Posted on 02/21/2023 9:40:30 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
(CNN) - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters on Monday that he plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio, “when the time is right” and announced new efforts by his agency to improve rail safety in the wake of a train derailment that has left local residents questioning the safety of their soil, air and water.
“I am very interested in getting to know the residents of East Palestine, hearing from them about how they’ve been impacted and communicating with them about the steps that we’re taking,” Buttigieg said on a Monday call, adding that he had referred to past common practices of transportation secretaries by deferring first to the National Safety Transportation Board after a major disaster like the derailment. “But yes, when the time is right, I do plan to visit East Palestine. I don’t have a date for you right now.”
Residents of the small community have criticized the response to the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that released toxic chemicals. US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan is set to return to East Palestine to meet with residents and local and state officials on Tuesday.
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The NTSB's efforts are most apparent in re passenger and freight aircraft; the statistics show that accident rates have continued to drop over the decades. Indeed, when the FAA doesn't accept the NTSB's recommendations, subsequent accidents drive the point home.
I don't follow the NTSB with regards to rail accidents. Also, I don't know what the railroad equivalent is to the FAA. I'm sure that the mainstream media will fill that gap in my knowledge
Petey Pilferer wants to go when the air is safe to breathe.
Rail, meet tar & feathers.
lays out new rail safety efforts with diversity and ESG
My sentiments exactly.
I would never knowingly vote for a homo.
It reminds me of a saying soldiers had, ‘...I moved so far to the rear that I saw a general...”
Unfortunately, I’m sure you’re right. This man is a total waste of humanity. What was G-d possibly thinking when he created this. Only reason I can think is to torture evil doers. Buttihead is torturing everyone, however.
I’m sure if he was told that the caboose had gotten banged up real good, he’d be there checking it out pronto.
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