SWPPP Test Questions and Correct
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The law that set into place stormwater regulations in the 1970s is -CORRECTANSWER
The Clean Water Act
Regulations for managing stormwater activity on a construction site are outlined in the -
CORRECTANSWER NPDES
When should you read and understand your project stormwater pollution prevention
plan -CORRECTANSWER Immediately after the project awarded and before you begin
any site work is
Which of the following is not an allowable stormwater discharge or non-stormwater
discharge -CORRECTANSWER Discharges are contaminated groundwater
Construction activity may begin -CORRECTANSWER When the jurisdiction of operation
specifies you can start
Waters that sell anti-degration standards are placed on the _______ list -
CORRECTANSWER 303D
, SWPP certifications are signed by -CORRECTANSWER An officer of the project owner
or an officer of the general contractor.
TRUE OR FALSE: The document that must be completed signed and submitted to the
state to obtain authorization to discharge is the NOT -CORRECTANSWER False
The notice of termination can be filed when -CORRECTANSWER All construction
inside and outside of the building is completed and the final stabilization has been
verified as complete
Operators on a construction site are the entity in charge of plans and specifications and
the entity who is -CORRECTANSWER Is in charge of daily activities
You should have a SWPPP for your construction site because (3 reasons) -
CORRECTANSWER 1. Its documents stormwater management
2. Demonstrates your intent to manage stormwater on your site
3. It is required by law
A well constructed SWPPP for your site should be -CORRECTANSWER Site specific
The NO must be submitted -CORRECTANSWER Prior to you commencing construction
Answers – Complete Study Guide||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
The law that set into place stormwater regulations in the 1970s is -CORRECTANSWER
The Clean Water Act
Regulations for managing stormwater activity on a construction site are outlined in the -
CORRECTANSWER NPDES
When should you read and understand your project stormwater pollution prevention
plan -CORRECTANSWER Immediately after the project awarded and before you begin
any site work is
Which of the following is not an allowable stormwater discharge or non-stormwater
discharge -CORRECTANSWER Discharges are contaminated groundwater
Construction activity may begin -CORRECTANSWER When the jurisdiction of operation
specifies you can start
Waters that sell anti-degration standards are placed on the _______ list -
CORRECTANSWER 303D
, SWPP certifications are signed by -CORRECTANSWER An officer of the project owner
or an officer of the general contractor.
TRUE OR FALSE: The document that must be completed signed and submitted to the
state to obtain authorization to discharge is the NOT -CORRECTANSWER False
The notice of termination can be filed when -CORRECTANSWER All construction
inside and outside of the building is completed and the final stabilization has been
verified as complete
Operators on a construction site are the entity in charge of plans and specifications and
the entity who is -CORRECTANSWER Is in charge of daily activities
You should have a SWPPP for your construction site because (3 reasons) -
CORRECTANSWER 1. Its documents stormwater management
2. Demonstrates your intent to manage stormwater on your site
3. It is required by law
A well constructed SWPPP for your site should be -CORRECTANSWER Site specific
The NO must be submitted -CORRECTANSWER Prior to you commencing construction
