Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Flashcards
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Under the NPDES Construction General Permit, what is the maximum allowable turbidity benchmark for discharges to waters supporting cold-water fisheries?
Answer: 25 NTU above background
The EPA's CGP sets a turbidity benchmark of 25 NTU above background for discharges to cold-water fisheries, which are more sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Which federal law primarily governs the regulation of stormwater discharges from construction sites as a point source of pollution?
Answer: Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act Section 402 establishes the NPDES permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from construction sites as point sources.
A construction project disturbs 0.8 acres. Under federal NPDES rules, is a permit required?
Answer: No, only sites disturbing 1 acre or more require a permit
Federal NPDES Construction General Permits apply to sites disturbing 1 acre or more of land, so a 0.8-acre project does not trigger the federal permit threshold.
What document must an operator submit to notify the permitting authority before construction begins under most NPDES Construction General Permits?
Answer: Notice of Intent (NOI)
A Notice of Intent (NOI) is submitted to obtain coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit before earth-disturbing activities begin.
Which scenario would trigger the need to file a Notice of Termination (NOT) under the NPDES CGP?
Answer: When final stabilization has been achieved and permit coverage is no longer needed
A Notice of Termination is filed once final stabilization has been achieved and the operator no longer needs permit coverage for the site.
Under the 2017 EPA Construction General Permit, how soon after a qualifying storm event must a post-storm inspection be conducted?
Answer: Within 72 hours
The 2017 EPA CGP requires post-storm inspections to be conducted within 72 hours after a storm event of 0.25 inches or more.
Which of the following best describes a 'qualified inspector' under most state NPDES construction stormwater programs?
Answer: A person trained to evaluate BMPs and identify compliance issues
A qualified inspector is someone trained to recognize and evaluate the effectiveness of BMPs and identify compliance deficiencies, though specific credentials vary by state.