She said the controlled burn of chemicals after the East Palestine train derailment was unnecessary. National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy testified before the Senate Committee on…
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FRA Finalizes Rule for Emergency Breathing Apparatuses
Crew members on freight trains carrying hazardous materials will have breathing devices. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced a final rule requiring railroads to provide emergency escape…
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SCOTUS to Hear Case on EPA Ozone Reduction Plan
Oral arguments for the challenge to the “good neighbor” pollution rule to be heard in February. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in February regarding a…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Ohio for Employment and Training
The disaster relief is to support communities impacted by opioid use, addiction, and overdose. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the third incremental award, of over $2.8 million,…
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Senators Seek Ban on Travel from China
WHO has requested more information on the large number of child respiratory illnesses in China. A recent rise in pneumonia cases among children has been reported in the…
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Legislation Would Decouple U.S. Disaster Assistance from Aid to Ukraine
Federal Disaster Responsibility Act proposed in the Senate to separate funding for states from additional support for Ukraine. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio of Florida introduced the…
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House Oversight Committee Investigates DOT’s Response to Safety Failures
The committee requested internal communications surrounding railroad and flight safety issues. Members of the majority in the House Oversight Committee recently wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete…
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA
The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…
Read MoreOhio Governor Requests Emergency Declaration for Train Derailment
The request for FEMA assistance for East Palestine was made right before the deadline. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that President Biden issue a major disaster declaration for…
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Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Abuse Suits Against OSU
Justices rejected Ohio State University’s appeal to dismiss litigation. The Supreme Court rejected Ohio State University’s (OSU) appeal to dismiss hundreds of litigations seeking damages for sexual abuse…
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