QUALIFIED SWPPP PRACTITIONER (QSP) EXAM
WITH PROFESSOR VERIFIED ANSWERS
Certain non-storm water discharges may be
necessary for the completion of construction
projects. Therefore the General Permit
authorizes such discharges provided they meet
the following conditions except:
a. Meet the NALs for pH and turbidity
b. Not cause or contribute to a violation of
water quality standards
c. Comply with BMPs as described in the
SWPPP
d. Be infeasible to eliminate
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution,
contamination, or nuisance - answer-E
When possible, use erosion controls as the ___
protection, with sediment controls as a
___system.
,a. primary, secondary
b. secondary, primary - answer-A
When does the CGP apply? - answer-Any
construction or demolition of one acre or more
Activities under the CGP include:
a. Routine maintenance to maintain original
line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original
purpose of the facility.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces solely related
to agricultural operations.
c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
d. Discharges of storm water from areas on
tribal lands. - answer-C
TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will
occur across several properties, the utility
company, municipality, or other public/private
, company/agency that owns or operates the
LUP project is responsible for obtaining
coverage - answer-True
Risk Level 2 monitoring requirements include:
a. Effluent sampling where applicable
b. Sampling for pH and turbidity
c. Sampling for pH, turbidity, and suspended
sediments - answer-B
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after
NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - answer-C
WITH PROFESSOR VERIFIED ANSWERS
Certain non-storm water discharges may be
necessary for the completion of construction
projects. Therefore the General Permit
authorizes such discharges provided they meet
the following conditions except:
a. Meet the NALs for pH and turbidity
b. Not cause or contribute to a violation of
water quality standards
c. Comply with BMPs as described in the
SWPPP
d. Be infeasible to eliminate
e. Causes or threatens to cause pollution,
contamination, or nuisance - answer-E
When possible, use erosion controls as the ___
protection, with sediment controls as a
___system.
,a. primary, secondary
b. secondary, primary - answer-A
When does the CGP apply? - answer-Any
construction or demolition of one acre or more
Activities under the CGP include:
a. Routine maintenance to maintain original
line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original
purpose of the facility.
b. Disturbances to land surfaces solely related
to agricultural operations.
c. Clearing and grading 2 acres of land
d. Discharges of storm water from areas on
tribal lands. - answer-C
TRUE OR FALSE: if construction of an LUP will
occur across several properties, the utility
company, municipality, or other public/private
, company/agency that owns or operates the
LUP project is responsible for obtaining
coverage - answer-True
Risk Level 2 monitoring requirements include:
a. Effluent sampling where applicable
b. Sampling for pH and turbidity
c. Sampling for pH, turbidity, and suspended
sediments - answer-B
All NAL data must be uploaded within ___ after
NAL exceedance has been identified
a. 24 hours
b. 1 week
c. 10 days
d. 2 weeks - answer-C
