National Oil & Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)
  • The NCP, 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 300, is administered by the EPA and the USCG with assistance from other federal departments and agencies that have a role in supporting this mission.
  • NCP describes the national preparedness and response system for oil and hazardous substances.
    • Includes chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) releases to the environment; and
    • Both accidental and intentional (including terrorist) releases.
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