SafetyQuestion 519 of 700
A grading project disturbs more than one acre of soil. What environmental document is generally required to control construction stormwater discharges?
a.A demolition permit only
b.A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices to prevent sediment and pollutants from leaving the site
c.No documentation, since rain is a natural event
d.A noise variance from the city
Explanation
Construction that disturbs one acre or more generally falls under the state Construction General Permit, which requires a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with best management practices, such as silt fences, fiber rolls, inlet protection, and stabilized entrances, to keep sediment and pollutants out of storm drains and waterways. Option b is correct. A demolition permit (a), no plan (c), or a noise variance (d) do not address stormwater.
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