The Science and Technology Committee provides a forum for the NRT to fulfill its NCP delegated responsibilities in research and development. Specifically, NCP regulation 40 CFR 300.110(g) lists as one of the NRT's responsibilities "Monitoring response-related research and development, testing, and evaluation activities of NRT agencies to enhance coordination, avoid duplication of effort, and facilitate research in support of response activities;" Additionally, 40 CFR 300.110(g) states, "The NRT may consider and make recommendations to appropriate agencies on ... necessary research, development, demonstration, and evaluation to improve response capabilities."