QSP COURSE 2026 EXAM REVIEW STUDY
GUIDE BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PREMIUM
◉ 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
◉ 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)
◉ 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
◉ ATS. Answer: Active Treatment Systems
◉ What do ATS do?. Answer: Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation,
coagulation and filtration of suspended sediment particles.
Measured by NELs
,◉ When does risk level 1 site have to sample. Answer: When
required for non-visible pollutants
◉ 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
◉ 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
Partnership/sole proprietorship - general partner/proprietor
Municipality/State/federal/public agency
Military
◉ During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report. Answer: ?
◉ if required, when should Risk Level 1 sites conduct discharge
sampling. Answer: During business hours
, ◉ 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.
◉ LRP. Answer: Legally Responsible Person
◉ What does the LRP do?. Answer: Obtain coverage by electrinically
filing Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to construction
◉ PDRs Consist of. Answer: Notice of Intent (NOI)
Risk Assessment
Site Map
SWPPP
Annual Fee
Signed Certification Statement
◉ Small Construction Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. Answer: Applies to
sites between 1 - 5 acres demonstrating that thee are not adverse
water quality impacts
◉ Discharges eligible for Rainfall Erosivity Waiver must take place
during a period when the value is the rainfall erosivity factor is less
than___. Answer: 5
GUIDE BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PREMIUM
◉ 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
◉ 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)
◉ 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
◉ ATS. Answer: Active Treatment Systems
◉ What do ATS do?. Answer: Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation,
coagulation and filtration of suspended sediment particles.
Measured by NELs
,◉ When does risk level 1 site have to sample. Answer: When
required for non-visible pollutants
◉ 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
◉ 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
Partnership/sole proprietorship - general partner/proprietor
Municipality/State/federal/public agency
Military
◉ During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report. Answer: ?
◉ if required, when should Risk Level 1 sites conduct discharge
sampling. Answer: During business hours
, ◉ 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.
◉ LRP. Answer: Legally Responsible Person
◉ What does the LRP do?. Answer: Obtain coverage by electrinically
filing Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to construction
◉ PDRs Consist of. Answer: Notice of Intent (NOI)
Risk Assessment
Site Map
SWPPP
Annual Fee
Signed Certification Statement
◉ Small Construction Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. Answer: Applies to
sites between 1 - 5 acres demonstrating that thee are not adverse
water quality impacts
◉ Discharges eligible for Rainfall Erosivity Waiver must take place
during a period when the value is the rainfall erosivity factor is less
than___. Answer: 5
