CESSWI Regulatory Compliance & Reporting 4

Question 1

During a routine inspection, an inspector discovers that a subcontractor is operating without being listed on the site's SWPPP. What is the appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Add the subcontractor to the SWPPP and ensure they receive a copy of relevant sections

Answer

All subcontractors performing earth-disturbing work must be identified in the SWPPP; the operator should update the plan and provide the subcontractor with applicable SWPPP requirements.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'non-stormwater discharge' that must be identified and addressed in a SWPPP?

Accepted Answer

Water used to wash out concrete trucks

Answer

Concrete washout water is a regulated non-stormwater discharge that must be identified in the SWPPP and managed to prevent discharge to waterways.

Question 3

A project site drains to an impaired water body listed on the state's 303(d) list. What additional SWPPP requirement typically applies?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced or additional BMPs must be implemented to address the specific pollutant causing impairment

Answer

When a site drains to a 303(d)-listed impaired water, most NPDES CGPs require the implementation of additional BMPs targeted at the pollutant causing the impairment.

Question 4

What is the significance of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act for stormwater inspectors?

Accepted Answer

It requires states to list impaired waters and develop TMDLs for them

Answer

Section 303(d) requires states to identify water bodies that don't meet water quality standards and develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to restore them.

Question 5

A construction project operator fails to submit a required quarterly inspection report. Under the NPDES CGP, what is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Civil penalties and potential enforcement action by the permitting authority

Answer

Failure to submit required reports constitutes a permit violation and can result in civil penalties and enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act.

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

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

CESSWI Regulatory Compliance & Reporting 4