# 40 CFR § 300.1: Purpose and objectives

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 300.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and objectives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER J—SUPERFUND, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAMS > PART 300—NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN > Subpart A—Introduction

## 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 CFR § 300.1 § 300.1 Purpose and objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.2 § 300.2 Authority and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.3 § 300.3 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.4 § 300.4 Abbreviations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.5 § 300.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.6 § 300.6 Use of number and gender.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.7 § 300.7 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.100 § 300.100 Duties of President delegated to federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.100.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.105 § 300.105 General organization concepts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.105.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.110 § 300.110 National Response Team.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.110.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.115 § 300.115 Regional Response Teams.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.115.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.120 § 300.120 On-scene coordinators and remedial project managers: general responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.120.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.125 § 300.125 Notification and communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.125.md)
- [40 CFR § 300.130 § 300.130 Determinations to initiate response and special conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-300.130.md)

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