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Statement from Rep. Molinaro on the Ohio Train Derailment
Washington,
February 17, 2023
Binghamton, NY -- U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) released the following statement on the Ohio train derailment: "A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this week. To prevent a likely explosion, emergency officials oversaw a controlled chemical burn off that released harmful and potentially deadly fumes into the air, leading to an emergency evacuation within a one mile radius. “I am in communication with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and seeking answers to questions, including: What is the EPA's capacity to monitor air and water quality for residents in Ohio and beyond the evacuation zone in states like New York? What steps are being taken to monitor air and water quality there and in neighboring states? How will threats to air and water quality be communicated to and mitigated in communities in Ohio and neighboring states like New York? "It is imperative we understand the full environmental impact of this disaster, prioritize a timely cleanup effort, monitor long-term effects and prevent a major disaster like this from happening again." |