CCS Partner Government Agency Regulations 2

Question 1

Which Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulates the importation of biological agents and toxins that may pose a threat to public health?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Question 2

An importer brings in pesticide residues on fresh fruit. Which PGA has primary jurisdiction over Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Answer

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Question 3

Which agency must clear shipments of imported meat, poultry, and egg products intended for human consumption?

Accepted Answer

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Answer

Department of Commerce NMFS

Question 4

A shipment of imported ammunition arrives at a U.S. port. Which PGA has regulatory authority over its importation?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Answer

Department of Defense

Answer

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Answer

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 5

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) operates under which federal department?

Accepted Answer

Department of Commerce

Answer

Department of Interior

Answer

Department of Agriculture

Answer

Department of Transportation

Question 6

Which PGA enforces the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and CITES treaty at U.S. ports of entry for wildlife imports?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

Answer

USDA APHIS

Answer

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 7

An importer is bringing in a shipment of toys from overseas. Which PGA would be responsible for ensuring the products meet safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

Department of Commerce