VA DEQ SWM InSpEctor cErtIfIcAtIon
ExAM QuEStIonS AnD AnSWErS, 2024
LAtESt
◉At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? Ans:
25%
◉what is the site-based load limit for water quality? Ans: 0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
◉Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations Ans:
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
◉what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? Ans:
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
◉SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level
storm event? Ans: must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
◉Define LDA Ans: Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to
the land surface that potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
, ◉What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? Ans: 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? Ans:
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? Ans:
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
◉how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? Ans: 15
days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
◉How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Ans:
Periodically.
◉all SWPPP requirements may be met by Ans: incorporating other
plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
◉What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? Ans: a
construction GP
ExAM QuEStIonS AnD AnSWErS, 2024
LAtESt
◉At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? Ans:
25%
◉what is the site-based load limit for water quality? Ans: 0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
◉Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations Ans:
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
◉what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? Ans:
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
◉SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level
storm event? Ans: must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
◉Define LDA Ans: Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to
the land surface that potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
, ◉What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? Ans: 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? Ans:
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? Ans:
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
◉how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? Ans: 15
days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
◉How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Ans:
Periodically.
◉all SWPPP requirements may be met by Ans: incorporating other
plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
◉What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? Ans: a
construction GP
