![]() I commit to you, the people of East Palestine, and all others who were affected in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, that the NTSB will conduct a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into how this event occurred. Our goal is to identify issues and advocate for safety improvements that, if implemented, would prevent tragedies and injuries and save lives.įirst and foremost, I want to thank each of you for your partnership with the NTSB to improve safety across all modes of transportation, including rail safety. Instead, we advance transportation safety through our recommendations, which are issued to any entity that can improve safety. The NTSB does not have authority to promulgate operating standards, nor do we certificate organizations, individuals, or equipment. We also serve as the appellate authority for enforcement actions involving aviation and mariner certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Coast Guard, and adjudicate appeals of civil penalty actions taken by the FAA. In addition, we conduct transportation safety research studies and offer information and other assistance to family members and survivors for any accident investigated by the agency. ![]() We determine the probable cause of the accidents and events we investigate and issue safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents and events. ![]() Thank you for inviting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to testify on improving rail safety in the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) freight train derailment and the subsequent release of hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio.Īs you know, the NTSB is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant events in other modes of transportation-railroad, transit, highway, marine, pipeline, and commercial space. ![]() Good morning, Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, and members of the Committee. ![]()
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