Can I become a QISP? 
What are the requirements?

Well, currently there are no any prerequisites of becoming a QISP, but it is not a “Stormwater 101” training program.  You can follow the steps outlined below to become a QISP. 

1. Register to take the QISP exam and pay all the dues ($475 fee) to California State University, Sacramento Office of Water Programs (OWP) website
2. Prepare Online! You just need to complete approximate 16 hours of online training (videos and quizzes)
          - Introduction
          - Three Module
          - Comprehensive Summary
3. Pass a midterm exam
          -35 questions 2 hours
          - Passing grade 70% or higher
          - 2 attempts allowed
4. Complete a one-day in-person training (~8 hours)
5. Pass the final exam
          - 70 questions 4 hours
                      - 25 questions (Site scenarios)
                      - 25 questions (Site scenarios)
                      - 5 questions (Analytical Lab Report)
                      - 15 questions (Regulations)
                      - Passing grade 70% or higher
          - 2 attempts allowed

6.    Assist with the completion of the Level 1 Evaluation and preparation of the Level 1 ERA Report (Fact Sheet p. 61).

7.    Assist with the completion of the Level 2 ERA requirements and the preparation of the Level 2 Action Plan & Level 2 Technical Reports (Fact Sheet p. 62).

8.    Assist New Dischargers in preparing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and monitoring program in addition to gaining coverage for New Dischargers that discharge directly to an impaired water body (Order p. 22).

9.    Provide training to “appropriate team members” for Level 1 facilities (Order p. 23 & 33).

10.    Be informed, responsible, and attentive to the required duties of a QISP while keeping the QISP registration in good standing with the State Water Board and the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) (Fact Sheet p. 28).

Ten QISP Roles According to the IGP

1.    May represent one or more facilities but must be able to perform the functions required by the IGP at all times (Fact Sheet p. 28).

2.    Assigned to a facility that reaches Level 1 and Level 2 status(Fact Sheet p. 48).

3.    More accurately identify discharge locations representative of the facility’s stormwater discharge (Fact Sheet p. 48).

4.    Select and implement appropriate sampling procedures (FactSheet p. 48).

5.    Evaluate and develop additional BMPs to reduce or prevent pollutants in industrial stormwater discharges (Fact Sheet p. 48).