KDOT Environmental Compliance & Permits 2

Question 1

Under the NPDES Construction General Permit, what is the maximum allowable turbidity benchmark for discharges to impaired water bodies in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

25 NTU above background

Answer

NPDES CGP benchmarks for turbidity at impaired water bodies are set at 25 NTU above background to protect water quality.

Question 2

A KDOT inspector notices a contractor disturbed a wetland buffer without a Section 404 permit. What is the FIRST action the inspector should take?

Accepted Answer

Issue a stop-work order and notify the KDOT environmental office

Answer

Unpermitted wetland disturbance requires an immediate stop-work order and escalation to KDOT's environmental office to avoid further violation.

Question 3

Which federal agency has primary authority to regulate discharge of dredge and fill material into waters of the United States under Section 404?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Answer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers administers Section 404 permits for dredge and fill activities in waters of the U.S.

Question 4

What document outlines mitigation measures for a project to avoid, minimize, and compensate for impacts to protected species?

Accepted Answer

Biological Opinion (BO)

Answer

A Biological Opinion from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service specifies required mitigation measures for protected species under Section 7 of the ESA.

Question 5

During grading operations, a contractor uncovers what appears to be human skeletal remains. Under Kansas law, work must halt within how many feet of the discovery?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

Kansas law requires work to stop within 100 feet of suspected human remains until the county coroner and SHPO are notified.

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KDOT Environmental Compliance & Permits 2