CPESC Section 1 & 2 || 100% Verified Answers.
What does the acronym NPDES stand for? correct answers National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System
True / False: The NPDES requirements apply only to discharges of storm-water either directly or
through a municipal separate storm drain system, to waters of the US. correct answers 2.1.1.6
True
What does the acronym TMDL stand for? Define it? correct answers 2.1.1.10
Total Maximum Daily Load. The amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can
assimilate on a daily basis without violating applicable water quality standards.
Define TMDL correct answers 2.1.1.10
The TMDL defines the amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can assimilate on a
daily basis without violating applicable water quality standards. (Water quality standards usually
predetermined by the state.)
What are the two types of storm-water permits issued under the NPDES Program? correct
answers 2.2.1
1. The Construction General Permit (CGP).
2. The individual permit designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant,
facility, or activity.
If deficiencies are found during a SWPPP inspection, how quickly do they need to be corrected?
correct answers No later than seven days after the inspection.
List three types of pollutants. correct answers 2.1
Nutrients,pathogens, heavy metals, toxics, sediment, salts, detergents, hydro-carbons,oxygen
absorbing substances.
, List three examples of 'Waters of the United States'. correct answers 2.1.1.6
Lakes,rivers, streams, mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows,
playa lakes, natural ponds.
When does the SWPPP need to be completed? correct answers 2.3.6.4
Prior to submitting the NOI.
When does the EPA's construction permit require inspections? correct answers Every 7 days, or
within 24 hrs of a storm of 0.5 inches or move in depth.
What does CPESC stand for? correct answers Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment
Control
What are the two types of Storm Water Permits? correct answers 2.2.1
1. General: provides umbrella coverage to a large number of applicants.
2. Individual: designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant, facility, or
activity.
True/False: A site initially disturbing 1/2 acre, that is part of a 3.5 acre future development is not
required to obtain a permit for the 1/2 acre. correct answers 2.1.1.8
False, If it as part of a larger plan of development >1 acre, a permit is required.
Name 3 of the 5 types of Phase I facilities under section 402 of the CWA as of 1987. correct
answers 2.1.1.2
-Facilities already covered by a permit
-Facilities that engage in industrial activity
What does the acronym NPDES stand for? correct answers National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System
True / False: The NPDES requirements apply only to discharges of storm-water either directly or
through a municipal separate storm drain system, to waters of the US. correct answers 2.1.1.6
True
What does the acronym TMDL stand for? Define it? correct answers 2.1.1.10
Total Maximum Daily Load. The amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can
assimilate on a daily basis without violating applicable water quality standards.
Define TMDL correct answers 2.1.1.10
The TMDL defines the amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can assimilate on a
daily basis without violating applicable water quality standards. (Water quality standards usually
predetermined by the state.)
What are the two types of storm-water permits issued under the NPDES Program? correct
answers 2.2.1
1. The Construction General Permit (CGP).
2. The individual permit designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant,
facility, or activity.
If deficiencies are found during a SWPPP inspection, how quickly do they need to be corrected?
correct answers No later than seven days after the inspection.
List three types of pollutants. correct answers 2.1
Nutrients,pathogens, heavy metals, toxics, sediment, salts, detergents, hydro-carbons,oxygen
absorbing substances.
, List three examples of 'Waters of the United States'. correct answers 2.1.1.6
Lakes,rivers, streams, mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows,
playa lakes, natural ponds.
When does the SWPPP need to be completed? correct answers 2.3.6.4
Prior to submitting the NOI.
When does the EPA's construction permit require inspections? correct answers Every 7 days, or
within 24 hrs of a storm of 0.5 inches or move in depth.
What does CPESC stand for? correct answers Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment
Control
What are the two types of Storm Water Permits? correct answers 2.2.1
1. General: provides umbrella coverage to a large number of applicants.
2. Individual: designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant, facility, or
activity.
True/False: A site initially disturbing 1/2 acre, that is part of a 3.5 acre future development is not
required to obtain a permit for the 1/2 acre. correct answers 2.1.1.8
False, If it as part of a larger plan of development >1 acre, a permit is required.
Name 3 of the 5 types of Phase I facilities under section 402 of the CWA as of 1987. correct
answers 2.1.1.2
-Facilities already covered by a permit
-Facilities that engage in industrial activity
