SWM EXAM /SWM EXAM CERTIFICATION
PREP 2025/2026 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION|ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW VERSION
!!|GUARANTEED PASS
If a determination of completeness is not communicated to teh applicant within teh required
timefram, how long does the VSMP authroity have to review the stormwater management
plan?
60 days from the time the plan was submitted
If a project received permit coverage in may 2012, what technical criteria is the project subject
to? HOw long is the project subject to the technical criteria?
Part IIC until June 30, 2024
What type of regulated land disturbing activity requires coverage under teh construction GP but
does not need to submit a registration statement?
Single family homes distubring greater than or equal to one acre
what must an operator submit in order to receive a CGP
Approved SWM plan, Approved ESC plan, registration statement, fees, security for performance
when can a locality approve the start of land disturbance?
after DEQ has issued the CGP
how long does a locality VSMP authority have to return or terminate any bonds or securities?
within 60 days of the completing the requirements of the permit conditions.
When must temporary stabilization be applied to bare areas that may not be at final grade but
will remain dormant for longer than 14 days?
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, Temporary stabilization must be applied within 7 days
when must permanent or temporary soil stabilization must be applied to bare area that are at
final grade
7 days
Does teh SWPPPP have to contain control measures for support activity areas?
yes
how long must a VSMP authority keep inspection reports
three years after permit termination
What legal agreement provides a VSMP inspector access to property for conducting post
construction regulatory inspections?
long term maintenance agreement
When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any bonds or securities provided by
teh operator?
within 60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions
who must adopt and administer their own VSMP authority?
localities that operate a regulated MS4. (municiple separate storm sewer system)
research has shown that between___% and ____%, ecological stress becomes apparent
10 and 25
Beyond _____% impervious cover, stream stability is reduced, habitat is lost, water quality is
degraded and biological diversity is diminished
25%
what are the landcover conditions that can be expected to result is 0.41 lbs/ac/yr of total
phosphorus?
10% impervious, 30% turf, 60% open space
the practice of using small-scale storm water management practices, nonstructural techniques,
and better site planning to mimic natural runoff characteristics is know as what?
Environmental site deign
penalties summons by locality go towards...
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PREP 2025/2026 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION|ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW VERSION
!!|GUARANTEED PASS
If a determination of completeness is not communicated to teh applicant within teh required
timefram, how long does the VSMP authroity have to review the stormwater management
plan?
60 days from the time the plan was submitted
If a project received permit coverage in may 2012, what technical criteria is the project subject
to? HOw long is the project subject to the technical criteria?
Part IIC until June 30, 2024
What type of regulated land disturbing activity requires coverage under teh construction GP but
does not need to submit a registration statement?
Single family homes distubring greater than or equal to one acre
what must an operator submit in order to receive a CGP
Approved SWM plan, Approved ESC plan, registration statement, fees, security for performance
when can a locality approve the start of land disturbance?
after DEQ has issued the CGP
how long does a locality VSMP authority have to return or terminate any bonds or securities?
within 60 days of the completing the requirements of the permit conditions.
When must temporary stabilization be applied to bare areas that may not be at final grade but
will remain dormant for longer than 14 days?
1|Page
, Temporary stabilization must be applied within 7 days
when must permanent or temporary soil stabilization must be applied to bare area that are at
final grade
7 days
Does teh SWPPPP have to contain control measures for support activity areas?
yes
how long must a VSMP authority keep inspection reports
three years after permit termination
What legal agreement provides a VSMP inspector access to property for conducting post
construction regulatory inspections?
long term maintenance agreement
When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any bonds or securities provided by
teh operator?
within 60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions
who must adopt and administer their own VSMP authority?
localities that operate a regulated MS4. (municiple separate storm sewer system)
research has shown that between___% and ____%, ecological stress becomes apparent
10 and 25
Beyond _____% impervious cover, stream stability is reduced, habitat is lost, water quality is
degraded and biological diversity is diminished
25%
what are the landcover conditions that can be expected to result is 0.41 lbs/ac/yr of total
phosphorus?
10% impervious, 30% turf, 60% open space
the practice of using small-scale storm water management practices, nonstructural techniques,
and better site planning to mimic natural runoff characteristics is know as what?
Environmental site deign
penalties summons by locality go towards...
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