The American Chemistry Council (ACC) shares the Committee’s goal to advance transportation safety and to protect public health and the environment. We also share the Committee’s gratitude to the emergency responders, government officials, and rail workers for their tireless efforts responding to this incident. In addition, we appreciate the hard work and diligence that the National Transportation Safety Board put into its thorough investigation of the East Palestine derailment. This incident is a strong reminder that more work is needed to further improve freight rail and hazardous materials transportation safety.