Rule 1460 applies to an owner or operator of a metal recycling facility or metal shredding facility as defined in paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(11). The rule focuses on minimizing fugitive dust emissions from these operations and includes registration, housekeeping, best management practices, signage, and recordkeeping requirements. Rule 1460 does not apply to recycling centers where the primary business is processing empty beverage containers for California Redemption Value (CRV). Metal recycling and metal shredding facilities have also been subject to Rule 403 which applies to any activity capable of generating fugitive dust.
Registration Requirements
After November 4, 2022, the owner or operator of a new metal recycling or metal shredding facility shall submit a registration form to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) prior to the first day of facility operations.
By July 1, 2023, the owner or operator of an existing metal recycling or metal shredding facility shall submit a registration form to the South Coast AQMD.
Additionally, Rule 1460 requires facilities to submit an updated registration when any of the following information is changed:
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Facility location address and mailing address
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Facility legal owner(s), telephone number, email address, and mailing address
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Site manager, email address, and telephone number
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Facility throughput range as identified in subparagraph (d)(1)(M)
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Installation of new or additional torch cutting equipment
Rule 1460 requires a fee for new and updated registration form processing. The fee is specified in South Coast AQMD Rule 306(c), available at Rule 306 - Plan Fees. The registration fee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is $179.52 for non-Title V facilities and $224.97 for Title V facilities. The fees are increased each year based on the consumer price index so please verify the correct fee in Rule 306.
The registration form and instructions can be found here:
A hardcopy of the completed form, and a check ($179.52 for non-Title V facilities and $224.97 for Title V facilities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023) for the filing fee pursuant to Rule 306 for each registration form to:
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Attn: Michael Krause
This form shall also be used to update the registration if there is a change to the facility owner or other items listed in Rule 1460, subparagraphs (d)(3)(A) through (d)(3)(G).
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