MARYLAND E&S CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE| GUARANTEED PASS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST UPDATE 2026.

MARYLAND E&S CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE| GUARANTEED PASS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST UPDATE 2026. The Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Personnel Training Program is a requirement of the EPA State of Maryland International laws None of the above - answer-State of Maryland The current Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (Handbook) is dated: 1994 2000 2011 2013 - answer-2011Although 2/3's of the earth's surface is covered in water, what percentage is fresh water? 50% 25% 3% 10% - answer-3% The following is the percent of Maryland residents whose household water comes from a surface water source. 18% 33% 68% 52% - answer-68% While water is a necessity for human life, clean water also: provides critical wildlife habitat an important part of Maryland's economy enhances recreational opportunities all of the above - answer-all of the above The average Marylander uses how many gallons of water per day? 3054 77 100 - answer-100 Maryland's healthy water resources can benefit the economy by providing water for crop irrigation water for livestock watering electrical power generation good quality fish and shellfish harvests all of the above - answer-all of the above Natural erosion can be caused by water ice wind gravity all of the above - answer-all of the above Raindrops can strike the soil surface at a velocity of 25-30 feet per second. true false - answer-true Sediment pollution is harmful because it:silts in streams, lakes, ponds, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay increases turbidity in water which can kill submerged aquatic vegetation threatens public safety and may increase flooding carries over abundant nutrients into waterways all of the above - answer-all of the above Sediment runoff to a waterway can result in eutrophication due to higher fish populations which deplete the oxygen turbid water which allows for more plant growth improved condition for spawning excessive algae growth as a result of increased level of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil particles causing depletion of oxygen - answer-excessive algae growth as a result of increased level of nutrients which enter water bodies attached to soil particles causing depletion of oxygen The purpose of requiring erosion and sediment control is to: cause undue hardship and expense on the developer and contractor provide jobs for government employees give incentives to contractors by increasing cost of land development provide a means for land development while protecting the environment - answer-provide a means for land development while protecting the environment Land development often accelerates the erosion process becauseConstruction can cause soils to become compacted, inhibiting the absorption of rainfall Drainage areas are often enlarged during construction, leading to increased runoff velocities Vegetation, which helps to diffuse the force of raindrops is removed all of the above - answer-all of the above An MDE approved inspection report must be used when conducting self-inspection under the NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity. true false - answer-true What year did State law mandate that all counties and municipalities in Maryland establish an erosion and sediment control? 1992 1985 1970 2001 none of the above - answer-1970 Compliance with the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity (for which an NOI is submitted) requires the inspection and documentation of erosion and sediment controls: once a month twice a month weekly and the next day after a rain event that produces runoffwhen contractor and inspector have arranged a meeting when all stakeholders in the project have arranged a meeting - answer-weekly and the next day after a rain event that produces runoff A NOI must be submitted and coverage obtained under the NPDES General Permit for Construction Activity for any construction site that disturbs: 5,000 square feet or more 1 acre or more ½ acre or more 5 acres or more - answer-1 acre or more If working on a construction site in Allegany County the agency with enforcement authority to conduct erosion and sediment controls inspections would be: Allegany County Dept of Public Works Maryland Department of Environment Allegany Soil Conservation District - answer-Maryland Department of Environment The following type of enforcement action could result from violations of erosion and sediment control requirements: administrative penalty criminal penalty stop work order civil penalty all of the above - answer-all of the aboveEnforcement actions may be initiated as a result of: starting construction without an approved erosion and sediment control plan substantial noncompliance with the approved plan working outside the approved limits of disturbance recurring minor violations all of the above - answer-all of the above Perimeter controls must be installed before mass grading commences. true false - answer-true Erosion and sediment control inspections are only required during the installation phase of sediment controls practices. true false - answer-false The enforcement authority is responsible for: managing the site development process ensuring that sediment control practices are maintained when necessary determining compliance with the implementation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control practices per the approved planensuring that sediment pollution does not occur - answer-determining compliance with the implementation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control practices per the approved plan