1. What is the definition of "responsible party" (RP) as identified in the NCP? A. The RP is identified as the private citizens impacted by an oil discharge or hazardous material release who must testify in court. O B. The RP is identified as the legislative body in the federal government that is responsible for regulating the actions of private companies whose activities risk oil and hazardous material releases. O C. The RP is identified as the person/entity owning or operating the vessel, facility, or pipeline which caused the incident. O D. The RP is identified as the government agency responsible for leading a federal emergency response