### Question
How does the law define national contingency plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9601*, **national contingency plan** is defined as:

> the national contingency plan published under section 1321(c) [4](#9601_4_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**

