CESSWI Regulations and Compliance 4

Question 1

A state requires that construction sites implement post-construction stormwater controls as a condition of local land development approval. This requirement is most directly associated with which federal mandate?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Phase II stormwater rules requiring local MS4 programs to include post-construction standards

Answer

Phase II NPDES rules require Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) programs to establish post-construction stormwater management standards for new development.

Question 2

Which document must a construction operator file BEFORE earth disturbance begins at a site requiring NPDES permit coverage?

Accepted Answer

Notice of Intent (NOI)

Answer

Operators must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under the Construction General Permit before disturbing any earth.

Question 3

Under most state construction general permits, what is the maximum allowable turbidity or visual benchmark that inspectors use to evaluate whether a BMP is functioning effectively?

Accepted Answer

Discharge must not cause a discernible change in the color or clarity of the receiving water

Answer

Many permits use narrative standards prohibiting discharges that cause a discernible change in color or clarity of receiving waters as the visual benchmark.

Question 4

When multiple operators share responsibility on a single construction site under a Construction General Permit, how is permit responsibility typically allocated?

Accepted Answer

Each operator with operational control over a portion of the site may need separate or co-permittee coverage

Answer

Operators with day-to-day operational control over site activities may each require permit coverage or be named as co-permittees.

Question 5

A construction site inspector finds that rain gauge records show a 0.3-inch storm occurred 20 hours ago, but no post-storm BMP inspection was conducted. Under the EPA CGP, this is a violation because:

Accepted Answer

Inspections are required within 24 hours of a storm producing 0.25 inches or more of rainfall

Answer

The EPA CGP requires inspections within 24 hours of a storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rainfall.

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

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

CESSWI Regulations and Compliance 4