June 29, 2021: EPA Shutting Down Hard Copy Manifest System Tomorrow – June 30, 2021
As of tomorrow, June 30, 2021, EPA will no longer accept submissions through the hard copy manifest system. All hazardous waste facilities […]
Month: June 2021
June 29, 2021: Freight Train Derailed in Newberry Township, PA
A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed on Stillhouse Road in Newberry Township, PA on Monday afternoon. A total of 33 railcars derailed […]
June 25, 2021: Union Pacific Derailment in Iowa Leaking LPG
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in Ames, Iowa on Thursday afternoon. Twenty-seven cars derailed near Carnegie Avenue and Edison Street. Between […]
June 23, 2021: WA Senator Asking Legislature to Investigate Custer Derailment
Senator Doug Ericksen is asking the Legislature to launch an investigation into the December 22, 2020 BNSF crude oil train derailment in […]
June 15, 2021: CSX Freight Train Struck Tractor-trailer in Belleview, FL
On Monday, a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the railroad tracks was struck by a train. The incident occurred in the 6200 […]
June 15, 2021: Massive Fire at Chemical Plant in Illinois Forces Evacuations
The Chemtool Inc. plant in Rockton, Ill caught fire just after 7 am on Monday. The cause of the fire is currently […]
June 9, 2021: CSX Train Derailed in Richmond, VA
A CSX mixed freight train derailed in Richmond, Virginia yesterday evening. The 160 car train was on its way to Rocky Mount, […]
June 7, 2021: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received multiple applications for actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
June 8, 2021: Union Believes Evidence Shows Custer, WA Derailment Caused by Sabotage
On December 22, 2020 a BNSF crude oil train derailed and caught fire in Custer, Washington. Some authorities now believe the only […]
June 4, 2021: Engineers Worldwide are Concerned Over the Potential Risk of Explosions at LNG Terminals
Over the past decade, the United States has become a major producer of natural gas. As a result, federal regulators have approved […]