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Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act, what permit is required for stormwater discharges from construction sites disturbing 1 or more acres?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP)

Answer

The EPA's NPDES Construction General Permit authorizes stormwater discharges from construction sites of 1+ acres, requiring a SWPPP and BMPs.

Question 2

What document is required at a construction site to manage stormwater pollution under the NPDES Construction General Permit?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Answer

A SWPPP identifies potential pollutant sources and describes Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent stormwater contamination at the site.

Question 3

Which federal law governs the disposal of hazardous construction waste, such as contaminated soil and solvent-soaked materials?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer

RCRA establishes the framework for managing hazardous waste from generation through disposal, including contaminated soils and chemical wastes from construction.

Question 4

What is the purpose of installing silt fences at a construction site perimeter?

Accepted Answer

Intercept sheet flow runoff and capture sediment before it leaves the site

Answer

Silt fences are sediment control BMPs that intercept overland sheet flow, allowing water to pass while trapping suspended sediment particles.

Question 5

Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers is required when:

Accepted Answer

Discharging dredged or fill material into waters of the US, including wetlands

Answer

Section 404 requires Corps permits for discharging dredged or fill material into navigable waters and their adjacent wetlands.

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