VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially af-
25%
fected?
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runott Reduction Method- method of load calcu-
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
lations
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
runott?
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
what level storm event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the
Define LDA land surface that potentially changes its runott character-
istics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas;
regulation? in CPBA areas? may be more stringent locally.
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? programs, routine maintenance of preexisting operations,
public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
ottenders?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? a construction GP
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, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put
within 7 days.
in place?
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority
7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority
deems it necessary? How long does local authority have
to review changes.
to review any modifications to SWPPP?
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an unau-
within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days
thorized discharge? How long does operator have to make
for written acknowledgement.
a written report of this?
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to
0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
GP?
During construction, a facility functions for ESC, and is later
Co-located practices
constructed into a stormwater BMP.
During construction, when should inspector make sure a BMP should not be installed before contirbuting drainage
BMP is not installed? area has been stabilized.
Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction
permits, must be sent after how many days once condi- 30 days
tions are met?
when vegetation is uniform, mature enough to survive,
When is ground considered stabilized?
and will inhibit erosion.
How long must VSMP authority keep construction record
Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
drawings?
How soon after meeting permit requirements must the
VSMP authority return any bonds or securities to opera- within 60 days.
tor?
VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities,
at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel
post-construction, are inspected at least once every
provides inspection reports at least once a year.
years, unless:
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Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially af-
25%
fected?
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runott Reduction Method- method of load calcu-
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
lations
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
runott?
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
what level storm event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the
Define LDA land surface that potentially changes its runott character-
istics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas;
regulation? in CPBA areas? may be more stringent locally.
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? programs, routine maintenance of preexisting operations,
public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
ottenders?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? a construction GP
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, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put
within 7 days.
in place?
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority
7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority
deems it necessary? How long does local authority have
to review changes.
to review any modifications to SWPPP?
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an unau-
within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days
thorized discharge? How long does operator have to make
for written acknowledgement.
a written report of this?
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to
0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
GP?
During construction, a facility functions for ESC, and is later
Co-located practices
constructed into a stormwater BMP.
During construction, when should inspector make sure a BMP should not be installed before contirbuting drainage
BMP is not installed? area has been stabilized.
Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction
permits, must be sent after how many days once condi- 30 days
tions are met?
when vegetation is uniform, mature enough to survive,
When is ground considered stabilized?
and will inhibit erosion.
How long must VSMP authority keep construction record
Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
drawings?
How soon after meeting permit requirements must the
VSMP authority return any bonds or securities to opera- within 60 days.
tor?
VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities,
at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel
post-construction, are inspected at least once every
provides inspection reports at least once a year.
years, unless:
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