National Strike Force Law and Legal Definition
The National Strike Force (NSF) is a special team established by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The NSF was established in 1973 as a result of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The NSF assists on -scene coordinators and remedial project manager (OSC/RPM) in their preparedness and response duties. [40 CFR 300.5].
The National Strike Force (NSF) helps USCG and other agencies by providing highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. The NSF’s area of responsibility extends to all Coast Guard Districts and Federal Response Regions.
The NSF has over 200 active duty, civilian, reserve, and auxiliary personnel. It includes five units: the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC); the Atlantic Strike Team; the Gulf Strike Team; the Pacific Strike Team; and the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT).
Legal Definition list
- National Stolen Property Act [NSPA]
- National Stolen Art File
- National Special Security Event
- National SMART Grant Scheduled Award [Education]
- National Shipping Authority
- National Strike Force
- National Strike Force Coordination Center
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- National Trade Data Bank
- National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
- National Transportation Library
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- Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding [USIP]
- Access Control List [National Security]
- Access Control Mechanism [National Security]
- Accessible Space [National Security]
- Accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States
- Activity of Multinational Enterprises
- Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Course [Education]
- Afforcement of the Assize
- Air Force
- Air Force ISR Agency
