On-Scene Coordinator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019581",
  "term": "On-Scene Coordinator",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The federal official responsible for the coordination of a hazardous materials response action, as specified in individual Regional Contingency Plans. OSCs are predesignated by EPA for inland areas and by the U.S. Coast Guard for coastal areas. The OSC coordinates all federal containment, removal, and disposal efforts and resources during a pollution incident. The OSC is the point of contact for the coordination of federal efforts with those of the local response community. The OSC has access to extensive federal resources, including the National Strike Force, the Environmental Response Team, and Scientific Support Coordinators. The OSC can be a source of valuable support and information to the community.\n\n2. The predesignated EPA, Coast Guard, or Department of Defense official who coordinates and directs Superfund removal actions or Clean Water Act oil- or hazardous-spill response actions.\n\n3. Designated EPA official who coordinates and directs Superfund removal actions or Clean Water Act oil- or hazardous-spill response actions.\n\n4. Single Federal representative designated pursuant to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and identified in approved Regional Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plans.\n\n5. The federal official predesignated by the EPA or the USCG to coordinate and direct response under subpart D.\n\n6. The federal official predesignated by EPA or the USCG to coordinate and direct responses under subpart D, or the government official designated by the lead agency to coordinate and direct removal actions under subpart E of the NCP.",
  "abbreviation": "OSC",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Issues Terms & Acronyms; Pesticides Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Region 5 Cleanup Site: Environmental Glossary",
    "40 CFR 113.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR Appendix E to Part 300 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 300.5 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/on-scene-coordinator/"
}