- Chemical spill from a mill into local waterways of the Columbia River near Longview.
- A chemical spill occurred on May 28, 2026, from an imploded tank at a facility in Longview, affecting the Columbia River.
Lawmaker Proposes Mandatory State Oversight for Chemical Storage at Paper Mills
What happened
Following a catastrophic chemical spill on May 28, 2026, from an imploded tank at a Longview facility, a bill proposing mandatory state oversight has been advanced. Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, announced plans to file the bill in December, requiring state inspections and certifications for aboveground chemical storage tanks at paper plants like Nippon Dynawave.
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Why it matters
The proposal stems from the operational failures leading to the chemical spill, which resulted in 11 deaths and injuries to eight others. If passed, the legislation would impose new regulatory requirements on facilities handling large volumes of chemicals.
The proposed oversight follows a chemical spill that occurred on May 28, 2026, from an imploded tank at a facility in Longview, affecting the Columbia River.
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A chemical spill occurred on May 28, 2026, from an imploded tank at a facility in Longview, affecting the Columbia River.Also in this story
- A paper mill implosion occurred in Longview, prompting commentary from Governor Ferguson and involving local fire officials.
- A plant situated along the Columbia Riverbank in Longview, and personnel traveled to the mill site following an incident.
Within Chemical spill from a mill into local waterways of the Columbia River near Longview.