COMDTINST 16451.1
d.
Because of the large number of agencies involved in disaster relief operations, requests for
Coast Guard assistance may come from a wide variety of sources (i.e. FEMA and/or ESF
primary agencies).
e.
In execution of an MA from FEMA or a tasking from an ESF primary agency, the Coast
Guard must: 1) use its own funds and resources; 2) obtain goods and services to complete
assigned task(s); 3) review actual expenses against estimated costs and inform FEMA of
significant variances so appropriate and timely action can be taken; and 4) make payments
to government or private vendors for all costs.
5.
POLICY.
a.
During disaster relief operations, the Coast Guard may receive ESF tasking from FEMA,
either directly or via the designated primary agency, (EPA for ESF-10). Essentially,
response operations under ESF-10 are similar to a standard response for either oil or
hazardous material. The Coast Guard On-Scene Coordinator's (OSC) responsibilities
remain the same. A CERCLA Project Number (CPN), or Federal Project Number (FPN),
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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