2. What Is A Natural Resource Trustee?

FEDERAL OFFICIAL	designated by the President;
STATE OFFICIAL	designated by the Governor;
INDIAN OFFICIAL	designated by the governing body of any Indian tribe; and
FOREIGN OFFICIAL	designated by the head of any foreign government,
who acts on behalf of the public (of the nation, the State, the tribe, or the foreign country) by:

participating in National Response System preparedness and response activities intended to avoid or minimize injury to natural resources;
assessing damages for injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources under their trusteeship;
obtaining compensation from the responsible party for these damages through negotiation or litigation; and
developing and implementing a plan for restoration of injured resources.