40 Protection of Environment 20 1999-07-01 1999-07-01 false Purpose and objectives. 300.1 Section 300.1 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY (Continued) SUPERFUND, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAMS NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN Introduction
ยง 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.