SWM DEQ Exam 150 Questions &
Answers (2025/2026) [100% Verified
Answers A+].
The Virginia Stormwater Management Program is authorized by the ______ and administered
through the ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Virginia Stormwater Management Act, Virginia
Stormwater Management Program Regulation
VPDES Permit/Construction GP authorizes discharge of stormwater from construction activities that
are - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than or equal to an acre
The Stormwater Management Act requires the State Water Control Board to - CORRECT
ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control stormwater runoff
DEQ has ___ days to complete review of real or potential inter-jurisdictional impacts upon request -
CORRECT ANSWER-90
The Stormwater Management Act requires the following individuals to obtain and maintain a
certificate of competency - CORRECT ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone
contracted by a VSMP authority, standard and specification holders
The dual certificate will expire three years from - CORRECT ANSWER-the latest date of the
certificates
SWM plan must be approved by ___ before land disturbance - CORRECT ANSWER-VSMP
program authority
The water quality criteria sets a site-based load limit of ____ of total phosphorus for new
development - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41 lbs/acre/year
, The phosphorus load limit uses the - CORRECT ANSWER-10% impervious cover
Part II B and II C water quantity criteria addresses - CORRECT ANSWER-channel protection and
flood protection
Which two plans in the SWPPP must be approved? - CORRECT ANSWER-SWM plan, ESC plan
Does the SWM plan address runoff during or after construction? - CORRECT ANSWER-post-
construction
What is the lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can result in stream degradation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10%
What do land disturbing activities consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-excavating, clearing, grading
LDA threshold for the SWM Act and Regulation - CORRECT ANSWER-1 acre or 2500 square feet
for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
In situations where an initial exemption was applicable because LDAs were related to emergency
work, VSMP authority shall be advised of the disturbance within - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days of
commencing the LDA and shall submit a permit application within 30 days of starting the land-
disturbing activity
Localities with MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-must adopt and administer a stormwater program
Localities without MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-may choose to administer a VSMP or have DEQ
administer the program
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ____ while locality ____ are responsible for enforcing local
ordinances - CORRECT ANSWER-Construction GP, VSMP
Answers (2025/2026) [100% Verified
Answers A+].
The Virginia Stormwater Management Program is authorized by the ______ and administered
through the ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Virginia Stormwater Management Act, Virginia
Stormwater Management Program Regulation
VPDES Permit/Construction GP authorizes discharge of stormwater from construction activities that
are - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than or equal to an acre
The Stormwater Management Act requires the State Water Control Board to - CORRECT
ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control stormwater runoff
DEQ has ___ days to complete review of real or potential inter-jurisdictional impacts upon request -
CORRECT ANSWER-90
The Stormwater Management Act requires the following individuals to obtain and maintain a
certificate of competency - CORRECT ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone
contracted by a VSMP authority, standard and specification holders
The dual certificate will expire three years from - CORRECT ANSWER-the latest date of the
certificates
SWM plan must be approved by ___ before land disturbance - CORRECT ANSWER-VSMP
program authority
The water quality criteria sets a site-based load limit of ____ of total phosphorus for new
development - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41 lbs/acre/year
, The phosphorus load limit uses the - CORRECT ANSWER-10% impervious cover
Part II B and II C water quantity criteria addresses - CORRECT ANSWER-channel protection and
flood protection
Which two plans in the SWPPP must be approved? - CORRECT ANSWER-SWM plan, ESC plan
Does the SWM plan address runoff during or after construction? - CORRECT ANSWER-post-
construction
What is the lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can result in stream degradation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10%
What do land disturbing activities consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-excavating, clearing, grading
LDA threshold for the SWM Act and Regulation - CORRECT ANSWER-1 acre or 2500 square feet
for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
In situations where an initial exemption was applicable because LDAs were related to emergency
work, VSMP authority shall be advised of the disturbance within - CORRECT ANSWER-7 days of
commencing the LDA and shall submit a permit application within 30 days of starting the land-
disturbing activity
Localities with MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-must adopt and administer a stormwater program
Localities without MS4 - CORRECT ANSWER-may choose to administer a VSMP or have DEQ
administer the program
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ____ while locality ____ are responsible for enforcing local
ordinances - CORRECT ANSWER-Construction GP, VSMP
