May 21, 2014

Senator Ron Wyden in Bend on Friday, May 23, to Discuss Oil Train Safety with Local, State and Federal Officials

Portland, OR – With more and more oil trains moving through Oregon, including Central Oregon, and growing concerns about public safety, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will meet on Friday, May 23, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.. with local, state, and federal officials, including first responders. Among the federal officials expected to attend is the Western Region Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Who: 

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden;

Sean Lynum, Western Region Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration;

Representatives of Central Oregon fire departments, Oregon emergency management, and the Federal Railroad Administration

What: 

Roundtable discussion with local, state and federal officials about in the increase in oil trains passing through Central Oregon.

 When: 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014
 Where:

Bend Fire Department Training Center

63377 Jamison Road

Bend