Federal Region 6 -  Regional Response Team (RRT)

Region 6 RRT: Who We Are

RRT 6 is the federal component of the National Response System for the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Region 6 RRT is composed of representatives from sixteen federal departments and agencies and each of the five States.

It is co-chaired by the Chief of the Removal Branch from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regional office in Dallas, Texas, and the Chief, Marine Safety Division, of the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) Eighth District Office, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It usually meets twice a year at various locations throughout the region.

There are 13 Regional Response Teams (RRTs), one for each of ten federal regions, plus one for Alaska, one for the Caribbean, and one for the Pacific Basin. Each RRT maintains a Regional Contingency Plan (RCP) and has state, as well as federal government, representation.

The standing RRTs are planning, policy and coordinating bodies and do not respond directly to the scene. The RRT provides assistance as requested by the On-Scene Coordinator during an incident.

Additionally, the Region 6 RRT is responsible for preparedness activities including planning, training, and exercising to ensure an effective response to releases of hazardous substances and oil spills.