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BALTIMORE — The cargo vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday was carrying 56 containers of hazardous materials and had more than 1 million gallons of fuel on board at the time of the collision, raising concerns, though authorities said there was “no immediate threat to the environment.” On Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer .
The United States Environmental Protection Agency hasn t made final decisions on key documents in its review that could address longstanding water quality concerns. Those include West Virginia s list of impaired waters and a Chemours plan to address PFAS discharges at its Washington Works facility in Wood County.
The Environmental Protection Agency is weighing whether to proceed with a proposed remedy to address contaminated soil in Fayette County community. Meanwhile, some residents are seeking to take advantage of a federal program that would allow them to relocate.