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A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to
have a ____% or greater probability of producing precipitation in the
project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - ✔✔C
A QSP is responsible for:
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,a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - ✔✔a. Day to day implementation,
inspections, and observations
A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour or
greater period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - ✔✔a. Qualifying rain event
A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated flows
away from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
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,a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control - ✔✔b. run on/ run off control
Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - ✔✔c. RUSLE 2 method
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
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, d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands. - ✔✔c. Clearing
and grading 2 acres of land
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 - ✔✔c. 10 days
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
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A likely precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecasted to
have a ____% or greater probability of producing precipitation in the
project area.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 75
e. 99 - ✔✔C
A QSP is responsible for:
1
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,a. Day to day implementation, inspections, and observations
b. Amending the SWPPP as required
c. Developing and certifying the SWPPP
d. Certifying reports in SMARTS - ✔✔a. Day to day implementation,
inspections, and observations
A storm that produces ½ inch or more of precipitation, with a 48 hour or
greater period between rain events is a/an...
a. Qualifying rain event
b. Extended storm event
c. Inactive storm event
d. Unsafe monitoring event - ✔✔a. Qualifying rain event
A temporary or permanent structural BMP that directs concentrated flows
away from disturbed areas and prevents erosion is...
2
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,a. erosion control
b. run on/ run off control
c. sediment control - ✔✔b. run on/ run off control
Acceptable methods to demonstrate final stabilization include:
a. 50%vegetative coverage
b. 100% vegetative coverage
c. RUSLE 2 method - ✔✔c. RUSLE 2 method
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
3
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, d. Discharges of storm water from areas on tribal lands. - ✔✔c. Clearing
and grading 2 acres of land
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 - ✔✔c. 10 days
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
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