[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 27] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR300.1] [Page 6] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 300_NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN-- Subpart A_Introduction Sec. 300.1 Purpose and objectives. Source: 59 FR 47416, Sept. 15, 1994, unless otherwise noted. The purpose of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) is to provide the organizational structure and procedures for preparing for and responding to discharges of oil and releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.