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Florida DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) Exam
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This test covers general regulatory compliance, water/wastewater management, air quality, solid waste, hazardous waste, stormwater, UIC, and permitting.
- What is the primary goal of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)? A. Economic development B. Land acquisition C. Environmental management and stewardship D. Infrastructure development FDEP's mission is to protect and manage Florida’s natural resources and enforce environmental laws to ensure sustainable development.
- Which program within the FDEP is responsible for issuing NPDES permits? A. Water Quality Standards Bureau B. Wastewater Management Program C. Office of Resilience D. State Lands Division The Wastewater Management Program handles NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permits under delegated authority from the EPA.
- The FDEP regulates stormwater discharge under which federal act? A. Clean Air Act B. Clean Water Act C. Safe Drinking Water Act D. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES permitting process.
- Which of the following requires a permit from the FDEP? A. Landscaping in a backyard B. Washing a car at home C. Constructing a wastewater treatment facility D. Installing solar panels on a roof Major construction activities involving wastewater or stormwater systems require FDEP permitting.
- A facility is discharging treated wastewater into a Florida surface water body. What type of permit is required? A. SDWA Permit B. NPDES Permit C. CERCLA Certificate D. RCRA Authorization NPDES permits are required for any discharge of pollutants from a point source into navigable waters.
- Which FDEP division oversees the protection of Florida’s air quality?
C. Surface Water Property Protection D. Sanitation Wastewater Permit Program A SWPPP is required for construction activities disturbing one or more acres and outlines control measures. 10.In Florida, what is the regulatory threshold for a small construction stormwater permit? A. 0.25 acre B. 0.5 acre C. 1 acre D. 5 acres Stormwater construction permits are required for disturbances of 1 acre or more. 11.Which Florida law governs environmental resource permitting (ERP)? A. Florida Coastal Management Act B. Chapter 373, Florida Statutes C. Chapter 403, Florida Statutes D. Florida Green Development Act Chapter 373 F.S. addresses water resources and is the primary statute for ERP permitting. 12.The main responsibility of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program is:
A. Monitoring landfills B. Regulating underground disposal of fluids C. Controlling air emissions D. Managing beach erosion The UIC program ensures that underground fluid injection does not endanger underground sources of drinking water. 13.A Solid Waste Facility in Florida must renew its permit every: A. 3 years B. 5 years C. 10 years D. 15 years Solid waste facility permits are typically valid for 10 years. 14.Which of the following is a Class I UIC well? A. Lawn irrigation well B. Domestic septic tank C. Industrial waste injection well D. Agricultural monitoring well Class I wells are used to inject hazardous or non-hazardous waste beneath the lowermost USDW. 15.The Florida DEP regulates public drinking water systems under: A. Clean Water Act B. Safe Drinking Water Act
The Waste Management Division oversees the generation, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. 19.Which document outlines a facility’s response to hazardous material spills? A. NPDES Report B. SPCC Plan C. SWPPP D. CSR Form The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan addresses prevention of oil discharges. 20.What type of monitoring is required for Class V UIC wells? A. None B. Monthly C. As required based on end use and risk D. Weekly Class V wells have varied monitoring requirements based on their type and potential risk. 21.Which law governs hazardous waste from "cradle to grave"? A. Clean Water Act B. RCRA C. TSCA D. CAA The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates hazardous waste from generation to disposal.
22.Which of the following is NOT typically regulated by Florida DEP? A. Air emissions B. Groundwater discharges C. Wetland impacts D. Internal HR policies HR policies are internal and not part of DEP's regulatory scope. 23.What does “secondary containment” refer to? A. First tank holding chemical B. Backup system to catch spills or leaks C. Air scrubber system D. Secondary treatment of wastewater Secondary containment prevents spills from reaching the environment if the primary system fails. 24.The Florida DEP regulates construction dewatering through which permit type? A. FDEP Land Permit B. Generic Permit for Dewatering Activities C. EPA Form 1000 D. FEMA Notification Construction dewatering is regulated under the Generic Permit for Dewatering Activities. 25.Which of these materials is considered “universal waste” under Florida law?
C. Department of Commerce D. Florida Emergency Management Water Management Districts issue permits for water use and environmental resource management. 29.A facility that emits 100 tons per year of VOCs is considered a: A. General source B. Major source C. Minor source D. Nonregulated source Major sources of air pollution are those emitting more than 100 tons per year of any regulated pollutant. 30.What is a “Notice of Intent” (NOI) in the DEP permitting process? A. Notification to close a facility B. Monthly compliance report C. Application to begin coverage under a general permit D. Annual budget report An NOI is filed to notify DEP of intent to operate under a general permit. 31.Class V UIC wells are commonly used for: A. Hazardous waste disposal B. Cooling water injection C. Stormwater drainage D. Septic tank repair
Class V wells typically include stormwater drainage wells and septic system drainfields. 32.How long must hazardous waste manifests be kept? A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 10 years Federal and Florida regulations require manifests to be kept for a minimum of 3 years. 33.The Florida DEP's emergency response covers: A. Tornado recovery B. Oil spills and hazardous material incidents C. Hurricane tracking D. Police dispatch FDEP responds to environmental emergencies like chemical releases and oil spills. 34.Which of the following is a required report for wastewater facilities? A. Material Safety Sheet B. Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) C. Wetlands Impact Sheet D. Air Quality Assessment DMRs track permitted discharges and are required for NPDES compliance. 35.A “No Exposure Certification” allows facilities to:
C. New construction permits D. Noise level control Green Lodging promotes sustainable practices in the hospitality industry. 39.When is a wastewater treatment facility considered “domestic”? A. It serves industrial users B. It treats residential and commercial sewage C. It manages solid waste D. It processes medical waste Domestic wastewater comes from homes and businesses—not industrial sources. 40.What type of pollution comes from a construction site? A. Point source B. Nonpoint source C. Deep well source D. Airborne source Construction runoff is typically considered nonpoint source pollution. 41.Florida's Brownfields program aims to: A. Convert wetlands B. Redevelop contaminated sites C. Eliminate forests D. Rezone public land The Brownfields program incentivizes redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized sites.
42.What is the main agency overseeing wetland delineation? A. FEMA B. Florida Department of Health C. FDEP D. Department of Commerce FDEP and the Water Management Districts delineate wetlands for regulatory purposes. 43.Which of the following requires an air permit? A. Lawn mower B. Residential HVAC C. Asphalt plant D. Swimming pool heater Industrial operations like asphalt plants require air permits due to emissions. 44.The “Outstanding Florida Waters” designation provides: A. Free permits B. Extra protection for high-quality water bodies C. Exemption from federal laws D. Private land ownership These waters are given additional protections against degradation. 45.How many Water Management Districts are in Florida? A. 3 B. 5
Benchmark monitoring compares effluent sample results against established thresholds. 49.FDEP’s mission includes: A. Funding political campaigns B. Overseeing all real estate C. Protecting Florida’s air, water, and land D. Managing nursing homes FDEP is dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable resource use. 50.A general permit is: A. Site-specific and detailed B. A preauthorized permit for common activities C. Only for hazardous sites D. Always federally issued General permits streamline approval for routine, low-risk activities under specific conditions.
