QSP/QSD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize -
Answer -Grading and Land Development
Streets and Utilities
Vertical Construction
Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
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
LUPs - Answer -Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation -
Answer -Clean Water Act
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
Visual Monitoring is required for... - Answer -All sites subject to this General Permit
Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of
___ - Answer -3 Years
When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - Answer -When required for non-visible
pollutants
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
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize -
Answer -Grading and Land Development
Streets and Utilities
Vertical Construction
Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
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
LUPs - Answer -Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation -
Answer -Clean Water Act
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
Visual Monitoring is required for... - Answer -All sites subject to this General Permit
Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of
___ - Answer -3 Years
When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - Answer -When required for non-visible
pollutants
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
