SCAQMD Rule 1466 Dust Monitoring Simplified
Earth-moving projects containing known Toxic Air Contaminants in the South Coast AQMD region face increased regulatory scrutiny. SCAQMD Rule 1466 targets fugitive dust emissions (PM10) to protect nearby communities.
Why It Matters
Earth-moving projects containing known Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) in the South Coast AQMD region face increased regulatory scrutiny. SCAQMD Rule 1466 targets fugitive dust emissions (PM10) to protect nearby communities. Non-compliance carries serious consequences including work stoppages, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
When Rule 1466 Applies
The regulation applies to any owner or operator conducting earth-moving activities of soil of more than 50 cubic yards with applicable TACs, such as lead and arsenic, when the site operates under regulatory oversight from entities like the USEPA, Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
How Citadel EHS Can Help
Citadel EHS's environmental compliance team manages the complete monitoring process: installing upwind and downwind monitors, validating data, generating required reports, and alerting clients immediately upon exceedance detection. Their services span from permitting through full operational oversight to maintain compliance documentation.
Contact Nalinna Rasu, Environmental Compliance Lead, at nrasu@citadelehs.com.
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