CSM Environmental Regulations & Policy 3

Question 1

A TMDL allocates pollutant loads among point sources and nonpoint sources. The portion assigned to nonpoint sources is called what?

Accepted Answer

Load Allocation

Answer

A Load Allocation (LA) represents the portion of a TMDL assigned to nonpoint sources and natural background, while Waste Load Allocations (WLAs) apply to point sources.

Question 2

Which executive order requires federal agencies to consider environmental justice in their programs and policies affecting minority and low-income populations?

Accepted Answer

EO 12898

Answer

Executive Order 12898 (1994) directs federal agencies to identify and address disproportionately high environmental and health effects on minority and low-income populations.

Question 3

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which program specifically protects wellhead areas from stormwater contamination?

Accepted Answer

Wellhead Protection Program

Answer

The Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP) under SDWA requires states to delineate protection areas around public water supply wells and manage activities that could contaminate them.

Question 4

Which stormwater-related permit condition requires operators to develop and implement a written plan describing BMPs for their site?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Answer

A SWPPP is a site-specific written plan required under most NPDES stormwater permits that identifies potential pollutant sources and the BMPs used to control them.

Question 5

When a stormwater discharge is regulated under both a municipal MS4 permit and a Construction General Permit, which permit governs?

Accepted Answer

Both permits apply simultaneously

Answer

Both the MS4 permit and the CGP can apply simultaneously; the operator must comply with all applicable requirements from each permit.

(CSM) Certified Stormwater Manager Practice Test

(CSM) Certified Stormwater Manager Practice Test

CSM Environmental Regulations & Policy 3