VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions & Verified
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What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface that potentially changes its
runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
, what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders?
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA?
Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA?
a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place?
within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports?
At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it necessary? How long
does local authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP?
7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an unauthorized discharge? How long does
operator have to make a written report of this?
within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days for written acknowledgement.
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to GP?
0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
Answers
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface that potentially changes its
runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
, what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders?
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA?
Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA?
a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place?
within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports?
At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it necessary? How long
does local authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP?
7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an unauthorized discharge? How long does
operator have to make a written report of this?
within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days for written acknowledgement.
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to GP?
0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
