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Question 1

Under the EPA CGP, for how many years after permit termination must stormwater inspection records be retained?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

The EPA CGP requires that all inspection records, SWPPPs, and supporting documents be retained for at least 3 years after permit termination.

Question 2

Which element of a Notice of Intent (NOI) is critical for establishing the legal start of stormwater permit coverage?

Accepted Answer

The anticipated start date of land disturbance

Answer

The anticipated start date of land disturbance is critical because permit coverage must be obtained before earth-moving begins, and this date establishes the legal beginning of coverage.

Question 3

When documenting BMP inspections during winter conditions, which additional observation is most important to record?

Accepted Answer

Frozen ground and snow/ice coverage affecting BMP operability and potential spring melt runoff conditions

Answer

Frozen ground and snow/ice conditions directly affect BMP performance and can create large-scale sediment discharge when melt occurs, making these critical observations for winter inspection records.

Question 4

A site has a permitted disturbance area of 5 acres. Which document would FIRST alert a regulator that an additional 2 acres was disturbed without authorization?

Accepted Answer

The SWPPP inspection report noting disturbance beyond the permit boundary

Answer

The SWPPP inspection report, which compares actual site conditions to the permitted disturbance limits, would be the primary document identifying unauthorized disturbance for regulatory review.

Question 5

What information should be captured in a 'non-stormwater discharge' documentation entry within a SWPPP?

Accepted Answer

The type of discharge, authorization basis (if any), location, and date of observation

Answer

Non-stormwater discharge records must identify what the discharge is, whether it is authorized under the permit or another approval, where it occurred, and when it was observed.

(CESSWI) Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Practice Test

(CESSWI) Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Practice Test

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