1. Regulations
  2. title 40
  3. chapter I-i29
  4. part 300
  5. subpart A
  6. § 300.1

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§ 300.1 - Purpose and objectives.

The purpose of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) is to provide the organizational structure and procedures for preparing for and responding to discharges of oil and releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1251

CITE AS: 40 CFR 300.1