SWPPP EXAM 670 PRACTICE REVIEW 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ Co-located practices Answer: During construction, a facility
functions for ESC, and is later constructed into a stormwater BMP.
◉ During construction, when should inspector make sure a BMP is
not installed? Answer: BMP should not be installed before
contirbuting drainage area has been stabilized.
◉ Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction permits,
must be sent after how many days once conditions are met? Answer:
30 days
◉ When is ground considered stabilized? Answer: when vegetation
is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
◉ How long must VSMP authority keep construction record
drawings? Answer: Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
◉ How soon after meeting permit requirements must the VSMP
authority return any bonds or securities to operator? Answer:
within 60 days.
, ◉ VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities, post-
construction, are inspected at least once every ___ years, unless:
Answer: at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel
provides inspection reports at least once a year.
◉ What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? Answer: The
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
◉ What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? Answer: The
Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
◉ The Stormwater Management act requires the State Water Control
Board to do what? Answer: permit, regulate, and control stormwater
runoff
◉ How many days does DEQ have to complete review of real or
potential inter-jurisdicitonal impacts upon request? Answer: 90
days
◉ Who is required to maintain a certificate of competency by the
Stormwater Management Act? Answer: staff of a stormwater
program, anyone contracted by a VSMP authority, and all standard
and specification holders
TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ Co-located practices Answer: During construction, a facility
functions for ESC, and is later constructed into a stormwater BMP.
◉ During construction, when should inspector make sure a BMP is
not installed? Answer: BMP should not be installed before
contirbuting drainage area has been stabilized.
◉ Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction permits,
must be sent after how many days once conditions are met? Answer:
30 days
◉ When is ground considered stabilized? Answer: when vegetation
is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
◉ How long must VSMP authority keep construction record
drawings? Answer: Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
◉ How soon after meeting permit requirements must the VSMP
authority return any bonds or securities to operator? Answer:
within 60 days.
, ◉ VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities, post-
construction, are inspected at least once every ___ years, unless:
Answer: at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel
provides inspection reports at least once a year.
◉ What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? Answer: The
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
◉ What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? Answer: The
Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
◉ The Stormwater Management act requires the State Water Control
Board to do what? Answer: permit, regulate, and control stormwater
runoff
◉ How many days does DEQ have to complete review of real or
potential inter-jurisdicitonal impacts upon request? Answer: 90
days
◉ Who is required to maintain a certificate of competency by the
Stormwater Management Act? Answer: staff of a stormwater
program, anyone contracted by a VSMP authority, and all standard
and specification holders
