Laserfiche WebLink
2.4 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES <br />2.4.1 U.S. Coast Guard <br />a. Provide for the cleanup and decontamination of any <br />hazardous substance on the State's coastline and on <br />navigable waterways within the State. <br />b. Operates the National Response Center (NRC) on a 24- <br />hour day basis. <br />2.4.2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br />Provide for the cleanup and decontamination of any hazardous <br />substance that has the potential to affect public health and <br />safety and the environment. <br />2.4.3 U.S. Department of Transportation <br />Regulates the transportation of hazardous materials. <br />2.4.4 Regional Response Team (RRT) <br />The RRT provides a coordinated federal response capability at <br />the scene of a hazardous materials incident that poses a threat <br />to the public health and welfare, the navigable waters of the <br />United States, adjoining shorelines, or into or upon waters of <br />the contiguous zones, and all inland waters. <br />2.5 FACILITY OWNERS/OPERATORS <br />a. Designate a representative/coordinator to participate in the <br />emergency planning process as a facility emergency coordinator and <br />assist local Emergency Services Directors and Local Emergency <br />Planning Committees (LEPCs) in the preparation and maintenance of <br />emergency response plans for hazardous materials present at their <br />facility(ies). <br />b. Notify the State Emergency Response Commission if subject to the <br />requirements of SARA Title III. <br />C. Submit Material Safety Data Sheets and emergency inventory forms <br />to the State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency <br />Planning Committees and the local fire division. <br />Indian River County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 20 <br />