The Federal On Scene Coordinator (Federal OSC), is a designation in the United States for an individual that:
- Is responsible for providing access to federal resources and technical assistance
- Coordinates all federal containment, removal, and disposal efforts and resources during an oil or hazmat incident
- Serves as the point of contact for coordination of federal efforts with the local response community
- Coordinates, monitors, or directs response efforts
The federal agency providing OSC might differ depending on the incident.
Read more about Federal On Scene Coordinator: General, Planning Roles and Responsibilities, Response Roles and Responsibilities
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