Norfolk Southern to pay civil penalty, cleanup costs over 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and chemical spill.
The federal government agreed to a $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over last year’s disastrous derailment in East ...
The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said the settlement, which still has to be approved by the ...
The Environmental Protection Agency and Justice Department announced the agreement Thursday, two days after a federal judge ...
EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the settlement “ensures the cleanup is paid for by the company, and helps prevent ...
In February 2023, a 38-car Norfolk Southern cargo train, which was carrying some hazardous chemicals, ran off the rails in the small town of East Palestine, Ohio.
The company will pay a $15 million fine for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act as part of the federal settlement.
The EPA said the settlement will cover government cleanup costs and pay to monitor health and water for residents affected by the crash in East Palestine, Ohio.
The agreement between Norfolk Southern, DOJ, EPA and DOI establishes long-term health monitoring services for residents and ...