EPA requires what in terms of a sediment basin? - ANSWERS-Requires that
temporary/permanent sediment basin be installed in any drainage location where
more than 10 acres in the upstream drainage area are disturbed at one time.
Must provide at least 3600 cubic feet of storage for every acre of land that it
drains.
Stormwater management portion of the SWPPP must address... - ANSWERS-
velocity dissipation at discharge locations.
Inspections must occur... - ANSWERS-every seven days or within 24 hours of a
storm of 0.5 inches or more in depth.
Operator of the site must maintain records with this information: - ANSWERS--the
dates when major grading activities occur in a particular area
-dates when construction activities cease in an area, temporarily or permanently
-dates when an area is stabilized, temporarily or permanently
A copy of the SWPPP must be kept... - ANSWERS-at the site from the time
construction begins until the site is stabilized.
Copies of the SWPPP, all other reports required by the permit, and the data used
to complete the NOI must be kept for... - ANSWERS-three years after final site
stabilization.
, Six minimum control measures: - ANSWERS--public education and outreach
(informing public of polluted stormwater impacts)
-public participation (allow citizens to participate in program development-ex. is
public hearings)
-illicit discharge detection and elimination
-construction site runoff (developing/implementing erosion and sediment control
program for construction)
-post-construction runoff control (developing/implementing a program to address
discharges of post-construction stormwater)
-pollution prevention/good housekeeping
Industrial facilities required to obtain permit coverage for stormwater if: -
ANSWERS--point source stormwater discharge associated with an industrial or
commercial activity from your property either directly to water of U.S. or to MS4
and either SIC code regulated or business engages in one or more of the industrial
or commercial activities identified by the EPA
Administrative orders - ANSWERS-EPA can impose fines and penalties without
court action. Maximum penalty for a class I violation is $16,000 /day of violation
with a total maximum of $37,500. Maximum penalty for a class II violation is
$11,000/day of violation with a total maximum of $177,500.
Civil penalties - ANSWERS-EPA can bring civil suits against any violators of the
CWA without first issuing an administrative order. No Maximum limit money-
wise.
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