The agency also said that if the company failed in its cleanup efforts, it would do the work itself and charge the company triple the cost.
Tag: Environmental Protection Agency
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Many in East Palestine Seek Out Their Own Screenings for Toxic Chemicals
The moves reflect residents’ deep-seated mistrust of government screenings of toxic chemicals and fears of long-term effects from the train derailment.
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After the Ohio Derailment Disaster, the Rail Industry Can Do Better
The Ohio train derailment and chemical fire are emblematic of a rail industry that does not take safety seriously enough.
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Ohio Derailment: Head of EPA Visits East Palestine, But Residents Still Frustrated
A visit to East Palestine from the head of the E.P.A. and a White House pledge to lend more support were met with skepticism in the community.