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What are the three objectives of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan? |
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- Prevent sedimentation of storm water or recieving streams
- Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter
- Prevent soil loss during construction by storm water run-off and/or wind erosion, including stockpiling topsoil for reuse.
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How many points are earned for an ESC Plan? |
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None. An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is a required prerequisite for Sustainable Sites. |
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| List potential strategies for controling erosion and sedimentation: |
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- temporary and permanent seeding
- mulching
- earth dikes
- silt fencing
- sediment traps
- sediment basins
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| The ESC plan must conform to what document? |
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| EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent) |
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In order to receive SS Credit 1, a building, hardscape, road or parking area must not be developed on undeveloped land that is how many feet above the 100 year flood plain? A. 2 ft B. 5 ft C. 10 ft D. 12 ft |
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| B. 5 ft above the 100 year flood plain is the minimum elevation. |
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| In order to obtain credit for SS1, what percentage of a new building can be developed on Prime farmland? |
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| For SS Credit 1, what is the minimum buffer distance for wetlands? |
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| 100 ft or the most stringent local requirement. |
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T or F: Land previously defined as public parkland can be developed under SS Credit 1. |
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| T. Provided suitable public parkland of equal or greater value is accepted by the public landowner as trade. |
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| What is the minimum distance from a water body for SS Credit 1? |
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| How many points can be obtained for Credit SS 1, Site Selection? |
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