Rule 1466 compliance & SCAQMD: 3 Simple Steps

All earth-moving operations at notified remediation sites in California involve Rule 1466 compliance. It applies to all parts of California regulated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The rule ensures that off-site fugitive dust emissions containing toxic air contaminants are minimized. It came into effect in early 2018. For an overview of Rule 1466, we have compiled “Everything you need to know about SCAQMD Rule 1466” in a previous blog.

There are three simple steps to comply with Rule 1466:

1. General notifications
2. Air monitoring
3. Dust control measures

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Our visual guide to Rule 1466 compliance, created with input from SCAQMD and LA-based environmental consultants, is now available to download.

1. General Notifications

• Notify SCAQMD at least 72 hours and no more than 30 days prior to earth-moving activities by submitting
• Submit a map indicating specific location(s) of each earth-moving activity, concentrations of applicable toxic air contaminant(s) and, location of PM₁₀ monitors
• Install SCAQMD approved signs at all entrances and at intervals of 1,000 feet along the property line
• Notify SCAQMD within 72 hours of a PM₁₀ exceedance by submitting: Rule 1466 Exceedance Notification Online Form
• Notify SCAQMD within 48 hours of an emergency by submitting: Rule 1466 Emergency Notification Online Form
• Notify SCAQMD to request an alternative provision by submitting: Rule 1466 Alternate Provision Request Online Form
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping by using:
  • Rule 1466 Instrument Log
  • Rule 1466 PM₁₀ Monitoring Log
  • Rule 1466 Stockpile Log
  • Rule 1466 Earth-Moving Activity Log
  • Rule 1466 Transportation Log
  • Rule 1466 Complaint Log

2. Air Monitoring

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate, continuous direct-reading near real-time ambient PM₁₀ monitors, identical in make and model, from the list of Executive Officer pre-approved PM₁₀monitors
• Place one upwind monitor (minimum) where the location is indicative of background PM₁₀ levels and one downwind monitor (minimum) in the seasonal prevailing wind direction downwind of earth-moving activity and close to the property line
• Monitor wind direction and speed during earth-moving activities using approved Meteorological Measurements
• Calculate PM₁₀ concentration averaged over 2 hours, starting at the top of each hour, where PM₁₀ concentration is the absolute difference between upwind and downwind monitors
• Cease earth-moving activities if the PM₁₀ concentration averaged over 2 hours exceeds 25 µg/m³
• Apply dust control measures until PM₁₀ concentration is ≤25 µg/m³ averaged over 30 minutes
• Cease earth-moving activities if wind gusts exceed 25 mph or >15 mph averaged over 15 minutes
• Use a data acquisition system to collect and record PM₁₀ concentrations
• Maintain accurate data and instrument records using the Instrument Log and PM₁₀ Monitoring Log

3. Dust Control Measures

• Install fencing and windscreen 6-foot tall and at least as high as the tallest stockpile
• Adequately wet to the depth of earth-moving activity at frequencies to prevent visible dust plumes
• Stabilize all vehicular traffic surfaces areas with gravel, paving, or dust suppressant
• Remove any track-out using a vacuum equipped with an approved filter
• Install vehicle and wheel washing systems to remove soil from tires and vehicles
• Segregate and label soil stockpiles with applicable toxic air contaminant(s)
• Apply dust suppressant to stockpiles and chemically stabilize and/or completely cover with approved plastic sheet
• Apply dust suppressant to material prior to loading and unloading; and remove any spilled soil
• On-site Dust Control Supervisor who has a valid Certificate of Completion of SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Control Class

What Rule 1466 Solutions does Aeroqual Offer?

Aeroqual’s Dust Sentry PM₁₀ monitor is pre-approved by SCAQMD, ensuring your construction and remediation projects comply with Rule 1466. It seamlessly reports data in the required format and frequency using our integrated software platform.