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Environmental Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under the Clean Water Act Section 402, a construction site disturbing 1 or more acres must obtain which permit?

    Answer: NPDES Construction General Permit

    The NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) is required under CWA Section 402 for sites disturbing 1 or more acres.

  2. Which document must be prepared and implemented at construction sites covered by the NPDES CGP to control stormwater pollution?

    Answer: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

    A SWPPP is required for all NPDES CGP-covered sites and must identify BMPs to prevent stormwater pollution.

  3. A construction inspector notices turbid stormwater runoff leaving the site and entering a nearby stream. The FIRST corrective action should be to:

    Answer: Immediately implement or repair sediment controls to stop the discharge

    The immediate priority is to stop or reduce the discharge by repairing or adding sediment controls before reporting.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a typical Best Management Practice (BMP) for erosion control on a construction site?

    Answer: Stockpiling topsoil adjacent to a drainage inlet

    Stockpiling topsoil next to a drainage inlet increases the risk of sediment entering the storm system, which is contrary to BMP goals.

  5. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires construction projects to consult with which federal agency when activities may affect a listed species?

    Answer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries

    Section 7 consultation under the ESA is conducted with USFWS (terrestrial/freshwater) or NOAA Fisheries (marine/anadromous species).

  6. Under RCRA, construction waste that exhibits the characteristic of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity is classified as:

    Answer: Hazardous waste

    RCRA classifies waste exhibiting any of the four hazardous characteristics as hazardous waste, subject to strict management requirements.

  7. A construction project uncovers previously unknown soil contamination. The inspector's FIRST obligation is to:

    Answer: Stop work, notify the project owner and applicable regulatory agencies

    Discovery of unexpected contamination requires work stoppage and notification to the owner and regulators before any further action.