"...40 C.F.R. § 300 (2006), provides for the coordinated and integrated response by the Federal Government, as well as State and local governments, to prevent, minimize, or mitigate a threat to public health or welfare posed by discharges of oil and releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants". (DHS, National Response Framework List of Authorities and References (Draft), September 10, 2007, p. 8)