Overview

Regional Response Team

The Region 5 Regional Response Team (RRT) is comprised of members from state and federal agencies committed to working efficiently to minimize the adverse effects of oil and chemical incidents that affect safety, human health and the environment.

The RRT is co-chaired by the US Coast Guard Ninth District and US Environmental Protection Agency Region V. The RRT acts as a regional planning and coordination body for preparedness and response actions. In the case of discharged oil and/or hazardous materials, the chair for the RRT is the member of the agency providing the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). Preparedness activities are carried out in conjunction with appropriate State Emergency Response Committees, Area Committees, Local Emergency Planning Committees and Tribal Councils. More information on the role of the RRT can be found on the National Response Team website.

RCP/ACP

Regional Contingency Plan / Area Contingency Plan

Plans

RCP/ACP

Integrated Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP) fulfills the requirements of Sections 300.210(b) and (c) of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) and Section 311(j)(4) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as relevant portions of the National Response Framework, particularly Emergency Support Function #10—Hazardous Materials (ESF #10).

Subareas

Maps and Resources

The Region 5 Subareas Storymap illustrates each subarea for Region 5 and links each of the relevant plans affecting that jurisdiction.

Tools

RCP/ACP Tools

Factsheets, forms, response tactics, best practices, and more.

Library

Presentations, and Resources

Find resources on a variety of timely topics, from recent trainings, factsheets, best practices, lessons learned, and more.

Calendar

Find out about upcoming RRT meetings, trainings, and other events on the RRT Calendar.

Calendar