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EPA responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. EPA also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested.

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Some emergencies may require an entity to obtain a RCRA site ID number immediately, such as a highway accident where hazardous waste was spilled onto a roadway. To request a RCRA site ID number, please see: RCRA Emergency Site ID Requests
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Last updated on March 16, 2023
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