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GENERALPRINCIPLESREVIEWMANUAL

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ÓEnviroCertInternational,Inc.,2016 Allrightsreserved.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ThisGeneralPrinciplesReviewManualwaspreparedbyEnviroCertInternational,Inc.Formoreinformationpleasecontact:

EnviroCertInternational,Inc.49StateStreetMarion,NC28752-4020Voice:(828)655-1600Fax:(828)655-1622Email:[email protected]:www.envirocertintl.org

EnviroCertInternational,Inc.gratefullyacknowledgesthecontributionsofthefollowingfortheirsupportindevelopingandmaintainingthisGeneralPrinciplesReviewManual:

2015UPDATEANDREVISIONSAlanBlack,TechnicalChair,PE,CPSWQ,CPESC,CESSWI

RobertAnderson,InterimExecutiveDirectorandPresident,PE,CPESC,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CPMSM

CharlesWilsonJr.,TechnicalDirector,RLA,CPESC,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CPMSM

SteveAnderson,CPESC,CPSWQ,CESSWI,CPMSM

2012MANUALDEVELOPMENT

LoriGates,CPESC,CPSWQ,CPMSM HeatherBuck,CWM,CPMSM

KeithKennedy,CPMSM HarryStark,CPMSM

DavidHirschman,CPMSM JoeBattiata,CPMSM

RandyBraun,CPESC,CPMSM JohnTinger,CPMSM

SteveMurray,CPMSM ZachBishton,CPMSM

SheilaMcKinley,CPMSM SiavashBeik,CPMSM

SueClarke,CPESC,CESSWI,CPMSM JeffreyA.Econom,CPESC,CPSWQ,CPMSM

EricBerntsen,CPESC,CPSWQ,CPMSM,CESSW

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EnviroCertInternational,Inc.alsogratefullyacknowledgesthefollowingentitieswhohavegraciouslygiventheirpermissiontoutilizetheirmaterialsand/orphotographs:

TheCenterforWatershedProtection

TheCPSWQCouncil

KeepAmericaBeautiful

TheMuncie(Indiana)SanitaryDistrict

TheTippecanoeCounty(Indiana)PartnershipforWaterQuality

TheMorganCounty(Indiana)PartnershipforWaterQuality

TheCityofFortWayne,Indiana

TheTownofZionsville,Indiana

NorthCentralTexasCouncilofGovernments

CuyahogaCounty(Ohio)BoardofHealth

HendricksCounty,Indiana

ProjectWET

MinnesotaAdopt-A-River

ChristopherB.BurkeEngineering,Ltd.

EnviroCertInternational,Inc.alsowishestoacknowledgethefollowingentitiesthatarenotedandcreditedfortheirwork:

TheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyandEPARegionIII

TheCaliforniaStormwaterQualityAssociation

TheSouthEastMichiganCouncilofGovernments

Trademarks

CPMSMisatrademarkofEnviroCertInternational,Inc.

TheCPMSMlogoisatrademarkofEnviroCertInternational,Inc.

CertifiedProfessionalinMunicipalStormwaterManagementisatrademarkofEnviroCertInternational,Inc.

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1. Inapplicableprojectsandforapplicablestormevents,EPA’sNumericEffluentLimitsrequireadailyaverageturbidityofnomorethan_____NTUsatstormwaterdischargelocations.

a. 13b. 130c. 180d. 280

2. WhichsectionoftheCleanWaterActestablisheswaterqualitystandards?

a. 303b. 401c. 402d. 404

3. Oneofthefactorsthatdoesnotinfluenceerosionis:

a. Topographyb. Climatec. Sedimentationd. VegetativeCover

4. Anexampleofsurfacestabilizationincludes:

a. Temporarygroundcoverb. Fertilizertopdressingc. Limestoneincorporationd. Terracing

5. Whichisanexampleofanindirectmodeofentryforillicitdischarges?

a. Outdoorwashingb. Straight-pipedischargec. Floordraind. Inadvertentcross-connections

6. CommonmethodsofprovidingGoodHousekeepingandPollutionPreventiontrainingare:

a. Staffmeetingsb. Shoppostersc. Videosd. Alloftheabove

7. WhatisthemostcommonlyusedmethodasabasistodeterminestormwaterutilityfeesintheUS?

a. Acreageb. Impervioussurfaceareac. Impervioussurfaceareaandgross

aread. Noneoftheabove

8. WhichofthefollowingisnotaProgrammaticIndicator?

a. Percentageofcitizensawareofstormwaterqualityissues

b. Evidenceofstream-bankerosionc. Numberofoutfallsscreenedofillegal

connectionsd. Tonsofsaltappliedtomunicipalroads

9. Whichofthefollowingisnotanenvironmentalimpactfromsalts?

a. Toxictofreshwaterorganismsb. Toxictotypesofvegetationc. Smotheringofhabitatd. Watersupplysourceimpacts

10. Publicnoticewouldnotberequiredfor:

a. Developmentofstormwaterfees/utility

b. Outfallreconnaissancec. Publicmeetingsd. Conveningcitizenpanels

NOTE:TheanswerstothesequestionsareinAppendixC.

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Date: NOVEMBER6,2015To: ALLEXAMCANDIDATESSubject: PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATIONANDCERTIFICATEOFTRAININGLadiesandGentlemen: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 willadequatelyprepare themforaProfessionalCertificationexam. VariouseducationopportunitiesandyearsofexperienceintheprofessionarerequiredtoadequatelypreparesomeoneforProfessionalCertification.“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: NOVEMBER6,2015To: ALLEXAMCANDIDATESSubject: EXAMINATIONPROCEDURESDearCandidate: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/or

experienceinthefieldofexpertisewithintheindustryonanationallevel.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.Everycalculationhasbeencheckedbycommitteesconsistingofleadingexpertsinthe respectivefield.Computerspreadsheetsandhandcalculationshavebeendeveloped

foreachanalyticalquestion.Questionsaredesignedtotestgeneralandspecificareasofknowledgeandskillsets.Ifanapplicantencountersaquestionthatappearstonotcontaintherequisitefacts,andtesttakerisencouragedtore-examthequestionandfact pattern and should re-assess her/his approach. The necessary information hasbeenprovided.

5.TheReviewManualsprovideageneraloverviewofthenecessaryscopeofpracticethatanApplicantshouldpossess.Thesemanualsareintendedtoprovideanoverviewofthe“generalprinciples”andarenot intendedtobeacomprehensive listofsubjectmatter. Everyquestionpoints to aprinciple 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 themselveswith testingtechniques in conjunctionwith exam technical data. This should include familiaritywithcalculatoruseandpropertimemanagement.ECIwouldliketothankeachApplicantforconsideringECIprofessionalcertificationandwewishyouthebestof luck.WelookforwardtowelcomingeachandeveryoneofyouasaCertifiedProfessionalwithECI, 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 aremore specific goals, towhichECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals shouldaspire 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.Byacceptingcertification,submittingproofofrequiredProfessionalDevelopmentHoursandpayingannual 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,theCodeiswhollyconcernedwithethicalconstraintsforprofessionalism;theRulesarenotcompromisedbyelementsconcerningsocialagendasoractivism,butsimplyprovideamoralandrationalframeworkfortheethicalconductofCertifiedProfessionals/Individuals.Whereitappears,commentaryismeanttoclarifyorelaboratetheintentofarule.ThecommentaryisnotpartoftheCode,andisincludedtoassistthoseseekingtoconformtheirconducttotheCode.This Code is intended to promote the highest quality of practice, and to strengthen public confidence in theprofession.Towardthatend,EnviroCertInternational,Inc.setsforththefollowing.

SECTION1:GENERALOBLIGATIONSCANON1:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldmaintainandadvancetheirknowledgeoftheart,craft,andscienceofthe practice, and contribute to its growth. Certified Professionals/Individuals should exercise learned anduncompromisedprofessionaljudgmentoveranyothermotiveinthepursuitoftheart,craft,andscienceofthepractice,evenattheexpenseofpersonaladvantage.ETHICALSTANDARD1.1:KNOWLEDGEANDSKILLECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldstrivetoimprovetheirprofessionalandtechnicalknowledgeandskill.

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RULE1.11:Inpracticingdesign,CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshalldemonstrateaconsistentpatternofreasonablecareandcompetenceandshall,atminimum,applytheprofessionalandtechnicalknowledgeandskill,whichisordinarilyappliedbyCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsofgoodstanding,practicinginthesamelocality.ETHICALSTANDARD1.2:STANDARDSOFEXCELLENCEECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should continually seek to raise the standards of functional excellence,education,research,training,practice,andprofessionalexcellence.ETHICALSTANDARD1.3:HUMANRIGHTSECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdhumanrightsinalltheirprofessionalendeavors.RULE1.31:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallrefusetoengageinorsupportdiscriminationagainstindividualsonthebasisofrace,sex,age,religion,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,ordisability.ETHICALSTANDARD1.4:PROMOTIONOFTHECERTIFICATIONSECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should promote the profession and contribute to the knowledge andcapabilityoftheEnviroCertInternational,Inc.certificationsasawhole.SECTION2:OBLIGATIONSTOTHEPUBLICCANON2:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldembracethespiritandletterofthelawgoverningtheirprofessionalaffairsandshouldpromoteandservethepublicinterestintheirprofessionalactivities.ETHICALSTANDARD2.1:CONDUCTECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdthelawintheconductoftheirprofessionalactivities.RULE2.11:ECI Certified Professionals/Individuals shall not, in the conduct of their professional practice, knowingly orunknowinglyviolatethelaw.

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Commentary:As ignoranceof the lawoffers nomitigationof offenseor punishmentunder the law. Therefore,ignoranceoffersnomitigationofthisrule.RULE2.12:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallneitheroffernormakeanypaymentorgifttoapublicofficialwiththeintentofinfluencingtheofficial'sjudgmentinconnectionwithanexistingorprospectiveproject,inwhichCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsareinterested.Commentary: This ruledoesnotprohibit campaign contributionsmade in conformitywithapplicable campaignfinancinglaws.RULE2.13:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals serving inapublic capacity shall notacceptpaymentsor gifts,whichareintendedtoinfluencetheirjudgment.RULE2.14:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglyengageinworkwheretheaimorresult ismisleading,deceptive,orfalsebyintentorsubstance.RULE2.15:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotengageinconductinvolvingfraudorwantondisregardoftherightsofothers.Commentary:Thisruleaddressesseriousmisconduct,whetherornotrelatedtoCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsprofessionalpractices.RULE2.16:If, in the courseof theirworkon aproject, ECI CertifiedProfessionals/Individuals becomeawareof a decisionexercisedorprescribedbytheiremployerorclientthat isfraudulentorviolatesanylaworregulation,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:CIVICRESPONSIBILITYECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbeinvolvedincivicactivitiesascitizensandprofessionals,andshouldstrivetoimprovepublicappreciationandunderstandingofdesignandthefunctionsandresponsibilitiesofCertifiedProfessionals/Individuals.RULE2.21:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsmakingpublicstatementsondesignissuesshalldisclosewhentheyarebeingcompensatedformakingsuchstatementsorwhentheyhaveaneconomicinterestintheissue.RULE2.22:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals,whileengagedinthepracticeorinstructionofdesign,shallnotknowinglydoanythingthatconstitutesadeliberateorrecklessdisregardforthehealthandsafetyofthecommunitiesinwhichtheyliveandpracticeortheprivacyoftheindividualsandbusinessestherein.RULE2.23:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals shall considerenvironmental,economic,andcultural implicationsof theirworkandendeavortominimizetheadverseimpacts.RULE2.24:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglymakeuseofgoodsorservicesofferedbymanufacturers,suppliers,orcontractorsthatareaccompaniedbyanobligationthatissubstantivelydetrimentaltothebestinterestsoftheirclient,otherindividuals,ortheenvironment.

SECTION3:OBLIGATIONSTOCLIENTSCANON3:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldservetheirclientsinacompetentandprofessionalmannerandshallotherwiseactintheclient'sbestinterestwithinthelimitsofprofessionalresponsibility.ETHICALSTANDARD3.1:COMPETENCEECICertifiedProfessionals/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/Individualshaveadutyandresponsibility,tobeknowledgeableinlaws,ordinances,rules,regulations,etc.forthespecificcountry,region,state,orlocalityinwhichtheypractice.ETHICALSTANDARD3.2:CONTRACTS,FEES&BILLINGProject 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 scope of responsibilities, rather thanwithmere verbal agreements or undefined elements. In short, allprofessionaldesignworkmustbeaccomplishedunderclearlydefinedlegal,andmutualconstraints.RULE3.22:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotmateriallyalterthecontractuallydefinedscope,objectives,orcatalogofdeliverablecomponentsofaprojectwithouttheclient'sconsent.

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ETHICALSTANDARD3.3:CONFLICTOFINTERESTECI 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,orotherswhorelyonorareaffectedbytheCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'sprofessionaldecisions.ACertifiedProfessional/Individualwhocannotappropriatelycommunicateaboutaconflictdirectlywithanaffectedpersonmusttakestepstoensurethatdisclosureismadebyothermeans.ETHICALSTANDARD3.4:CANDORANDTRUTHFULNESSECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbecandidandtruthfulintheirprofessionalcommunicationsandkeeptheirclientsreasonablyinformedabouttheclients'projects.RULE3.41:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals shallnot intentionallyor recklesslymisleadexistingorprospective clientsabouttheresultsthatcanbeachievedthroughtheuseoftheCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'sservices,norshallCertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsstatethattheycanachieveresultsbymeansthatviolateapplicablelaworthisCode.ETHICALSTANDARD3.5:SECURITYECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldemployreasonablesafeguardsinsystemsandpracticestoprotecttheconfidentialityofprojectmaterials—bothanaloganddigital.ETHICALSTANDARD3.6:CONFIDENTIALITYECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldsafeguardthetrustplacedinthembytheirclients.

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RULE3.61:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotknowinglydisclose informationthatwouldadverselyaffect theirclientor that theyhavebeenasked tomaintain in confidence, including all knowledgeof a client's intentions,productionmethods,andbusinessorganization,exceptasotherwiseallowedorrequiredbythisCodeorapplicablelaw.Detailsofallworkinprogresspriortothecompletionofaprojectshalllikewisebekeptinconfidenceexceptasallowedbytheconsentoftheclient.Commentary:Toencouragethefullandopenexchangeofinformationnecessaryforasuccessfulprofessionalprojectrelationship,CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsmustrecognizeandrespectthesensitivenatureofconfidentialclientcommunications.BecausethelawdoesnotrecognizeaCertifiedProfessional/Individual-clientprivilege;however,therulepermitsaCertifiedProfessional/IndividualtorevealaconfidencewhenafailuretodosowouldbeunlawfulorcontrarytoanotherethicaldutyimposedbythisCode.ETHICALSTANDARD3.7:INTEGRITYECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshoulduncompromisinglymaintaintheirintegrity.RULE3.71:Aclientoremployer issuing instructionsthat involveviolationofthisCodeshouldbecorrectedbytheCertifiedProfessional/Individual,ortheCertifiedProfessional/Individualshouldrefusetheassignment.

SECTION4:OBLIGATIONSTOTHEPROFESSIONCANON4:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldupholdtheintegrityanddignityoftheprofession.ETHICALSTANDARD4.1:COMPENSATIONECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should uphold the fundamentalmorality of profit, free from destructiveinterestsorconflictsofinterest.RULE4.11:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallworkonlyforafee,royalty,salary,orotheragreed-uponethicalformofcompensation.Commentary:ThisruleismeanttoprecludeCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsfromretaininganykickbacks,hiddendiscounts,commission,allowances,orpaymentinkindfromcontractorsorsuppliers.

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RULE4.12:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotparticipateinworkthat,inaimorsubstance,deniesorworkstodenytheinherentvalueofdesign,thevalueofanindividual'sgenius,effort,orcreation,orthevalueofanindividual'sproperty.Commentary:ThisruleisintendedcompelCertifiedProfessionals/Individualstocarefullyevaluatepitchinvitationsandprecludetheirengagementinanyformofspecwork.RULE4.13:IndependentCertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotbepartytoacontractorengageinworkthatcompromisestheintegrityoftheircopyrightownership.Commentary:ThisruleismeanttoprohibitCertifiedProfessionals/IndividualsengagementinworkforhireorotherschemesthatcompromiseaCertifiedProfessional’s/Individual'slegalpropertyrights.RULE4.14:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsspeakingorwritinginaprofessionalcapacityshallnotknowinglymakefalsestatementsofmaterialfact.Commentary: This rule applies to statementsmade in all professional contexts, including communicationswithclients,employers,employees,ininstructivearticlesandwhitepapers,orwhilespeakingtoindividualsorgroups.ETHICALSTANDARD4.2:DIGNITYANDINTEGRITYECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldstrive,throughtheiractions,topromotethedignityandintegrityoftheprofession,andtoensurethattheirrepresentativesandemployeesconformtheirconducttothisCode.RULE4.21:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallnotmakemisleading,deceptive,orfalsestatementsorclaimsabouttheirprofessionalqualifications,experience,orperformance.RULE4.22:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallmakereasonableefforts toensurethatthoseoverwhomtheyhavesupervisoryauthorityconformtheirconducttothisCode.

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SECTION5:OBLIGATIONSTOPEERSANDCOLLEAGUESCANON5:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldrespecttherightsandacknowledgetheprofessionalaspirationsandcontributionsoftheircolleagues.ETHICALSTANDARD5.1:PROFESSIONALENVIRONMENTECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should provide their associates and employees with a suitable workingenvironment,compensatethemfairly,andfacilitatetheirprofessionaldevelopment.ETHICALSTANDARD5.2:PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTECI Certified Professionals/Individuals should recognize and fulfill their obligation to nurture fellow CertifiedProfessionals/Individualsastheyprogressthroughallstagesoftheircareer.ETHICALSTANDARD5.3:PROFESSIONALRECOGNITIONECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshouldbuildtheirprofessionalreputationsonthemeritsoftheirownserviceandperformanceandshouldrecognizeandgivecredittoothersfortheprofessionalworktheyhaveperformed.RULE5.31:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individualsshallrecognizeandrespecttheprofessionalcontributionsoftheiremployees,employers,professionalcolleagues,andbusinessassociates.Whennotthesoleauthorofadesign,theCertifiedProfessional/Individualshallaccuratelystatethescopeandnatureofhis/herresponsibilitiesinconnectionwithworkforwhichhe/sheisclaimingcredit.RULE5.32:ECICertifiedProfessionals/Individuals leavinganagency shall not,without thepermissionof their employerorpartner,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&COURTESYECICertifiedProfessionals/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 reputation of a fellow CertifiedProfessional/Individual.RULE5.43:ECICertifiedProfessional/Individualshallnotacceptinstructionsfromaclientoremployerthatinvolveinfringementof another person's property rights without permission, or consciously act in any manner involving any suchinfringement.

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EXAMUNITCONVERSIONTABLE

Length =__inchs =___feet =___yards =___miles

inch 1 0.08333 0.02778 1.578E-05 foot 12 1 0.33333 0.00019 yard 36 3 1 0.00057 mile 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 =___Gallons Ounce 1 0.06250 0.03125 0.00781 Pint 16 1 0.5 0.125 Quart 32 2 1 0.25 Gallon 128 8 4 1

Weight/Mass

=___Ounces =___Pounds =___Tons Ounce 1 0.06250 3.125E-05 Pound 16 1 0.00050 Ton 32,000 2000 1

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CANDIDATETESTINFORMATION

Alltestcandidateswillneedtostrictlyadheretotherequirementsshownbelow.Notestpacketswillbeissuedbytheproctoruntilalloutsidematerialshavebeenremovedfromthetestingroomandthisformhasbeensigned.

SUPPLIESCandidatesshouldonlybringthefollowingsuppliestotheexam.• Clearstraightedgeoraruler• Two#2pencils(min.)• YourEnviroCertletterofapprovalfortheexam• AgovernmentissuedphotoID• EnviroCertwillprovidescratchpaperfortheexam.Noothersupplieswillbeprovided.

OUTSIDEMATERIALSNomaterialotherthanthatprovidedbyEnviroCertmaybebrought insidethetestingroom.Yourpocketsmustbeempty.Purses,backpacks,bags,cellphonesortabletsarenotallowedintheroom.Theproctormaydesignate a storage location for your personal items. EnviroCert will not be responsible for any loss ordamageditems.

http://CALCULATORCalculatorsshallbelimitedtothosethatareapprovedbytheNationalCouncilofExaminersforEngineeringandSurveying(NCEES),whichispostedyearly.Alistofallowablecalculatorsisavailableatthefollowingwebsite:ncees.org/exams/calculator-policy/

The2016listincludes:• Casio:Allfx-115models• HewlettPackard:HP33sandHP35smodelsonly• TexasInstruments:AllTI-30XandTI-36Xmodels

This list issubjecttochangeandshallbetheresponsibilityoftheApplicanttoverifythecalculator.AnyquestionsshouldbedirectedtoECITechnicalDirectorpriortotheexamdate.

Ifanapplicanthasacalculatorthatisnotlistedonthewebsitetheymustgetitpreapprovedbytheproctorpriortotheexam.ThecalculatorshallNOTbeprogrammableandbelimitedtominimalfunctions,includingnoalphanumericcharacterswithmemorystorage.

Failuretobringacalculatororamodelnotontheapprovedlistwillresultintheexamineeforfeitinghis/herabilitytouseacalculatorontheexam.

IfitisdeterminedthattheApplicanttesttakerusedanunapprovedcalculatorand/orviolatedthispolicy,evenifthecalculatorwasapprovedoroverlookedbytheProctor,willresultintheexamresultsbeingvoided,andtheApplicantmaybesubjecttoethicscharges.

Cellphones,smartphones,portablecomputingdevices,andotherdevicesarenotallowedintheexamroom.

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1 Introduction.....................................................................................................1-1

1.1 AboutEnviroCertInternational,Inc...............................................1-11.2 CPMSMScopeofPractice..............................................................1-1

1.2.1 OurPurposeandIntent.....................................................1-21.2.2 OurTechnicalField............................................................1-21.2.3 OurProgram......................................................................1-3

1.3 ReviewCourseandExamOverview...............................................1-31.4 ProfessionalDevelopmentRequirements......................................1-41.5 SectionOneSlidePresentation......................................................1-5

2 RulesandRegulations..................................................................................2-1

2.1 FederalRegulations........................................................................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.........................................2-132.2.3 PermitApplicationMethods...........................................2-132.2.4 NoticeofIntent...............................................................2-142.2.5 State-SpecificRequirements...........................................2-14

2.3 PermitApplicationRequirementsforConstructionActivity........2-142.3.1 WhoShouldObtainthePermit?.....................................2-142.3.2 NOIforConstructionActivity..........................................2-152.3.3 Deadlines.........................................................................2-152.3.4 AdditionalNotification....................................................2-152.3.5 CompliancewithOtherStatePlans.................................2-152.3.6 StormwaterPollutionPreventionPlanRequirements....2-162.3.7 EnforcementandPenalties.............................................2-222.3.8 CitizenSuits.....................................................................2-242.3.9 StateEnforcementActions..............................................2-252.3.10 StateNPDESEnforcementActions..................................2-25

2.4 PermitApplicationRequirementsforMunicipalities...................2-252.5 LocalRegulations..........................................................................2-262.6 SectionTwoSlidePresentation....................................................2-27

3 StormwaterPollutants.................................................................................3-1

3.1 WhatIsAStormwaterPollutant....................................................3-13.2 HowPollutantsAreCategorized.....................................................3-23.3 PhysicalPollutants..........................................................................3-2

3.3.1 Sediment...........................................................................3-23.3.2 Temperature.....................................................................3-3

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3.3.3 GrossSolids.......................................................................3-43.4 ChemicalPollutants........................................................................3-4

3.4.1 Nutrients...........................................................................3-43.4.2 Metals................................................................................3-53.4.3 Hydrocarbons....................................................................3-53.4.4 Salts...................................................................................3-53.4.5 OrganicCompounds..........................................................3-63.4.6 Pesticides...........................................................................3-6

3.5 BiologicalPollutants.......................................................................3-73.6 SecondaryPollutantForms............................................................3-7

3.6.1 OxygenDemand................................................................3-73.6.2 pH......................................................................................3-83.6.3 Algae..................................................................................3-83.6.4 Chlorophyll........................................................................3-8

3.7 PollutantsandTheirSources..........................................................3-93.8 SourceControl................................................................................3-93.9 SectionThreeSlidePresentation.................................................3-12

4 PublicEducation.............................................................................................4-1

PublicEducation,Outreach,ParticipationandInvolvement..........4-14.1 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................4-14.2 StrategicPlanning...........................................................................4-14.3 PurposeofEducationPrograms.....................................................4-14.4 FormingPartnerships.....................................................................4-24.5 UtilizingEducationalMaterialsandStrategies...............................4-24.6 ReachingDiverseAudiences...........................................................4-24.7 PublicNoticeRequirements...........................................................4-34.8 MeasurableGoals...........................................................................4-34.9 ProgramEvaluation........................................................................4-34.10 ProgramChallenges........................................................................4-34.11 SectionFourSlidePresentation.....................................................4-5

5 IllicitDischarge...............................................................................................5-1

IllicitDischargeDetectionandElimination.....................................5-15.1 IllicitDischargesandExemptions...................................................5-15.2 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................5-15.3 DischargeFrequencies...................................................................5-25.4 ModeofEntry................................................................................5-25.5 IllicitDischargeSources..................................................................5-25.6 DischargeFlowTypes.....................................................................5-25.7 StormSewerMappingElements....................................................5-25.8 OutfallInventory............................................................................5-35.9 RegulatoryMechanism...................................................................5-45.10 DryWeatherScreening..................................................................5-4

5.10.1 IDDEPlan5-4

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5.10.2 FieldWork.........................................................................5-45.10.3 DesktopAssessment.........................................................5-45.10.4 Notifications......................................................................5-55.10.5 Supplies 5-55.10.6 CommonApproaches........................................................5-55.10.7 Considerations...................................................................5-55.10.8 PhysicalandChemicalIndicators......................................5-55.10.9 IntermittentDischargeStrategies.....................................5-65.10.10Follow-up5-6

5.11 IsolatingandFixingDischarges.......................................................5-65.12 PollutionComplaintHotline...........................................................5-65.13 InfraredImagery.............................................................................5-75.14 ResponsibilityofFixingDischarges.................................................5-75.15 PreventingDischargesThroughEducation.....................................5-75.16 TrackingYourIDDEProgram..........................................................5-75.17 ProgramChallenges........................................................................5-75.18 SectionFiveSlidePresentation......................................................5-8

6 ConstructionSiteRunoff..............................................................................6-1

6.1 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................6-16.2 FederalEffluentLimitationsGuidelines.........................................6-16.3 SoilErosionandSedimentation.....................................................6-16.4 ErosionControl...............................................................................6-26.5 SedimentControl...........................................................................6-26.6 RunoffControl................................................................................6-26.7 SiteManagementTechniques........................................................6-26.8 Ordinance/LegalAuthority.............................................................6-26.9 WhatIsaSWPPP............................................................................6-36.10 PlanReviewProcedures.................................................................6-36.11 ConstructionSiteInspections.........................................................6-36.12 ComplianceandEnforcement........................................................6-36.13 ProgramChallenges........................................................................6-46.14 SectionSixSlidePresentation........................................................6-5

7 Post-ConstructionRunoff............................................................................7-1

7.1 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................7-17.2 Post-ConstructionProgramDevelopment.....................................7-17.3 LandUsePlanning..........................................................................7-17.4 GreenInfrastructure......................................................................7-27.5 DevelopingStormwaterCriteria.....................................................7-27.6 Ordinance/LegalAuthority.............................................................7-27.7 Post-ConstructionPlanReview......................................................7-37.8 Post-ConstructionBMPs.................................................................7-37.9 PollutantTreatmentMechanisms..................................................7-37.10 Post-ConstructionBMPConsiderations.........................................7-4

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7.11 Post-ConstructionBMPInspections...............................................7-47.12 Post-ConstructionBMPMaintenance............................................7-47.13 ProgramChallenges........................................................................7-47.14 SectionSevenSlidePresentation...................................................7-6

8 GoodHousekeeping.......................................................................................8-1

8.1 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................8-18.2 GH&P2Programs............................................................................8-1

8.2.1 EmployeeTraining.............................................................8-28.2.2 GH&P2BMPs.....................................................................8-2

8.3 StormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan(SWPPP)............................8-28.4 AssessmentTools...........................................................................8-28.5 Self-Inspections..............................................................................8-38.6 ProgramChallenges........................................................................8-38.7 SectionEightSlidePresentation.....................................................8-4

9 ProgramManagement..................................................................................9-1

9.1 RegulatoryRequirements...............................................................9-19.2 ProgramManagement...................................................................9-19.3 LegallyBindingAgreements...........................................................9-19.4 CaseStudy......................................................................................9-29.5 ProgramElements..........................................................................9-29.6 ImplementationChallenges...........................................................9-29.7 DataCollectionandReporting.......................................................9-29.8 IndicatorsandMeasuresofSuccess...............................................9-39.9 AnnualReportsandRecordkeeping...............................................9-39.10 ProgramChallenges........................................................................9-49.11 SectionNineSlidePresentation.....................................................9-5

10 StormwaterProgramFunding.................................................................10-1

10.1 RegulatoryRequirements.............................................................10-110.2 StormwaterFundingMethods.....................................................10-110.3 StormwaterUtilities.....................................................................10-210.4 TypesofStormwaterUtilities.......................................................10-210.5 ERUs.............................................................................................10-210.6 FeeModificationFactors..............................................................10-310.7 StormwaterUtilityBilling.............................................................10-310.8 Stormwaterutilitycapsandcredits.............................................10-410.9 AlternativeSourcesofFunding....................................................10-410.10 ProgramChallenges......................................................................10-410.11 SectionTenSlidePresentation.....................................................10-5

11 AuditsandEvaluation.................................................................................11-1

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11.1 RegulatoryRequirements.............................................................11-111.2 MS4ProgramAudits.....................................................................11-111.3 Self-AuditsandSelf-Inspections...................................................11-211.4 DeterminingProgramEffectivenessandSuccess.........................11-211.5 PerformanceStandardsandGoals...............................................11-211.6 MeasurableGoals.........................................................................11-311.7 ContinualEvaluationCycle...........................................................11-311.8 WaterQualityMonitoring............................................................11-311.9 AssessmentandEvaluation..........................................................11-311.10 SettingFutureProgramGoals......................................................11-411.11 ProgramChallenges......................................................................11-411.12 SectionElevenSlidePresentation................................................11-5

A GlossaryofTerms...........................................................................................A-1

Introduction................................................................................................A-1Acronyms.....................................................................................................A-1Definitions...................................................................................................A-3

B SupplementalStudyMaterials...................................................................B-1

C Pre-TestAnswers...........................................................................................C-1

Tables

Table3-1.PollutantsandSourcesintheUrbanLandscape.............................................................3-10Table3-2.AdditionalPollutantsandSourcesintheUrbanizingLandscape....................................3-11Table5-1.OutfallsToIncludeInDryWeatherScreening..................................................................5-3