Responsible Corporate Officer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024142",
  "term": "Responsible Corporate Officer",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A person who is authorized by the regulated party to make representations on behalf of, or obligate the company as ultimately responsible for, any activity regulated under this part (e.g., refining, importing, blending). An example is an officer of a corporation under the laws of incorporation of the state in which the company is incorporated. Examples of positions in non-corporate business structures that qualify are owner, chief executive officer, president, or operations manager. [40 CFR 1090.80 (CFR 2021)]",
  "abbreviation": "RCO",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/responsible-corporate-officer/"
}