EPA: Norfolk Southern may be liable for cost of cleanup at East Palestine train derailment site
Source: https://www.wkyc.com/, February 11, 2023
By: Chris Beeble
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a “General Notice of Potential Liability” letter to Norfolk Southern on Friday detailing areas where the company may be liable for damages and cleanup related to the East Palestine train derailment site.
In the letter, the EPA detailed their investigation into the release of “hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants” into the environment related to the events that took place directly after and in response to the train derailment. Read more.