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VA DEQ ESC INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM| COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+| VA
DEQ ESC INSPECTOR EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
What is the lower limit of imperviousness which could result in stream
degradation? - ANSWER - 10%
If land disturbance occurs as a result of emergency work, what is the
timeline for advising the VSMP authority of the disturbance? -
ANSWER - within 7 days of commencing the LDA and a permit
application must be submitted within 30 days
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ______ while locality _______ are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances. - ANSWER - Construction
GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution: - ANSWER -
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the
completeness of a SWM plan? - ANSWER - 15 days
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Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When
is this due, and what info must be provided? - ANSWER - Due by Oct.
1, and must include: new types of SWM facilities, geographic
coordinates of them, acres treated, and surface waters/karst features into
which they discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit? -
ANSWER - The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the
stormwater management act? - ANSWER - $32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement? -
ANSWER - At least three years after project completion or state permit
termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews? - ANSWER - DEQ
must complete a program review once every five years.
Where are the two locations where the notice of coverage letter must be
posted? - ANSWER - 1) onsite near the main entrance, and 2) in the
General information section of the SWPPP
What five things must be included in the general information section of
the SWPPP? - ANSWER - 1) signed copy of registration statement
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2) copy of the notice of coverage letter
3) copy of the construction GP
4) narrative description of the construction activity
5) Legible site plans
What is the inspection frequency for a site's qualified personnel in areas
which have temporary stabilization? - ANSWER - Once a month
If a qualified personnel discovers an ESC practice is not functioning or
improperly installed, how long do they have to fix it? - ANSWER - No
longer than 7 days after discovery.
The operator must note all modifications or updates in the SWPPP,
including a record of the following three dates: - ANSWER - major
grading, stabilization, and any temporary or permanent ceasing of
construction activity.
How quickly must an unauthorized discharge to surface water be
reported to the DEQ? - ANSWER - Verbal notification within 24 hours,
written notification within 5 days
If an area is not at final grade, but may remain dormant for more than 14
days, how quickly must temporary stabilization be applied? - ANSWER
- Within 7 days
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If a bare area is at final grade, when must permanent or temporary soil
stabilization be applied? - ANSWER - Within 7 days
Three requirements for concrete wash water: - ANSWER - 1) must be
directed to a leak-proof container or settling basin
2) container or basin cannot overflow
3) hardened or liquid concrete waste must be removed and properly
disposed.
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection reports? -
ANSWER - For at least three years after permit termination.
What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access property for
conducting post-construction BMP inspections? - ANSWER - A long-
term maintenance agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing, and when must it
be submitted to the VSMP authority? - ANSWER - must be signed by a
professional registered in VA. Must be submitted before permit
termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to terminate any bonds
or securities provided by the operator? - ANSWER - Within 60 days of
completing the requirements of the permit conditions
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VA DEQ ESC INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM| COMPLETE 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+| VA
DEQ ESC INSPECTOR EXAM REVIEW 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
What is the lower limit of imperviousness which could result in stream
degradation? - ANSWER - 10%
If land disturbance occurs as a result of emergency work, what is the
timeline for advising the VSMP authority of the disturbance? -
ANSWER - within 7 days of commencing the LDA and a permit
application must be submitted within 30 days
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ______ while locality _______ are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances. - ANSWER - Construction
GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution: - ANSWER -
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the
completeness of a SWM plan? - ANSWER - 15 days
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Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When
is this due, and what info must be provided? - ANSWER - Due by Oct.
1, and must include: new types of SWM facilities, geographic
coordinates of them, acres treated, and surface waters/karst features into
which they discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit? -
ANSWER - The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the
stormwater management act? - ANSWER - $32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement? -
ANSWER - At least three years after project completion or state permit
termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews? - ANSWER - DEQ
must complete a program review once every five years.
Where are the two locations where the notice of coverage letter must be
posted? - ANSWER - 1) onsite near the main entrance, and 2) in the
General information section of the SWPPP
What five things must be included in the general information section of
the SWPPP? - ANSWER - 1) signed copy of registration statement
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2) copy of the notice of coverage letter
3) copy of the construction GP
4) narrative description of the construction activity
5) Legible site plans
What is the inspection frequency for a site's qualified personnel in areas
which have temporary stabilization? - ANSWER - Once a month
If a qualified personnel discovers an ESC practice is not functioning or
improperly installed, how long do they have to fix it? - ANSWER - No
longer than 7 days after discovery.
The operator must note all modifications or updates in the SWPPP,
including a record of the following three dates: - ANSWER - major
grading, stabilization, and any temporary or permanent ceasing of
construction activity.
How quickly must an unauthorized discharge to surface water be
reported to the DEQ? - ANSWER - Verbal notification within 24 hours,
written notification within 5 days
If an area is not at final grade, but may remain dormant for more than 14
days, how quickly must temporary stabilization be applied? - ANSWER
- Within 7 days
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If a bare area is at final grade, when must permanent or temporary soil
stabilization be applied? - ANSWER - Within 7 days
Three requirements for concrete wash water: - ANSWER - 1) must be
directed to a leak-proof container or settling basin
2) container or basin cannot overflow
3) hardened or liquid concrete waste must be removed and properly
disposed.
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection reports? -
ANSWER - For at least three years after permit termination.
What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access property for
conducting post-construction BMP inspections? - ANSWER - A long-
term maintenance agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing, and when must it
be submitted to the VSMP authority? - ANSWER - must be signed by a
professional registered in VA. Must be submitted before permit
termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to terminate any bonds
or securities provided by the operator? - ANSWER - Within 60 days of
completing the requirements of the permit conditions
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