Region 3 Regional Response Team (RRT3)
The Region 3 Regional Response Team (RRT3) is comprised of members from state and federal agencies committed to working efficiently to minimize the adverse effects of oil and chemical incidents that affect safety, human health and the environment.
The RRT is co-chaired by the U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3. The RRT acts as a regional planning and coordination body for preparedness and response actions. In the case of discharged oil and/or hazardous materials, the chair for the RRT is the member of the agency providing the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). Preparedness activities are carried out in conjunction with appropriate State Emergency Response Committees, Area Committees, Local Emergency Planning Committees and Tribal Councils. More information on the role of the RRT can be found on the National Response Team website.
Region 3 RRT In Action
RRT3 Site Navigation
In addition to the category buttons shown above, at the top of this page you’ll find tabs. Descriptions for each of these tabs are provided below.
- Profile: Clicking this tab will bring you back to this homepage if you navigate away from it.
- Events: Visit the RRT3 Calendar, which captures RRT3 Meetings, Area Committee Meetings, Significant Oil Spill Exercises (e.g., PREP), and potential training opportunities available to RRT3 members.
- Notices: Review significant RRT3 announcements such as upcoming meeting dates/locations and approval of any significant job aids, guides, tools, or updates to the Regional Contingency Plan (RCP).
- Documents: View plans, meeting information, presentations, or other materials shared by the RRT workgroups.
- Links: Access resources available from other websites, agencies, or partners.
- Login: RRT members, Executive Committee, and Workgroup members may login for access to internal or working documents.
RRT3 Meetings
Regular meetings of the Standing RRT will be convened at least semi-annually (Spring/Fall) and shall be “open meetings”. Meetings will typically rotate throughout the region based on availability of hosting sites.
To find RRT3 meeting dates see the RRT3 Calendar located in the Events tab at the top right of this page.
For RRT3 meeting agendas, presentations, and annual reports please visit the Meetings button above to access either the current meeting or past meeting archives.
RRT3 Committees/Workgroups
In addition to the RRT3 Executive Committee there are five standing workgroups.