QSP/QSD EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+/GUARANTEED PASS
1. What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the
General Permit Recognize - ANSWER-Grading and Land
Development
A) Streets and Utilities
B) Vertical Construction
C) Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
2. Any construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited
to, clearing, grading, grubbing, or excavation, or any other
activity that results in a land DISTURBANCE of equal to or
greater than ___ acre - ANSWER-1
3. LUPs - ANSWER-Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
4. What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution
and regulation - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
5. The person in charge of the utility company, municipality, or
other public or private company or agency that owns or operates
the ____ may also serve as the LRP - ANSWER-LUP
6. Visual Monitoring is required for... - ANSWER-All sites subject to
this General Permit
7. Records are required to remain onsite during the construction
period for a minimum of ___ - ANSWER-3 Years
,8. When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - ANSWER-When
required for non-visible pollutants
9. When would receiving water monitoring occur? - ANSWER-
Effluent that exceeds the receiving water monitoring triggers
contained in the GP and with direct discharges to receiving
water
10. When would bioassessment sampling take place? - ANSWER-
RISK level 3 and LUP Type 3 Sites larger than 30 acres and with
direct discharges to receiving waters. (before and after sire
completion)
11. Where do records need to be available? - ANSWER-At the
construction site until construction is complete. LUPs may be
retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon
request
12. ATS - ANSWER-Active Treatment Systems
13. What do ATS do? - ANSWER-Add chemicals to facilitate
flocculation, coagulation and filtration of suspended sediment
particles. Measured by NELs
14. When does risk level 1 site have to sample - ANSWER-When
required for non-visible pollutants
15. Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP -
ANSWER-Routine maintenance to maintain original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
, 16. When is the primary federal law governing storm water
pollution and regulation? - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory
must be: - ANSWER-Corporation - A responsible corporate
officer
A) Partnership/sole proprietorship - general partner/proprietor
B) Municipality/State/federal/public agency
Military
17. During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report - ANSWER-?
18. if required, when should Risk Level 1 sites conduct discharge
sampling - ANSWER-During business hours
19. Regional Water boards are responsible for____ - ANSWER-
Implementation and enforcement of the General Permit. Have
some flexibility and authority to alter, approve, exempt, or
rescind permit.
20. LRP - ANSWER-Legally Responsible Person
21. What does the LRP do? - ANSWER-Obtain coverage by
electrinically filing Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior
to construction
22. PDRs Consist of - ANSWER-Notice of Intent (NOI)
A) Risk Assessment
B) Site Map
C) SWPPP
D) Annual Fee
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+/GUARANTEED PASS
1. What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the
General Permit Recognize - ANSWER-Grading and Land
Development
A) Streets and Utilities
B) Vertical Construction
C) Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
2. Any construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited
to, clearing, grading, grubbing, or excavation, or any other
activity that results in a land DISTURBANCE of equal to or
greater than ___ acre - ANSWER-1
3. LUPs - ANSWER-Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
4. What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution
and regulation - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
5. The person in charge of the utility company, municipality, or
other public or private company or agency that owns or operates
the ____ may also serve as the LRP - ANSWER-LUP
6. Visual Monitoring is required for... - ANSWER-All sites subject to
this General Permit
7. Records are required to remain onsite during the construction
period for a minimum of ___ - ANSWER-3 Years
,8. When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - ANSWER-When
required for non-visible pollutants
9. When would receiving water monitoring occur? - ANSWER-
Effluent that exceeds the receiving water monitoring triggers
contained in the GP and with direct discharges to receiving
water
10. When would bioassessment sampling take place? - ANSWER-
RISK level 3 and LUP Type 3 Sites larger than 30 acres and with
direct discharges to receiving waters. (before and after sire
completion)
11. Where do records need to be available? - ANSWER-At the
construction site until construction is complete. LUPs may be
retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon
request
12. ATS - ANSWER-Active Treatment Systems
13. What do ATS do? - ANSWER-Add chemicals to facilitate
flocculation, coagulation and filtration of suspended sediment
particles. Measured by NELs
14. When does risk level 1 site have to sample - ANSWER-When
required for non-visible pollutants
15. Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP -
ANSWER-Routine maintenance to maintain original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
, 16. When is the primary federal law governing storm water
pollution and regulation? - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory
must be: - ANSWER-Corporation - A responsible corporate
officer
A) Partnership/sole proprietorship - general partner/proprietor
B) Municipality/State/federal/public agency
Military
17. During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report - ANSWER-?
18. if required, when should Risk Level 1 sites conduct discharge
sampling - ANSWER-During business hours
19. Regional Water boards are responsible for____ - ANSWER-
Implementation and enforcement of the General Permit. Have
some flexibility and authority to alter, approve, exempt, or
rescind permit.
20. LRP - ANSWER-Legally Responsible Person
21. What does the LRP do? - ANSWER-Obtain coverage by
electrinically filing Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior
to construction
22. PDRs Consist of - ANSWER-Notice of Intent (NOI)
A) Risk Assessment
B) Site Map
C) SWPPP
D) Annual Fee
