The Region 4 Regional Response Team (RRT) is comprised of members from state and federal agencies committed to working efficiently to minimize the adverse effects of oil and chemical incidents that affect human health, safety and the environment. The RRT is a planning and coordinating body and usually does not respond directly to the scene. Rather, they provide support, advice, and assistance to the Federal On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs). The RRT is activated at the request of the OSC or any member Agency. Any state or Tribe can request the RRT be activated through their RRT representatives. Once activated, the RRT often consults via teleconference call. This keeps the agencies from burdening the response scene and allows them to be close to their support networks, staff and resources.