The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice reached a more than $310 million with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for last year’s East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine on Feb. 3, 2023 — spilling toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride into the air.reached a more than $310 million with Norfolk Southern Railway Company
“No community should have to experience the trauma inflicted upon the residents of East Palestine,” EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement. “Today’s enforcement action … ensures the cleanup is paid for by the company, and helps prevent another disaster like this from happening again. Because of this settlement, residents and first responders will have greater access to health services, trains will be safer and waterways will be cleaner.
Thousands of fish died and residents reported rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues after the derailment. Norfolk Southern estimates it will pay more than $1 billion to address the contamination caused by the East Palestine train derailment and enhance rail safety and operations.
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