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CADE STORM WATER COMPLIANCE
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"___________________ _____________________ structures are used to carry runoff from one level to another. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Grade stabilization." "______________________ occurs when water erodes small channels under or along the side of a water conveyance structure. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Piping." "____________ ____________ are often used in roadside ditches to reduce the velocity of water. (Unit
- CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Check dams." "The center of the check dam should ways be ___ ___________ ___________ than the outside edges to prevent scouring round the structure. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ 9 inches lower." "The size of the stone used in check dams should be ________________ as slope and/or velocity increases. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Increased." "When anticipated channel velocities are too great to establish grass, the channel can be lined with erosion control _______________________ or _____________ ________________________ mats. (Unit
- CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Blankets/mats, turf reinforcement." "Sediment basins should be at least __________ times as long as wide. If this is not possible, ____________ or ________________________ should be placed in the basin to increase the water's travel distance. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Four; baffles or convolutions." "___________ tends to settle rapidly in a sediment basin, but ______ and _________ sized particles may never settle out. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Sand; clay, silt." "Some methods used to control wind erosion include:
- placing ________ _________ perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction
- keeping the soil ____________
- spraying _____________ binders on the soil surface. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ - snow fence
- moist
- chemical" "To be effective, all BMPs must be periodically __________________, ______________________, and/or replaced when necessary. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Inspected, maintained." "The best way to prevent erosion is to remove the minimum amount of _________________________ and re-establish it as soon as possible. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Vegetation." "A critical area is ____________________ to stabilize with vegetation. Whenever possible, critical areas should not be ______________________. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Difficult; disturbed." "A non-critical area is an area on which vegetation can be established without ________________________. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Difficulty." "Sensitive areas are those areas next to __________, ___________, _______________, ____________ _______________, or other landscape features that are vulnerable to damage by sediment. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Lakes, streams, wetlands, adjacent properties." "Permanent vegetative stabilization is required when it is necessary to stabilize an area for more than ___ _____. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ One year." "Legumes furnish _____________ to the soil, an important plant nutrient. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Nitrogen." "When assessing a site prior to selecting plant materials, consideration should be given to: -______________ -______________ -______________
- site _____ and _________________ (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ -Climate -Soil -Slopes -Site use and maintenance" "Consideration should be given to on-site soil conditions such as: -______________ -______________ -Soil ______________ content (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ -Fertility -Acidity -Moisture"
-Sprigging -Sodding -Planting a shrub or tree, live staking or fascines, mulching without seeding." "Sprigging involves planting ________________ plants in the treated area. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Sprouted." "Sod must be closely _____________ together and ______________ in place on steep slopes or in areas of concentrated flow. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Butted, staked." "Immediately following seeding, a mulch of clean straw should be applied at ____________ tons/acre. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Two." "_____________ insulates the soil from intense heat and cold , and conserves _____________. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Mulch, moisture." "On steep slopes or areas of concentrated flow, __________ _____________________ or ___________ _____________________ _______ may be required to properly secure the seeding. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Mulch blankets, turf reinforcement mats." "The two types of maintenance required for vegetation stabilization are: _________________ and ______________. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Follow-up and periodic." "Areas planted in the fall should be inspected in the __________. (Unit 3) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Spring." "Soil erosion prevention and sedimentation control requires thoughtful _______________ to be effective. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Planning." "A SESC permit and plan is required, at a minimum for all earth changes that disturb ____ or more acres or that are located within ____ feet of the water's edge of a _______ or __________. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ One, 500, lake, stream." "It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to develop (or hire someone to develop) a ____________________ SESC plan. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Site-specific." "SESC plans must contain specific information. In regards to SESC measures, the _______________ and description for installing and removing all proposed temporary SESC measures must be included as well as the ___________________ and location of all proposed permanent SESC measures must be shown on the plan. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Location, description." "USGS maps are also know as ____________________ maps or ____________________ maps. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Quadrangle, topographic."
"____________________ lines connect points of equal surface elevations. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Contour." "The contour ______________ is the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines on the map. (Unit
- CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Interval." "A __________________ is defined as the area of land that drains to a given point. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Watershed." "The three common ways to express slope on a plan or map are as a _________, a ______________, or in ______________. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Ratio, percent, degrees." "_________________ provides a reasonably accurate means of measuring distance. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Pacing." "Sensitive areas include such things as ____________, ____________, and _________________ that require special protection. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Lakes, streams, wetlands." "Critical erosion areas are areas that are more __________________ to erosion or will be ________________ to stabilize. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Susceptible, difficult." "Each project must be ________________ (and the inspections ________________) by a person trained under Part 31 and 91. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Inspected, documented." "A _______________________ meeting between the inspector, permittee, contractor, project engineer, and the SESC agent can eliminate many potential problems. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Pre- construction." "During construction, temporary SESC measures must be ________________ daily. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Maintained." "Inspection by the SESC inspector should both be ___________________ and ___________________. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Scheduled, unscheduled." "If the project is not completed and permanently stabilized before fall, ensure that _________________ measures are in place and ______________________ throughout the winter. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Temporary, inspected." "SESC controls must minimze on-site ____________, off-site ____________________, and reduce all _____________ leaving the site to _____________________ velocities. (Unit 4) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Erosion, sedimentation, runoff, non-erosive."
- Inspections are done in a manner and __________________ to assure minimization of ____________ and off-site ___________________. -Inspections are properly _________________.
- SESC measures are properly installed and maintained per standard details or plan ______________________ and are ____________________. In addition, the inspector must be _____________ and anticipate or assess potential problems that may occur.
- Sediment caused by accelerated erosion does not _________ the project site.
- Water discharged from the site is at __________________ velocities.
- Temporary SESC measures are installed _____________ or upon ________________________ of the earth change activity.
- Temporary SESC measures are maintained on a ____________ basis.
- Permanent SESC measures are installed on all slopes, channels, ditch - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ - Posted
- Frequency, erosion, sedimentation
- Documented
- Specifications, effective; proactive.
- Leave
- Nonerosive
- Before, commencement
- Daily
- 5
- Stabilized, removed
- Compliance, enforcement" "Any violation of Part 91, the Rules, applicable SESC ordinance approved SESC procedures, approved SESC plans or SESC permit conditions subjects that permittee or _______ to fines and penalties up to _______________ per day of violation. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ APA, $25,000." "In addition to the fines and penalties, lack of adequate inspections or compliance and enforcement actions can result in CEAS being placed on _________________ and MEAs and APAs having their Part 91 agency designation _______________. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Probation, revoked." "The primary goal of Part 31 is to _____________ and __________________ the waters of the state. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Protect, conserve." "In response to the ___________ storm water requirements, the MDNRE developed administrative rules (Permit-by-Rule) under the authority of Part 91 to permit storm water __________________ from construction activities. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Federal, discharges." "Storm water permits are required for any construction activity that disturbs _______ or more acres of land and have a ____________ ______________ discharge to the surface waters of the state. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ One, point source."
"In addition to including a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, point source discharge included any runoff as a result of _____________, regardless if it is sheet flow or concentrated flow. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Grading." "Permit-by-Rule provides __________________ storm water permit coverage for construction sites that disturb ___________ acres with a point source discharge to the surface waters of the state as long as the landowner has coverage under Part 91. However, the permittee must comply with the requirements of Permit-by-Rule. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Automatic, 1-5." "Owners of projects that disturb _____ acres or more of land that have a point source discharge to surface waters of the state must submit a _____________ ___ ________________ _______ [along with other require documents and fees] to the MDNRE to receive coverage under Permit-by-Rule. The permittee must also comply with the requirements of Permit-by-Rule. - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ 5, Notice of Coverage (NOC)" "All permittees authorized to discharge storm water under Permit-by-Rule shall comply with the following: (Note: Although it is ultimately the permittee's responsibility to comply with all of the following, the certified storm water operator is responsible for only those requirements that are specifically assigned to him/her by the permittee which may include as few as two to all of the responsibilities.)
- Not directly or indirectly _____________ any ____________ into waters of the state in violation of the NREPA, Part 31 or the rules promulgated there under which included substances that are or ______ become injurious to specified uses.
- Be in compliance with the _____ _____ or, if the construction activity is carried out by an APA, ____ _____________control plan, including selected control measures that are applicable to the site.
- Properly ____________ and _____________ SESC measures.
- Have the SESC measures un - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ - Dischage, substance, may
- SESC plan, the approved
- maintain, operate
- Storm water operator
- once, 24, corrective actions
- inspections, three
- oil, pollution
- sediment, wastes
- reasonable
- public, reports, logs
- change" "Any violation of the terms and conditions of Permit-by-Rule subjects the permittee to fines and penalties of up to _____________ per day of violation. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ $25,000" "A certified stormwater operator can be _______ person who has a _____________ _______________________ issued by the MDEQ pursuant to the provisions of Part 31. (Unit 5) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Any, training certificate"
"A SWPPP site map will show all of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Location of BMP's, Phasing & Sequence, Limits of Disturbance" "Which of the following information is to be posted at the entrance to the site? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Construction site notice, permit authorization, location of SWPPP" "Which of the following is not a beneficial use water? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Flushing water down a storm drain" "When installing and maintaining a check dam make sure...? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ The low point (overflow) of the check dam is in the middle of the channel" "To reduce the possibility of undercutting in channels, you should? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Install filter fabric under rock & similar materials placed within the storm water conveyance." "The good housekeeping section of the SWPPP must include? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Hazardous waster management, solid waste, sanitary waste and disposal procedures." "Runoff controls include? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Diversions, check dams, slope drains" "Which erosion control best management practice increases water infiltration, dissipates rainfall energy, and slows overland flow of storm water? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Vegetation" "The contractor has the most control over what erosion rate factor? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Groundcover" "The primary purpose of a construction exit? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ To remove sediment from construction vehicles and minimize track out" "Temporary stabilization should be implemented when? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Immediately on all disturbed areas that remain inactive for 14 days plus." "Common types of erosion include? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Gully, Sheet, and Rill" "Proper spill management should include all of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Fully stocked, proper location, signage, and labeling." "The best location for portable toilets on your construction site is? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ On level ground, in low construction traffic areas." "The following must be marked on site maps in the jobsite trailer as works progresses? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ The dates when the BMP changes or additions take place."
"While inspecting field BPM's, the SWPPP inspector should perform all of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Note BMP's in need of repair or maintenance, Verify BMP's are installed per plans and specifications, Observe effectiveness of BMPs" "NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Requirements for managing storm water activity on a construction site are outlined in the following regulation?" "SWPPP (Stormwater pollution prevention plan) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ A site specific document that identifies pollutants produced on the site." “Erosion is the process where soil particles are ______________ or ____________ and put in motion. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Dislodged; detached" "Sedimentation is the process whereby detached particles are ___________________ elsewhere. (Unit
- CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Deposited" "Sediment is solid ________________ or _______________ particulate matter that has been removed from its site of origin by ___________, _____________, or ______________ and deposited elsewhere. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Mineral; organic; water; wind; gravity" "Accelerated erosion is a speeding up of erosion due to ___________activity. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Human" "Major erosive forces are water and ___________. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Wind" "In some areas, more soil is lost from ______________ erosion than from water erosion. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Wind" "The effects of _____________ erosion are usually more visible than _____________ erosion. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Water; wind" "The three categories of overland erosion are: (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Sheet, rill, gully" "_____________ erosion is the removal of a uniform layer of soil from rain-splash and storm water runoff. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Sheet" "The ____________ of erosion defines the difference between rills and gullies. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Depth" "The physical factors affecting erosion are: (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Climate, vegetative cover, soils, slope." "Erosion and sedimentation may cause:
- Soil erosion
- Sediment
- Inspection, maintenance, and follow-up" "The most effective way to prevent erosion is keep the soil covered with __________________. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Vegetation" "It is much more effective to prevent ____________ than to control the ____________________ generated from erosion. (Unit 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Erosion; sediment" "When developing a runoff and SESC strategy, remember that _____________ and ________ _______________ control is more effective and cost efficient than _______________ control. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ runoff; soil erosion; sediment" "Without proper planning, a construction generally results in an _______________ in runoff. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Increase." "____________________ controls rarely reduce ________________ or ___________________. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Sediment; runoff; erosion." "Fine sediment particles, such as __________ and ___________, are difficult or impossible to capture with standard ________________ control techniques. It is particularly important to emphasize __________________ and __________________ control on sites with fine textured soils. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Silts, clays; sediment; runoff, erosion." "List five construction practices that minimize runoff and control erosion: (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ " "List five sediment control practices: (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ " "_____________, sometimes called _________________ is part of scheduling. This is where grading and stabilization are finished in one area before proceeding to the next area. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Staging, phasing." "The slope of a diversion channel must be adequate to provide good positive __________________ but not so great to create water velocities that will _____________ the diversion channel. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Drainage, erode." "Overland flow that is diverted must be disposed of without causing __________________ or ___________________ _____________________ where it is undesirable. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Erosion, depositing sediment." "Runoff may be disposed of onto ___________________________ vegetation. (Unit 2) - CORRECT ANSWER ✅ Well-established."
