[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 24]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR300.315]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 300--NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart D--Operational Response Phases for Oil Removal
 
Sec. 300.315  Phase IV--Documentation and cost recovery.

    (a) All OSLTF users need to collect and maintain documentation to 
support all actions taken under the CWA. In general, documentation shall 
be sufficient to support full cost recovery for resources utilized and 
shall identify the source and circumstances of the incident, the 
responsible party or parties, and impacts and potential impacts to 
public health and welfare and the environment. Documentation procedures 
are contained in 33 CFR part 136.
    (b) When appropriate, documentation shall also be collected for 
scientific understanding of the environment and for research and 
development of improved response methods and technology. Funding for 
these actions is restricted by section 6002 of the OPA.
    (c) OSCs shall submit OSC reports to the NRT or RRT, only if 
requested, as provided by Sec. 300.165.
    (d) OSCs shall ensure the necessary collection and safeguarding of 
information, samples, and reports. Samples and information shall be 
gathered expeditiously during the response to ensure an accurate record 
of the impacts incurred. Documentation materials shall be made available 
to the trustees of affected natural resources. The OSC shall make 
available to trustees of the affected natural resources information and 
documentation in the OSC's possession that can assist the trustees in 
the determination of actual or potential natural resource injuries.
    (e) Information and reports obtained by the EPA or USCG OSC shall be 
transmitted to the appropriate offices responsible for follow-up 
actions.