Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practice Test

If you have questions about the BMPs in your project SWPPP, what should you do?

1. Contact the local environmental agency

2. Review standard operating procedures

3. Contact your SWPPP designer

4. Ask a colleague for help

The correct answer is: Contact your SWPPP designer

The most effective course of action when you have questions about the Best Management Practices (BMPs) in your project SWPPP is to contact your SWPPP designer. The SWPPP designer is specifically trained and knowledgeable about the project’s unique aspects and the BMPs that have been selected for that plan. They will have the most current and detailed information about the intentions behind the selected practices, their expected performance, and how they integrate into the overall stormwater management strategy for the project. While other options might provide assistance, they typically do not offer the same level of specificity or direct relevance. For instance, contacting the local environmental agency may yield general regulatory information but not specific guidance on your SWPPP. Reviewing standard operating procedures could be beneficial, but these documents might not address the specific BMPs detailed in your project. Asking a colleague could provide some insights, but their knowledge may vary and not be comprehensive regarding your specific SWPPP design considerations. Thus, reaching out to the SWPPP designer ensures that the guidance is aligned with the project's requirements and environmental compliance standards.