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What element is targeted by water quality criteria? Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially 25%
affected?
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
calculations
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
runoff?
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
what 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 stormwater anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent
management regulation? in CPBA areas? locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
regulations? maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
offenders?
, how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
plan?
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an a construction GP
LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be within 7 days.
put in place?
How long must operator keep routine inspection At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
reports?
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if 7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
authority deems it necessary? How long does local
authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP?
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days for written
unauthorized discharge? How long does operator have acknowledgement.
to make a written report of this?
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to 0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
GP?
Co-located practices During construction, a facility functions for ESC, and is later constructed into a
stormwater BMP.
During construction, when should inspector make sure BMP should not be installed before contirbuting drainage area has been
a BMP is not installed? stabilized.
Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction 30 days
permits, must be sent after how many days once
conditions are met?
When is ground considered stabilized? when vegetation is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
How long must VSMP authority keep construction Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
record drawings?
How soon after meeting permit requirements must the within 60 days.
VSMP authority return any bonds or securities to
operator?
VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities, post- at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel provides inspection
construction, are inspected at least once every ___ reports at least once a year.
years, unless:
What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? The Virginia Stormwater Management Act
What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? The Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
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Terms in this set (63)
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially 25%
affected?
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
calculations
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
runoff?
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
what 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 stormwater anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent
management regulation? in CPBA areas? locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
regulations? maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
offenders?
, how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
plan?
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an a construction GP
LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be within 7 days.
put in place?
How long must operator keep routine inspection At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
reports?
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if 7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to review changes.
authority deems it necessary? How long does local
authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP?
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an within 24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days for written
unauthorized discharge? How long does operator have acknowledgement.
to make a written report of this?
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to 0.25 in. or more over 24 hours.
GP?
Co-located practices During construction, a facility functions for ESC, and is later constructed into a
stormwater BMP.
During construction, when should inspector make sure BMP should not be installed before contirbuting drainage area has been
a BMP is not installed? stabilized.
Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction 30 days
permits, must be sent after how many days once
conditions are met?
When is ground considered stabilized? when vegetation is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
How long must VSMP authority keep construction Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
record drawings?
How soon after meeting permit requirements must the within 60 days.
VSMP authority return any bonds or securities to
operator?
VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities, post- at least once every 5 years unless a certified personnel provides inspection
construction, are inspected at least once every ___ reports at least once a year.
years, unless:
What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? The Virginia Stormwater Management Act
What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? The Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
