Responsibilities for funding activities occurring in the aftermath of a chemical incident vary based on the nature, scope, and complexity of the incident, and the degree of federal involvement. The federal funding sources vary depending on whether a disaster is declared under the Stafford Act.
Most incidents are addressed without Stafford Act funding. In these cases, federal financial support is available as described in the NRF Financial Support Annex. Non-Stafford Act funding comes from a variety of sources, such as RPs, the EPA, agency-appropriated funds, and NCP funding sources, depending on the specifics of the scenario.
When a disaster is declared under the Stafford Act, FEMA is responsible for coordinating resource delivery to states and localities. For more information regarding federal funding in response to chemical incidents, see Appendix E.