Learn the Issues
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Can I go visit the derailment site?
No. The site will remain closed to the public until work is completed for health and safety reasons. If you missed our “Track Talk” information session on May 18, the session showed a video and several photos of progress at the site.
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Is anybody sampling State Line Lake and the pond near the derailment site?
Norfolk Southern collects daily samples from the surface water near the derailment site, north of the tracks. State Line Lake flows through a wetland area and into the surface water area where the samples are taken. The agencies are reviewing all surface water results and Norfolk’s proposed plan for characterizing…
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If I get a urine test for vinyl chloride, what does that indicate?
Urine tests show the level of thiodiglycolic acid–a break-down product of vinyl chloride. A complete lab report will show your thiodiglyocolic acid results compared to the normal range commonly found in people in the United States. But this test does not reliably indicate exposure to vinyl chloride. There are several…
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What else can cause urine to test positive for thiodiglycolic acid?
Thiodiglycolic acid is commonly found in general populations who have not been exposed to vinyl chloride. Some sources can include: Certain foods including raw onions, meat, poultry, and seafood. Some medications, including Zyrtec, and vitamins. Alcoholic beverages. Smoke, including from wood fireplaces, cooking, and cigarettes. Some household products including paints…
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What is the research workshop that National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the national academies are planning in East Palestine and the greater community?
NIH is putting plans in place to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to hold a workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to explore potential research priorities to understand the short- and longterm health impacts of the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment. The workshop will be…
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What are the terms used to describe the length of exposure to substances?
Acute exposure is any contact with a substance that occurs once or for up to 14 days. Intermediate exposure is contact occurring for more than 14 days but less than one year. Chronic exposure is contact occurring for longer than one year.
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What work happens after contamination under and between the train tracks is removed?
After track work is complete, additional cleanup and assessments will continue. This includes shipping solid and liquid wastes off-site, excavating in areas where rail cars were staged and scrapped, and sampling and monitoring groundwater, soil, surface water, and sediment.
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Health and Safety Plan - May 2001
Lindsay Light Sites, Chicago, Illinois
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Results
Results for the National Lakes Assessment 2017, including key findings, national results, and ecoregional results,
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How EPA Works with States on SIPs
How EPA with States on SIPs
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Clean Energy Programs
Links to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary programs that focus on helping individuals, and the public and private sector expand their use of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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Reducing Diesel Emissions from Construction and Agriculture
Diesel emissions from construction and agricultural equipment: impact on health and climate.
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Air Technology Standards in Region 7
NSPS, NESHAPs and MACT standards are applicable requirements under the Title V operating permit program. This is a resource for permit writers and reviewers to learn about the rules and explore other helpful tools.
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American Iron and Steel Requirement - Approved Project Waivers
Product and project waivers of the AIS requirements.
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Project Waiver of AIS Requirements for Stainless Steel Wedge Anchor Bolts for Washoe County, Nevada (CWSRF)
AIS waiver request approval.
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Project Waiver of AIS Requirements for Stainless Steel Swing Check Valve for Dover, New Hampshire (CWSRF)
AIS waiver request approval.
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Project Waiver of AIS Requirements for Stainless Steel Backing Rings for Charlotte County, Florida (CWSRF)
AIS waiver request approval.