QSP/QSD Study Guide 2026–2027 Complete Exam Prep,
Practice Questions, Rationales & Verified Answers
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize - correct answers -
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
- correct answers -1
LUPs - correct answers -Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation - correct answers -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 - correct answers -LUP
Visual Monitoring is required for... - correct answers -All sites subject to this General Permit
Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of ___ - correct
answers -3 Years
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, When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - correct answers -When required for non-visible pollutants
When would receiving water monitoring occur? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -At the construction site until construction is
complete. LUPs may be retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon request
ATS - correct answers -Active Treatment Systems
What do ATS do? - correct answers -Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation, coagulation and filtration of
suspended sediment particles. Measured by NELs
When does risk level 1 site have to sample - correct answers -When required for non-visible pollutants
Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP - correct answers -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? - correct answers -
Clean Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory must be: - correct answers -Corporation - A
responsible corporate officer
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Practice Questions, Rationales & Verified Answers
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize - correct answers -
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
- correct answers -1
LUPs - correct answers -Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation - correct answers -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 - correct answers -LUP
Visual Monitoring is required for... - correct answers -All sites subject to this General Permit
Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of ___ - correct
answers -3 Years
1
, When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - correct answers -When required for non-visible pollutants
When would receiving water monitoring occur? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -At the construction site until construction is
complete. LUPs may be retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon request
ATS - correct answers -Active Treatment Systems
What do ATS do? - correct answers -Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation, coagulation and filtration of
suspended sediment particles. Measured by NELs
When does risk level 1 site have to sample - correct answers -When required for non-visible pollutants
Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP - correct answers -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? - correct answers -
Clean Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory must be: - correct answers -Corporation - A
responsible corporate officer
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