[ad_1] The DOJ is seeking injunctive relief, cost recovery and civil penalties to “ensure it pays the full cost of the environmental cleanup,” according to the lawsuit. “As a result of this incident, hazardous materials vented into the air and spilled onto the ground. These substances contaminated local waterways andContinue Reading
[ad_1] Republicans, meanwhile, decried what they suggested was a lack of transparent communication from the EPA, which has met skepticism for its assurances that the community’s air and water are safe. “A month after the accident, it’s clear to me that EPA’s risk communication strategy fell short,” said top committeeContinue Reading
[ad_1] The plan gives Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw something to present to senators when he appears before the Senate EPW Committee Thursday — but it’s not likely to satisfy Democrats on the panel. Most of the six-point plan to be announced Monday involves improving the equipment NorfolkContinue Reading
[ad_1] Brown said he had spoken with state and local officials, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who were all “pretty satisfied” with Norfolk Southern’s response to the Saturday crash. But Brown still wants more information about the latest crash, as well as the fiery derailment last month that caused residentsContinue Reading
[ad_1] Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday granted bail to 11 Maoists accused in the 2010 Jnaneswari Express accident, in which as many as 148 persons were killed and 180 were injured. The 11 accused were granted bail after spending almost over a decade since their arrests while theContinue Reading
[ad_1] Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has come under criticism for his response. [ad_2] #Oversight #Republicans #launching #investigation #Department #Transportations #handling #toxic #train #derailment #Ohio ( With inputs from : www.politico.com )Continue Reading
[ad_1] Buttigieg has faced a barrage of criticism, mostly from conservatives, for what they perceive as a slow response to the derailment, which resulted in toxic chemicals being released into the air and ground. Several Republicans say Buttigieg should have traveled to the crash site sooner, and some have evenContinue Reading
[ad_1] “Pete Buttigieg has taken a lot of bullets for the president on this,” one senior Democrat said Wednesday, insisting on anonymity to talk about a crisis that the person was not authorized to discuss. Still, Buttigieg acknowledged in a CBS News interview Tuesday that he “could have spoken soonerContinue Reading
[ad_1] Other Trump critics were more blunt in dismissing the motives behind his visit. “It’s clear that it’s a political stunt,” said former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a Republican and former member of Congress who led DOT during President Barack Obama’s first term. “If he wants to visit, he’s aContinue Reading
[ad_1] A 150-car Norfolk Southern train derailed Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling vinyl chloride and other hazardous chemicals, some of which have leaked into the water, soil and air in the area. | Michael Swensen/Getty Images Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, in discussing this month’s toxic train derailment inContinue Reading