Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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A state requires that construction sites implement post-construction stormwater controls as a condition of local land development approval. This requirement is most directly associated with which federal mandate?
Answer: NPDES Phase II stormwater rules requiring local MS4 programs to include post-construction standards
Phase II NPDES rules require Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) programs to establish post-construction stormwater management standards for new development.
Which document must a construction operator file BEFORE earth disturbance begins at a site requiring NPDES permit coverage?
Answer: Notice of Intent (NOI)
Operators must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under the Construction General Permit before disturbing any earth.
Under most state construction general permits, what is the maximum allowable turbidity or visual benchmark that inspectors use to evaluate whether a BMP is functioning effectively?
Answer: Discharge must not cause a discernible change in the color or clarity of the receiving water
Many permits use narrative standards prohibiting discharges that cause a discernible change in color or clarity of receiving waters as the visual benchmark.
When multiple operators share responsibility on a single construction site under a Construction General Permit, how is permit responsibility typically allocated?
Answer: Each operator with operational control over a portion of the site may need separate or co-permittee coverage
Operators with day-to-day operational control over site activities may each require permit coverage or be named as co-permittees.
A construction site inspector finds that rain gauge records show a 0.3-inch storm occurred 20 hours ago, but no post-storm BMP inspection was conducted. Under the EPA CGP, this is a violation because:
Answer: Inspections are required within 24 hours of a storm producing 0.25 inches or more of rainfall
The EPA CGP requires inspections within 24 hours of a storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rainfall.
Which of the following best describes an 'operator' as defined under NPDES construction stormwater regulations?
Answer: Any entity with operational control over daily activities or the ability to modify plans/specifications
An 'operator' is any entity that has operational control over construction activities or control over the project's plans and specifications.
A linear construction project (pipeline) crosses through three states. Which NPDES permits are required?
Answer: Separate NPDES permit coverage is required in each state where earth disturbance occurs
NPDES permit coverage must be obtained in each state where land disturbance occurs, as each state (or EPA for unauthorized states) has its own jurisdiction.