CEPSCI Test Review Questions With Complete Solutions.

Erosion correct answer: The process by which the land surface is worn away by the action of water, wind, ice and gravity. Natural Erosion (Geological Erosion) correct answer: All natural process which generally occurs along shorelines and stream channels producing about 30% of eroded sediment in the US Accelerated Erosion correct answer: Erosion at an elevated rate because of human activity; accounts for 70% of eroded sediment in the US Sedimentation correct answer: The process by which eroded material is transported and deposited 1972-Clean Water Act correct answer: Administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Created the NPDES permitting process. 1987 Water Quality Act correct answer: Amendment to CWA which required the EPA to develop a program to regulate storm discharges under NPDES program. NPDES in South Carolina correct answer: NPDES regulations are administered by SCDHEC; EPA does have authority to exert jurisdiction in SC; CGP is one of several NPDES permits administered by DHEC. CGP correct answer: Authorizes storm water discharges from construction sites. Who must obtain NPDES coverage? correct answer: Land disturbing activities greater than or equal to 1 acre; Land disturbance less that 1 acre within 1/2 mile of a receiving water body in the SC Coastal Zone; exceptions of single family residential developments not apart of a larger common plan of development. Who is Permitted? (NPDES) correct answer: NPDES permits are issued to an operator - person or company - for a particular discharge. Permits are NOT issued to th