KDOT Environmental Compliance & Permits 3

Question 1

Which section of NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major federal actions significantly affecting the environment?

Accepted Answer

Section 102(2)(C)

Answer

NEPA Section 102(2)(C) mandates preparation of an EIS for major federal actions with significant environmental effects.

Question 2

A contractor's SWPPP requires silt fence installation before grading begins. The inspector observes grading started without any silt fence. This constitutes a:

Accepted Answer

Permit violation requiring immediate corrective action documentation

Answer

Beginning grading without required BMPs in place violates the NPDES Construction General Permit and must be documented and corrected immediately.

Question 3

Under the Endangered Species Act Section 7, informal consultation between a federal agency and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is used when a project is likely to:

Accepted Answer

Have no effect or may affect but is not likely to adversely affect listed species

Answer

Informal consultation is used for 'may affect, not likely to adversely affect' determinations, resulting in a concurrence letter rather than a full Biological Opinion.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification issued by KDHE?

Accepted Answer

To certify that federally permitted activities comply with state water quality standards

Answer

Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires states to certify that federally permitted discharges meet state water quality standards before federal permits can be issued.

Question 5

On a KDOT project, an inspector discovers a previously unidentified archaeological site during grading. Under Section 106, work should stop and which agency must be notified?

Accepted Answer

Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS/SHPO)

Answer

Section 106 of the NHPA requires consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) when historic properties may be affected by federal undertakings.

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KDOT Environmental Compliance & Permits 3