VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST EXAM / VA DEQ SWM
INSPECTOR EXAM PREPARATION/VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR
PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS| BRAND NEW VERSION!
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? - Correct Answer-a
construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? - Correct
Answer-within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? - Correct Answer-At
least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it necessary?
How long does local authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP? -
Correct Answer-7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for authority to
review changes.
How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an unauthorized discharge? How
long does operator have to make a written report of this? - Correct Answer-within
24 hours of discovery for notification, within 5 days for written acknowledgement.
What constitutes a measurable rain event according to GP? - Correct Answer-0.25
in. or more over 24 hours.
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, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Newest Exam
Co-located practices - Correct Answer-During construction, a facility functions for
ESC, and is later constructed into a stormwater BMP.
During construction, when should inspector make sure a BMP is not installed? -
Correct Answer-BMP should not be installed before contirbuting drainage area has
been stabilized.
Notice of Termination forms, to terminate construction permits, must be sent
after how many days once conditions are met? - Correct Answer-30 days
When is ground considered stabilized? - Correct Answer-when vegetation is
uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
How long must VSMP authority keep construction record drawings? - Correct
Answer-Until the relevant SWM facility is removed.
How soon after meeting permit requirements must the VSMP authority return any
bonds or securities to operator? - Correct Answer-within 60 days.
VSMP authorities must ensure that SWM facilities, post-construction, are
inspected at least once every ___ years, unless: - Correct Answer-at least once
every 5 years unless a certified personnel provides inspection reports at least once
a year.
What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? - Correct Answer-The Virginia
Stormwater Management Act
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