CESSWI Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act Section 402, which program specifically governs stormwater discharges from construction sites?

Accepted Answer

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Answer

The NPDES program under CWA Section 402 regulates point source discharges including stormwater from construction activities.

Question 2

A construction site disturbing 0.8 acres is located in a state that has been authorized by EPA to administer its own NPDES program. Which permit authority applies?

Accepted Answer

The state issues its own equivalent permit under state authority

Answer

In states with EPA-authorized NPDES programs, the state administers its own stormwater permits and the state permit applies.

Question 3

Which EPA Phase II rule expanded NPDES stormwater permit requirements to include construction sites of what minimum acreage?

Accepted Answer

1 acre or more

Answer

The EPA Phase II stormwater rule (effective 2003) extended permit requirements to construction sites disturbing 1 acre or more.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under the Construction General Permit?

Accepted Answer

To document BMPs and site conditions to prevent pollutant discharge

Answer

A SWPPP identifies BMPs and site-specific measures to prevent stormwater pollution from reaching waters of the United States.

Question 5

Under the EPA Construction General Permit, operators must conduct routine inspections of BMPs at least how frequently during active construction?

Accepted Answer

Every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of a 0.25-inch rain event

Answer

The EPA CGP requires inspections every 14 days and within 24 hours of a qualifying storm event to verify BMP effectiveness.

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

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

CESSWI Regulations and Compliance 2