Which statement about Minimum BMPs is true?

Which statement about Minimum BMPs is true?

• A. They are required minimum BMPs by level/type
• B. They are optional only if certain conditions apply
• C. They apply at the discretion of the project engineer
• D. They are only for large projects

Answer: (A)

Minimum BMPs are the baseline stormwater controls that must be put in place on a construction site to meet permit requirements. They are defined so that the set of required practices depends on the project’s disturbance level and type. In other words, there’s a minimum package you must implement, and which parts of that package apply are determined by how large or what kind of project you have. You can’t skip them or opt in only under certain conditions, and they’re not limited to just large projects. The idea is to ensure a predictable, defensible level of erosion and sediment control from the start, regardless of site size, with more controls added only as the project’s level/type requires.

Minimum BMPs are the baseline stormwater controls that must be put in place on a construction site to meet permit requirements. They are defined so that the set of required practices depends on the project’s disturbance level and type. In other words, there’s a minimum package you must implement, and which parts of that package apply are determined by how large or what kind of project you have. You can’t skip them or opt in only under certain conditions, and they’re not limited to just large projects. The idea is to ensure a predictable, defensible level of erosion and sediment control from the start, regardless of site size, with more controls added only as the project’s level/type requires.