Philadelphia Coastal Region. Multi-Agency Oil and Hazardous Materials. Pollution Contingency Plan.
Abstract
The Plan provides for a pattern of coordinated and integrated response by Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government to protect the environment from the damaging effects of pollution spills and also provide for: (a) assignment of duties and responsibilities, (b) establishment and identification of strike forces and emergency task forces, (c) a system of notification, surveillance and reporting, (d) establishment of a National Center to coordinate and direct operations in carrying out this Plan, (e) a schedule of dispersants and other chemicals to treat oil spills, (f) enforcement and investigative procedures to be followed, (g) directions on public information releases and (h) instructions covering on-scene coordination. The plan is effective for all U. S. navigable, tidal, coastal and contiguous Zone waters within the boundaries of the States of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 06, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0756230