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CASQA Bi-weekly Update - Week of May 7, 2012
In this Update: 
 
1.  Next Quarterly Meeting / Webcast – BMP Update–From Source Control to Retrofit – May 10 – The state of best management practices (BMPs) is the primary focus of CASQA’s next quarterly meeting / webcast. The meeting and webcast promises an interesting and engaging mix of speakers and topics around that theme. The day kicks off with a focus on sources of a pollutant of concern - PAHs; followed by presentations on low impact development (LID) effectiveness, performance, installation, and O&M; and finishing on BMPs amendable to retrofit opportunities. We will also receive  ...Read more
 
 2. Call for Paper and Presentations deadline approaching – May 18 – The annual CASQA Conference has established itself as the premier event for addressing municipal, industrial, and construction stormwater permit issues. In 2012, the Conference will again offer a full program of training workshops, presentations, and exhibits as well as a unique opportunity to interact with stormwater professionals from across the country and hear from the most influential and experienced leaders in the field. The Conference will provide opportunities for short and long oral presentations. Short presentations will be 25 minutes in length followed by 5 minutes of questions and answers. Long presentations will be 50 minutes in length followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers.

To be considered for the 2012 CASQA Conference Program, authors and presenters must submit an abstract (400 words maximum) concisely describing the project, program, or study proposed for presentation at the conference. Abstracts are required to be submitted through ...Read more
 
3.  Upcoming CASQA Committee / Subcommittee meetings / conference calls – The following Committee / Subcommittee meetings/calls are planned for the next 2 weeks:  ...Read more
 
4.  NAFSMA 2012 Excellence in Communications Awards – The National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) “Excellence in Communications Awards” competition is officially underway for 2012! This year’s program represents the fifth year that NAFSMA has undertaken this program to recognize and share outstanding flood risk and water quality improvement outreach and education initiatives from both the public and private sectors.

The two main categories in this year’s Awards Programs include:
1)  Public Awareness of Flooding Risk, and/or Flood Prevention, and/or Emergency Preparedness
2)  improving Water Quality

In addition to awarding the top programs throughout the country, NAFSMA produces a DVD to share these successful initiatives with others in the field. Awards submissions are due at the National Office by ...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.