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Arlington, VA 22203-1804

Staff Symbol: NPFC

Phone: 703-235-4750

COMDTINST 16451.7

3 FEB 1995

COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16451.7

Subj: CERCLA NON-INCIDENT FUNDS

1. PURPOSE. To provide guidance concerning the management and use of CERCLA non-

incident funds.

2. ACTION. District Commanders, Commanders of Maintenance and Logistics Commands, and

Commanding Officers of Headquarters Units shall ensure compliance with this Instruction.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The policy and procedures set forth in this Instruction will be

incorporated into Volume IX of the Marine Safety Manual (COMDTINST M16000.11).

4. DISCUSSION.

a. The Coast Guard, through the National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC), receives annual

non-incident funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Specific requirements and deadlines must be met to ensure effective use of CERCLA funds.

b. CERCLA non-incident funds are provided for personnel costs (CERCLA reimbursable

billets/positions), equipment, training, and miscellaneous support services solely related to

chemical response activities. Non-incident funds are provided by the EPA at the beginning

of the fiscal year to cover planned and budgeted expenses which