# 40 CFR § 310.8: Can EPA reimburse the entire cost of my response?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 310.8
- **Heading:** Can EPA reimburse the entire cost of my response?
- **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 310—REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASES > Subpart B—Provisions > What Can Be Reimbursed?

## Text

Possibly not. EPA can only reimburse you for temporary emergency measures you take in response to releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The statute allows reimbursement for only certain costs, and by statute, the total amount of the reimbursement may not exceed $25,000 for a single response.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 310.5 § 310.5 Am I eligible for reimbursement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.6 § 310.6 Are states eligible?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.7 § 310.7 Can more than one local agency or government be reimbursed for response to the same incident?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.8 § 310.8 Can EPA reimburse the entire cost of my response?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.9 § 310.9 If more than one local agency or government is involved, can each receive up to $25,000?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.10 § 310.10 What are temporary emergency measures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.11 § 310.11 What costs are allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.12 § 310.12 What costs are NOT allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.13 § 310.13 Do I need to notify anyone while the response is underway?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.14 § 310.14 Must I try to recover my costs from those potentially responsible for the emergency?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.14.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.15 § 310.15 How do I apply for reimbursement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.16 § 310.16 What kind of cost documentation is necessary?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.16.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.17 § 310.17 Are there any other requirements?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.17.md)
- [40 CFR § 310.18 § 310.18 How will EPA evaluate my application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.18.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.8. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.