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What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - correct answers ✔✔Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants. At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? - correct answers ✔✔25% what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - correct answers ✔✔0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations - correct answers ✔✔load calculations based on land cover type and soil type. what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - correct answers ✔✔Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system. SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? - correct answers ✔✔must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm. Define LDA - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔consent order, which replaces penalties with fines. how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? - correct answers ✔✔15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant. How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - correct answers ✔✔Periodically. all SWPPP requirements may be met by - correct answers ✔✔incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements. What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - correct answers ✔✔a construction GP How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? - correct answers ✔✔within 7 days. How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? - correct answers ✔✔The Virginia Stormwater Management Act What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? - correct answers ✔✔The Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation The Stormwater Management act requires the State Water Control Board to do what? - correct answers ✔✔permit, regulate, and control stormwater runoff How many days does DEQ have to complete review of real or potential inter-jurisdicitonal impacts upon request? - correct answers ✔✔90 days Who is required to maintain a certificate of competency by the Stormwater Management Act? - correct answers ✔✔staff of a stormwater program, anyone contracted by a VSMP authority, and all standard and specification holders A SWM Plan must be approved by who prior to land disturbance? - correct answers ✔✔the VSMP Program Authority What is the TP limit for a site? - correct answers ✔✔0.41 lbs/ac/yr The phosphorus load limit uses what % impervious cover? - correct answers ✔✔10% Part II B and II C water quantity criteria addresses: - correct answers ✔✔channel protection and flood protection Of all the plans included in the SWPPP, which two must be approved? - correct answers ✔✔the SWM and ESC Plans
Does a SWM plan address runoff during or after construction? - correct answers ✔✔post- construction What is the lower limit of imperviousness which could result in stream degradation? - correct answers ✔✔10% If land disturbance occurs as a result of emergency work, what is the timeline for advising the VSMP authority of the disturbance? - correct answers ✔✔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. - correct answers ✔✔Construction GP, VSMP BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution: - correct answers ✔✔Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the completeness of a SWM plan? - correct answers ✔✔15 days Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When is this due, and what info must be provided? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔The construction GP
How quickly must an unauthorized discharge to surface water be reported to the DEQ? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔Within 7 days If a bare area is at final grade, when must permanent or temporary soil stabilization be applied?
- correct answers ✔✔Within 7 days Three requirements for concrete wash water: - correct answers ✔✔1) must be directed to a leak-proof container or settling basin
- container or basin cannot overflow
- hardened or liquid concrete waste must be removed and properly disposed. How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection reports? - correct answers ✔✔For at least three years after permit termination. If an eventual stormwater BMP utilizes infiltration for pollution removal, would it be a good co- located practice? - correct answers ✔✔No, a co-located practice involves an ESC measure being converted into a SWM facility. An infiltration facility would clog if used to settle sediment prior. What criteria does vegetation need in order to be considered established? - correct answers ✔✔the ground cover must be:
- uniform
- mature enough to survive
- able to inhibit erosion
What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access property for conducting post- construction BMP inspections? - correct answers ✔✔A long-term maintenance agreement Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing, and when must it be submitted to the VSMP authority? - correct answers ✔✔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? - correct answers ✔✔Within 60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions How often must a VSMP authority inspect a SWM facility post-construction? - correct answers ✔✔Every 5 years, OR the owner may submit reports completed be a qualified person on an annual basis
