CESSWI Documentation and Reporting 5

Question 1

A construction site's SWPPP identifies a sediment basin as a required BMP. An inspector finds the basin not yet installed despite grading having begun. What documentation action is required?

Accepted Answer

Record the deficiency, issue a corrective action notice specifying the required installation deadline, and follow up in the next inspection

Answer

Finding a required BMP absent during active grading is a significant deficiency requiring formal corrective action documentation with a specific deadline and a follow-up inspection to confirm installation.

Question 2

How should an inspector document a situation where a required BMP (e.g., check dam) has been installed correctly but is undersized for the drainage area?

Accepted Answer

Document it as 'installed but non-conforming' and specify the design deficiency and corrective measure needed

Answer

A BMP that is present but inadequate for the conditions is a design or sizing deficiency that must be documented with the specific nonconformance and the required corrective action.

Question 3

Which photographic documentation practice BEST supports defensible stormwater inspection records?

Accepted Answer

Photograph each BMP and discharge point with embedded GPS coordinates and timestamps, and organize images by inspection date

Answer

GPS-stamped, time-stamped photographs of individual BMPs and discharge points create traceable, defensible evidence that ties images to specific locations and inspection dates.

Question 4

Under what condition is a SWPPP required to be kept on-site versus available within a specified timeframe for regulatory review?

Accepted Answer

Most permits require the SWPPP to be kept on-site or locally available so that it can be produced within a short timeframe (often 24–72 hours) for regulatory inspection

Answer

Most CGP-equivalent permits require the SWPPP to be available on-site or nearby so inspectors can access it during regulatory site visits, typically within 24–72 hours.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a 'discharge monitoring report' (DMR) in the context of stormwater permits for large construction sites?

Accepted Answer

To formally report measured effluent quality data (e.g., turbidity, pH) to the regulatory agency as required by the permit

Answer

A DMR is the regulatory submission used to report actual water quality monitoring results to the permitting authority, demonstrating compliance with numeric effluent limits.

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CESSWI Documentation and Reporting 5