How does EPA oversee cleanup at the derailment site?

EPA leads the Unified Command consisting of different agencies to approve Norfolk Southern’s workplans and weekly activities. EPA also coordinates with other agencies to perform oversight, such as with Ohio EPA, the Columbiana County Health District, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. EPA and Ohio EPA personnel oversee safety and cleanup at the work site, which includes: monitoring waste removal and waste shipments, assessing air quality, sampling excavated areas, and ensuring timely cleanup efforts.