Common Contracts

Memorandum Of Understanding

October 22nd, 2020

• Filed
  October 22nd, 2020

This Memorandum of Understanding (memorandum) is designed to implement sections of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (National Contingency Plan) [40 CFR §300.210 (c)(4)(ii)(D) and §300.115 (a)] and the requirements of 33 USC 1321 (j)(4)(B)(ii), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This memorandum provides the primary decision makers in oil spill response (the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) and the State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC)) with the authority to use in-situ burning in certain zones under the jurisdiction of the Region I Regional Response Team without additional consultation or concurrence. The Responsible Party, another key player in spill response, will also be a part of the decision-making process.