EAST PALESTINE (WKBN)- The Biden-Harris Administration announced in a press release that U.S. President Biden will be visiting East Palestine in February.

According to the press release, Biden will assess the response that his Administration has delivered in coordination with state and local leaders to protect the community and hold Norfolk Southern accountable in the aftermath of the train derailment.

Last February, the EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up all environmental damage caused by the derailment. This includes the cleaning or disposing of contaminated soil and water, as well as reimbursing the Federal government’s response costs.

In September, President Biden issued an Executive Order directing that Norfolk Southern continue to be held accountable for the derailment and address any long-term effects to the community, and ensuring Federal assistance is available to affected communities should needs develop that are not met by Norfolk Southern. Biden announced in September that he would visit the village.

It is not yet known what day Biden will visit East Palestine.