VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in
CPBA areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500
ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER-15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - CORRECT ANSWER-
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
, What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? -
CORRECT ANSWER-within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it
necessary? How long does local authority have to review any modifications
to SWPPP? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days for operator to make changes, 60
days for authority to review changes.
How Long Does Operator Have To Notify DEQ Of An Unauthorized
Discharge? How Long Does Operator Have To Make A Written Report Of
This? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 24 Hours Of Discovery For
Notification, Within 5 Days For Written Acknowledgement.
What Constitutes A Measurable Rain Event According To GP? -
CORRECT ANSWER-0.25 In. Or More Over 24 Hours.
Co-Located Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-During Construction, A
Facility Functions For ESC, And Is Later Constructed Into A Stormwater
BMP.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in
CPBA areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500
ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER-15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - CORRECT ANSWER-
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
, What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? -
CORRECT ANSWER-within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it
necessary? How long does local authority have to review any modifications
to SWPPP? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days for operator to make changes, 60
days for authority to review changes.
How Long Does Operator Have To Notify DEQ Of An Unauthorized
Discharge? How Long Does Operator Have To Make A Written Report Of
This? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 24 Hours Of Discovery For
Notification, Within 5 Days For Written Acknowledgement.
What Constitutes A Measurable Rain Event According To GP? -
CORRECT ANSWER-0.25 In. Or More Over 24 Hours.
Co-Located Practices - CORRECT ANSWER-During Construction, A
Facility Functions For ESC, And Is Later Constructed Into A Stormwater
BMP.
