Certified Storm Water Operator Practice Exam

Who must be issued SESC permits?

1. Contractors and government inspectors

2. Landowners and easement holders

3. Developers and investors

4. Environmental agencies and local councils

The correct answer is: Landowners and easement holders

SESC permits, which stand for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permits, are essential for managing activities that can disturb the soil and increase the risk of erosion and sediment runoff. The individuals or entities that must be issued these permits are typically landowners and easement holders. Landowners hold the responsibility for the land and any activities that take place on it. When they engage in construction, land clearing, or other soil-disturbing activities, they must obtain a SESC permit to ensure that proper erosion control measures are in place. This ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations aimed at protecting water quality and preventing soil erosion. Easement holders may also be required to obtain these permits since they have a vested interest in the land and any impacts that land use may have on neighboring properties or waterways. The necessity for these permits ensures that parties with control over the land or legal rights related to its use are held accountable for managing erosion and sedimentation effectively. In contrast, while contractors and inspectors, developers, investors, and environmental agencies may play roles in the process, they do not directly hold the responsibility for land use in the same way that landowners do, and thus do not typically require the permits directly.