24/7 Emergency: 877.880.4672
International: 631.224.9141
Prepositioned and Ready to Respond. Anytime, Anywhere.
NRC, a Republic Services company, was founded in 1992 following the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). As the leading commercial Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) with full United States Coast Guard (USCG) classification in all continental regions, we meet federal compliance requirements across inland, river, canal and ocean environments.
We have the expertise and resources to provide comprehensive emergency response, high hazard response, disaster response, waste management and transportation, industrial cleaning and maintenance and training and consultancy services. With our well-equipped operation centers, TSDFs and full-scale landfill facilities strategically positioned throughout the U.S., we’re committed to delivering the highest quality response, containment and remediation services while maintaining an unyielding commitment to safety and environmental protection.
Our Capabilities
- Customized land and marine response, management and cleanup
- Standby services
- Offshore containment and recovery
- Establishment/management of Response Centers (ICS and teams)
- Mobile command posts
- Approved AMPD services
- Bespoke/response equipment packages
- Waste handling and management
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certified international operations
- Gap analysis and preparedness audits
- Oil spill prevention and consultancy
- HSEQ and ICS training
Authorization to Proceed Forms
Emergency Response
CASP Coverage
Inital Spill Report
Comprehensive Coverage & Contingency Plans
With our impressive fleet of specialized oil spill response equipment, a specialized team of response experts and extensive OSRO experience, we maintain compliance with specific state contingency plan requirements.
Our extensive resources include:
- 24/7 operations center
- MMPD, WCD1, WCD2 and WCD3 classifications
- Extensive fleet of strategically positioned equipment
- Tier 3 response bases with pre-identified equipment
- Stockpiled dispersant and prepositioned aircraft
- 780+ exploration-and-production facilities, refineries and pipelines
- 5,000+ global response resources
- 18,000+ vessels, including oil spill response vessels (OSRV), oil spill response barges (OSRB), shallow water portable barge sets, high-capacity skimming systems, ocean and inland boom, inland work boats and vacuum transfer units
- Industry-leading experts, including:
- On-scene commanders
- Incident managers
- Beach masters
- Aerial surveillance specialists
International Operations Center (IOC)
Based in Great River, NY, our International Operations Center (IOC) serves as the primary command center for coordinating all response activities across our operational regions. The IOC functions as the focal point for activation, documentation, tracking and mobilization of resources from any of our nationwide facilities. With experienced NRC duty officers and response coordinators on watch 24/7 — supported by a highly responsive global resources database system — we can quickly identify and dispatch emergency response and hazardous material resources even under the most sensitive and demanding conditions.
NRC Washington State Contingency Plan (NRC Plan)
The NRC Plan provides covered vessels with response planning, emergency communications, spill management, and drill and exercise services, as well as the highest quality of spill response capabilities required for complete compliance with Washington State contingency planning requirements.
California Shoreline Protection (CASP)
California requires vessels transiting through state waters to have an oil spill contingency plan that ensures that on-water response resources are in place to protect shoreline and sensitive site areas. NRC’s vast response equipment resources are strategically located throughout coastal California to ensure the additional response capabilities are in place to meet and exceed state requirements including California’s Shoreline Protection (CASP) requirement of having on water response and recovery equipment in place within 6 hours of a spill incident in California coastal waters.
NRC Argentina and Uruguay Oil Spill Response Services
Through a strategic response alliance in Argentina and Uruguay, NRC can arrange OSRO compliance coverage for Tank vessels calling to this region in compliance with Argentine Annex 18 and Uruguay Maritime Law 157. Both regulations require tank vessels to have an approved OSRO at least 24 hours before entering an Argentine or Uruguayan port, or to anchor in Uruguayan waters.
Unrivalled Response Record
With an unmatched record of successful end-to-end solutions under even the most challenging conditions, NRC responds to approximately 40 major events annually — more than any other national OSRO. Our experienced crews have managed some of the most notable disasters, including:
Hurricanes
Maritime Collisions
Explosions & Fires
Offshore & Onshore Oil Spills
Join Today:
Vessels of Opportunity Program
Help us protect Washington’s waters! The Vessels of Opportunity Program is a Washington state-coordinated initiative enlisting local vessel owners to assist in oil spill response efforts. Vessel owners who volunteer for the VOO program will receive compensation for participation in training and spill response activities.
Other Services
Consultancy and Training
At Republic Services, we offer comprehensive consultancy and training services to help organizations prepare for and respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
Marine and Terminal Services
Environmental Services for maritime shipping, port authorities, tug and barge operators, marinas, DOD and DOT entities; waste disposal, industrial services, remediation and emergency response within terminals.
Hazardous Substances Abatement
Ensure site safety and compliance with expert industrial abatement services and leading disposal solutions for a variety of hazardous substances and regulated building materials.
Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance
Keep your equipment and operations running smoothly and compliantly with specialized industrial cleaning services and turnkey solutions that ensure the safe removal of hazardous materials.
High Hazard Response (SRS)
Be prepared for highly hazardous events and large-scale emergencies with fully integrated services managed by our renowned SRS response experts utilizing specialized equipment.
Emergency Response Services
Certified experts respond to hazardous materials incidents and natural disasters on land and water. Our end-to-end solutions, from preparedness to rapid mobilization and disposal, ensure safety, compliance and peace of mind.
Tank Cleaning
Streamline your essential services with safe, compliant industrial tank cleaning and removal of sludge, scale, debris and turnkey waste disposal.
Vacuum Services
Our fleet of vacuum trucks offer a wide range of capabilities, including cleaning, transporting and disposing of a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Wastewater Treatment
Solutions for industrial wastewater including metal, acid, base, organic, cyanide, suspended solids, petroleum, paints, industrial processes, tank rinse and used oil.
Other Services
Consultancy and Training
At Republic Services, we offer comprehensive consultancy and training services to help organizations prepare for and respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
Marine and Terminal Services
Environmental Services for maritime shipping, port authorities, tug and barge operators, marinas, DOD and DOT entities; waste disposal, industrial services, remediation and emergency response within terminals.
Hazardous Substances Abatement
Ensure site safety and compliance with expert industrial abatement services and leading disposal solutions for a variety of hazardous substances and regulated building materials.
Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance
Keep your equipment and operations running smoothly and compliantly with specialized industrial cleaning services and turnkey solutions that ensure the safe removal of hazardous materials.
High Hazard Response (SRS)
Be prepared for highly hazardous events and large-scale emergencies with fully integrated services managed by our renowned SRS response experts utilizing specialized equipment.
Emergency Response Services
Certified experts respond to hazardous materials incidents and natural disasters on land and water. Our end-to-end solutions, from preparedness to rapid mobilization and disposal, ensure safety, compliance and peace of mind.
Tank Cleaning
Streamline your essential services with safe, compliant industrial tank cleaning and removal of sludge, scale, debris and turnkey waste disposal.
Vacuum Services
Our fleet of vacuum trucks offer a wide range of capabilities, including cleaning, transporting and disposing of a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Wastewater Treatment
Solutions for industrial wastewater including metal, acid, base, organic, cyanide, suspended solids, petroleum, paints, industrial processes, tank rinse and used oil.
Leading the Way in
Environmental Services
At Republic Services, we’re dedicated to creating a cleaner, safer, healthier world for all. Working with our customers, we provide solutions that make businesses more efficient while taking care of the planet — and protecting the bottom line.
