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QSP/QSD CERTIFICATION EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
TEST BANK - QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA) |Newest Exam| Most Recent
Edition
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
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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
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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
QSP/QSD CERTIFICATION EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
TEST BANK - QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA) |Newest Exam| Most Recent
Edition
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
,2|Page
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
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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
