Explosive Trains in Our Neighborhood and the CEI Hub

The Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub is an area along the Willamette River containing outdated storage tanks filled with toxic materials. This location is in a known earthquake zone, posing a significant risk to the community. Since Mayor Wheeler did not take a stand against Zenith during the Land Use Compatibility (LUC) hearing, several state bills have been introduced to address the associated dangers:

• HB 3450 – CEI Hub Transition Plan

• HB 2949 – Risk Bond Study

• HB 2152 – Disaster Fuel Study Reserves

• HB 2151 – Risk Mitigation Fund

These bills will have their first hearing on Thursday, February 27. We encourage residents to ask their legislators to support or co-sponsor these bills.

State Representative Travis Nelson – Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov

State Senator Lew Frederick – Sen.LewFrederick@oregonlegislature.gov

Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Portland City Council President, District 2 Councilor – councilor.pirtle-guiney@portlandoregon.gov

Sameer Kanal, District 2 Councilor – Councilor.kanal@portlandoregon.gov

Dan Ryan, District 2 Councilor – councilor.ryan@portlandoregon.gov