Questions for Industrial-Commercial Module
1. What type of permit is required for most discharges of pollutants into waters of
the United States?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Erosion control permit
Spill Authorization Permit
NPDES permit
General Pollutant Permit
2. Stormwater discharge permits generally require a facility to
a.
b.
c.
d.
develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan
visually examine and sometimes sample and analyze stormwater
discharges
implement best management practices to minimize or eliminate
stormwater pollution
all of the above
3. Potential sources of stormwater pollution at a facility
a.
b.
c.
d.
must all be moved indoors or under a roof by 2005
must be completely eliminated
should be described in the facility’s stormwater pollution prevention
plan
include landscape areas at an industrial plant
4. Release of wash water from drains into the MS4 system should be:
a.
b.
c.
d.
located and re-routed, closed off or removed
rerouted to septic tanks systems
listed in your facility’s contingency plans
used only for emergency when you have no other way to dispose of
wastewater
5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans should
a.
b.
c.
d.
Identify stormwater drainage systems at a facility
List potential sources of stormwater contamination
Include self-inspection procedures
All of the above
6. Which of the following violation(s) best describes the above photo?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Illicit connection
Exposed metal parts
Improper secondary containment
All of the above
7. How does a facility operator demonstrate coverage under the General
Industrial Permit?
a.
b.
c.
d.
provide a copy of the SWPPP
provide a copy of the WDID #
provide a copy of the NOI
provide a copy of the MSDC
8. How do you determine if a facility is subject to the General Industrial Permit?
a.
b.
c.
d.
SIC Code
Distance from sensitive water body
Industrial database
WDID #
9. Best Management Practices used to reduce the potential of stormwater
pollution include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Moving activities indoors
Cover storage area with a roof
Secondary containment
All of the above
10. T/F Commercial vehicle washing is an exemption under the municipal MS4
permit.
Answers
Industrial/Commercial
1. (c)
2. (d)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (d)
6. (c)
7. (b)
8. (a)
9. (d)
10. F