CESSWI Regulatory Compliance & Reporting 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?

Accepted Answer

To document BMPs that minimize pollutant discharges to receiving waters

Answer

A SWPPP identifies and documents the BMPs that will be implemented to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater from a construction site.

Question 2

Under the NPDES CGP, who is responsible for ensuring the SWPPP is implemented and updated throughout the construction project?

Accepted Answer

The operator(s) with day-to-day site control

Answer

Operators with day-to-day operational control of the site are responsible for SWPPP implementation and must ensure it is current and correctly applied.

Question 3

Which Clean Water Act Section prohibits the discharge of any pollutant to navigable waters without a permit?

Accepted Answer

Section 301

Answer

Clean Water Act Section 301 prohibits the discharge of pollutants to waters of the US except in compliance with a permit such as an NPDES permit.

Question 4

A SWPPP inspection reveals a silt fence has failed and sediment has left the site. What is the first required action under the NPDES CGP?

Accepted Answer

Immediately repair the BMP and document the corrective action

Answer

When a BMP failure is observed, the operator must immediately repair it and document the corrective action in the SWPPP inspection records.

Question 5

What does 'final stabilization' mean in the context of NPDES Construction General Permits?

Accepted Answer

A uniform perennial vegetative cover of 70% has been established, or equivalent stabilization measures are in place

Answer

Final stabilization requires a uniform perennial vegetative cover with 70% density or equivalent non-vegetative measures over all disturbed areas with no potential for discharge.

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

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

CESSWI Regulatory Compliance & Reporting 3