VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam
Questions And Correct
Answers
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - answer
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? -
answer 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - answer 0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations -
answer load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - answer
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level
storm event? - answer must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
storm.
Define LDA - answer Land disturbing activity; any man-made change
to the land surface that potentially changes its runoff
characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? - answer anything of 1 acre or more, or
2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
, what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - answer
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? -
answer consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? - answer
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - answer
Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - answer incorporating other
plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - answer a
construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place?
- answer within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - answer
At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it
necessary? How long does local authority have to review any
modifications to SWPPP? - answer 7 days for operator to make
changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
Questions And Correct
Answers
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - answer
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? -
answer 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - answer 0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations -
answer load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - answer
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level
storm event? - answer must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
storm.
Define LDA - answer Land disturbing activity; any man-made change
to the land surface that potentially changes its runoff
characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? - answer anything of 1 acre or more, or
2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
, what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - answer
mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? -
answer consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? - answer
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - answer
Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - answer incorporating other
plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - answer a
construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place?
- answer within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - answer
At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it
necessary? How long does local authority have to review any
modifications to SWPPP? - answer 7 days for operator to make
changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
