EnvironmentalIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona developer constructing a large project that would disturb one or more acres of land must obtain a permit under:

AAn Arizona Clean Water Act permit from ADEQ to control discharges of treated wastewater from construction dewatering operations into Arizona surface waters
BNPDES stormwater permit (Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) to control construction site runoffCorrect
CA CERCLA construction notification filed with the EPA within 60 days before breaking ground on any disturbed area exceeding one acre in an EPA-designated sensitive watershed
DA NEPA environmental impact assessment completed before construction begins, since any project disturbing more than one acre requires federal environmental review

Why NPDES stormwater permit (Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) to control construction site runoff Is Correct

Answer B: NPDES stormwater permit (Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) to control construction site runoff

Construction sites disturbing 1 or more acres must obtain coverage under the AZPDES (Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Construction General Permit, requiring stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) to manage runoff.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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