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11/17/2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recently recognized the work of two railroaders for advancing environmental responsibility.
AAR presented its Environmental Achievement Award to Norfolk Southern Railway’s Mark Dudle and CN's Rick Verkler, AAR announced yesterday in a press release.
As NS occupational safety director, Dudle is charged with protecting the health and safety of the railroad’s 21,000 employees, contractors, as well as the communities NS serves. He manages the railroad’s safety and health programs which focus on proper information and protective equipment.
Dudle stands among the industry’s top emergency response experts who has led air monitoring, toxicology support and site safety efforts for NS following significant incidents, including the ongoing response to the NS train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, AAR officials said.
Verkler served as environmental counsel for CN's U.S. operations. He managed and oversaw all aspects of state and federal environmental law, including air and water pollution, hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal, site cleanup and wetlands protection.
Until his retirement, Verkler also was active on AAR's Pre-emption Committee and Environmental Matters Working Group.