Maximum Extent Practicable Response

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016745",
  "term": "Maximum Extent Practicable Response",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Within the limitations used to determine oil spill planning resources and response times for on-water recovery, shoreline protection, and cleanup for worst case discharges from onshore non-transportation-related facilities in adverse weather. It includes the planned capability to respond to a worst case discharge in adverse weather, as contained in a response plan that meets the requirements in § 112.20 or in a specific plan approved by the Regional Administrator.\n\n2. Within the limitations used to determine CWA hazardous substance release planning resources for recovery, shoreline protection, and cleanup for worst case discharges from onshore non-transportation-related facilities in adverse weather. It includes the planned capability to respond to a worst case discharge, including a discharge resulting from fire or explosion, as contained in a facility response plan that meets the requirements in § 118.11 or in a specific plan approved by the Regional Administrator.",
  "references": [
    "-40 CFR 112.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 11.2 (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/maximum-extent-practicable-response/"
}