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What element is targeted by water Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
quality criteria? with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit for 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
water quality?
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- load calculations based on land cover type and
method of load calculations soil type.
what must happen to potentially Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
harmful sheet flow runoff? system.
SWM ponds must be able to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
convey water safely up to what storm.
level storm event?
, Define LDA 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 anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA
stormwater management areas; may be more stringent locally.
regulation? in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
from SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea consent order, which replaces penalties with
deal for stormwater offenders? fines.
how long does VSMP authority 15 days to review and determine approval, and
have to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority Periodically.
inspect an LDA?
all SWPPP requirements may be incorporating other plans into reference, or by
met by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an a construction GP
operator before an LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site within 7 days.
must vegetation be put in place?
How long must operator keep At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
routine inspection reports?
questions and verified answers ACTUAL EXAM
2026 TEST!! Graded A+ | 2025|2026 EXAM
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Terms in this set (63)
What element is targeted by water Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
quality criteria? with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit for 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
water quality?
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- load calculations based on land cover type and
method of load calculations soil type.
what must happen to potentially Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
harmful sheet flow runoff? system.
SWM ponds must be able to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
convey water safely up to what storm.
level storm event?
, Define LDA 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 anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA
stormwater management areas; may be more stringent locally.
regulation? in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
from SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea consent order, which replaces penalties with
deal for stormwater offenders? fines.
how long does VSMP authority 15 days to review and determine approval, and
have to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority Periodically.
inspect an LDA?
all SWPPP requirements may be incorporating other plans into reference, or by
met by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an a construction GP
operator before an LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site within 7 days.
must vegetation be put in place?
How long must operator keep At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
routine inspection reports?
