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SWM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
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? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-7 days
Does teh SWPPPP have to contain control measures for support
activity areas? - ANSWER-yes
how long must a VSMP authority keep inspection reports -
ANSWER-three years after permit termination
What legal agreement provides a VSMP inspector access to
property for conducting post construction regulatory inspections? -
ANSWER-long term maintenance agreement
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When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any
bonds or securities provided by teh operator? - ANSWER-within
60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions
who must adopt and administer their own VSMP authority? -
ANSWER-localities that operate a regulated MS4. (municiple
separate storm sewer system)
research has shown that between___% and ____%, ecological
stress becomes apparent - ANSWER-10 and 25
Beyond _____% impervious cover, stream stability is reduced,
habitat is lost, water quality is degraded and biological diversity is
diminished - ANSWER-25%
what are the landcover conditions that can be expected to result
is 0.41 lbs/ac/yr of total phosphorus? - ANSWER-10% impervious,
30% turf, 60% open space
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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? - ANSWER-
Environmental site deign
penalties summons by locality go towards... - ANSWER-locality's
treasury to be used for minimizing and preventing polluting
waterways
penalties summons by DEQ, Board or locality or its agent is
violator go towards... - ANSWER-the stormwater management
fund
a contiguous area where separate and distinct construction
actvities may be taking place at different times on different
schedules is known as what? - ANSWER-a common plan of
development
what must be done if land disturbance occurs in response to a
state of emergency? - ANSWER-DEQ must be notified with 7
days and a permit application shall be submitted within 30 days.
SWM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
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? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-7 days
Does teh SWPPPP have to contain control measures for support
activity areas? - ANSWER-yes
how long must a VSMP authority keep inspection reports -
ANSWER-three years after permit termination
What legal agreement provides a VSMP inspector access to
property for conducting post construction regulatory inspections? -
ANSWER-long term maintenance agreement
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When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any
bonds or securities provided by teh operator? - ANSWER-within
60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions
who must adopt and administer their own VSMP authority? -
ANSWER-localities that operate a regulated MS4. (municiple
separate storm sewer system)
research has shown that between___% and ____%, ecological
stress becomes apparent - ANSWER-10 and 25
Beyond _____% impervious cover, stream stability is reduced,
habitat is lost, water quality is degraded and biological diversity is
diminished - ANSWER-25%
what are the landcover conditions that can be expected to result
is 0.41 lbs/ac/yr of total phosphorus? - ANSWER-10% impervious,
30% turf, 60% open space
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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? - ANSWER-
Environmental site deign
penalties summons by locality go towards... - ANSWER-locality's
treasury to be used for minimizing and preventing polluting
waterways
penalties summons by DEQ, Board or locality or its agent is
violator go towards... - ANSWER-the stormwater management
fund
a contiguous area where separate and distinct construction
actvities may be taking place at different times on different
schedules is known as what? - ANSWER-a common plan of
development
what must be done if land disturbance occurs in response to a
state of emergency? - ANSWER-DEQ must be notified with 7
days and a permit application shall be submitted within 30 days.
