The Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Personnel Training Program is a requirement of the
EPA
State of Maryland
International laws
None of the above - ANSWER-State of Maryland
The current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (Handbook) is dated:...
2023/24 Maryland E&S Certification Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Personnel Training Program is a requirement of the
EPA
State of Maryland
International laws
None of the above - ANSWER-State of Maryland
The current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (Handbook) is dated:
1994
2000
2011
2013 - ANSWER-2011
Although 2/3's of the earth's surface is covered in water, what percentage is fresh water?
50%
25%
3%
10% - ANSWER-3%
The following is the percent of Maryland residents whose household water comes from a surface water source.
18%
33%
68%
52% - ANSWER-68%
While water is a necessity for human life, clean water also:
provides critical wildlife habitat an important part of Maryland's economy
enhances recreational opportunities
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
The average Marylander uses how many gallons of water per day? 30
54
77
100 - ANSWER-100
Maryland's healthy water resources can benefit the economy by providing
water for crop irrigation
water for livestock watering
electrical power generation
good quality fish and shellfish harvests
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
Natural erosion can be caused by
water
ice
wind
gravity
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
Raindrops can strike the soil surface at a velocity of 25-30 feet per second.
true
false - ANSWER-true
Sediment pollution is harmful because it:
silts in streams, lakes, ponds, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay
increases turbidity in water which can kill submerged aquatic vegetation
threatens public safety and may increase flooding
carries over abundant nutrients into waterways
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
Sediment runoff to a waterway can result in eutrophication due to
higher fish populations which deplete the oxygen
turbid water which allows for more plant growth
improved condition for spawning
excessive algae growth as a result of increased level of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil particles causing depletion of oxygen - ANSWER-excessive algae growth as a result of increased level of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil particles causing depletion of oxygen
The purpose of requiring erosion and sediment control is to: cause undue hardship and expense on the developer and contractor
provide jobs for government employees
give incentives to contractors by increasing cost of land development
provide a means for land development while protecting the environment - ANSWER-
provide a means for land development while protecting the environment
Land development often accelerates the erosion process because
Construction can cause soils to become compacted, inhibiting the absorption of rainfall
Drainage areas are often enlarged during construction, leading to increased runoff velocities
Vegetation, which helps to diffuse the force of raindrops is removed
all of the above - ANSWER-all of the above
An MDE approved inspection report must be used when conducting self-inspection under the NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity.
true
false - ANSWER-true
What year did State law mandate that all counties and municipalities in Maryland establish an erosion and sediment control?
1992
1985
1970
2001
none of the above - ANSWER-1970
Compliance with the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity (for which an NOI is submitted) requires the inspection and documentation of erosion and sediment controls:
once a month
twice a month
weekly and the next day after a rain event that produces runoff
when contractor and inspector have arranged a meeting
when all stakeholders in the project have arranged a meeting - ANSWER-weekly and the next day after a rain event that produces runoff
A NOI must be submitted and coverage obtained under the NPDES General Permit for Construction Activity for any construction site that disturbs:
5,000 square feet or more
1 acre or more
½ acre or more
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