QSP EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report. Answer: ?
◉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
◉Small Construction Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. Answer: Applies to
sites between 1 - 5 acres demonstrating that thee are not adverse
water quality impacts
◉Discharges eligible for Rainfall Erosivity Waiver must take place
during a period when the value is the rainfall erosivity factor is less
than___. Answer: 5
◉If the new R factor is 5 or above. Answer: The LRP shall be
required to apply for coverage under this order.
◉The discharger may reduce or increase the total acreage covered
under the GP when.... Answer: A portion of the site is complete
and/or conditions for termination have been met (when ownership
of a portion of the site is sold to different entity or when new
acreage is added to the site)
◉Revisions to add/reduce disturbed acreage must be filed
electronically within ____. Answer: 30 Days
, ◉Which of the following construction activities is not covered under
the CGP:. Answer: Routine maintenance to maintain original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
◉Conditions for Termination of Coverage. Answer: Within 90 Days
when construction is complete or ownership transferred File
through SMARTS
1. File NOT
2. Final Site Map
3. Photos
◉The NOT must demonstrate through.... Answer: A. 70% final cover
method
B. RUSLE or RUSLE2 method - computational proof required
C. Custom Method - Demonstrate in some other manner than A or B
that the site complies with final stabilization
◉Authorized non-storm water discharges may include those
from____. Answer: Dechlorinated potable water sources such as:
Fire Hydrant Flushing, Irrigation of Veg Erosion Control Measures,
Pipe Flushing/Testing, Dust Control, Uncontaminated ground water
from dewatering
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉During a routine inspection a LUP discharger observes a non-
storm water discharge and therefore must prepare a non-storm
water report. Answer: ?
◉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
◉Small Construction Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. Answer: Applies to
sites between 1 - 5 acres demonstrating that thee are not adverse
water quality impacts
◉Discharges eligible for Rainfall Erosivity Waiver must take place
during a period when the value is the rainfall erosivity factor is less
than___. Answer: 5
◉If the new R factor is 5 or above. Answer: The LRP shall be
required to apply for coverage under this order.
◉The discharger may reduce or increase the total acreage covered
under the GP when.... Answer: A portion of the site is complete
and/or conditions for termination have been met (when ownership
of a portion of the site is sold to different entity or when new
acreage is added to the site)
◉Revisions to add/reduce disturbed acreage must be filed
electronically within ____. Answer: 30 Days
, ◉Which of the following construction activities is not covered under
the CGP:. Answer: Routine maintenance to maintain original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
◉Conditions for Termination of Coverage. Answer: Within 90 Days
when construction is complete or ownership transferred File
through SMARTS
1. File NOT
2. Final Site Map
3. Photos
◉The NOT must demonstrate through.... Answer: A. 70% final cover
method
B. RUSLE or RUSLE2 method - computational proof required
C. Custom Method - Demonstrate in some other manner than A or B
that the site complies with final stabilization
◉Authorized non-storm water discharges may include those
from____. Answer: Dechlorinated potable water sources such as:
Fire Hydrant Flushing, Irrigation of Veg Erosion Control Measures,
Pipe Flushing/Testing, Dust Control, Uncontaminated ground water
from dewatering
