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October 2, 2014

Inslee calls for action to prepare for more oil trains in Washington

  • The study calls for more inspectors and more money for spill response, prevention and equipment.
    • By PHUONG LE
    Associated Press

    Citing deadly risks associated with increasing volatile shipments of crude oil through Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said the state and federal governments need to take swift action to prevent and respond to oil spills.

    The governor likened an oil train explosion to “a bomb” going off, and said he's concerned that local emergency responders, particularly in smaller communities along rail lines, aren't adequately prepared to respond to accidents.


     
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