Which site type does not require quarterly non-storm water discharge monitoring inspections?

Which site type does not require quarterly non-storm water discharge monitoring inspections?

• A. Linear Underground/Overhead Projects (LUP) sites
• B. Construction yards
• C. Large industrial facilities
• D. Residential sites

Answer: (A)

Linear Underground/Overhead Projects are typically exempt from quarterly non-storm water discharge monitoring inspections. These projects are long, linear worksites that are segmented into many short-lived activity areas, and they generally don’t generate non-storm water discharges in the way a building-heavy site might. The permit framework for these projects focuses on controlling stormwater runoff from active segments rather than monitoring non-storm water discharges, so quarterly NSD inspections aren’t required. In contrast, construction yards, large industrial facilities, and residential sites have more activities and potential sources that can produce non-storm water discharges (such as wash waters, dewatering, or equipment maintenance), making quarterly NSD inspections appropriate to detect and prevent pollution of stormwater.

Linear Underground/Overhead Projects are typically exempt from quarterly non-storm water discharge monitoring inspections. These projects are long, linear worksites that are segmented into many short-lived activity areas, and they generally don’t generate non-storm water discharges in the way a building-heavy site might. The permit framework for these projects focuses on controlling stormwater runoff from active segments rather than monitoring non-storm water discharges, so quarterly NSD inspections aren’t required.

In contrast, construction yards, large industrial facilities, and residential sites have more activities and potential sources that can produce non-storm water discharges (such as wash waters, dewatering, or equipment maintenance), making quarterly NSD inspections appropriate to detect and prevent pollution of stormwater.