Disaster Related Pollution Response Activities Under the Federal Response Plan (FRP)

FEDERAL RESPONSE PLAN (FRP) AND COST REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE

STAFFORD ACT

Ref: (a) Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 93-288, as

Amended)

(b) The Federal Response Plan (for P.L. 93-288, as Amended)

(c) COMDTINST M16000.11, Marine Safety Manual, Vol. VI (Ports and Waterways

Activities)

(d) Resource Documentation and Cost Documentation Technical Operating Procedures

(TOPS), NPFCINST 16451.2.

1.

PURPOSE. This instruction provides policy for command and control issues under activation

of the Federal Response Plan (FRP). It also outlines Coast Guard cost reimbursement

procedures for disaster relief services provided pursuant to tasking by the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA), under the Stafford Act for Emergency Support Function-

10,(ESF-10); Hazardous Material Responses.

2.

ACTION. Commanding Officers of Maintenance and Logistics Commands, Area and District

Commanders, Commanding Officers of Marine Safety Offices, Groups, and Activities, and

Captains of the Port shall comply with the requirements of this instruction and ensure that all

personnel involved in response actions are familiar with the policies and procedures set forth.

3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. This instruction augments reference (b).