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U.S.-Canada Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan

On June 1, 2022, EPA signed an updated U.S.-Canada Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan. This Plan describes how the U.S. and Canada will work together to prepare for and respond to emergencies that cause or may cause damage to the environment along the inland boundary. The Plan:

  • ensures appropriate cooperative preparedness, notification, and response measures between Canada and the United States;
  • coordinates the federal response to a significant polluting incident; and
  • provides a mechanism for cooperative responses among all levels of government.

It also facilitates assistance between the countries when the polluting incident is large but only affects one country.

This Inland Plan has been updated to include changes to administrative information such as agency details, position titles, and graphics. Implementation of the Inland Plan is the joint responsibility of the Canadian Department of the Environment (Environment Canada) and EPA. The revisions were the result of a partnership effort between EPA and Environment Canada, and in consultation with the Departments of State and Homeland Security.

  • Updated Canada-US Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan (pdf) (1.94 MB)
    The updated version supersedes the previous agreements signed in 2009 and 1994.
  • Updated Canada-US Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan - French version (pdf) (1.86 MB)
    The updated version that is translated into French supersedes the previous agreements signed in 2009 and 1994.
  • Fact Sheet: Canada-United States Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan (pdf) (820.02 KB)
    The updated fact sheet supersedes the previous version.
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