New Biden executive order asks federal agencies to report on East Palestine cleanup
White House pledges to finish cleanup and hold Norfolk Southern responsible
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered federal agencies to take new steps to address the February chemical spill after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
“My administration is committed to supporting the people of East Palestine and all those affected in surrounding areas of Ohio and Pennsylvania every step of the way, and continuing to hold Norfolk Southern fully accountable under the law,” Mr. Biden said in the executive order.
Under the order, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would name a federal disaster recovery coordinator to oversee the recovery efforts and determine what needs not addressed by the railroad would qualify for federal assistance.
The FEMA coordinator also would work with state and local governments, the private sector and religious and other community groups.
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