EnvironmentalIntermediateColorado Exam

Colorado's 'Stormwater Management' regulations under the Clean Water Act require developers to:

ABuild wetlands on all properties over 1 acre
BObtain stormwater discharge permits and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoffCorrect
COnly manage stormwater after construction is complete
DPay into a state stormwater fund and have no other obligations, though specifics can vary by situation

Why Obtain stormwater discharge permits and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff Is Correct

Answer B: Obtain stormwater discharge permits and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff

Colorado developers must obtain stormwater discharge permits (under NPDES/CDPS) for construction activities disturbing 1 or more acres and must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant discharge during construction.

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