CCI Environmental Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act Section 402, a construction site disturbing 1 or more acres must obtain which permit?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit

Answer

The NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) is required under CWA Section 402 for sites disturbing 1 or more acres.

Question 2

Which document must be prepared and implemented at construction sites covered by the NPDES CGP to control stormwater pollution?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Answer

A SWPPP is required for all NPDES CGP-covered sites and must identify BMPs to prevent stormwater pollution.

Question 3

A construction inspector notices turbid stormwater runoff leaving the site and entering a nearby stream. The FIRST corrective action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately implement or repair sediment controls to stop the discharge

Answer

The immediate priority is to stop or reduce the discharge by repairing or adding sediment controls before reporting.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical Best Management Practice (BMP) for erosion control on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Stockpiling topsoil adjacent to a drainage inlet

Answer

Stockpiling topsoil next to a drainage inlet increases the risk of sediment entering the storm system, which is contrary to BMP goals.

Question 5

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires construction projects to consult with which federal agency when activities may affect a listed species?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries

Answer

Section 7 consultation under the ESA is conducted with USFWS (terrestrial/freshwater) or NOAA Fisheries (marine/anadromous species).

(CCI) Certified Construction Inspector Practice Test