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.