Virginia DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Complete Q&A Guide
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1. What is the required duration for retaining routine inspection reports under
stormwater management regulations in Virginia?
One year
Five years
Three years
Indefinitely
2. If a locality's VSMP is found to be less stringent than the Virginia Stormwater
Management Permit, what actions might be required to ensure compliance?
The locality must seek a waiver from the state for non-compliance.
The locality would need to revise its VSMP to meet or exceed the
standards set by the Virginia Stormwater Management Permit.
The locality can ignore state requirements if they have local
regulations.
No action is required as local regulations can be less stringent.
3. Which nutrient is specifically limited by stormwater management regulations
to protect water quality?
Carbon
Sulfur
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
,4. Describe the significance of posting the notice of coverage letter at the
specified locations in the context of stormwater management.
Posting the notice of coverage letter at the project site and local
government office ensures transparency and public awareness of
land disturbing activities.
The notice serves as a marketing tool for the project.
The notice is required only for projects exceeding a certain size.
Posting the notice is only necessary for compliance with local
regulations.
5. What is the name of the act that governs stormwater management in Virginia?
Virginia Environmental Protection Act
Clean Water Act
Water Quality Improvement Act
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
6. If the DEQ identifies non-compliance during a program review, what actions
might they take to address stormwater management issues?
Implement corrective measures and enforce penalties.
Conduct additional reviews without taking any action.
Ignore the findings and continue with the current regulations.
Increase funding for stormwater projects without addressing
compliance issues.
,7. What is the required inspection frequency for qualified personnel at sites with
temporary stabilization according to Virginia's stormwater management
regulations?
Every week
Every 30 days
Once a month
Every 14 days
8. What is the requirement for soil stabilization on a bare area that has reached
final grade?
Soil stabilization is not required.
Soil stabilization must be applied within 30 days.
Soil stabilization must be applied immediately.
Soil stabilization must be applied within 14 days.
9. What is the required frequency of inspections for a SWM facility after
construction according to the Virginia Stormwater Management Act?
Every two years
At least once every five years
Monthly
Annually
10. Describe the significance of the inspection frequency for qualified personnel
in maintaining temporary stabilization at stormwater management sites.
Frequent inspections can lead to unnecessary delays in construction.
Inspections are unnecessary if the site is temporarily stabilized.
, Inspections every month are sufficient for maintaining compliance.
Regular inspections every 14 days ensure that temporary
stabilization measures are effective and compliant with water
quality standards.
11. Who is required to sign and seal a construction record drawing in Virginia?
A licensed professional engineer or land surveyor
The project manager
The contractor
The property owner
12. If a new operator of a land disturbing activity fails to obtain a certificate of
competency, what potential consequences could they face under the
Stormwater Management Act?
They will receive a warning and be allowed to continue working.
They can apply for a temporary permit.
They may face penalties and be prohibited from commencing their
activities.
They will be required to pay a fee but can continue operations.
13. Describe the type of information that localities are required to submit to the
DEQ as part of the VSMP.
Localities must submit information on public health and safety
measures.
Localities must submit only financial reports related to stormwater
management.
Localities must submit data on local wildlife populations.
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1. What is the required duration for retaining routine inspection reports under
stormwater management regulations in Virginia?
One year
Five years
Three years
Indefinitely
2. If a locality's VSMP is found to be less stringent than the Virginia Stormwater
Management Permit, what actions might be required to ensure compliance?
The locality must seek a waiver from the state for non-compliance.
The locality would need to revise its VSMP to meet or exceed the
standards set by the Virginia Stormwater Management Permit.
The locality can ignore state requirements if they have local
regulations.
No action is required as local regulations can be less stringent.
3. Which nutrient is specifically limited by stormwater management regulations
to protect water quality?
Carbon
Sulfur
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
,4. Describe the significance of posting the notice of coverage letter at the
specified locations in the context of stormwater management.
Posting the notice of coverage letter at the project site and local
government office ensures transparency and public awareness of
land disturbing activities.
The notice serves as a marketing tool for the project.
The notice is required only for projects exceeding a certain size.
Posting the notice is only necessary for compliance with local
regulations.
5. What is the name of the act that governs stormwater management in Virginia?
Virginia Environmental Protection Act
Clean Water Act
Water Quality Improvement Act
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
6. If the DEQ identifies non-compliance during a program review, what actions
might they take to address stormwater management issues?
Implement corrective measures and enforce penalties.
Conduct additional reviews without taking any action.
Ignore the findings and continue with the current regulations.
Increase funding for stormwater projects without addressing
compliance issues.
,7. What is the required inspection frequency for qualified personnel at sites with
temporary stabilization according to Virginia's stormwater management
regulations?
Every week
Every 30 days
Once a month
Every 14 days
8. What is the requirement for soil stabilization on a bare area that has reached
final grade?
Soil stabilization is not required.
Soil stabilization must be applied within 30 days.
Soil stabilization must be applied immediately.
Soil stabilization must be applied within 14 days.
9. What is the required frequency of inspections for a SWM facility after
construction according to the Virginia Stormwater Management Act?
Every two years
At least once every five years
Monthly
Annually
10. Describe the significance of the inspection frequency for qualified personnel
in maintaining temporary stabilization at stormwater management sites.
Frequent inspections can lead to unnecessary delays in construction.
Inspections are unnecessary if the site is temporarily stabilized.
, Inspections every month are sufficient for maintaining compliance.
Regular inspections every 14 days ensure that temporary
stabilization measures are effective and compliant with water
quality standards.
11. Who is required to sign and seal a construction record drawing in Virginia?
A licensed professional engineer or land surveyor
The project manager
The contractor
The property owner
12. If a new operator of a land disturbing activity fails to obtain a certificate of
competency, what potential consequences could they face under the
Stormwater Management Act?
They will receive a warning and be allowed to continue working.
They can apply for a temporary permit.
They may face penalties and be prohibited from commencing their
activities.
They will be required to pay a fee but can continue operations.
13. Describe the type of information that localities are required to submit to the
DEQ as part of the VSMP.
Localities must submit information on public health and safety
measures.
Localities must submit only financial reports related to stormwater
management.
Localities must submit data on local wildlife populations.
