QSP/QSD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize -
ANS Grading and Land Development
Streets and Utilities
Vertical Construction
Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
Any construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited to, clearing, grading,
grubbing, or excavation, or any other activity that results in a land DISTURBANCE of equal to or
greater than ___ acre - ANS 1
LUPs - ANS Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation - ANS Clean
Water Act
The person in charge of the utility company, municipality, or other public or private company or
agency that owns or operates the ____ may also serve as the LRP - ANS LUP
Visual Monitoring is required for... - ANS All sites subject to this General Permit
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of ___ -
ANS 3 Years
When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - ANS When required for non-visible pollutants
When would receiving water monitoring occur? - ANS Effluent that exceeds the receiving
water monitoring triggers contained in the GP and with direct discharges to receiving water
When would bioassessment sampling take place? - ANS RISK level 3 and LUP Type 3 Sites
larger than 30 acres and with direct discharges to receiving waters. (before and after sire
completion)
Where do records need to be available? - ANS At the construction site until construction is
complete. LUPs may be retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon request
ATS - ANS Active Treatment Systems
What do ATS do? - ANS Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation, coagulation and filtration of
suspended sediment particles. Measured by NELs
When does risk level 1 site have to sample - ANS When required for non-visible pollutants
Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP - ANS Routine maintenance to
maintain original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
When is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation? - ANS Clean
Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory must be: - ANS Corporation - A
responsible corporate officer
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What 4 distinct phases of construction activities does the General Permit Recognize -
ANS Grading and Land Development
Streets and Utilities
Vertical Construction
Final Landscaping and site Stabilization
Any construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited to, clearing, grading,
grubbing, or excavation, or any other activity that results in a land DISTURBANCE of equal to or
greater than ___ acre - ANS 1
LUPs - ANS Linear Underground/Overhead Utility Projects
What is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation - ANS Clean
Water Act
The person in charge of the utility company, municipality, or other public or private company or
agency that owns or operates the ____ may also serve as the LRP - ANS LUP
Visual Monitoring is required for... - ANS All sites subject to this General Permit
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Records are required to remain onsite during the construction period for a minimum of ___ -
ANS 3 Years
When does Risk Level 1 site have to sample? - ANS When required for non-visible pollutants
When would receiving water monitoring occur? - ANS Effluent that exceeds the receiving
water monitoring triggers contained in the GP and with direct discharges to receiving water
When would bioassessment sampling take place? - ANS RISK level 3 and LUP Type 3 Sites
larger than 30 acres and with direct discharges to receiving waters. (before and after sire
completion)
Where do records need to be available? - ANS At the construction site until construction is
complete. LUPs may be retained in a crew members vehicle and made available upon request
ATS - ANS Active Treatment Systems
What do ATS do? - ANS Add chemicals to facilitate flocculation, coagulation and filtration of
suspended sediment particles. Measured by NELs
When does risk level 1 site have to sample - ANS When required for non-visible pollutants
Which construction activity is not covered under the CGP - ANS Routine maintenance to
maintain original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility
When is the primary federal law governing storm water pollution and regulation? - ANS Clean
Water Act
The LRP's (Legally Responsible Person) approved signatory must be: - ANS Corporation - A
responsible corporate officer
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
