VSMP Overview (Module 5)

Question 1

What 5 things need to be included in a SWPPP?

Answer 1

• Approved erosion and sediment control plan
• Approved stormwater management plan
• Pollution Prevention Plan
• Any addition control measure needed to address a TMDL
• Performance measures

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Question 2

What needs to be recorded in the local land records before termination of a land disturbance permit?

Answer 2

-a long-term maintenance agreement for permanent stormwater management facilities

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Question 3

What does a plan reviewer need to approve before approving the stormwater management plan?

Answer 3

The long term maintenance agreement

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Question 4

What five things need to be complete before permit coverage can be issued?

Answer 4

• Registration statement is complete
• Stormwater management plan has been approved
• Long-term maintenance agreement has been approved
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan has been approved
• All fees have been paid

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Question 5

Whose responsibility is it to confirm the registration statement, SWM plan, ESC plan, and long-term maintenance plan are approved and all fees have been paid?

Answer 5

the program administrator

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Question 6

By signing the Construction General Permit registration statement, the operator is verifying what plan has been prepared?

Answer 6

The operator certifies the SWPPP has been prepared

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Question 7

What is an “as-built”?

Answer 7

Certified project record drawings assembled after construction completion

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Question 8

Why is it important for the VSMP to maintain record of as-built drawings, inspection records, and enforcement records at the completion of the project?

Answer 8

Because the Program Administrators need to report some of this information pertaining to enforcement actions, exceptions, and specifics pertaining to BMPs installed to the DEQ every year.

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Question 9

When does the VSMP authority need to return or terminate any bonds associated to a completed project?

Answer 9

Within 60 days of completion

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Question 10

What is the purpose of the regular 5 year inspections for each stormwater management facility?

Answer 10

To ensure they are being adequately maintained as designed.

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