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VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam 2025 |
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?-correct-answer-Phosphorous,
it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?-correct-answer-
25%
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ______ while locality _______ are responsible
for enforcing local ordinances.-correct-answer-Construction GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution:-correct-answer-
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the completeness of a
SWM plan?-correct-answer-15 days
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Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When is this due,
and what info must be provided?-correct-answer-Due by Oct. 1, and must include:
new types of SWM facilities, geographic coordinates of them, acres treated, and
surface waters/karst features into which they discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit?-correct-
answer-The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the stormwater
management act?-correct-answer-$32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement?-correct-answer-
At least three years after project completion or state permit termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews?-correct-answer-DEQ must
complete a program review once every five years.
VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam 2025 |
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?-correct-answer-Phosphorous,
it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?-correct-answer-
25%
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the ______ while locality _______ are responsible
for enforcing local ordinances.-correct-answer-Construction GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution:-correct-answer-
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the completeness of a
SWM plan?-correct-answer-15 days
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Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When is this due,
and what info must be provided?-correct-answer-Due by Oct. 1, and must include:
new types of SWM facilities, geographic coordinates of them, acres treated, and
surface waters/karst features into which they discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit?-correct-
answer-The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the stormwater
management act?-correct-answer-$32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement?-correct-answer-
At least three years after project completion or state permit termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews?-correct-answer-DEQ must
complete a program review once every five years.
