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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Seewer and Michael Rubinkam

EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Federal environmental regulators on Tuesday took charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill.

The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water, and also said the company would be required to reimburse the federal government for a new program to provide cleaning services for impacted residents and businesses.

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