# 40 C.F.R. § 300.1 (2026): Purpose and objectives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 300.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and objectives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 300 / Subpart A / § 300.1: § 300.1   Purpose and objectives.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 300.1 (2026) § 300.1   Purpose and objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_1.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.2 (2026) § 300.2   Authority and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_2.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.3 (2026) § 300.3   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.4 (2026) § 300.4   Abbreviations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_4.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.5 (2026) § 300.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.6 (2026) § 300.6   Use of number and gender.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_6.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.7 (2026) § 300.7   Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_7.md)

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