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R7 Regional Response Team

 
Site Contact:
Eric Nold
OSC / RRT-7 EPA Coordinator

(nold.eric@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Lenexa, KS 66219
 response.epa.gov/R7RRT

The Regional Response Team (RRT) is a key component of the U.S. federal government’s commitment to ensure effective preparedness and response to oil and chemical incidents affecting human health and safety, as well as the environment.

As described in the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP, 40 CFR part 300), the RRTs are responsible for planning and coordination of regional preparedness, as well as planning and coordination of response actions in support of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (Federal OSC).

RRTs function in two ways – as a standing team and as an incident-specific team. The roles and responsibilities of the RRTs are outlined in §300.115 of the NCP.

RRT-7 Meetings:  The RRT-7 meets two times per year. Meeting dates, locations and agendas are provided here (in the documents section) for upcoming meetings.       

The link/button at the bottom of the page contains the EPA Region 7 Response and Planning Viewer – External Version. This viewer can be used for situational awareness and spill response planning. For access to this website and interactive mapping tool, please contact Eric Nold or Elizabeth Zoch.

If you do not have a response.epa.gov account, please, click below.

Register Your Account Here First!

NOTE: You need only to follow this registration process (Step 1) once, but you will still need to be on the RRT-7 Contacts List to access the External Mapping Viewer and other restricted materials. If you need to be added to the RRT-7 Contacts List, follow Steps 2-3. If you have never used response.epa.gov, you will be redirected back to your profile page on your first login attempt. Simply go back in your browser and click the link again.

  • 1. After clicking the button above, go to your Inbox and check for an email message from mail@response.epa.gov to confirm your account by following the link provided in that message. You have 48 hours to do this!.
  • 2. Then, send an email message with your request to Eric Nold (nold.eric@epa.gov) or Elizabeth Zoch (zoch.elizabeth@epa.gov) and provide a description of why you want access to this resource, including your name, organization, and phone number.
  • 3. Once you receive communication from Eric Nold (nold.eric@epa.gov) or Elizabeth Zoch (zoch.elizabeth@epa.gov), return to this Web page, and click the button below to access the map.



March 2017 - Long-time DOI Rep, Bob Stewart, is presented a certificate by Co-Chairs Sams and Buchholz for his support of RRT-7 since its inception. Fall 2022 RRT-7 Meeting, EPA TLC, Kansas City, MO Fall 2014 Post-Meeting Boom Training at Blue Springs Lake Spring 2023 Joint RRT5/7 Meeting - St. Charles, MO Spring 2023 Joint RRT5/7 Meeting - St. Charles, MO
For additional information, visit the Notices section.