Emergency Response Program 

Geographic Response Plans

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs) are intended to help first responders avoid the initial confusion that generally accompanies any spill. They prioritize resources to be protected and allow for immediate and proper action. The GRPs are published separately, but are an integral part of the Northwest Area Contingency Plan available at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/nwacp/defaul.aspx.

The Northwest Geographic Response Plans are produced jointly by the Northwest Area Committee led by EPA Region Ten, USCG Marine Safety Office Portland, USCG Marine Safety Office Puget Sound, Idaho Bureau of Hazardous Materials, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Washington Department of Ecology. Oregon DEQ maintains the master copy of the five Oregon coastal GRPs.

GRP	Date	Change
South Oregon Coast PDF	1 December 2004	5
Coos Bay PDF	1 December 2004	5
Yaquina Bay PDF	1 September 2005	Reissue
Tillamook Bay PDF	1 December 2004	4
North Oregon Coast PDF	1 December 2004	4

The Lower Columbia River GRP, published by the Washington Department of Ecology and the Middle Columbia River GRPs, published by the US Environmental Protection Agency are available at www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/preparedness/grp/lower_columbia.htm.

For More Information
Please contact Don Pettit, 503-229-5373, or toll free in Oregon: 1-800-452-4011 x5373; or via .

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