Technical Amendments And Recodification Of Alaska Humpback Whale Approach Regulations Flashcards
How can the the technical revisions to the Approach regulations of Alaskan Humpback Whales be described?
A. Major
B. Minor
C. Some major and some minor
D. None of the above
B. Minor
True or False: The NMFS has recodified the regulations that apply to Endangered Marine and Anadromous Species so that they also appear in Threatened Marine and Anadromous Species.
True
Why did the NMFS has recodified the regulations that apply to Endangered Marine and Anadromous Species so that they also appear in Threatened Marine and Anadromous Species?
A. To leave out some species of Humpback Whales no longer listed as endangered
B. To Include some species of Humpback Whales now listed as endangered when they were not before.
C. To reflect the change in the Endangered Species Act listing status of humpback whales
D. All of the above.
C. To reflect the change in the Endangered Species Act listing status of humpback whales.
What year was the ruling applicable to within 200 nautical miles of Alaska stating that approach of within 100 yds of a humpback whale was unlawful.
A. 1995
B. 2001
C. 2007
D. 2015
B. 2001
How many of the 14 Distinct population segments of Humpback Whales are now endangered and how many are threatened?
2 are endangered (Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs)
2 are threatened (Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs)
True or False: Some humpback whales that spend part of the year in Alaskan waters remain listed as endangered others are now listed as threatened and some are not listed.
True, not listed are members of Hawaii DPS
The approach regulations that have been in effect for 15 years are important in light of the potential impacts of what industry?
Whale watching industry
The MMPA is setting forth the Alaska approach regulations in part 216 as a technical change only this will make it clear that:
A. Only humpbacks listed on the ESA-list are protected from approach.
B. Only humpbacks listed on the TSA-list are protected from approach.
C. All humpbacks transiting waters surrounding Alaska are protected from approach.
D. None of the above.
C. All humpbacks transiting waters surrounding Alaska are protected from approach. Not just the ones listed on the ESA-list.
What regulation works to provide seamless protection to humpback whales that occur in the waters surrounding Alaska?
A. 50 CFR 224.103(b)
B. 50 CFR 223.214
C. 50 CFR 216.18
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above. All these regulations work together.
Which agency has protections that apply to all humpback whales in a specified geographic area, so that the provisions set forth under these authorities are substantively identical, so vessel operators will need to exercise the same caution with regard to all humpback whales, as current regulations have long required.
A. EPA
B. MMPA
C. ESPA
D. NOAA
B. MMPA (Marine Mammal Protection Agency)
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.214 so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Inserting the word “Endangered” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.214 so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Inserting the word “Endangered” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.214 so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.211(I) so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Inserting the word “Endangered” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.103 so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Inserting the word “Endangered” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.103 so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.211(I) so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Directly incorporating the description of disruption of normal behavior or prior activity of a whale from 224.103(a)(4)(2015) into the regulations in 216.18(a)(3), 223.214(b)(2), and 224.103(b)(2)(ii)
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Directly incorporating the description of disruption of normal behavior or prior activity of a whale from 224.103(a)(4)(2015) into the regulations in 216.18(a)(3), 223.214(b)(2), and 224.103(b)(2)(ii)
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.211(I) so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Updating language by changing “her” to “its) in the phrase “to the extent that a vessel is restricted in her ability to maneuver” in 216.18, 223.214 and 224.103.
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Updating language by changing “her” to “its) in the phrase “to the extent that a vessel is restricted in her ability to maneuver” in 216.18, 223.214 and 224.103.
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.211(I) so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Updating the reference to a safe speed rule formerly set out at 33 U.S.C. 2006
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Updating the reference to a safe speed rule formerly set out at 33 U.S.C. 2006
Which of the below technical corrections have been made to sections 223 and 224 of CFR 50?
A. Inserting the word “threatened” in front of “humpback whales” in the heading of 223.211(I) so that it does not apply to all humpback whales.
B. Updating a reference to special regulations for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve formally set out at 36 CFR 13.65 because vessel operating restrictions to protect whales were re-organized in 2006.
C. Including those “members of the Mexico DPS” in the text of 223.214.
D. Inserting the word “Endangered” into the main text describing disruption of normal behavior in 224.103.
B. Updating a reference to special regulations for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve formally set out at 36 CFR 13.65 because vessel operating restrictions to protect whales were re-organized in 2006.
Which population segments are still listed as endangered and are still protected from approach regulations under ESA at 50 CFR 224.103?
A. Hawaii DPSs
B. Mexico DPSs
C. Western North Pacific DPSs
D. Central America DPSs
C. Western North Pacific DPSs
Which population segments are still listed as threatened and are still protected from approach regulations under ESA at 50 CFR 223.214?
A. Hawaii DPSs
B. Mexico DPSs
C. Western North Pacific DPSs
D. The Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa DPSs
B. Mexico DPSs
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters any of which following acts:
A. Approach Humpback Whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 ft
B. Approach Humpback Whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 yd
C. Approach Humpback Whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 m
D. None of the above
B. Approach Humpback Whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 yd
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters any of which following acts: Disrupting of normal behavior which may be signified by:
A. Rapid change in direction or speed of the whale
B. Prolonged diving underwater course changes, underwater exhalations or evasive swimming patterns.
C. Shielding a calf from a vessel or human observer by tail swishing or by other protective movement.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska the exception to the rule of it being unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters is:
A. An approach by a off duty federal government vessel
B. Vessels with a permit and actively engaged in whale watching
C. An approach which is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service through permit issued.
D. An American Native
C. An approach which is authorized by the National marine Fisheries Service through permit issued.
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska the exception to the rule of it being unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters is:
A. An approach by a state, local or federal government vessel on official duty.
B. Vessels with a permit and actively engaged in whale watching
C. An approach which is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service with/or without a permit.
D. An American Native
A. An approach by a state, local, or federal government vessel on official duty.
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska the exception to the rule of it being unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters is:
A. An approach by a off duty federal government vessel
B. Vessels with a permit and actively engaged in whale watching
C. An approach which is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service with or without a permit.
D. A commercial fishing vessel lawfully engaged in actively setting, retrieving or closely tending commercial fishing gear.
D. A commercial fishing vessel lawfully engaged in actively setting, retrieving or closely tending commercial fishing gear.
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska the exception to the rule of it being unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters is:
A. An approach by a off duty federal government vessel
B. Vessels with a permit and actively engaged in whale watching
C. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver and because of the restriction cannot comply with this rule.
D. A commercial fishing vessel in transit.
C. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver and because of the restriction cannot comply with this rule.
According to CFR 216.18 on the Approaching humpback whales in Alaska the exception to the rule of it being unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the US to commit to attempt to commit to solicit another to commit or to cause to be committed within 200 NM of Alaska or inland waters is:
A. An approach by a off duty federal government vessel
B. Vessels with a permit and actively engaged in whale watching
C. A commercial fishing vessel on transit to fishing grounds.
D. An Alaskan Native conducting a ritual to which they are lawfully able.
D. An Alaskan Native conducting a ritual to which they are lawfully able.
True or False: The rules provided in 50 CFR 216.18 take precedence over any more restrictive conflicting Federal regulation pertaining to humpback whales.
False, They do not take precedence. It also clearly states the rules that pertain specifically to the waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
How must a vessel operate to avoid collisions with humpback whales?
A. Stop engines when a humpback whale is spotted.
B. Reverse engines when a humpback whale is spotted ahead of the vessel.
C. Operate at a slow, safe speed when near a humpback whale.
D. Transit at 10 kts or less if there has been a report of humpback whales in the region.
C. Operate at a slow, safe speed when near a humpback whale.
50 CFR Part 223.214 differs from 50 CFR Part 216.18 in what way?
A. 216.18(3) Disrupt normal behavior is more defined in 223.214
B. 216.214(2) approach is increased to 200 yds
C. The title of 223.214 includes “threatened”
D. None of the above
C. The title of 223.214 includes “threatened”
50 CFR Part 223.214 differs from 50 CFR Part 216.18 in what way?
A. 216.18(3) Disrupt normal behavior is more defined in 223.214
B. 216.214(2) approach is increased to 200 yds
C. The title of 223.214 includes “Special prohibitions for endangered marine mammals”
D. None of the above
C. The title of 223.214 includes “Special prohibitions for endangered marine mammals”
Which CFR section addresses regulations concerning the Approach of Humpback Whales in Alaska?
50 CFR 216.18
Which CFR section addresses regulations concerning the Approach Threatened Humpback Whales in Alaska?
50 CFR 223.214
Which CFR section addresses regulations concerning Special prohibitions for endangered marine mammals?
50 CFR 224.103
