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Safety Defects on Oil Train Routes Shows Need for Passing Oregon Rail Legislation

Safety Defects on Oil Train Routes Shows Need for Passing Oregon Rail Legislation

April 5, 2017
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Union Pacific received the most violation recommendations.

Federal Court Dismisses Union Pacific Lawsuit

Federal Court Dismisses Union Pacific Lawsuit

March 8, 2017
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Railroad fails to circumvent tribal treaty rights and Columbia Gorge protection laws.

BNSF Agrees to Clean Up Waterways Soiled by Coal Leaking From Trains

BNSF Agrees to Clean Up Waterways Soiled by Coal Leaking From Trains

March 3, 2017
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BNSF concession closes lawsuit filed by Friends, allies.

Environmental and Health Groups File to Intervene in Union Pacific Lawsuit

Environmental and Health Groups File to Intervene in Union Pacific Lawsuit

January 23, 2017
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Union Pacific Railroad Sues to Exempt Itself From Gorge Protections

Union Pacific Railroad Sues to Exempt Itself From Gorge Protections

January 11, 2017
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The lawsuit in Federal Court comes just seven months after the Mosier oil train fire.

Washington Department of Natural Resources Denies Lease for Columbia River Coal Export

Washington Department of Natural Resources Denies Lease for Columbia River Coal Export

January 3, 2017
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The decision should mean the end for the proposed coal export terminal, which would have been the largest coal export terminal in the U.S.

Union Pacific has appealed Wasco County’s denial of its rail expansion proposal

Union Pacific has appealed Wasco County’s denial of its rail expansion proposal

December 12, 2016
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Union Pacific has appealed Wasco County’s denial of its rail expansion proposal near Mosier, OR, in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Vancouver Oil Terminal Foes Renew Objections at Hearing

Vancouver Oil Terminal Foes Renew Objections at Hearing

November 29, 2016
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EFSEC meeting focuses on draft construction stormwater permit.

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