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CPESC Section 1 & 2 Questions and Correct
Answers Latest Update

What does the acronym NPDES stand for? - (correct answer) -National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
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True / False: The NPDES requirements apply only to discharges of storm-water either directly or through a municipal
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separate storm drain system, to waters of the US. - (correct answer) -2.1.1.6
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True

What does the acronym TMDL stand for? Define it? - (correct answer) -2.1.1.10
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Total Maximum Daily Load. The amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can assimilate on a daily basis without
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violating applicable water quality standards.
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Define TMDL - (correct answer) -2.1.1.10
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The TMDL defines the amount of a particular pollutant that a water body can assimilate on a daily basis without violating
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applicable water quality standards. (Water quality standards usually predetermined by the state.)
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What are the two types of storm-water permits issued under the NPDES Program? - (correct answer) -2.2.1
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1. The Construction General Permit (CGP).
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2. The individual permit designed to fit the specific requirements of a particular applicant, facility, or activity.
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If deficiencies are found during a SWPPP inspection, how quickly do they need to be corrected? - (correct answer) -No
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later than seven days after the inspection.
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List three types of pollutants. - (correct answer) -2.1
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Nutrients,pathogens, heavy metals, toxics, sediment, salts, detergents, hydro-carbons,oxygen absorbing substances. iu iu iu iu iu iu iu iu iu




List three examples of 'Waters of the United States'. - (correct answer) -2.1.1.6
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Lakes,rivers, streams, mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, natural ponds.
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When does the SWPPP need to be completed? - (correct answer) -2.3.6.4
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Prior to submitting the NOI.
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When does the EPA's construction permit require inspections? - (correct answer) -Every 7 days, or within 24 hrs of a
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storm of 0.5 inches or move in depth.
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What does CPESC stand for? - (correct answer) -Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control
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What are the two types of Storm Water Permits? - (correct answer) -2.2.1
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1. General: provides umbrella coverage to a large number of applicants.
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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
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permit for the 1/2 acre. - (correct answer) -2.1.1.8
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False, If it as part of a larger plan of development >1 acre, a permit is required.
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Name 3 of the 5 types of Phase I facilities under section 402 of the CWA as of 1987. - (correct answer) -2.1.1.2
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-Facilities already covered by a permit iu iu iu iu iu



-Facilities that engage in industrial activity iu iu iu iu iu



-Large (>250K pop) MS4s iu iu iu



-Medium (100K250K) MS4s iu iu



-Facilities that EPA admin deems "significant contributors" of pollutants to WOTUS
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, Who is responsible for applying for the Storm water permit for a construction site? - (correct answer) -2.3.1
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The operator of the site, however a owner can apply if the operator has not been identified.
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What is an NOI? - (correct answer) -2.2.4
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"Notice of Intent" to be covered by a general permit in the state in which the facility is located.
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List the 6 major phases of a SWPPP for construction activities? - (correct answer) -2.3.6
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-Site Evaluation/design development (site plan)
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-Assessment (site area/runoff calc) iu iu iu



-Control selection and plan design (BMPs) iu iu iu iu iu



-Certification/notification (NOI) iu



-Construction/implementation (install/maintenance) iu



-Final stabilization/termination (NOT)
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What score do you need to pass each section of the test? - (correct answer) -70%
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What is the deadline to stabilize a site that wont be redisturbed? - (correct answer) -2.3.6.3
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What is the deadline to correct problems found during an inspection? - (correct answer) -2.3.6.5
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As soon as possible but no later than 7 days.
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How long do you have to keep copies of the swppp after final stabilization? - (correct answer) -2.3.6.5 (second to last
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paragraph)
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3 years
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What are the 3 types of enforcement actions EPA has? - (correct answer) -2.3.7
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The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was established which year? - (correct answer) -1948
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When was the Federal Water Pollution Control Act amended? What is it called now? - (correct answer) -2.1.1
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1972 and 1977. Now called the Clean Water Act
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Which year was the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System established? - (correct answer) -2.1.1.2
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1972

What is an MS4? - (correct answer) -Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
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Stormwater is defined under EPA's NPDES rules as . . . - (correct answer) -2.1.1.5
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Stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. iu iu iu iu iu iu iu iu iu




Who is allowed to certify the SWPPP? - (correct answer) -The authorized representative of the site operator, such as the
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president, vice president, or a general partner who has been delegated authority to sign and certify this type of document.
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Whatare the Fundamentals of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct ? - (correct answer) -* Integrity
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* Objectivity
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* Confidentiality
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* Competence
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* Professionalism
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Who oversees Stormwater Regulations ? - (correct answer) -EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency)
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When was the Stormwater Application Rule issued? - (correct answer) -November 16th, 1990
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When was the Stormwater Implementation Rule enacted and what did it entail? - (correct answer) -April 1992; minimum
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requirements for storm water permit terms and conditions
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What does the Phase II discharger's include and when were they established? - (correct answer) -Phase II stormwater
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dischargers generally include "light" industrial facilities, small construction sites (< 5 acres), and small municipalities
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