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Phone: (650) 366-1042
E-mail: info@casqa.org
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CASQA Bi-weekly Update - Week of Jan 16, 2012
In this Update: 
 
1. CASQA issues 2011 Annual Report – A copy of the report is attached and is posted to the CASQA web site. The report is a very useful primer on CASQA – providing a summary of the organization and key activities and accomplishments in 2011, a preview of major efforts in 2012, as well as a summary of fiscal 2010 finances. ...Read more
 
 2. CASQA announces 2012 event schedule – Below is CASQA’s schedule of 2012 General Membership meetings / webcasts and Stormwater Conference.

Thursday, January 12: Annual Federal and State Stormwater and Water Quality Regulatory Programs Update - Millbrae
Thursday, May 10: The State of BMPs  - Ontario
Thursday, September 13: Implementation and Enforcement -   Sacramento 
Monday-Wednesday, November 5-7:  8th Annual Conference -  San Diego...Read more
 
3. Office of Water Programs now offering EnviroCert exams – QSD or QSP candidates: if you still need an underlying certificate to become a qualified QSD or QSP, the Office of Water Programs (OWP) will be offering opportunities to take EnviroCert exams. Exams for the following three EnviroCert certifications will be available:

• Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ)

All three exams will be offered on the campus of the California State University, Sacramento, on each of the following dates: ...Read more
 
4. Upcoming CASQA Committee / Subcommittee meetings / conference calls – The following Committee / Subcommittee meetings/calls are planned for the next 2 weeks:  ...Read more
 
5. Others’ Workshops and Conferences –  ...Read more

CASQA provides Bi-weekly Updates as a benefit to its membership.

 

  

 

QSP/ QSD News

How do I become a QSD or QSP?

To become qualified as a QSP/QSD and receive a certificate you will need to take training (in person) and
the exam (online), and have received a secondary certificate of underlying (pre-requisite) certification / registration from one of the organizations listed in the Construction General Permit.

Here are the steps:

1) Take QSD and/or QSP Training Course in-person, click here for calendar of upcoming classes

2) Go to the OWP Website and Register (create login) and pay $125.00 fee (good for 2 years), click here to get started.

3) Provide proof of another qualification or registration (in addition to QSD and/or QSP). For more information, see the website for the State Water Resources Control Board's Storm Water Program (question #26), click here 

4) Take and pass the online test at the OWP Website. Your certificate will be emailed to the email address you have provided.

To contact the help desk at the OWP website:

OWP Help Desk: 
Weekdays only:  Monday - Friday
Hours: 8am – 12 and 1 – 4pm.   
Phone: 916 278-6142.  
email :  wateroffice@owp.csus.edu. 

 

 

QSD /QSP Applicant FAQs

For frequently asked questions click here. 

 
QSD/QSPs - To update your contact information on the OWP website 

Click here to Login 


Checking the qualification status of a QSD or QSP?

Use the OWP look-up tool for QSDs and QSPs by last name and/or certificate number -  click here 

 

Looking for a nearby QSD or QSP?

Just enter the zip code - click here.

 

 

 

 

 

August 30, 2011

Announcing to all QSD (Qualified SWPPP Developer) and QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) applicants who have received exam results directly from CASQA for your QSD and/or QSP exam(s):

Beginning 8am, Tuesday, August 30th  - Full Registration and Certificate processing

In response to the overwhelming demand for faster test results and processing, CASQA, the State Water Board, and the Office of Water Programs (OWP) are pleased to announce that QSD and QSP candidates will be able to view their exam results and register for your certificate online beginning Tuesday, August 30, 2011, starting at 8 am (PDT).

Register for the new Online process.

Login to the Online system after you have registered.

NOTE:  If you have started to register or have already registered with CASQA directly by paying $95, you do not need to register through the new online system.  Doing so will result in a duplicate payment for which refunds are not available.  You should continue to complete your registration through CASQA.

Questions?  The HELP DESK is open Monday-Friday from 8 am - noon and 1:00 - 4:00, excluding weekends and holidays.  The phone number is 916 278-6142.  You can also e-mail us at wateroffice@owp.csus.edu.