### Question
How is the term national contingency plan defined?


### Answer
The term **national contingency plan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9601* as the following:

> the national contingency plan published under section 311(c) [5](#9601_5_target) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 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**

