Learn the Issues
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What is the process for refilling excavated areas at the derailment site? (11/15/2023)
Areas that were excavated as part of the derailment cleanup effort will be backfilled with clean soil. Before soil is chosen as backfill it is tested for chemicals and heavy metals. While the source of backfill is still being identified, some areas have been temporarily backfilled with ballast (large gravel)…
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Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h)
EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.
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Federal Register Notice: Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCA Section 6(a)
EPA is proposing to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce.
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Public Meeting - Reviewing New Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act: Science Issues
Presentation materials for the December 14, 2016 Public Meeting - Reviewing New Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act: Science Issues
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TSCA Work Plan for Chemicals Assessments: 2014 Update
This document lists the chemicals on the 2014 TSCA Work Plan.
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CFR Section 799.940 Testing Guidelines for Bisphenol A
This document outlines testing guidelines for Bisphenol A.
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Enforceable Consent Agreement for Environmental Testing on Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
EPA has entered into an Enforceable Consent Agreement with five manufacturers of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, which is widely used as a chemical intermediate and component of personal care products.
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CFR Section 799.5050 Multi-test requirements for specific chemical substances.
This document provides Multi-test requirements for specific chemical substances.
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Section 799.5025 Testing consent orders for mixtures without Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers
This document sets forth a list of mixtures (with no Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers) which are the subject of testing consent orders adopted under 40 CFR part 790.
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If I have concerns about wildlife, who do I contact?
Contact the following agencies if you have concerns or questions about wildlife: OHIO RESIDENTS: Ohio Division of Natural Resources, 1-800-WILDLIFE or (800) 945-3543 PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS: The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Centralized Dispatch Center at 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-742-9453
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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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Now that the track is rebuilt, what else needs to be done and how long will it take?
There is still a lot of work to do. Contaminated soil to the north and south of the tracks need to be removed. A full site assessment, including extensive sampling, of areas and properties near the derailment site needs to be conducted. A full assessment of impacted creeks will be…
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How do federal and state agencies get notified of a chemical or oil spill requiring an emergency response?
By law, companies or individuals who spill hazardous chemicals or oil are required to call the National Response Center (NRC) if the quantity is above reporting limits. The NRC then notifies federal, state and local responders. Most States have additional reporting requirements that are separate from the NRC.
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What are the health agencies doing?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are analyzing their Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) survey results to assess the health impacts of the train derailment. CDC and ATSDR continue to support the Ohio and Pennsylvania health departments and will be…
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Algal Toxin Risk Assessment and Management Strategic Plan for Drinking Water
document page for the Algal Toxin Risk Assessment and Management Strategic Plan for Drinking Water
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Drinking Water Protection Act (DWPA)
Document page for the drinking water protection act
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Cyanotoxin Management Plan Template and Example Plans
Tools for cyanotoxins in public water systems - cyanotoxin management plan template and example plans.
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Water Treatment Optimization for Cyanotoxins Document
Tools for addressing cyanotoxins in public water systems - water treatment optimization
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Interested in voicing your opinions and concerns related to the derailment?
A team of engineering and public affairs researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago, Cleveland State University, and Purdue University are conducting a study to understand community members’ experiences and perceptions related to water, home, and environmental impacts after the East Palestine train derailment. If you’d like to participate, sign-up…
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Recommendations for Public Water Systems to Manage Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
Recommendations for public water systems to manage cyanotoxins in drinking water