Oil Spill Response
(OPA'90)
Ensure the best outcomes with specialized services and unparalleled capabilities from NRC, the leader in oil spill response solutions
Customer Service
Emergency Response
Specialized Solutions
NRC, now a Republic Services company, was founded in 1991 to support the compliance needs of customers following the enactment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). Today, we are the leading commercial OSRO holding full USCG Classification, meeting federal oil spill response compliance requirements in the inland, rivers/canals and ocean environments.
Our Capabilities
- Customized land and marine response and standby programs
- Incident response, management and cleanup
- Offshore containment and recovery
- Establishment/management of Response Centers (ICS and teams)
- Mobile command post
- Approved AMPD services
- Bespoke equipment/response equipment packages
- Aviation resources
- Disaster response and recovery
- Oil spill prevention services
- Oil spill training and consultancy services
- HSEQ and ICS training
- Associated waste handling and management
Prepositioned and Ready to Respond. Anytime, Anywhere.
We offer unparalleled marine and land response capabilities to customers in a variety of industries including Oil and Gas, Ports and Maritime Shipping, Industrial, Power Generation, Aviation and Rail, and Government and Military.
- USCG approved OSRO meeting all vessel and facility oil spill response capability requirements for all regions
- Unmatched response personnel qualifications
- 24/7 operations center
- Nationwide network of specialized response subcontractors
- Extensive fleet and inventory of NRC spill response equipment positioned across the U.S. for immediate response
- More major spill responses and simultaneous events managed than any other OSRO
- Tier 3 response bases in the U.S. stocked with pre-identified HVLP, shoreline and offshore equipment
- Stockpiled dispersant in the U.S.
- Prepositioned aircraft
- 18,000+ vessels covered for OPA 90 compliance
- 780+ facilities covered for OPA 90 compliance
- 5,000+ global response resources
International Operations Center
As the nerve center of operations and primary Command Center for coordinating response activities, the IOC is the focal point for activation, documentation, tracking and mobilization of resources, manned 24/7 by seasoned Duty Officers and Response Coordinators.
Using a global resources database system, the IOC can quickly identify and dispatch emergency response and hazardous material resources from anywhere in the country and throughout other operating regions. This organizational structure and pool of available resources enables NRC to mount a massive response, as necessary, through the cascading of personnel and equipment to the site of the incident.
Unrivalled Response Record
Respected and renowned around the world, NRC has an unmatched record of successfully delivering end-to-end solutions under even the most challenging conditions, from preparation through response and remediation. Since inception, we have responded to more major spills than any other national OSRO, averaging 40 major events each year. Our experienced crews have been involved in some of history’s most notable disasters, including:
- Hurricanes
- Refinery explosions
- Offshore and onshore oil spills
- Maritime collisions
- Fires
Strategic Resources
NRC staff includes industry-leading subject matter experts such as On-Scene Commanders, Incident Managers, Beach Masters and Aerial Surveillance Specialists. Our strategically prepositioned fleet includes 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, vacuum transfer units and mobile communications centers. Our contracted customers have access to an additional vessel fleet of more than 2,000 offshore vessels and supply boats worldwide through our Independent Contractor Network (ICN).
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Learn more about our Environmental Services and solutions.
Why Republic Services?
- The leader in oil spill response solutions
- The only private contractor to hold MMPD, WCD1, WCD2 and WCD3 classifications
- Nationwide network of specialized response subcontractors
- Extensive fleet and inventory of NRC spill response equipment
- More major spill responses and simultaneous events managed than any other OSRO
Other Services
Treatment & Disposal
A leader in hazardous waste treatment and disposal, we provide safe, compliant solutions for all your waste streams with a comprehensive set of disposal options and advanced treatment capabilities.
Field & Industrial
Expert support for field and onsite environmental needs with solutions including remediation, retail, lab pack, industrial cleaning, vacuum services, tank and equipment rental, and industry-leading disposal and transportation capabilities.
E&P Services
Oil- and gas-specific waste treatment, recovery and E&P waste disposal landfill operations (including oil drilling waste and fracking wastewater) are permitted and ideally located and operate 24/7.
Other Services
Treatment & Disposal
A leader in hazardous waste treatment and disposal, we provide safe, compliant solutions for all your waste streams with a comprehensive set of disposal options and advanced treatment capabilities.
Field & Industrial
Expert support for field and onsite environmental needs with solutions including remediation, retail, lab pack, industrial cleaning, vacuum services, tank and equipment rental, and industry-leading disposal and transportation capabilities.
E&P Services
Oil- and gas-specific waste treatment, recovery and E&P waste disposal landfill operations (including oil drilling waste and fracking wastewater) are permitted and ideally located and operate 24/7.
Give Us a Call
Customer Service
- Current and prospective business customers can talk to a support specialist, 9-5pm ET
- Find out more about our solutions for all your regulated waste needs
Emergency Response
- Receive ER incident support from our 24/7 command center
- Hazardous waste incident containment and response
- Natural disaster response
- High-hazard (SRS) and Oil spill (NRC) response
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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.
