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FOIA Discovery Shows EPA’s Missteps Put East Palestine in Harm’s Way
April 3, 2024 FOIA Discovery Shows EPA’s Missteps Put East Palestine in Harm's Way WASHINGTON – On September 21, 2023, Government Accountability Project filed a Freedom of Information Act request that would launch an investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions following the East Palestine Train Derailment. After a [...]
Associated Press: AP Exclusive: EPA didn’t declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment
Associated Press: AP Exclusive: EPA didn’t declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical [...]
Letter from East Palestine Residents Explains Imminent Threat to Safety
April 2, 2024 Letter from East Palestine Residents Explains Imminent Threat to Safety EAST PALESTINE – Over the weekend, an open letter was delivered to media, scientists, environmental groups, and federal and state lawmakers by the Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment. Dr. Erin Haynes, a [...]
NTSB Testimony Proves Lack of Communication and Concern for East Palestine Officials and Residents
March 7, 2024 NTSB Testimony Proves Lack of Communication and Concern for East Palestine Officials and Residents WASHINGTON – On February 6, 2023, following the derailment of several train cars carrying chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to detonate the chemicals in the trains, out [...]
FOIA Request Regarding Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Sampling Protocols Filed following the East Palestine Train Derailment
March 6, 2024 FOIA Request Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Sampling Protocols Filed following the East Palestine Train Derailment WASHINGTON — Today, we announced the filing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request aimed at obtaining crucial information regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) response to the East [...]