# 40 C.F.R. § 300.140 (2026): Multi-regional responses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_140

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 300.140 (2026)
- **Heading:** Multi-regional responses
- **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 B / § 300.140: § 300.140   Multi-regional responses.

## Text

(a) If a discharge or release moves from the area covered by one ACP or RCP into another area, the authority for response actions should likewise shift. If a discharge or release affects areas covered by two or more ACPs or RCPs, the response mechanisms of each applicable plan may be activated. In this case, response actions of all regions concerned shall be fully coordinated as detailed in the RCPs and ACPs. (b) There shall be only one OSC and/or RPM at any time during the course of a response operation. Should a discharge or release affect two or more areas, EPA, the USCG, DOD, DOE, or other lead agency, as appropriate, shall give prime consideration to the area vulnerable to the greatest threat, in determining which agency should provide the OSC and/or RPM. The RRT shall designate the OSC and/or RPM if the RRT member agencies who have response authority within the affected areas are unable to agree on the designation. The NRT shall designate the OSC and/or RPM if members of one RRT or two adjacent RRTs are unable to agree on the designation. (c) Where the USCG has initially provided the OSC for response to a release from hazardous waste management facilities located in the coastal zone, responsibility for response action shall shift to EPA or another federal agency, as appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 300.100 (2026) § 300.100   Duties of President delegated to federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_100.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.105 (2026) § 300.105   General organization concepts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_105.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.110 (2026) § 300.110   National Response Team.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_110.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.115 (2026) § 300.115   Regional Response Teams.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_115.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.120 (2026) § 300.120   On-scene coordinators and remedial project managers: general responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_120.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.125 (2026) § 300.125   Notification and communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_125.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.130 (2026) § 300.130   Determinations to initiate response and special conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_130.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.135 (2026) § 300.135   Response operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_135.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.140 (2026) § 300.140   Multi-regional responses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_140.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.145 (2026) § 300.145   Special teams and other assistance available to OSCs/RPMs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_145.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.150 (2026) § 300.150   Worker health and safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_150.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.155 (2026) § 300.155   Public information and community relations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_155.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.160 (2026) § 300.160   Documentation and cost recovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_160.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 300.165 (2026) § 300.165   OSC reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P300_S300_165.md)

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