Environmental Stewardship
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination system was developed as part of this Act
NPDES permit regulates discharge of pollutants form point sources to waters of the US
What is Clean Water Act
What is 1 acre
Notice once the project is completed, stabilized, and the ESC controls removed with MDE approval
Note Standard Inspection form must be completed until Notice of Termination is received and approved by MDE
Topsoil purchased for use on SHA Projects
Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC) QA rating grades that are considered in compliance
What is a grade of A, B, or C
(FYI grades of D & F shut down work and require re-inspection within 72 hours)
How often is yellow card recertification required
What is every 3 years
What is 14 day public notice period
Event that discharges a significant amount of sediment
What is Triggering Event
Requires identification and inspection with documentation, notify MDE within specified time frame, determine corrective action
Requirement for fertilizer applied to State lands
what is nutrient management plan
Number of hours a contractor has to make corrections after a C rating
what is 72 hours
This document has the highest governing order of the contract documents
What is Special Provisions in the IFB.
Governing Order Highest to Lowest: Special Provisions in the IFB, Plans, Special Provision Inserts, Standard Specifications
Maximum amount of pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards
What is Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
Period of time NDPES standard inspection forms must be archived from the date of permanent stabilization
What is 3 years
Temporary mulch is applicable when area will be disturbed again in ____ months
& temporary seed is applicable when area will be disturbed again in ____ months
What is 2 months for temporary mulch & 2-12 months for temporary seed
This certification is the prerequisite for MDOT SHA certification
What is MDE Responsible Personnel Certification (REC)
Measurement of particles suspended in water
What is Nephelometric Turbidity Units
(MDE currently uses visual observations for turbidity instead of lab testing)Interval Standard Inspection form must be completed
What is weekly (Sunday through Saturday) and after every rain event resulting in runoff
Lifespan of Type A SSM
what is 12-24 months
Form REC fills out to grade Contractor ESC
What is OOC 61/QA-1 Inspection Checklist
ESC Document that must be on site at all times
What is 2011 Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
MDE notification required when an exceptional incident where there is an unintentional and temporary noncompliance due to failure of technology or unforeseen events
What is 'Notice of Upset'
Upset notice of proof is on the permittee (ex. filter bag failure while contractor is following manufacturer recommendations)
Section of Clean Water Act that specifically required EPA to develop and implement NPDES program
What is Section 402
Location where Type D SSM is applicable
what is natural areas
(ex. wetlands)
Penalty for falsifying records upon conviction