CPESC Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Laws 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit

Answer

The NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) under CWA Section 402 regulates stormwater discharges from construction sites disturbing one or more acres.

Question 2

A construction site operator receives a Notice of Violation (NOV) from the state environmental agency. What is the operator's most immediate required action?

Accepted Answer

Respond within the timeframe specified in the NOV and implement corrective measures

Answer

Upon receiving an NOV, operators must respond by the deadline stated in the notice and begin corrective actions to address the violations cited.

Question 3

Which federal act requires evaluation of potential impacts to wetlands before a Section 404 permit is issued for fill material placement?

Accepted Answer

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Answer

NEPA requires environmental impact assessments for federal actions, including the issuance of Section 404 permits by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Question 4

The EPA's 'effluent limitation guideline' for construction sites under 40 CFR Part 450 sets a numeric turbidity limit for sites discharging to what type of water bodies?

Accepted Answer

Waters with applicable water quality standards where technically feasible

Answer

The 2009 Construction and Development Effluent Guidelines require numeric turbidity limits for discharges to water bodies with applicable water quality standards where technically feasible.

Question 5

Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a construction project that may affect a listed species must consult with which agency?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries

Answer

Section 7 consultation under the ESA requires federal agencies and permit applicants to consult with USFWS (terrestrial species) or NOAA Fisheries (marine species) when a project may affect listed species.

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CPESC Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Laws 2