Which components are common in a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at airports?

• A. Spill prevention, stormwater controls, training, inspections, and reporting.
• B. Fire suppression, runway lighting, fuel pricing, and signage.
• C. Employee scheduling, payroll, and audits.
• D. Traffic signal timing, road resurfacing, parking revenue, and vending.

Answer: (A)

Preventing pollutant discharges from airport operations through a structured plan involves having elements that repeatedly address how to keep stormwater clean during fueling, maintenance, and deicing activities. The elements that belong in a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan are spill prevention, stormwater controls, training, inspections, and reporting. Spill prevention focuses on avoiding and containing releases of fuels and chemicals so nothing hazardous enters runoff. Stormwater controls involve installing and maintaining practices that minimize runoff and capture contaminants, such as proper storage, housekeeping, containment, and treatment where appropriate. Training ensures workers know how to apply these practices, recognize potential pollution sources, and respond quickly to any spills. Inspections provide regular checks of all BMPs and area conditions to catch problems before they cause pollution. Reporting keeps a documented trail of inspections, spill incidents, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance, which is essential for accountability and permits. The other options describe items outside of pollution prevention scope, like firefighting equipment or administrative tasks, and do not address how to keep stormwater from becoming polluted.