Federal · Title 16 — Conservation

16 U.S.C. § 1421e: Liability

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in accordance with the agreement; and the contingency plan issued under section 1421c(b) of this title ; the instructions of an Onsite Coordinator designated under section 1421c(c) of this title ; or the best professional judgment of an Onsite Coordinator, in the case of any matter that is not covered by the contingency plan. Subsection (a) does not apply to actions of a person described in that subsection that are grossly negligent or that constitute willful misconduct.

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