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CFR /  Title 40  /  Part 310  /  Sec. 310.4 What abbreviations should I know?

The following abbreviations appear in this part: CERCLA--The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-510, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, also known as Superfund.EPA or the Agency--Environmental Protection Agency.EPCRA--Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-499, 42 U.S.C. 11000-11050).LEPC--Local Emergency Planning Committee.NCP--National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan also known as the National Contingency Plan (40 CFR part 300).NRC--National Response Center.OMB--Office of Management and Budget.PRP--Potentially Responsible Party.SARA--The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-499, 42 U.S.C. 9601).SERC--State Emergency Response Commission.USCG--U.S. Coast Guard.