Lesson 3 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  1. Recall the basic construct of command and control in response to an environmental incident.
  2. Describe the role of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
  3. List the composition and responsibilities of the Regional Response Teams (RRTs), National Response Team (NRT), and federal “special teams” that support Federal On-Scene Coordinators.
  4. Explain the responsibilities of the “responsible party” as identified in the NCP.
  5. Define Spill of National Significance (SONS).
  6. Compare the NCP and NRF as they apply to responding to environmental incidents.
Lesson 3: Response to Oil And Hazardous Substance Incidents
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