allowed during testing.

• For more information, contact Bullington Pham at (909) 396-2288 or via email at bpham@aqmd.gov. 

Expiration/Renewal Certification:

• Rule 463 and Rule 1178 Certification is valid for only three years from date of certification. To renew the certification, inspectors need to retake the Rule 463/1178 class.