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(a) A railroad must certify in the response plan that it reviewed the NCP (40 CFR part 300) and that its response plan is consistent with the NCP.
(b) At a minimum, for consistency with the NCP, a comprehensive response plan must include all of the following:
(1) Demonstrate a railroad's clear understanding of the Incident Command System and Unified Command and the roles and responsibilities of the Federal On–Scene Coordinator;
(2) Include procedures to immediately notify the National Response Center; and
(3) Establish provisions to ensure safety at the response site.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.130.110 Consistency with the National Contingency Plan - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-49-transportation/cfr-sect-49-130-110/
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