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CPESC Section 1 & 2|| CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
Who is allowed to certify the SWPPP? - correct-answer -The authorized
representative of the site operator, such as the president, vice president, or a
general partner who has been delegated authority to sign and certify this type of
document.
Whatare the Fundamentals of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct ? -
correct-answer -* Integrity
* Objectivity
* Confidentiality
* Competence
* Professionalism
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Who oversees Stormwater Regulations ? - correct-answer -EPA (US Environmental
Protection Agency)
When was the Stormwater Application Rule issued? - correct-answer -November
16th, 1990
When was the Stormwater Implementation Rule enacted and what did it entail? -
correct-answer -April 1992; minimum requirements for storm water permit terms
and conditions
What does the Phase II discharger's include and when were they established? -
correct-answer -Phase II stormwater dischargers generally include "light"
industrial facilities, small construction sites (< 5 acres), and small municipalities
(<100,000 population)
August 1995
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When was the Multi Sector Model General Permit issued? - correct-answer -
September 1995
Who administrates the 404 Permit? - correct-answer -US Army Corps of Engineers
Under the code of ethics, what are the obligations to the Public? - correct-answer
-Follow the Law
Serve the public interest
Be involved incivic activities
Educate the Public
Under the code of ethics, what are the general obligations? - correct-answer -
Improve your professional technical knowledge
Raise the standards of functional excellence
CPESC Section 1 & 2|| CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
Who is allowed to certify the SWPPP? - correct-answer -The authorized
representative of the site operator, such as the president, vice president, or a
general partner who has been delegated authority to sign and certify this type of
document.
Whatare the Fundamentals of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct ? -
correct-answer -* Integrity
* Objectivity
* Confidentiality
* Competence
* Professionalism
,2|Page
Who oversees Stormwater Regulations ? - correct-answer -EPA (US Environmental
Protection Agency)
When was the Stormwater Application Rule issued? - correct-answer -November
16th, 1990
When was the Stormwater Implementation Rule enacted and what did it entail? -
correct-answer -April 1992; minimum requirements for storm water permit terms
and conditions
What does the Phase II discharger's include and when were they established? -
correct-answer -Phase II stormwater dischargers generally include "light"
industrial facilities, small construction sites (< 5 acres), and small municipalities
(<100,000 population)
August 1995
, 3|Page
When was the Multi Sector Model General Permit issued? - correct-answer -
September 1995
Who administrates the 404 Permit? - correct-answer -US Army Corps of Engineers
Under the code of ethics, what are the obligations to the Public? - correct-answer
-Follow the Law
Serve the public interest
Be involved incivic activities
Educate the Public
Under the code of ethics, what are the general obligations? - correct-answer -
Improve your professional technical knowledge
Raise the standards of functional excellence
