### Question
What is the definition of national contingency plan?


### Answer
The definition of **national contingency plan** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 9601*:

> the national contingency plan published under section 1321(c) [5](#9601_5_target) of title 33 or revised pursuant to section 9605 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

