Rule 1466 applies to any owner or operator conducting earth-moving activities of soil with applicable toxic air contaminant(s) as defined in paragraph (c)(15) of the rule that have been identified as contaminant(s) of concern at a site. The rule focuses on the toxic air contaminants listed in Table I of the rule. The provisions in Rule 1466 include ambient PM10 monitoring, dust control measures, notification, signage, and recordkeeping requirements. Rule 1466 allows for alternative dust control measures, ambient dust concentration limits, and other provisions provided they are approved by the Executive Officer. The rule does not apply to earth-moving activities of soil with applicable toxic air contaminant(s) of less than 50 cubic yards.
General Notifications
At least 72 hours and no more than 30 days prior to conducting any earth-moving activities on any site meeting the applicability of the rule, the owner or operator shall electronically notify the South Coast Air Quality Management District of the intent to conduct any earth-moving activities. The owner or operator shall submit the following:
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Rule 1466 Notification Online Form
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Map indicating the specific location(s) of each earth-moving activity and the concentrations of applicable toxic air contaminant(s) and location of PM10 monitors
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A hardcopy of the completed form, the above specified map and a check for the notification fee of $68.07 per notification, postmarked within 48 hours of online submittal to:
South Coast AQMD- Rule 1466 Notifications
File # 55641
Los Angeles, CA 90074-5641
This form shall be used for notification updates as well, provided that the requirements of section (f)(2) of the rule are met.
Notification updates do not require a filing fee.
Exceedance Notifications
Within 72 hours of an exceedance of the PM10 emission limit specified in subdivision (d), the owner or operator shall electronically notify the South Coast AQMD of the exceedance by submitting the following:
Emergency Notifications
Rule 1466 allows for emergency notifications, given that the requirements of section (k)(5) [Emergency life-threatening situation or officially declared disaster or state of emergency] or section (k)(6) [Essential service utilities] are met. For emergency notifications meeting the requirements, notify electronically no later than 48 hours following such earth-moving activities by submitting the following:
Work not meeting the requirements of an emergency is subject to General Notifications. If work proceeds and is not considered an emergency, it may be considered as a violation of Rule 1466.
Alternative Provision Requests
If an owner or operator or designating agency elects to request an alternative provision, the owner or operator or designating agency must submit all the information necessary to substantiate their reasoning that an alternative provision is needed. To request an alternative provision, submit the following:
Voiding of Notifications
To request canceling a Rule 1466 notification, submit the following:
Recordkeeping Templates
The owner or operator shall maintain records for a period of not less than three years and shall make such records available to demonstrate compliance with the rule. The following logs are examples of South Coast AQMD approved formats.
Dust Control Supervisor Training Class
Dust Control supervisors who oversee Rule 1466 applicable operations are required to successfully complete the three-hour Dust Control in the South Coast Air Basin training class. For information on the class, please click here.
Executive Officer Pre-Approved PM10 Monitors
The PM10 monitoring method must be a federal equivalent method or an Executive Officer approved method. The alternative PM10 monitor must meet the requirements in Appendix I of the rule. Click here for a list of pre-approved PM10 monitors.
FAQs
South Coast AQMD is working on a list of responses to frequently asked questions for Rule 1466 which will be available shortly.
For assistance regarding Rule 1466, send an email to Rule1466@aqmd.gov.
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