Justice Department, EPA Sue Norfolk Southern Over East Palestine Derailment

Government alleges discharged hazardous substances violate the Clean Water Act

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Federal prosecutors and environmental regulators on Friday sued Norfolk Southern Corp. over last month’s derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency jointly filed a civil complaint against the railroad operator, alleging that the discharge of pollutants, oil and hazardous substances from the derailment violated the Clean Water Act.

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