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CESSWI ™ General Principles
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2015UPDATEANDREVISIONS
AlanBlack,TechnicalChair,PE,CPSWQ,CPESC,CESSWI
RobertAnderson,InterimExecutiveDirectorandPresident,PE,CPESC,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CPMSM
CharlesWilsonJr.,TechnicalDirector,RLA,CPESC,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CPMSM
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Date:NOVEMBER6,2015
To: ALLEXAMCANDIDATES
Subject:PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATIONANDCERTIFICATEOFTRAINING
LadiesandGentlemen:
EnviroCert International Inc. (ECI) is an International Professional Certificationorganization whose purpose is to ensure that ECI Certified Professionals havesufficientknowledgeandexperience,andhavedemonstratedtechnicalcompetencythrough a rigorous examination. Certified Professionals are required to furtherdevelop and expand their expertise in a variety of professional developmentopportunities.
TheserequirementssetECI(asaProfessionalCertification)apartfrom“certificatesoftraining”programs.Thesedesignationsare frequentlyconfusingbecause theword“certification” is often used interchangeably. It is important for the ProfessionalCertification Applicant to understand and recognize that no single course willadequately prepare them for a Professional Certification exam. Various educationopportunitiesandyearsofexperienceintheprofessionarerequiredtoadequatelypreparesomeoneforProfessionalCertification.
“Certificatesoftraining”aregenerallyclassesthatpresentsupplementaleducationand information,and“certificates”areavailable toallparticipantswhoattend thetraining. In contrast, a Professional Certification requires years of study andexperiencetodevelopsufficientknowledgeandskillsnecessarytobecomeaCertifiedProfessional.Anapplicationdemonstratingthisexperienceandeducationisrequiredto be submitted and accepted by ECI. Once accepted, passing a rigorous test isrequired.Inaddition,allCertifiedProfessionalsarerequiredtoknowandabidebyacodeofethicsandprofessionalconduct,andcompletionofprofessionaldevelopmentunitstodemonstratecontinuedlearningintheeverchangingdynamicenvironmentofstormwater.
A certificate of training is typically a well-defined session where the person sitsthrough the program and may take an exam of the information presented todemonstratealearningprocesshasoccurred.Therearenoprerequisitesandnoothercontinuingrequirementstomaintainthe“certificate”.
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Thesetrainingopportunitiesare important,andECIencouragesthiseducationandexperience for all applicants and Professionals. Continuing education anddevelopmentarevaluableandnecessarytotransfereducationandtechnologyandprogresstheindustry.
ECI has developed a list of organizations where “certificate of trainings” may beobtained,whichwillbeacceptedforPDUcredits.Thiswillbeadynamiclistthatwillberegularlyupdated.Weaskthatifyouencounterorganizationsthatareprovidingthese types of training, that are not on the list, please assist us by sending theinformationandcontactnamestoECIsowecanfollow-up.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,feelfreetocontactus.
ENVIROCERTINTERNATIONAL,INC.
MarkS.Goldsmith,CPESC,CESSWIVicePresident/AssociateExecutiveDirector
RobertW.Anderson,PE,JurisDoctorate,CPESC,CPMSM,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CMS(APWA)ChairmanofBoard/InterimExecutiveDirector
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Date: NOVEMBER6,2015
To: ALLEXAMCANDIDATES
Subject: EXAMINATIONPROCEDURES
DearCandidate:
EnviroCertInternationalInc.(ECI)wouldliketotakethisopportunitytoprovidesomegeneralinformationfortheupcomingexam(s).
CPESC:Thisexamhasnearly30yearsofhistorictestdata.TheexamwasrevisedinFebruary2015,andadditionalversionsofthetestarecurrentlybeingreleased.Part1examwillrangefrom150to200questionsanda70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.Part2willrangefrom30to50questions,andwillrequirea70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.
CESSWI:Thisexamhas8yearsoftestdata,andwasinitiallyrevisedinFebruary2015.Thetestisbeingfurtherrevisedandadditionalversionsofthetestarecurrentlybeingreleased.Part1examwillrangefrom100to120questionsanda70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.Part2willrangefrom100to120questions,andwillrequirea70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.
CPSWQ:Thisexamhasover12yearsofhistorictestdata.Part1examwillrangefrom100to120questionsanda70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.Part2willrangefrom50to75questions,andwill requirea70percentorgreaterscoretopassthissectionoftheexam.
CPMSM:Thisexamwaswritten5yearsagoandisbeingrevised.Thetestwillrangefrom150to200questionsanda70percentorgreaterscoretopassthisexamisrequired.
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ECIwouldliketoprovidethefollowinginformationandadvice:
1. All qualified individuals are expected to possess the necessary education and/orexperienceinthefieldofexpertisewithintheindustryonanationallevel.Theexamswilltesttheminimumdepthandbreadthofthisknowledge.
2. Exam questions are written to be applied to applicants across the U.S. and othercountries.
3. The certification knowledge and exams are not intended to test State specific, butnational level information and general industry knowledge. ECI has left it to theindividualStatestodevelop“local”or“State-Level”testprograms.
4. Everycalculationhasbeencheckedbycommitteesconsistingofleadingexpertsintherespectivefield.Computerspreadsheetsandhandcalculationshavebeendevelopedforeachanalyticalquestion.Questionsaredesignedtotestgeneralandspecificareasofknowledgeandskillsets.Ifanapplicantencountersaquestionthatappearstonotcontaintherequisitefacts,andtesttakerisencouragedtore-examthequestionandfact pattern and should re-assess her/his approach. The necessary information hasbeenprovided.
5. TheReviewManualsprovideageneraloverviewofthenecessaryscopeofpracticethatanApplicantshouldpossess.Thesemanualsareintendedtoprovideanoverviewofthe“generalprinciples”andarenot intendedtobeacomprehensive listof subjectmatter. Every question points to a principle in the reviewmanual, and specificallyaddressesproblemsthataretypicallyencounteredintheindustry.ItistheApplicant’sdutytounderstandthefundamentalprinciplesandapplicationthereof.Theexamisdesigned tohelpECI verify levelofexperience includingdecision-makingandotherskillsthatcomewithprofessionalexperience.
6. Alltestsareanalyzedandresultscompiled,basedon,butnotlimitedto,totalscore,answer per question, and specific answers. This data is being compiled based onhistoric test results and test results based on various thresholds of education andexperience.
7. ECIisanInternationalCertificationbodythatisseekingtobeinconformancewithInternational Accreditation Standards. As such, like Professional Licensingorganizations,doesnotprovideexamscoresorinformationonexamquestions(PolicyPS6006.01).
8. AllexamswillbeadministeredOn-LineorviaapprovedindependentindividualsthathavebeenformallyapprovedbyECI.ApprovalsarelimitedtoindependentindividualsandECIstaffinconformancewithInternationalAccreditationStandards.
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ECI test results and records conclusively demonstrate that applicants who 1) obtain theproperexperience,2)preparewithcomprehensivereviewbasedontheCertificationScopeofPractice,and3) implementproperexamtechniques,willhaveahigherdegreeofexamsuccess. Each Applicant should properly prepare and familiarize themselves with testingtechniques in conjunction with exam technical data. This should include familiarity withcalculatoruseandpropertimemanagement.
ECIwouldliketothankeachApplicantforconsideringECIprofessionalcertificationandwewishyouthebestof luck.We lookforwardtowelcomingeachandeveryoneofyouasaCertifiedProfessionalwith ECI, the leader inprofessional certification for the stormwaterindustry.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,feelfreetocontactus.
ENVIROCERTINTERNATIONAL,INC.
RobertW.Anderson,PE,JurisDoctorate,CPESC,CPMSM,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CMS(APWA)ChairmanofBoard/InterimExecutiveDirector
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EnviroCert International, Inc. Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Integrity – Objectivity – Confidentiality – Competence– Professionalism
PREAMBLECertifiedProfessionals/Individualshavecertainfundamentalobligationstosociety,toclients,totheprofession,andtopeersandcolleagues.ThecornerstoneofethicsandprofessionalconductforEnviroCertInternational,Inc.(ECI)arebuiltonthefollowingfive(5)fundamentalprinciples:
Integrity–AllECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals,employeesandvolunteersareheldinapositionoftrustbythepublicatlarge.Thepreservationofthattrustisdependentonexhibitingthehighestdegreeofintegrity.
Objectivity–ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallperformtheirworkwithintegrity,objectivity,andavoidsubordinationoftheirjudgment.
Confidentiality–ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals,employees,andvolunteersshallmaintainallconfidentialinformationthattheyareprovided,orbecomeawareof.Thisconfidentialprincipledoesnotextendtosuchactionsthatincludeviolationsofthelaw,violationofadministrationrulesorregulations,orthatmaybehazardoustotheenvironmentasoutlinedinthisCodeofEthicsandProfessionalConduct.
Competence – ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall only perform services within their demonstratedexpertise.ItisessentialthatallCertifiedProfessionals/Individualscommittocontinuallearningandprofessionaldevelopment,andshallperformProfessionalDevelopmentHours(PDHs)toreinforceandexpandtheirknowledgebase.
Professionalism–ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallrepresenttheirrespectiveprofessionsresponsibly,andinamannerthatmaintainsandenhancestheprofessionsandorganization’spublicimageandreputation.The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct states guidelines and rules for the conduct of CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsinfulfillingthoseobligations.TheCodeisarrangedinthreetiersofstatements:Canons,EthicalStandards,andRulesofConduct.
CanonsarebroadprinciplesofEthicsandConduct.
Ethical Standards aremorespecificgoals,towhichECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldaspire inprofessionalperformanceandbehavior.
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RulesofConduct(Rule)aremandatory.Rules,insomeinstances,implementmorethanonecanonorethicalstandard.ViolationofaRuleisgroundsfordisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingrevocationofcertification.
The Code applies to the professional activities of all categories of EnviroCert International, Inc. CertifiedProfessionals/Individuals.Certificationthroughone,ormore,oftheEnviroCertInternational,Inc.certificationsisvoluntary. By accepting certification, submittingproofof requiredProfessionalDevelopmentHours andpayingannual dues, Certified Professionals/Individuals assume an obligation of self-discipline above and beyond therequirementsoflawsandregulations.
CompliancewiththeCode,aswithalllawsandrulesinanopensociety,dependsprimarilyuponunderstandingandvoluntarycompliance,secondarilyuponreinforcementbypeerandpublicscrutiny,andfinally,whennecessary,uponenforcementthroughdisciplinaryactionagainstcertifiedindividualswhofailtocomplywiththeRules.TheCode does not; however, exhaust the moral and ethical considerations that should inform CertifiedProfessionals/Individuals,fornoworthwhilehumanactivitycanbecompletelydefinedbylawsorrules.Evenso,the Code iswholly concernedwith ethical constraints for professionalism; the Rules are not compromised byelementsconcerningsocialagendasoractivism,butsimplyprovideamoralandrationalframeworkfortheethicalconductofCertifiedProfessionals/Individuals.
Whereitappears,commentaryismeanttoclarifyorelaboratetheintentofarule.ThecommentaryisnotpartoftheCode,andisincludedtoassistthoseseekingtoconformtheirconducttotheCode.
ThisCodeisintendedtopromotethehighestqualityofpractice,andtostrengthenpublicconfidenceintheprofession.Towardthatend,EnviroCertInternational,Inc.setsforththefollowing.
SECTION1:GENERALOBLIGATIONS
CANON1:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldmaintainandadvancetheirknowledgeoftheart,craft,andscienceof the practice, and contribute to its growth. Certified Professionals/Individuals should exercise learned anduncompromisedprofessionaljudgmentoveranyothermotiveinthepursuitoftheart,craft,andscienceofthepractice,evenattheexpenseofpersonaladvantage.
ETHICALSTANDARD1.1:KNOWLEDGEANDSKILL
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldstrivetoimprovetheirprofessionalandtechnicalknowledgeandskill.
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RULE1.11:
Inpracticingdesign,CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshalldemonstrateaconsistentpatternofreasonablecareandcompetenceandshall,atminimum,applytheprofessionalandtechnicalknowledgeandskill,whichisordinarilyappliedbyCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsofgoodstanding,practicinginthesamelocality.
ETHICALSTANDARD1.2:STANDARDSOFEXCELLENCE
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldcontinuallyseektoraisethestandardsoffunctionalexcellence,education,research,training,practice,andprofessionalexcellence.
ETHICALSTANDARD1.3:HUMANRIGHTS
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdhumanrightsinalltheirprofessionalendeavors.
RULE1.31:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallrefusetoengageinorsupportdiscriminationagainstindividualsonthebasisofrace,sex,age,religion,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,ordisability.ETHICALSTANDARD1.4:PROMOTIONOFTHECERTIFICATIONS
ECICertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsshouldpromotetheprofessionandcontributetotheknowledgeandcapabilityoftheEnviroCertInternational,Inc.certificationsasawhole.
SECTION2:OBLIGATIONSTOTHEPUBLIC
CANON2:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldembracethespiritandletterofthelawgoverningtheirprofessionalaffairsandshouldpromoteandservethepublicinterestintheirprofessionalactivities.
ETHICALSTANDARD2.1:CONDUCT
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdthelawintheconductoftheirprofessionalactivities.
RULE2.11:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnot,intheconductoftheirprofessionalpractice,knowinglyorunknowinglyviolatethelaw.
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Commentary:As ignoranceof the lawoffersnomitigationofoffenseorpunishmentunder the law.Therefore,ignoranceoffersnomitigationofthisrule.
RULE2.12:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallneitheroffernormakeanypaymentorgifttoapublicofficialwiththeintentofinfluencingtheofficial'sjudgmentinconnectionwithanexistingorprospectiveproject,inwhichCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsareinterested.
Commentary:This ruledoesnotprohibit campaigncontributionsmade in conformitywithapplicablecampaignfinancinglaws.
RULE2.13:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsserving inapubliccapacityshallnotacceptpaymentsorgifts,whichareintendedtoinfluencetheirjudgment.
RULE2.14:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglyengageinworkwheretheaimorresultismisleading,deceptive,orfalsebyintentorsubstance.
RULE2.15:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotengageinconductinvolvingfraudorwantondisregardoftherightsofothers.Commentary:Thisruleaddressesseriousmisconduct,whetherornotrelatedtoCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsprofessionalpractices.
RULE2.16:
If, in thecourseof theirworkonaproject,ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsbecomeawareofadecisionexercisedorprescribedbytheiremployerorclientthatisfraudulentorviolatesanylaworregulation,CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshall:(1)advisetheiremployerorclientagainstthedecision,(2)refusetoconsenttothedecision,and(3)reportthedecisiontotheappropriateauthority,unlesstheCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsareabletocausethemattertobesatisfactorilyresolvedbyothermeans.
RULE2.17:
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall not counsel or assist a client in conduct that CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsknow,orreasonablyshouldknow,isfraudulentorillegal.
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ETHICALSTANDARD2.2:CIVICRESPONSIBILITY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbeinvolvedincivicactivitiesascitizensandprofessionals,andshouldstrivetoimprovepublicappreciationandunderstandingofdesignandthefunctionsandresponsibilitiesofCertifiedProfessionals/Individuals.
RULE2.21:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsmakingpublicstatementsondesignissuesshalldisclosewhentheyarebeingcompensatedformakingsuchstatementsorwhentheyhaveaneconomicinterestintheissue.
RULE2.22:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals,whileengagedinthepracticeorinstructionofdesign,shallnotknowinglydoanythingthatconstitutesadeliberateorrecklessdisregardforthehealthandsafetyofthecommunitiesinwhichtheyliveandpracticeortheprivacyoftheindividualsandbusinessestherein.
RULE2.23:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallconsiderenvironmental,economic,andcultural implicationsof theirworkandendeavortominimizetheadverseimpacts.
RULE2.24:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglymakeuseofgoodsorservicesofferedbymanufacturers,suppliers, or contractors that are accompanied by an obligation that is substantively detrimental to the bestinterestsoftheirclient,otherindividuals,ortheenvironment.
SECTION3:OBLIGATIONSTOCLIENTS
CANON3:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldservetheirclientsinacompetentandprofessionalmannerandshallotherwiseactintheclient'sbestinterestwithinthelimitsofprofessionalresponsibility.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.1:COMPETENCE
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldservetheirclientsinatimely,lawful,andcompetentmanner.
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RULE3.11:
Inperformingprofessionalservices,ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshalltakeintoaccountapplicablelawsandregulations.CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsmayrelyontheadviceofotherqualifiedpersonsastotheintentandmeaningofsuchregulations.
RULE3.12:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallundertaketoperformprofessionalservicesonlywhenthey,togetherwiththosewhomtheymayengageasconsultants,arequalifiedbyeducation,training,orexperienceinthespecifictechnicalareasinvolved.
RULE3.13:
When generally recognized standards do not exist with respect to an emerging area of practice, CertifiedProfessionals/Individuals shall exercise careful judgment and take responsible steps (including appropriateeducation,research,trainingconsultation,andsupervision)toensurethecompetenceoftheirworkandtoprotectclientsfromharm.
Rule3.14:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualshaveadutyand responsibility, tobeknowledgeable in laws,ordinances,rules,regulations,etc.forthespecificcountry,region,state,orlocalityinwhichtheypractice.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.2:CONTRACTS,FEES&BILLING
Project contracts should embody clarity and be functionally comprehensive, and project estimates should bereasonablyspecificandaccurate.RULE3.21:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshall intheconductofprofessionalpractice,produceworkonlyasclearlydescribedinamutuallyexecutedcontract(s)thataccountsfortheproject'sscope,deliverables,costs,terms,andtherelevantobligationsofallinvolvedparties.
Commentary:Thisruleisintendedtorequirethatallprofessionallycontractedworkbeperformedaccordingtoabinding scopeof responsibilities, rather thanwithmere verbal agreements or undefined elements. In short, allprofessionaldesignworkmustbeaccomplishedunderclearlydefinedlegal,andmutualconstraints.
RULE3.22:
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall not materially alter the contractually defined scope, objectives, orcatalogofdeliverablecomponentsofaprojectwithouttheclient'sconsent.
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ETHICALSTANDARD3.3:CONFLICTOFINTEREST
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should avoid conflicts of interest in their professional practices and fullydiscloseallunavoidableconflictsastheyarise.
RULE3.31:
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall not render professional services if their judgment or quality ofperformancecouldbeaffectedbyresponsibilitiestoanotherprojectorperson,orbytheirowninterests,unlessallthosewhorelyontheCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual’sjudgmentconsentafterfulldisclosure.
Commentary: This rule is intended to embrace the full range of situations that may present CertifiedProfessionals/Individualswithaconflictbetweentheirinterestsorresponsibilitiesandtheinterestofothers.Thosewhoareentitledtodisclosuremayincludeaclient,owner,employer,contractor,supplier,orotherswhorelyonorare affected by the Certified Professional’s/Individual's professional decisions. A Certified Professional/Individualwhocannotappropriatelycommunicateaboutaconflictdirectlywithanaffectedpersonmusttakestepstoensurethatdisclosureismadebyothermeans.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.4:CANDORANDTRUTHFULNESS
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbecandidandtruthfulintheirprofessionalcommunicationsandkeeptheirclientsreasonablyinformedabouttheclients'projects.
RULE3.41:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnot intentionallyor recklesslymisleadexistingorprospectiveclientsabouttheresultsthatcanbeachievedthroughtheuseoftheCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'sservices,norshallCertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsstatethattheycanachieveresultsbymeansthatviolateapplicablelaworthisCode.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.5:SECURITY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldemployreasonablesafeguardsinsystemsandpracticestoprotecttheconfidentialityofprojectmaterials—bothanaloganddigital.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.6:CONFIDENTIALITY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldsafeguardthetrustplacedinthembytheirclients.
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RULE3.61:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglydisclose informationthatwouldadverselyaffect theirclientor that theyhavebeenaskedtomaintain in confidence, includingall knowledgeof a client's intentions,productionmethods,andbusinessorganization,exceptasotherwiseallowedorrequiredbythisCodeorapplicablelaw.Detailsofallworkinprogresspriortothecompletionofaprojectshalllikewisebekeptinconfidenceexceptasallowedbytheconsentoftheclient.
Commentary: To encourage the full and open exchange of information necessary for a successful professionalproject relationship, Certified Professionals/Individuals must recognize and respect the sensitive nature ofconfidentialclientcommunications.Because the lawdoesnot recognizeaCertifiedProfessional/Individual-clientprivilege;however,therulepermitsaCertifiedProfessional/IndividualtorevealaconfidencewhenafailuretodosowouldbeunlawfulorcontrarytoanotherethicaldutyimposedbythisCode.
ETHICALSTANDARD3.7:INTEGRITY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshoulduncompromisinglymaintaintheirintegrity.
RULE3.71:
AclientoremployerissuinginstructionsthatinvolveviolationofthisCodeshouldbecorrectedbytheCertifiedProfessional/Individual,ortheCertifiedProfessional/Individualshouldrefusetheassignment.
SECTION4:OBLIGATIONSTOTHEPROFESSION
CANON4:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdtheintegrityanddignityoftheprofession.
ETHICALSTANDARD4.1:COMPENSATION
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdthefundamentalmoralityofprofit,freefromdestructiveinterestsorconflictsofinterest.
RULE4.11:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallworkonlyforafee,royalty,salary,orotheragreed-uponethicalformofcompensation.
Commentary:ThisruleismeanttoprecludeCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsfromretaininganykickbacks,hiddendiscounts,commission,allowances,orpaymentinkindfromcontractorsorsuppliers.
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RULE4.12:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotparticipateinworkthat,inaimorsubstance,deniesorworkstodeny the inherent value of design, the value of an individual's genius, effort, or creation, or the value of anindividual'sproperty.Commentary:ThisruleisintendedcompelCertifiedProfessionals/Individualstocarefullyevaluatepitchinvitationsandprecludetheirengagementinanyformofspecwork.
RULE4.13:
IndependentCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotbepartytoacontractorengageinworkthatcompromisestheintegrityoftheircopyrightownership.
Commentary:ThisruleismeanttoprohibitCertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsengagementinworkforhireorotherschemesthatcompromiseaCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'slegalpropertyrights.
RULE4.14:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsspeakingorwritinginaprofessionalcapacityshallnotknowinglymakefalsestatementsofmaterialfact.
Commentary:Thisruleappliestostatementsmadeinallprofessionalcontexts,includingcommunicationswithclients,employers,employees,ininstructivearticlesandwhitepapers,orwhilespeakingtoindividualsorgroups.
ETHICALSTANDARD4.2:DIGNITYANDINTEGRITY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldstrive,throughtheiractions,topromotethedignityandintegrityoftheprofession,andtoensurethattheirrepresentativesandemployeesconformtheirconducttothisCode.
RULE4.21:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotmakemisleading,deceptive,orfalsestatementsorclaimsabouttheirprofessionalqualifications,experience,orperformance.
RULE4.22:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsshallmakereasonableeffortstoensurethatthoseoverwhomtheyhavesupervisoryauthorityconformtheirconducttothisCode.
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SECTION5:OBLIGATIONSTOPEERSANDCOLLEAGUES
CANON5:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldrespecttherightsandacknowledgetheprofessionalaspirationsandcontributionsoftheircolleagues.
ETHICALSTANDARD5.1:PROFESSIONALENVIRONMENT
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should provide their associates and employees with a suitable workingenvironment,compensatethemfairly,andfacilitatetheirprofessionaldevelopment.
ETHICALSTANDARD5.2:PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
ECICertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsshouldrecognizeandfulfilltheirobligationtonurturefellowCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsastheyprogressthroughallstagesoftheircareer.
ETHICALSTANDARD5.3:PROFESSIONALRECOGNITION
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbuildtheirprofessionalreputationsonthemeritsoftheirownserviceandperformanceandshouldrecognizeandgivecredittoothersfortheprofessionalworktheyhaveperformed.
RULE5.31:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallrecognizeandrespecttheprofessionalcontributionsoftheiremployees,employers,professionalcolleagues,andbusinessassociates.Whennotthesoleauthorofadesign,theCertifiedProfessional/Individualshallaccuratelystatethescopeandnatureofhis/herresponsibilities inconnectionwithworkforwhichhe/sheisclaimingcredit.
RULE5.32:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals leavinganagencyshallnot,without thepermissionof theiremployerorpartner,takedesigns,drawings,data,reports,notes,orothermaterialsrelatingtotheagency’swork,whetherornotperformedbytheCertifiedProfessional/Individual.
RULE5.33:
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotunreasonablywithholdpermissionfromadepartingemployeeorpartnertotakecopiesofdesigns,drawings,data,reports,notes,orothermaterialsrelatingtoworkperformedbytheemployeeorpartnerthatarenotconfidential.
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ETHICALSTANDARD5.4:HONESTY&COURTESY
ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldpursuetheirprofessionalactivitieswithhonestyandcourtesy.
RULE5.41:
Inthecourseofpursuingbusinessopportunities,ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotseekadvantagebycriticizing another Certified Professional/Individual or agency or attempt, directly or indirectly, to supplant orcompetewithanotherCertifiedProfessional/Individualoragencybymeansofunethicalinducements.
RULE5.42:
ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall be objective in publicly criticizing another CertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'swork and shall not baselessly denigrate thework or reputationof a fellowCertifiedProfessional/Individual.
RULE5.43:
ECI Certified Professional/Individual shall not accept instructions from a client or employer that involveinfringementofanotherperson'spropertyrightswithoutpermission,orconsciouslyactinanymannerinvolvinganysuchinfringement.
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EXAMUNITCONVERSIONTABLELength
= inchs = feet = yards = milesinch 1 0.08333 0.02778 1.578E-05foot 12 1 0.33333 0.00019yard 36 3 1 0.00057mile 63,360 5,280 1,760 1
Area
= Sq.In. = Sq.Ft. = Sq.Yds. = Acres = Sq.MilesSquareInch 1 0.00694 0.00077 1.594E-07 2.491E-10SquareFoot 144 1 0.11111 2.296E-05 3.587E-08SquareYard 1,296 9 1 2.296E-05 3.228E-07
Acre 6,272,640 43,560 4,840 1 0.00156SquareMile 4,014,489,600 27,878,400 3,097,600 640 1
Volume
= Cu.In. = Gallons = Cu.Ft. = Cu.Yds. = Ac.Ft.CubicInch 1 0.00433 0.00058 2.140E-06 1.329E-08Gallon 231 1 0.13368 0.00495 3.069E-06
CubicFoot 1,728 7.48 1 0.03704 2.300E-05CubicYard 46,656 201.97 27 1 6.200E-04AcreFeet 72,271,680 325851.43 43,560 1,613.33 1
LiquidVolumes
= Ounces = Pints = Quarts = GallonsOunce 1 0.06250 0.03125 0.00781Pint 16 1 0.5 0.125Quart 32 2 1 0.25Gallon 128 8 4 1
Weight/Mass
= Ounces = Pounds = TonsOunce 1 0.06250 3.125E-05Pound 16 1 0.00050Ton 32,000 2000 1
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CANDIDATETESTINFORMATION
All testcandidateswillneedtostrictlyadhereto therequirementsshownbelow.Notestpacketswillbeissuedbytheproctoruntilalloutsidematerialshavebeenremovedfromthetestingroomandthisformhasbeensigned.
SUPPLIES• Candidatesshouldonlybringthefollowingsuppliestotheexam.• Clearstraightedgeora ruler• Two#2pencils(min.)• YourEnviroCert letterofapproval for theexam• Agovernmentissuedphoto ID• EnviroCertwillprovidescratchpaperfortheexam.Noothersupplieswillbeprovided.
OUTSIDEMATERIALSNomaterialotherthanthatprovidedbyEnviroCertmaybebroughtinsidethetestingroom.Yourpocketsmustbeempty.Purses,backpacks,bags,cellphonesortabletsarenotallowedintheroom.Theproctormaydesignate a storage location for your personal items. EnviroCert will not be responsible for any loss ordamageditems.
CALCULATORCalculatorsshallbelimitedtothosethatareapprovedbytheNationalCouncilofExaminersforEngineeringandSurveying(NCEES),whichispostedyearly.Alistofallowablecalculatorsisavailableatthefollowingwebsite:http://ncees.org/exams/calculator-policy/
• The2016listincludes:• Casio:Allfx-115models• HewlettPackard:HP33sandHP35smodelsonly• TexasInstruments:AllTI-30XandTI-36Xmodels
This list is subject to changeand shall be the responsibilityof theApplicant to verify the calculator.AnyquestionsshouldbedirectedtoECITechnicalDirectorpriortotheexamdate.
Ifanapplicanthasacalculatorthatisnotlistedonthewebsitetheymustgetitpreapprovedbytheproctorpriortotheexam.ThecalculatorshallNOTbeprogrammableandbelimitedtominimalfunctions,includingnoalphanumericcharacterswithmemorystorage.
Failuretobringacalculatororamodelnotontheapprovedlistwillresultintheexamineeforfeitinghis/herabilitytouseacalculatorontheexam.IfitisdeterminedthattheApplicanttesttakerusedanunapprovedcalculatorand/orviolatedthispolicy,even if the calculator was approved or overlooked by the Proctor, will result in the exam results beingvoided,andtheApplicantmaybesubjecttoethicscharges.
Cellphones,smartphones,portablecomputingdevices,andotherdevicesarenotallowedintheexamroom.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 AboutEnviroCertInternational,Inc.............................................................1-11.2 CESSWIScopeofPractice.............................................................................1-1
1.2.1 QualifiedPersonnel.........................................................................1-21.2.2 PurposeandIntent.........................................................................1-21.2.3 TechnicalField.................................................................................1-21.2.4 OurProgram...................................................................................1-4
1.3 ReviewCourseandExamOverview.............................................................1-51.4 ProfessionalDevelopmentRequirements...................................................1-51.5 CESSWICodeofConductandEthics............................................................1-6
2 USRulesandRegulations..........................................................................................2-1
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................2-12.1.1 OverviewoftheCleanWaterAct....................................................2-12.1.2 EffluentLimitationsGuidelines.....................................................2-11
2.2 StateRegulations.......................................................................................2-112.2.1 TypesofStormwaterPermits.......................................................2-112.2.2 TypesofPermittingAuthority.......................................................2-142.2.3 PermitApplicationMethods.........................................................2-142.2.4 NoticeofIntent.............................................................................2-142.2.5 State-SpecificRequirements.........................................................2-15
2.3 PermitApplicationRequirementsforConstructionActivity......................2-152.3.1 WhoShouldObtainthePermit?...................................................2-152.3.2 NOIforConstructionActivity........................................................2-162.3.3 Deadlines......................................................................................2-162.3.4 AdditionalNotification..................................................................2-162.3.5 CompliancewithOtherStatePlans...............................................2-162.3.6 StormwaterPollutionPreventionPlanRequirements..................2-17
2.4 PermitApplicationRequirementsforMunicipalities.................................2-232.5 PermitApplicationInformationforIndustrialActivities............................2-242.6 EnforcementandPenalties........................................................................2-27
2.6.1 AdministrativeOrders...................................................................2-272.6.2 CivilPenalties................................................................................2-282.6.3 CriminalPenalties.........................................................................2-282.6.4 CitizenSuits...................................................................................2-29
2.6.5 StateEnforcementActions...........................................................2-292.6.6 StateNPDESEnforcementActions................................................2-30
2.7 LocalRegulations.......................................................................................2-30
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3 Safety................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................3-13.2 Insects..........................................................................................................3-13.3 AnimalsandPlants......................................................................................3-23.4 ExposuretotheElements............................................................................3-23.5 PhysicalHazards..........................................................................................3-3
3.5.1 VehicleandEquipment...................................................................3-33.5.2 Scrapes,ScratchesandCuts...........................................................3-43.5.3 Slips,TripsandFallHazards............................................................3-43.5.4 FallingObjects................................................................................3-43.5.5 UtilitiesandTanks...........................................................................3-43.5.6 Trenching........................................................................................3-53.5.7 Confined-SpaceInspections...........................................................3-53.5.8 ExcessiveNoise...............................................................................3-53.5.9 DustandAirborneParticulates.......................................................3-53.5.10 TrafficSafety(Driving,StoppingandParking)................................3-63.5.11 WaterSafety...................................................................................3-6
3.6 HazardousMaterials....................................................................................3-63.6.1 AsbestosExposure..........................................................................3-63.6.2 PesticidesExposure........................................................................3-63.6.3 Chemicals/Compounds...................................................................3-73.6.4 Combustible/FlammableMaterials................................................3-73.6.5 BlastingandExplosives...................................................................3-73.6.6 SpillPrevention...............................................................................3-73.6.7 Utilities............................................................................................3-7
3.7 PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)..........................................................3-83.8 Communication...........................................................................................3-83.9 FederalandProvincialSafetyRegulatoryInformation................................3-8
3.9.1 OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)................3-83.9.2 CanadianLaborCode......................................................................3-8
4 Communication.............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................4-14.2 ArrivalIntroductions....................................................................................4-14.3 CommunicationIssues.................................................................................4-2
4.3.1 VisualObservations........................................................................4-24.3.2 VerbalCommunication...................................................................4-24.3.3 Investigation...................................................................................4-24.3.4 WrittenCommunication.................................................................4-2
4.3.5 Documentation...............................................................................4-24.4 Meetings......................................................................................................4-3
4.4.1 Pre-ConstructionMeetings.............................................................4-34.5 OtherMeetings............................................................................................4-3
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4.5.1 Post-ConstructionOperations&MaintenanceMeetings...............4-34.6 WorkingwithSitePersonnel........................................................................4-44.7 DealingwithDifficultPeople........................................................................4-4
4.7.1 ActLikeaProfessional....................................................................4-44.7.2 AcknowledgetheRealityofaDifficultSituation.............................4-54.7.3 UseQuestionstoClarify..................................................................4-54.7.4 AllowthePersontoBePartoftheSolution....................................4-54.7.5 HandletheProblem........................................................................4-54.7.6 Conclusions.....................................................................................4-6
5 Documentation.............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Objectives....................................................................................................5-15.1.1 Formalizeyourinspectioncriteria..................................................5-15.1.2 Makeyourassessmentsfair,accurateandconsistent....................5-15.1.3 Followupandexpectresults..........................................................5-2
5.2 NoteTaking..................................................................................................5-25.3 PhotosandVideos.......................................................................................5-25.4 Reporting.....................................................................................................5-3
5.4.1 Introduction....................................................................................5-35.4.2 GoodPracticesforReporting..........................................................5-3
5.5 CorrectiveActions........................................................................................5-55.6 SiteDrawing(Map)Management................................................................5-65.7 InspectorSupportEquipment......................................................................5-75.8 ComplianceResolution................................................................................5-85.9 EnforcementAction.....................................................................................5-8
6 InspectorDuties...........................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................................6-16.2 TheRoleoftheInspector.............................................................................6-16.3 GoodInspectorSkills....................................................................................6-2
6.3.1 Inquisitive........................................................................................6-26.3.2 Thorough.........................................................................................6-26.3.3 Consistent.......................................................................................6-26.3.4 ExercisesIntegrity...........................................................................6-36.3.5 ResolvesConflict.............................................................................6-36.3.6 Communicates................................................................................6-3
6.4 Pre-InspectionProcess.................................................................................6-36.4.1 ConstructionSiteReview................................................................6-36.4.2 Pre-ConstructionMeeting...............................................................6-6
6.4.3 Post-ConstructionInspections........................................................6-76.4.4 IndustrialStormwaterComplianceInspectionMeetings................6-7
6.5 InspectionObjectives...................................................................................6-76.5.1 InspectorConduct...........................................................................6-8
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6.5.2 Compliance.....................................................................................6-86.5.3 HandlingViolations.........................................................................6-8
6.6 TheInspectionProcess................................................................................6-96.6.1 TheReport......................................................................................6-96.6.2 Timeliness.....................................................................................6-106.6.3 Inspecting.....................................................................................6-106.6.4 ComplianceProblems...................................................................6-126.6.5 CriticalInspectionItems...............................................................6-126.6.6 StormwaterSampling...................................................................6-13
6.7 AftertheInspection...................................................................................6-176.7.1 SubmittingYourInspectionReport...............................................6-176.7.2 VerificationofCorrectiveAction..................................................6-18
7 PlanManagement.........................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Overview......................................................................................................7-17.2 Plan..............................................................................................................7-2
7.2.1 Introduction....................................................................................7-27.2.2 ErosionandSedimentControlPlansforConstructionor
Industrial/Multi-SectorPermitsorMS4Program...........................7-27.2.3 Certification....................................................................................7-27.2.4 NoticeofIntentforConstruction,Industrial/Multi-Sectoror
MS4Permits...................................................................................7-37.2.5 SummaryofConstruction,Industrial,Post-Construction
Plans...............................................................................................7-37.2.6 Project/SiteInformationforConstructionor
Industrial/Multi-SectorPermits......................................................7-37.2.7 Narrative.........................................................................................7-47.2.8 MapsandPlans...............................................................................7-57.2.9 DrawingsandMaps........................................................................7-57.2.10 Legend............................................................................................7-67.2.11 NorthArrow....................................................................................7-67.2.12 VicinityMap....................................................................................7-67.2.13 SpecificationsandDetails...............................................................7-67.2.14 Calculations....................................................................................7-77.2.15 ExistingConditionsforConstructionPermit...................................7-77.2.16 SchedulingofConstructionActivitiesfor
ConstructionPermits......................................................................7-77.2.17 AreasoftheProjecttoBeDisturbedforConstruction
PermitsorotherNPDESPermits.....................................................7-77.2.18 SoilsforConstructionPermits........................................................7-8
7.2.19 Topography.....................................................................................7-87.2.20 ElevationandSlope........................................................................7-97.2.21 TypesofSlope.................................................................................7-97.2.22 SlopeMeasurements....................................................................7-11
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7.2.23 DirectionofSheetFlow.................................................................7-137.2.24 ReceivingWatersforConstruction,Industrial/Multi-Sector,
andMS4Permits...........................................................................7-137.2.25 EnvironmentalAssessmentforConstructionPermit....................7-137.2.26 PollutantsofConcernforConstruction,Industrial,or
Post-ConstructionMS4Permits....................................................7-137.2.27 BestManagementPractices(BMPs)forConstruction,
Industrial/Multi-Sector,Post-Construction,orMS4Permits........7-147.2.28 Amendments.................................................................................7-167.2.29 InspectionsforConstruction,Industrial,orPost-
ConstructionMS4Permits............................................................7-167.2.30 Monitoring/SamplingandAnalysisforConstructionor
Industrial/Multi-SectorPermitsorMS4Inspections.....................7-177.2.31 SpillPrevention,ControlsandCleanup(Construction,
Industrial,Post-ConstructionandMS4Permits)...........................7-177.2.32 TerminationofCoverage(Construction,Industrial/Multi-
SectorPermits)..............................................................................7-177.2.33 TotalSiteArea...............................................................................7-18
7.3 OtherPlanFeatures...................................................................................7-187.3.1 DrainageChannelsandSwales.....................................................7-187.3.2 Detention/RetentionFacilitiesandAssociatedStormwater
StructuresandConveyance..........................................................7-187.3.3 BuildingPadsandOtherFoundations...........................................7-187.3.4 Roads............................................................................................7-18
8 BestManagementPractices......................................................................................8-1
8.1 SitePlanningandManagement...................................................................8-18.1.1 ExistingVegetation.........................................................................8-18.1.2 Scheduling/Sequencing...................................................................8-38.1.3 TreeProtection...............................................................................8-5
8.2 ErosionControls...........................................................................................8-88.2.1 Hydromulch....................................................................................8-88.2.2 Hydroseed.....................................................................................8-108.2.3 Mulching.......................................................................................8-118.2.4 RolledErosionControlProducts(RECPs)......................................8-138.2.5 Seeding..........................................................................................8-158.2.6 Sod................................................................................................8-178.2.7 SoilBinders...................................................................................8-198.2.8 SurfaceRoughening......................................................................8-208.2.9 Tackifiers.......................................................................................8-22
8.2.10 TemporaryStabilization(OtherthanTemporarySeeding)...........8-238.3 SedimentControls.....................................................................................8-25
8.3.1 Baffles...........................................................................................8-258.3.2 Cut-BackCurb...............................................................................8-26
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8.3.3 FiberRoll/Wattles.........................................................................8-288.3.4 SedimentBags..............................................................................8-308.3.5 SedimentBasin.............................................................................8-328.3.6 SedimentTrap..............................................................................8-348.3.7 SedimentTubeDitchCheck..........................................................8-368.3.8 SiltFence.......................................................................................8-378.3.9 Skimmers......................................................................................8-408.3.10 Stabilized(Construction)Entrance/Exit........................................8-418.3.11 StrawBales...................................................................................8-448.3.12 TemporaryStreamCrossing.........................................................8-458.3.13 TriangularFilterFabricDikes........................................................8-478.3.14 TurbidityCurtain/Barrier..............................................................8-49
8.4 RunoffControls..........................................................................................8-518.4.1 Diversions.....................................................................................8-518.4.2 Gabions.........................................................................................8-538.4.3 InletProtectionatGrade..............................................................8-548.4.4 InletProtection-BlockandGravel...............................................8-568.4.5 InletProtection-FilterFabric.......................................................8-588.4.6 InletProtection-GravelBag.........................................................8-608.4.7 InletProtection-StoneCollar......................................................8-628.4.8 OutletVelocityProtection............................................................8-638.4.9 PipeSlopeDrain............................................................................8-658.4.10 RetainingWalls.............................................................................8-678.4.11 Rip-Rap.........................................................................................8-698.4.12 RockCheckDam...........................................................................8-718.4.13 Swales...........................................................................................8-738.4.14 WetPonds....................................................................................8-75
8.5 GoodHousekeeping/MaterialsManagement...........................................8-778.5.1 ConcreteWashoutArea...............................................................8-778.5.2 DustControl..................................................................................8-798.5.3 EquipmentMaintenanceandCleaning........................................8-808.5.4 MaterialsManagement................................................................8-828.5.5 SanitaryWasteManagement.......................................................8-848.5.6 SecondaryContainment...............................................................8-868.5.7 StockpileManagement.................................................................8-898.5.8 StreetCleaning.............................................................................8-918.5.9 TrashContainment.......................................................................8-938.5.10 WindFence...................................................................................8-94
8.6 Post-ConstructionManagement...............................................................8-968.6.1 FinalStabilization/PermanentGroundCover...............................8-96
8.6.2 Headwalls/EndWalls/WingWalls.................................................8-978.6.3 Multi-PurposeBasin.....................................................................8-998.6.4 LevelSpreaders/FlowSpreader..................................................8-1018.6.5 PermeableSurfaces....................................................................8-105
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8.6.6 InfiltrationBasins/Ponds.............................................................8-1078.6.7 InfiltrationTrench.......................................................................8-1108.6.8 Bioretention................................................................................8-1128.6.9 CatchBasinInserts......................................................................8-1148.6.10 InlineStormwaterTreatmentDevices........................................8-1168.6.11 SandandOrganicFilters.............................................................8-1178.6.12 VegetativeFilterStrip.................................................................8-1208.6.13 Riparian/ForestBuffer................................................................8-1228.6.14 DryDetentionPonds...................................................................8-1248.6.15 InLineStorage............................................................................8-1268.6.16 ConstructedStormwaterWetland..............................................8-1288.6.17 WetPonds...................................................................................8-1318.6.18 UndergroundVault.....................................................................8-135
A GlossaryofTerms ..........................................................................................................A-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................A-1Acronyms...................................................................................................................A-1Definitions.................................................................................................................A-2
B SampleInspectionReport..........................................................................................B-1
C. ErosionandSedimentation........................................................................................C-1
C.1 TheErosionProcess......................................................................................C-1
C.1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................C-1C.1.2 DefinitionofSoilErosion.................................................................C-1C.1.3 DefinitionofSedimentation............................................................C-2C.1.4 ErosionProcess...............................................................................C-2C.1.5 OverlandErosion.............................................................................C-2C.1.6 StreamChannelErosion..................................................................C-4C.1.7 FactorsInfluencingErosion.............................................................C-4C.1.8 SoilCharacteristics..........................................................................C-4C.1.9 VegetativeCover.............................................................................C-5C.1.10Topography.....................................................................................C-5C.1.11Climate(Rainfall).............................................................................C-5
C.2 ImpactsofSedimentationandErosion........................................................C-5C.2.1 Overview .........................................................................................C-5C.2.2 SedimentDamage...........................................................................C-6C.2.3 PhysicalEffectsofSedimentationandErosion...............................C-6C.2.4 BiologicalEffectsofSedimentationandErosion.............................C-7
C.2.5 ErosionandSedimentHazardsAssociatedwithLandDevelopment...................................................................................C-7
C.3 PrinciplesofErosionandSedimentControl.................................................C-8C.3.1 Overview .........................................................................................C-8
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Tables
C.3.2FittheDevelopmenttotheTerrain................................................C-8C.3.3Minimize theExtentandDurationofExposure .............................C-9C.3.4 Apply Perimeter Controls ............................................................. C-10C.3.5 Apply Erosion Control Practices On-Site....................................... C-11C.3.6 Keep Runoff Velocities Low .......................................................... C-12C.3.7 Stabilize Disturbed Areas.............................................................. C-13C.3.8 Begin Maintenance ....................................................................... C-14C.3.9Conclusions...................................................................................C-15
C.4 References.................................................................................................C-15
Table6-1TenGreatestComplianceProblems.................................................................................6-12
Figures
Figure2-1.DelegatedStateSummary..............................................................................................2-13Figure5-1SampleCorrectiveActionLog............................................................................................5-5Figure5-2SampleSiteDrawing(Map)...............................................................................................5-7Figure7-1.SteepSlopeShownwithContourLines..........................................................................7-10Figure7-2.GentleSlopeShownwithContourLines........................................................................7-11Figure7-3.ComparisonofSlopeMeasurementsRise-Over-Run,DegreeandPercent....................7-12FigureC-1.TypesofOverlandErosion................................................................................................C-3FigureC-2.FittheDevelopmenttotheTerrain..................................................................................C-9FigureC-3.MinimizetheExtentandDurationofExposure.............................................................C-10FigureC-4.ApplyPerimeterControls...............................................................................................C-11FigureC-5.ApplyErosionControlPracticesOn-Site.........................................................................C-12FigureC-6.KeepRunoffVelocitiesLow...........................................................................................C-13FigureC-7.StabilizeDisturbedAreas................................................................................................C-14FigureC-8.BeginMaintenance.........................................................................................................C-15
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