Section 2 – Federal Organizations Involved in Maritime Response
Operations
In this section you will find:
• An overview of the Federal maritime organizations involved in waterway and port
facility restoration activities and maritime contingency operations after an
emergency or disaster;
• An explanation of the mission and specific capabilities of each organization;
• References to legal authorities that enable these organizations to participate in
port and waterway restoration activities; and
• A contact list of Federal maritime-related operations centers.
Quick List: Federal Organizations in this Section
Depending on the location of the incident, there are eleven (11)
separate organizations within four Federal departments that may be
involved in domestic port and waterway restoration activities:
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Defense
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Navy - Supervisor of Salvage and Diving
U.S. Northern Command
U.S. Pacific Command
U.S. Transportation Command
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Coast Guard
Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
Office of the Secretary, National Response Program
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation