CWD Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the Swampbuster provisions of the Food Security Act, a farmer who converts a wetland to produce an agricultural commodity may lose eligibility for which federal benefits?

Accepted Answer

USDA commodity program benefits, price supports, crop insurance, and farm loans

Answer

The Swampbuster provisions deny eligibility for USDA commodity program benefits, price supports, crop insurance, and farm loans to producers who convert wetlands for crop production.

Question 2

Which federal agency is responsible for making wetland determinations on agricultural lands for Swampbuster compliance purposes?

Accepted Answer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Answer

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is responsible for making wetland determinations and delineations on agricultural lands for Swampbuster compliance.

Question 3

The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires federal agency activities to be consistent with state coastal management programs under which provision?

Accepted Answer

Section 307 consistency requirement

Answer

Section 307 of the CZMA requires that federal agency activities and federally licensed or permitted activities be consistent with approved state coastal management programs.

Question 4

A wetland delineator discovers that a proposed project site may contain habitat for a federally listed threatened species. Which regulatory consultation process is triggered under the Endangered Species Act?

Accepted Answer

Section 7 interagency consultation

Answer

Section 7 of the ESA requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries to ensure their actions do not jeopardize listed species or destroy critical habitat.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an 'after-the-fact' permit under the Section 404 program?

Accepted Answer

A permit application submitted after unauthorized fill has already been placed

Answer

An after-the-fact permit is when an applicant submits a Section 404 permit application after fill has been placed in waters of the U.S. without prior authorization.

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CWD Regulatory Framework & Compliance 3