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CPESC Section 1 & 2What does the acronym NPDES stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
True / False: The NPDES requirements apply only to discharges of storm-water
either directly or through a municipal separate storm drain system, to waters of
the US. - CORRECT ANSWER-2.1.1.6
True
What does the acronym TMDL stand for? Define it? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2.1.1.10
Total Maximum Daily Load. The amount of a particular pollutant that a water body
can assimilate on a daily basis without violating applicable water quality
standards.
Define TMDL - CORRECT ANSWER-2.1.1.10
The TMDL defines the amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can
assimilate on a daily basis without violating applicable water quality standards.
(Water quality standards usually predetermined by the state.)
What are the two types of storm-water permits issued under the NPDES
Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.2.1
1. The Construction General Permit (CGP).
2. The individual permit designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular
applicant, facility, or activity.
If deficiencies are found during a SWPPP inspection, how quickly do they need
to be corrected? - CORRECT ANSWER-No later than seven days after the
inspection.
List three types of pollutants. - CORRECT ANSWER-2.1
Nutrients,pathogens, heavy metals, toxics, sediment, salts, detergents,
hydro-carbons,oxygen absorbing substances.
List three examples of 'Waters of the United States'. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2.1.1.6
, Lakes,rivers, streams, mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes,
wet meadows, playa lakes, natural ponds.
When does the SWPPP need to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.3.6.4
Prior to submitting the NOI.
When does the EPA's construction permit require inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Every 7 days, or within 24 hrs of a storm of 0.5 inches or move in
depth.
What does CPESC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified Professional in
Erosion & Sediment Control
What are the two types of Storm Water Permits? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.2.1
1. General: provides umbrella coverage to a large number of applicants.
2. Individual: designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant,
facility, or activity.
True/False: A site initially disturbing 1/2 acre, that is part of a 3.5 acre future
development is not required to obtain a permit for the 1/2 acre. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2.1.1.8
False, If it as part of a larger plan of development >1 acre, a permit is required.
Name 3 of the 5 types of Phase I facilities under section 402 of the CWA as of
1987. - CORRECT ANSWER-2.1.1.2
-Facilities already covered by a permit
-Facilities that engage in industrial activity
-Large (>250K pop) MS4s
-Medium (100K250K) MS4s
-Facilities that EPA admin deems "significant contributors" of pollutants to
WOTUS
Who is responsible for applying for the Storm water permit for a construction
site? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.3.1
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