What to watch at the Senate hearing on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment
The hearing is taking place after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train on February 3 that released toxic chemicals into the air, water and soil of East Palestine – an incident that has received national attention and fueled outcry among residents who have reported headaches, coughing and other ailments after the fiery crash. The Senate Environment and Public Works committee will convene the hearing at 10 a.m. ET.
According to the committee, the other witnesses are: Debra Shore, regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, Anne Vogel, director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Richard Harrison, executive director and chief engineer of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, and Eric Brewer, director and chief of hazardous materials response for Beaver County Department of Emergency Services.
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