CISEC Exam
Who can file a civil action per the CWA? - ANS-Any citizen
Who can have a civil action filed against them? - ANS-Any person, the US, or other
government agency, or the EPA
When would a governor file a civil suit? - ANS-If there is a violation occurring in another
state that is causing an adverse effect on the public health/welfare of their state or for a
violation of any water quality requirement in their state
Explain Class I vs. Class II violations - ANS-Class I is negligent and Class II is
knowingly
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANS-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented -
ANS-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about sediment
and erosion control and pollution prevention - ANS-True
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal working hours -
ANS-True
T/F: The CGP does not mandate inspectors of equipment storage and maintenance
areas - ANS-False
Which of the following are correct statements about the CWA?
1. Citizens can bring civil actions against alleged violators and/or the EPA
2. State Governors can bring civil action against the EPA
3. Administrative penalties are updated annually
4. All of the above
5. Only no.1 and no.2 - ANS-4. All of the above
When are inspections required? - ANS-Only during normal business hours.
At least once every 7 calendar days OR once every 14 calendar days and within 24
hours of a 0.25-inch or greater storm event (or snow - N/A for me)
, How long do inspection records need to be kept? - ANS-3 years after permit expires or
terminates
Which of the following represents the definition of sediment?
a. The deposition of soil particles suspended in water or air
b. Eroded material suspended in water or air
c. Soil particles displaced by the action of wind or water - ANS-b. Eroded material
suspended in water or air
Which of the following does not represent rainfall or runoff erosion?
a. Splash
b. Sheet flow
c. Creep
d. Rill and gully - ANS-c. Creep
T/F: Clay is more erodible than silt - ANS-False
T/F: Saltation creates more wind-borne particles than suspension - ANS-True
T/F: Sediment is a major pollutant of our national rivers and streams and excessive
amounts have a direct impact on aquatic life - ANS-True
T/F: Sediment control BMPs remove all suspended particles found in runoff waters -
ANS-False
T/F: Inspectors should always tell contractors what type of BMPs to install on a project
when noncompliance problems are found - ANS-False
T/F: Good sediment control results in good erosion control - ANS-False
T/F: Storm drain inlet protection practices remove all sediment runoff waters and allow
clean water to flow into the drainage system - ANS-False
T/F: Saltation is a form of wind erosion - ANS-True
T/F: The most effective method for sediment control involves containing sediment-laden
runoff waters for sufficient time to allow heavier suspended particles to settle -
ANS-True
Who can file a civil action per the CWA? - ANS-Any citizen
Who can have a civil action filed against them? - ANS-Any person, the US, or other
government agency, or the EPA
When would a governor file a civil suit? - ANS-If there is a violation occurring in another
state that is causing an adverse effect on the public health/welfare of their state or for a
violation of any water quality requirement in their state
Explain Class I vs. Class II violations - ANS-Class I is negligent and Class II is
knowingly
T/F: Contractors are authorized by the CGP to discharge pollutants - ANS-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that erosion due to runoff events must be prevented -
ANS-True
T/F: The CGP mandates that qualified inspectors be knowledgeable about sediment
and erosion control and pollution prevention - ANS-True
T/F: The CGP states that inspections are to occur only during normal working hours -
ANS-True
T/F: The CGP does not mandate inspectors of equipment storage and maintenance
areas - ANS-False
Which of the following are correct statements about the CWA?
1. Citizens can bring civil actions against alleged violators and/or the EPA
2. State Governors can bring civil action against the EPA
3. Administrative penalties are updated annually
4. All of the above
5. Only no.1 and no.2 - ANS-4. All of the above
When are inspections required? - ANS-Only during normal business hours.
At least once every 7 calendar days OR once every 14 calendar days and within 24
hours of a 0.25-inch or greater storm event (or snow - N/A for me)
, How long do inspection records need to be kept? - ANS-3 years after permit expires or
terminates
Which of the following represents the definition of sediment?
a. The deposition of soil particles suspended in water or air
b. Eroded material suspended in water or air
c. Soil particles displaced by the action of wind or water - ANS-b. Eroded material
suspended in water or air
Which of the following does not represent rainfall or runoff erosion?
a. Splash
b. Sheet flow
c. Creep
d. Rill and gully - ANS-c. Creep
T/F: Clay is more erodible than silt - ANS-False
T/F: Saltation creates more wind-borne particles than suspension - ANS-True
T/F: Sediment is a major pollutant of our national rivers and streams and excessive
amounts have a direct impact on aquatic life - ANS-True
T/F: Sediment control BMPs remove all suspended particles found in runoff waters -
ANS-False
T/F: Inspectors should always tell contractors what type of BMPs to install on a project
when noncompliance problems are found - ANS-False
T/F: Good sediment control results in good erosion control - ANS-False
T/F: Storm drain inlet protection practices remove all sediment runoff waters and allow
clean water to flow into the drainage system - ANS-False
T/F: Saltation is a form of wind erosion - ANS-True
T/F: The most effective method for sediment control involves containing sediment-laden
runoff waters for sufficient time to allow heavier suspended particles to settle -
ANS-True
