Ohio Gov. DeWine also signaled during the press conference that his state is also preparing to take legal action.
Shapiro shared the information during a press conference in East Palestine with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and other officials. A reporter had asked what actions the governors might take, such as penalizing Norfolk Southern, the rail company involved in the Feb. 3 derailment.
"We've made a criminal referral to the acting attorney general in Pennsylvania to review and Acting Attorney General [Michelle] Henry can speak to that beyond my comments," Shapiro said. Shapiro, a Democrat, served as the state's attorney general before being elected governor last year. He did not provide any additional details about the referral.DeWine also signaled during the press conference that Ohio is also preparing to take legal action.
Attorney General Dave Yost "will certainly take the appropriate action. I can guarantee you that," the Republican governor said.residents' concerns about risks to their health and safety"The combination of Norfolk Southern's corporate greed, incompetence and lack of care for our residents is absolutely unacceptable," Shapiro said. "I've been outspoken about the serious concerns that I had with the company's failed management of this crisis ...
DeWine said the communities living near the area where the train derailed are "traumatized," saying that residents are not just concerned about the current situation but potential long-term repercussions.
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