EPA Administrator on Toxic Spill in East Palestine: We Will Be Here ‘for as Long as It Takes’

REGAN: “What I would say is, if anyone is experiencing any kind of adverse symptom, have their pets go to the veterinarian, they should seek medical attention. We need for this information to get to the state health department so that we can coordinate and be sure that people are getting the help that they need.”
CARROLL: “Can you help us clear up what specifically you are testing for? Is it just for vinyl chloride?”
REGAN: “We are testing for a full breadth of toxic chemicals that were on that train that was spilled. We have the capabilities to detect every single adverse impact that would result from that spill, and that’s what we’re doing. We will be here for as long as it takes to see this process through. I want to assure the people — “
CARROLL: “I just want to say, when you say ‘as long as it takes,’ I think the question is long term. Is someone going to be here a year from now, two years from now to come back, test the water, test the soil?”
REGAN: “I’m very clear when I say as long as it takes. We will go through this process with the citizens of East Palestine for as long as it takes. The federal government will be here for as long as it takes.”