AFM Legal & Regulatory Compliance in Agriculture 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Water Act, a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) must obtain a permit when it discharges pollutants into navigable waters. Which agency issues this permit?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act, which covers CAFO discharges.

Question 2

A farm manager discovers that migrant workers on the operation were not provided written disclosure of work terms before traveling to the job site. Which federal law has been violated?

Accepted Answer

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

Answer

The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) requires employers to provide written disclosure of employment terms before workers travel to the job site.

Question 3

Which federal statute regulates the application, sale, and distribution of pesticides in the United States and requires product registration with the EPA?

Accepted Answer

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Answer

FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) is the primary federal law governing pesticide registration, sale, distribution, and use.

Question 4

A farm operator wants to drain a wetland area to expand cropland. Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, who must issue a permit for this activity?

Accepted Answer

Army Corps of Engineers

Answer

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands.

Question 5

When must a farm employer provide a written Hazard Communication standard (HazCom) program to agricultural workers regarding chemical hazards?

Accepted Answer

Whenever workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard applies whenever workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, requiring written programs, safety data sheets, and training.

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AFM Legal & Regulatory Compliance in Agriculture 2