1. EPA requires signers
of the NOI to retain site inspection reports as part of the SWPPP for at least:
a)
One year from the date that the permit coverage expires or is terminated.
b)
Two years from the date that the permit coverage expires or is terminated.
c)
Three years from the date that the permit coverage expires or is terminated.
d) There
is no requirement.
2.
EPA expects inspections to include areas used for storage of hazard waste materials.
3. There is no EPA requirement
for signing inspection reports.
4. Which BMP will remove the least amount
of sediment in runoff waters?
a) A properly installed silt fence barrier placed
at the toe of a hill.
b) A properly designed and installed sediment basin.
c)
A rock barrier placed around an area (a.k.a. catch basin) drain.
d) A straw bale barrier
placed in front of a curb opening.
5. Clay soils are more erodible than
silt soils
6. Which one of the following best represents
a definition of sediment?
a) Displacement of soil particles by
wind or water.
b) Suspended soil particles found in runoff waters.
c)
Deposition of soil particles.
d) None of the above.
7. When
inspecting for planting of seed, it is important for an inspector to determine if:
a)
A seedbed has been properly prepared.
b) Information on the bag seed tags
meet required specifications.
c) Proper seed planting equipment is
used.
d) All of the above.
8. When inspecting a sediment basin, the most important item to
inspect is:
a) Ensuring water is always in the structure.
b)
The embankments are established in vegetation.
c) The outlet structure releases
water at the designed rate.
d) Only clean and sediment free waters discharge from the
system.
9. Less wind erosion will occur when the bare ground
is rough.
10. An inspector needs to conduct a site inspection
on an active construction site:
a) Daily during the rainy
season.
b) At least once every 14 days.
c)
Monthly when drought conditions exist.
d) As specified
in the SWPPP.
