# 40 CFR § 310.9: If more than one local agency or government is involved, can each receive up to $25,000?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-310.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 310.9
- **Heading:** If more than one local agency or government is involved, can each receive up to $25,000?
- **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

No. The maximum amount EPA can reimburse is $25,000 for a single response, which includes all activities by ALL local responders. If the costs incurred by multiple local governments or agencies exceed $25,000, you must decide among yourselves how the total reimbursement will be divided.

## 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-40-310.9. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.