EPA and the National Response Framework | US EPA (2024)

FAQs

What is the EPA National Response Plan? ›

The National Response Framework is a guide to how the Nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies. It is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National Incident Management System to align key roles and responsibilities across the Nation.

The National Response Framework (NRF) establishes a single, comprehensive approach to domestic incident management. The NRF is used to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.

The following principles establish fundamental doctrine for the Response mission area: (1) engaged partnership, (2) tiered response, (3) scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities, (4) unity of effort through unified command, and (5) readiness to act.

The National Response Plan (NRP) is an all-discipline, all-hazards plan that establishes a single, comprehensive framework for the management of domestic incidents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that incidents are generally handled at the lowest jurisdictional level possible.

The National Preparedness Goal describes five mission areas — prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery — and 32 activities, called core capabilities, that address the greatest risks to the nation. Each of these core capabilities is tied to a capability target.

The premise of Tiered Response in the National Response Framework highlights that emergencies are typically managed first at the lowest jurisdictional level. Hence, the correct answer is B: Incidents are generally handled at the lowest jurisdictional level. Incidents begin and end locally.

The 4 pre-birth questions are: (1) What is the expected gestational age? (2) Is the amniotic fluid clear? (3) Are there any additional risk factors? (4) What is our umbilical cord management plan?

What are the three questions to ask in NRP? ›

As ventilation is the most effective action in neonatal resuscitation and because chest compressions are likely to compete with effective ventilation, rescuers should ensure that assisted ventilation is being delivered optimally before starting chest compressions.

The National Response Framework (NRF) is a guide to how the nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies. It is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National Incident Management System to align key roles and responsibilities.

The NDRP is a strategic plan that provides general directions for all the agencies and networks involved in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM).

Under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), EPA is the lead federal response agency for oil spills occurring in inland waters.

Strategic Goals

Goal 1: Tackle the Climate Crisis. Goal 2: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice. and Civil Rights. Goal 3: Enforce Environmental Laws and Ensure Compliance. Goal 4: Ensure Clean and Healthy Air for All Communities.