Posted on Apr 2, 2023
U.S. Department of Justice sues Norfolk Southern, claiming Clean Water Act violations
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against Norfolk Southern over alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
The lawsuit filed Thursday on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims the company unlawfully discharged pollutants and hazardous materials in the aftermath of the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The complaint seeks penalties and an injunctive relief for unlawful discharge of hazardous materials under the Clean Water Act, a press release from the U.S. EPA stated.
The complaint also claims the company is liable for past and future costs related to the derailment under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. The company is already under a Unilateral Administrative Order from the U.S. EPA requiring it to develop and implement cleanup plans and pay the U.S. EPA for costs related to the cleanup.
The lawsuit filed Thursday on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims the company unlawfully discharged pollutants and hazardous materials in the aftermath of the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The complaint seeks penalties and an injunctive relief for unlawful discharge of hazardous materials under the Clean Water Act, a press release from the U.S. EPA stated.
The complaint also claims the company is liable for past and future costs related to the derailment under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. The company is already under a Unilateral Administrative Order from the U.S. EPA requiring it to develop and implement cleanup plans and pay the U.S. EPA for costs related to the cleanup.
U.S. Department of Justice sues Norfolk Southern, claiming Clean Water Act violations
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...""No community should have to go through what East Palestine residents have faced," EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement. "With today's action, we are once more delivering on our commitment to ensure Norfolk Southern cleans up the mess they made and pays for the damage they have inflicted as we work to ensure this community can feel safe at home again."
...""No community should have to go through what East Palestine residents have faced," EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement. "With today's action, we are once more delivering on our commitment to ensure Norfolk Southern cleans up the mess they made and pays for the damage they have inflicted as we work to ensure this community can feel safe at home again."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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