Compliance Reporting & Documentation Flashcards
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When must a Notice of Intent (NOI) be submitted under the Construction General Permit before earth-disturbing activities begin?
Answer: At least 7 days prior
Under the EPA CGP, operators must submit their NOI at least 7 calendar days before commencing construction activities.
Which type of NPDES permit is issued to a single, specific discharger rather than a broad category of dischargers?
Answer: Individual permit
An individual permit is tailored to a specific facility's unique discharge characteristics and is not a general or sector-based permit.
A facility's SWPPP must be available on-site for review by which parties?
Answer: Permit authority, EPA, and local government officials upon request
The SWPPP must be available on-site for review by the permitting authority, EPA, and local government officials with oversight responsibilities.
What does the term 'effluent limitation guideline' (ELG) mean in the context of stormwater documentation?
Answer: A technology-based standard limiting pollutant concentrations in stormwater discharges by industrial category
ELGs are EPA-established technology-based standards that set pollutant discharge limits for specific categories of industrial facilities.
A facility conducting quarterly visual assessments of stormwater discharges is required to document what information?
Answer: Date, time, discharge point, visual observations such as color and odor, and any follow-up actions
Quarterly visual assessment records must include the date, time, outfall location, observed characteristics, and any corrective steps taken.
Which phase of the NPDES permit cycle requires a permittee to submit a renewal application before permit expiration?
Answer: Permit reissuance or renewal phase
The permit reissuance phase requires permittees to apply for renewal typically 180 days before the current permit expires.
Under the MSGP, which industrial sector is identified by Sector N?
Answer: Scrap recycling and waste recycling facilities
Sector N of the MSGP covers scrap recycling and waste recycling facilities, which have specific monitoring and reporting requirements.