CFP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which document is required when a federal agency determines that an action may significantly affect the quality of the human environment?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Answer

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required when a federal action may significantly affect environmental quality; an EA is used to determine whether an EIS is needed.

Question 2

The 'annual catch limit' (ACL) requirement established in the 2006 reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act must be set at or below which reference point?

Accepted Answer

Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC)

Answer

ACLs must be set at or below the Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC), which itself must account for scientific uncertainty relative to MSY.

Question 3

Which international body sets binding catch limits for Atlantic bluefin tuna that U.S. domestic regulations must align with?

Accepted Answer

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)

Answer

ICCAT manages Atlantic tunas and billfish, and U.S. domestic HMS regulations for Atlantic bluefin tuna must comply with ICCAT quota allocations.

Question 4

A fish hatchery releases fish into a navigable waterway. Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which agency issues permits for associated dredge-and-fill activities that may be needed for hatchery infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Answer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (with EPA oversight) administers Section 404 permits for discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.

Question 5

Which provision of the Magnuson-Stevens Act specifically addresses the protection of essential fish habitat (EFH)?

Accepted Answer

Section 303(a)(7) — EFH requirement in FMPs

Answer

Section 303(a)(7) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act requires each FMP to describe and identify EFH, minimize adverse effects on EFH, and identify actions to conserve and enhance it.

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CFP Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3