1. What is the RRT? Regional Response Teams were created by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. OPA90 has been implemented by regulations found in title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, parts 300-399. These are known collectively as the National Oil & Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, or the National Contingency Plan (NCP) for short. Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

2. What does the RRT do? Regional Response Teams prepare regional plans & coordinate preparedness and response actions in conjunction with (local) Area Committees. 40 CFR 300.115 Area Committees consist of members from federal, state & local agencies. Their responsibilities include preparing Area Contingency Plans (ACP) for their area. Clean Water Act 311(a)(18) & (j)(4) Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

3. Area Committees In California, coastal Area Committees correspond to USCG Captains of the Port in San Francisco, Los Angles & San Diego. In inland California, Nevada and Arizona EPA defines the local Area Committees. Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

4. Member Agencies RRTs are Co-Chaired by EPA and the U.S. Coast Guard and there are many state and federal agencies. Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

5. Federal Agencies Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

6. State Agencies Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response

7. For More Information See www.rrt9.org.www.rrt9.org - or - Email uscg@rrt9.org.uscg@rrt9.org Regional Response Team IX – Arizona, California, Nevada Oil & HAZMAT Preparedness & Response