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Trump’s EPA it is not
Posted on: February 21, 2023 at 12:52:16 CT
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US authorities have said Norfolk Southern, whose toxin-laden train derailed in an Ohio town, must pay for the clean up or face tough penalties.
The train, which derailed in East Palestine on 3 February, was carrying vinyl chloride and other potentially hazardous substances.
Norfolk Southern is now facing multiple lawsuits filed on behalf of residents, many of whom were forced to evacuate their homes.
It has apologised for the incident.
Speaking at a news conference in East Palestine, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael Regan, said that his agency "will ensure the company is held accountable for jeopardizing the health and safety of this community".
"Let me be clear: Norfolk Southern will pay for cleaning up the mess they created and for the trauma they've inflicted on this community," Mr Regan added in prepared remarks, first seen by NBC News.
Additionally, the EPA will require that Norfolk Southern find and clean contaminated soil and water supplies and reimburse the EPA for its own cleaning efforts, as well as provide information online for residents and take part in public meetings at the EPA's request.
The train, which derailed in East Palestine on 3 February, was carrying vinyl chloride and other potentially hazardous substances.
Norfolk Southern is now facing multiple lawsuits filed on behalf of residents, many of whom were forced to evacuate their homes.
It has apologised for the incident.
Speaking at a news conference in East Palestine, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael Regan, said that his agency "will ensure the company is held accountable for jeopardizing the health and safety of this community".
"Let me be clear: Norfolk Southern will pay for cleaning up the mess they created and for the trauma they've inflicted on this community," Mr Regan added in prepared remarks, first seen by NBC News.
Additionally, the EPA will require that Norfolk Southern find and clean contaminated soil and water supplies and reimburse the EPA for its own cleaning efforts, as well as provide information online for residents and take part in public meetings at the EPA's request.
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Trump’s EPA it is not - Ace AU - 2/21 12:52:16
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