GCC GCC Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Question 1

Which federal permit is required for construction sites that disturb one or more acres of land and discharge stormwater?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP)

Answer

Clean Air Act permit

Answer

Section 404 dredge-and-fill permit

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EPA Brownfields permit

Question 2

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be prepared:

Accepted Answer

Before land disturbance begins

Answer

After construction is complete

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Only when the project is near a wetland

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Only for projects over 10 acres

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) for erosion control?

Accepted Answer

Construction entrance with crushed stone

Answer

Daily site inspection

Answer

Employee environmental training

Answer

Project scheduling to avoid rain events

Question 4

LEED certification for construction projects is administered by:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Answer

OSHA

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The Environmental Protection Agency

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The American Institute of Architects

Question 5

Which LEED credit category specifically addresses reducing construction waste sent to landfills?

Accepted Answer

Materials and Resources — Construction and Demolition Waste Management

Answer

Sustainable Sites

Answer

Energy and Atmosphere

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Water Efficiency

Question 6

Before demolishing a pre-1980 building, federal regulations require contractors to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct an asbestos survey and notify the appropriate regulatory agency (NESHAP)

Answer

Obtain a LEED certification

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File a Section 404 permit

Answer

Submit a hazardous waste manifest to OSHA