China News Service, February 27 (Xinhua) According to the US "Capitol Hill" report, on the 25th local time, the US federal government has ordered to suspend the transportation of contaminated garbage from the site where a train derailed in eastern Ohio. Environmental and public health concerns.

　　According to reports, on the 25th local time, federal authorities suspended garbage transportation in East Palestine, Ohio.

The Norfolk Southern Company, which owns the derailed train, has been handling the rubbish.

But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped in after other states expressed concern about not being warned about taking in trash.

On February 23, local time, in East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, the scene of the "poison train" accident was photographed by aerial photography.

On the evening of February 3, local time, a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio, causing a fire.

　　"Everybody wants this kind of pollution to go away from the community," said Debra Shore, EPA District 5 administrator.

"They don't want to worry about it, and they don't want to smell that. For the residents of East Palestine, we have a duty to remove it from the community as soon as possible."

　　Officials in Michigan and Texas have previously rejected Norfolk Southern's plan to divert some of its trash to their states.

Now, any relocation of trash must be approved by the EPA.

　　"EPA will ensure that all waste is disposed of in a safe and legal manner at its certified facilities to prevent further releases of hazardous materials and impacts on the community," Shore said.

　　According to the Associated Press, the Ohio Governor's Office stated on the evening of the 25th that among the 20 trucks (about 280 tons) of hazardous solid waste towed away, 15 trucks of contaminated soil had been treated at a hazardous waste treatment plant in Michigan. dealt with.

The liquid waste already shipped out of East Palestine will be processed at a licensed hazardous waste facility in Texas, but the facility will not accept further liquid waste.

　　"Currently, approximately 102,000 gallons (about 386,000 liters) of liquid waste and 4,500 cubic yards (about 3,440 cubic meters) of solid waste remain in East Palestine, not including the five trucks that were returned there." the governor's office said.

"As the cleanup proceeds, more solid and liquid waste is generated."

　　Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, who represents one of the contaminated areas, said they were not notified in advance of the plan.

　　"We were not notified of this action. Our top priority at all times is the safety of the people we represent," she said in a statement.

　　On February 3, a train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Ohio, USA, and a variety of toxic chemicals leaked.

Many local residents have symptoms of discomfort and are frustrated by the lack of more assistance.

　　The Biden administration has been heavily criticized for its response to the crash.

Cleaning up and disposal of rubbish continued weeks after the accident, which forced nearby residents to evacuate.