CAC Agricultural Regulations & Policy Flashcards

Under the US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), who is responsible for registering a pesticide before it can be sold or used commercially?

Answer: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

FIFRA requires EPA registration of all pesticides, ensuring they meet safety, efficacy, and labeling standards before commercial distribution.

The 'endangered species protection box' on a pesticide label is required by the EPA to protect species listed under which federal law?

Answer: Endangered Species Act (ESA)

EPA-mandated ESA protection bulletins restrict pesticide use in certain counties to avoid harming threatened or endangered species or their habitat.

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of what into waters of the United States?

Answer: Dredged or fill material

Section 404 requires Army Corps of Engineers permits for discharging dredged or fill material into wetlands and navigable waters.

Under USDA's Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) provisions, farmers who are out of compliance risk losing eligibility for:

Answer: USDA farm program benefits including crop insurance premium subsidies

HELC provisions link conservation compliance on highly erodible cropland to eligibility for federal farm program benefits.

The National Organic Program (NOP) is administered by which USDA agency?

Answer: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service oversees the NOP, accrediting certifying agents and enforcing organic production and handling regulations.

Which farm bill program provides conservation payments to agricultural producers who install or maintain conservation practices on working lands?

Answer: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to help farmers adopt conservation practices on actively farmed ground, unlike CRP which retires land.