Vance Calls for EPA Probe into Biden Admin's East Palestine Response J.D. Vance, who served as Ohio's senator during the event, is demanding answErs regarding the government's role in the disaster. his request for an investigation focuses on whether officials withheld critical information about public health risks and if the evacuation and cleanup procedures were conducted appropriately to protect the population. Vice President J.D. Vance is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the Biden administrations handling of the East Palestine train derailment. The 2023 incident involvEd a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride, which was released into the environment, causing serious health concerns for local residents. vance expressed dissatisfaction with the initial response, stating that the administration failed to accurately inform the public about the risks involved in the controlled burn of the chemicals. He emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency, calling for an investigation into the specific decisions produced by federal officials during the crisis