Inspection Procedures and Documentation Flashcards

How often must construction site BMP inspections be conducted under most state NPDES Construction General Permits?

Answer: At least every 7 days and within 24 hours after a 0.5-inch or greater rainfall event

Most NPDES Construction General Permits require inspections at least every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a qualifying rainfall event to ensure BMPs are functioning properly.

What information must be documented in a BMP inspection report?

Answer: Date, inspector name, weather conditions, BMP status, any discharges, and corrective actions taken

Inspection reports must document the date and time, inspector's name, weather conditions, condition and effectiveness of each BMP, any discharges observed, and corrective actions needed or taken.

When a CEPSCI inspector finds a failed silt fence during an inspection, the first required action is to:

Answer: Document the deficiency and ensure immediate repair within a specified timeframe

Inspectors must document the deficiency and ensure corrective action is completed within the timeframe required by the permit, often 7 days or within 24 hours for active discharges.

Which document must be available on a construction site at all times and presented to regulators upon request?

Answer: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and current inspection records

The SWPPP and all associated inspection records must be kept on-site and made available to regulatory inspectors upon request as a permit compliance requirement.

What should a CEPSCI inspector do when they observe a discharge of sediment-laden water leaving the site?

Answer: Document the discharge with photos, time, and location, and initiate immediate corrective action

Any discharge of sediment-laden water must be documented immediately with photographs, location, time, and estimated volume, and corrective actions must be initiated promptly to stop and prevent recurrence.

The SWPPP must be amended when:

Answer: Site conditions change, new BMPs are added, or inspections reveal existing controls are inadequate

The SWPPP is a living document that must be updated whenever site conditions change, BMPs are modified, or inspections indicate that current controls are not functioning adequately.