Research Paper 2

CE 504: CT Environmental Regulations and Policy

EXAM 2

April 2020

MaryAnn Nusom Haverstock

1) The Clean Water Act was enacted in

A) 1969

B) 1972

C) 1980

D) 1999

2) The Clean Water Act has the objective of

a) eliminating the discharge of pollutants to US waters

b) achieve water quality levels

c) none of the above

d) a & b

Comments:

3) The Safe Drinking Water Act (Pick 2)

a) Establishes a federal-state partnership for regulation of enforcement

b) Is enforced by EPA

c) Will not provide any financial assistance for system upgrades

d) Authorizes EPA to set health standards for contaminants in drinking water

e) Is enforced only by the Health Department

Comments:

4) The Safe Drinking Water Act began in:

a) 1970 by US EPA

b) 1914 by US EPA

c) 1976 by CT DEP and Health Dept.

d) 1974 by Public Health Service

5) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits regulate

a) to protect human health and the environment

b) to assure facilities treat wastewater

c) waste that are collected in sewers and treated by municipal wastewater treatment plants

d) all of the above

e) none of the above

Comments:

Short Answer: 1 page factual answers:

6) What are the 9 elements of the Watershed Based Plan?

7) List 3 wastewater discharge general permit categories in CT. How has the general permit program been consolidated in the last 5 years?

8) List two high priority violations in the Underground Storage Tanks program.

9) What is the CALM? What report is this part of?

ESSAYS - Answer 4 of the following essay questions in detail. Include research from your internships, capstone work and professional experience, undergraduate studies, class assigned research articles and additional research from your independent research during the current semester. Cite your sources.

As you answer these questions and the questions that arise during your research, be clear with your next points. A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR RESPONSES IS OF 4 PAGES PER QUESTION.

a) Discuss the similarities and differences between a general permit and an individual permit from DEEP’s perspective when a company applies for a wastewater discharge permit. Discuss the pros and cons from a private company’s standpoint and include specifics from your research.

b) Compare and contrast the stormwater general permits that identify with specific sources. Give examples of pros and cons of each category. Potential improvements to each from your perspective should be included.

c) Discuss the enforcement priorities of one of DEEP’s divisions. Specifically, outline examples of at least five high priority violations and give examples of your chosen division.

d) What is the difference between a point source and a nonpoint source? Give examples of each, where you see them, and why it matters toward water quality improvement.

e) What is the integrated water quality report? What is the CALM? Explain the 305b list and the 303d list. What is the difference? What is the objective of the lists?