CCS Partner Government Agency Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulates the importation of biological agents and toxins that may pose a threat to public health?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Correct answer)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Correct answer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC regulates the importation of biological agents, etiological agents, and toxins under 42 CFR Part 71 to protect U.S. public health.
Question 2: An importer brings in pesticide residues on fresh fruit. Which PGA has primary jurisdiction over Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)?
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Correct answer)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Correct answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA sets pesticide tolerances (MRLs) under FIFRA and FFDCA, which the FDA then enforces at the border for fruits and vegetables.
Question 3: Which agency must clear shipments of imported meat, poultry, and egg products intended for human consumption?
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) (Correct answer)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Department of Commerce NMFS
Correct answer: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
FSIS has exclusive authority over imported meat, poultry, and egg products and requires re-inspection at USDA-approved import inspection facilities.
Question 4: A shipment of imported ammunition arrives at a U.S. port. Which PGA has regulatory authority over its importation?
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) (Correct answer)
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Correct answer: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
ATF regulates the importation of firearms, ammunition, and explosives under the Gun Control Act and Arms Export Control Act.
Question 5: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) operates under which federal department?
- Department of Commerce (Correct answer)
- Department of Interior
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Transportation
Correct answer: Department of Commerce
NMFS (also known as NOAA Fisheries) is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the Department of Commerce.
Question 6: Which PGA enforces the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and CITES treaty at U.S. ports of entry for wildlife imports?
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) (Correct answer)
- USDA APHIS
- NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Correct answer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
FWS enforces CITES and the ESA for most wildlife at U.S. borders, requiring permits for protected species.
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?
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (Correct answer)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Commerce
Correct answer: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
CPSC enforces product safety standards for consumer products including toys under the Consumer Product Safety Act and CPSIA.
CCS Partner Government Agency Regulations 2
Which Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulates the importation of biological agents and toxins that may pose a threat to public health?