“Examining the State of Rail Safety in the Aftermath of the Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Time: 02:00 PM Location: 2167 Rayburn HOB
Agenda

The hearing will review and discuss actions taken in response to the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023, by the Federal Government and the freight railroad industry.

Witnesses
The Honorable Michael Rulli
6th District of Ohio
Member of Congress
Mr. Tristan Brown
Deputy Administrator
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
The Honorable Jennifer Homendy
Chair
National Transportation Safety Board
The Honorable Amit Bose
Administrator
Federal Railroad Administration
Mr. Gregory Hynes
National Legislative Director
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Works
Mr. David Arouca
National Legislative Director
Transportation Communications Union
Mr. Jeff Sloane
Senior Director for Regulatory and Scientific Affairs
American Chemistry Council