NPDES Level 1A Practice Test Questions and Answers on BMPs, Soil Erosion, Sediment Control, Permit Rules & Georgia State Compliance

NPDES Level 1A Practice Test Questions and
Answers on BMPs, Soil Erosion, Sediment
Control, Permit Rules & Georgia State
Compliance
Question 1
In jurisdictions where there is a local issuing authority (LIA) one NOI is submitted to
the LIA and a second NOI is submitted to whom?
A) Nation Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
B) Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC)
C) Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
D) Environmental Protection Division (EPD) District Office
Correct Answer
D) Environmental Protection Division (EPD) District Office



Question 2
The minimum buffer for a warm water stream is ______ feet.
A) 15
B) 25
C) 35
D) 50

Correct Answer
B) 25




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, Question 3
A slope gradient of 25% (4:1) would indicate that in a horizontal length of 100 feet,
the vertical rise would be ______ feet.
A) 2.5
B) 12.5
C) 25
D) 4
Correct Answer
C) 25



Question 4
BMP
Correct Answer
Best Management Practices



Question 5
A stream channel diversion can only be constructed on streams with a drainage area
less than _________ acres.
A) 830
B) 725
C) 640
D) 500
Correct Answer
C) 640



Question 6
When straw mulch is used to cover disturbed soil it must be maintained at a depth of
________ inches.
A) 1-2
B) 1-3
C) 2-3
D) 2-4
Correct Answer
D) 2-4




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