Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in East Palestine, Ohio, on Tuesday. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced the agency will hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the costs of the cleanup of the Feb. 3 freight train derailment. Associated Press

Matt Freed

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Federal environmental regulators Tuesday took charge of the cleanup of the train derailment and chemical burn in the village and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water and also said the company would be required to reimburse the federal government for a new program to provide cleaning services for affected residents and businesses.

Air and water testing is continuing to be conducted for residents, Gov. Josh Shapiro said, and that the Pennsylvania border is being closely monitored.

“My administration is committed to Pennsylvanian’s being aware of and protected from any threat to their safety,” he said.

Eagle staff writer Molly Miller contributed to this report.