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CEPSCI TEST REVIEW 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
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Erosion - (answers)The process by which the land surface is worn away by the
action of water, wind, ice and gravity.
Natural Erosion (Geological Erosion) - (answers)All natural process which
generally occurs along shorelines and stream channels producing about 30% of
eroded sediment in the US
Accelerated Erosion - (answers)Erosion at an elevated rate because of human
activity; accounts for 70% of eroded sediment in the US
Sedimentation - (answers)The process by which eroded material is transported
and deposited
1972-Clean Water Act - (answers)Administered by the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA); Created the NPDES permitting process.
1987 Water Quality Act - (answers)Amendment to CWA which required the EPA
to develop a program to regulate storm discharges under NPDES program.
NPDES in South Carolina - (answers)NPDES regulations are administered by
SCDHEC;
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EPA does have authority to exert jurisdiction in SC;
CGP is one of several NPDES permits administered by DHEC.
CGP - (answers)Authorizes storm water discharges from construction sites.
Who must obtain NPDES coverage? - (answers)Land disturbing activities greater
than or equal to 1 acre;
Land disturbance less that 1 acre within 1/2 mile of a receiving water body in the
SC Coastal Zone;
exceptions of single family residential developments not apart of a larger
common plan of development.
Who is Permitted? (NPDES) - (answers)NPDES permits are issued to an operator -
person or company - for a particular discharge. Permits are NOT issued to the
parcel or project.
Categories of Operators - (answers)Primary Permittees
Secondary Permittees
Contractors
Lending and Other Institutions
Primary Permittee - (answers)Meets one or both of the following criteria;
- Has operational control over SWPPP, construction plans and specifications
CEPSCI TEST REVIEW 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
Erosion - (answers)The process by which the land surface is worn away by the
action of water, wind, ice and gravity.
Natural Erosion (Geological Erosion) - (answers)All natural process which
generally occurs along shorelines and stream channels producing about 30% of
eroded sediment in the US
Accelerated Erosion - (answers)Erosion at an elevated rate because of human
activity; accounts for 70% of eroded sediment in the US
Sedimentation - (answers)The process by which eroded material is transported
and deposited
1972-Clean Water Act - (answers)Administered by the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA); Created the NPDES permitting process.
1987 Water Quality Act - (answers)Amendment to CWA which required the EPA
to develop a program to regulate storm discharges under NPDES program.
NPDES in South Carolina - (answers)NPDES regulations are administered by
SCDHEC;
, 2|Page
EPA does have authority to exert jurisdiction in SC;
CGP is one of several NPDES permits administered by DHEC.
CGP - (answers)Authorizes storm water discharges from construction sites.
Who must obtain NPDES coverage? - (answers)Land disturbing activities greater
than or equal to 1 acre;
Land disturbance less that 1 acre within 1/2 mile of a receiving water body in the
SC Coastal Zone;
exceptions of single family residential developments not apart of a larger
common plan of development.
Who is Permitted? (NPDES) - (answers)NPDES permits are issued to an operator -
person or company - for a particular discharge. Permits are NOT issued to the
parcel or project.
Categories of Operators - (answers)Primary Permittees
Secondary Permittees
Contractors
Lending and Other Institutions
Primary Permittee - (answers)Meets one or both of the following criteria;
- Has operational control over SWPPP, construction plans and specifications
