Policy - CI_16451

is received from the National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) and provides immediate

funding. Coast Guard resource costs are documented using standard cost documentation

procedures outlined in reference (d). Cost reimbursement is sought through the EPA by

the NPFC for CERCLA responses. Final funding is then received under the Stafford Act.

The Coast Guard does not seek reimbursement for oil cases.

b.

The Coast Guard (NPFC) will seek appropriate and timely cost reimbursement for all

expenses incurred in support of an authorized Stafford Act disaster relief effort.

c.

The Coast Guard may only bill for the incremental costs of personnel, services, and

material directly related to the authorized relief effort. Incremental costs as they relate to

ESF tasking are those expenses that are incurred solely as a result of ESF tasking.

d.

An MA or ESF primary agency tasking is required in all cases involving Coast Guard

assistance to FEMA or an ESF primary agency acting for FEMA. Units are authorized to

incur expenses based on a verbal request for assistance from the authorized ESF/FEMA

representative provided the request is followed up by a Request for Federal

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