Federal On Scene Coordinator

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The Federal On Scene Coordinator (Federal OSC), is a designation in the United States for an individual that:

• Is responsible for providing access to federal resources and technical assistance
• Coordinates all federal containment, removal, and disposal efforts and resources during an oil or hazmat incident
• Serves as the point of contact for coordination of federal efforts with the local response community
• Coordinates, monitors, or directs response efforts

The federal agency providing OSC might differ depending on the incident.