August 23, 2006

Illinois Pollution Control Board

James R Thomson Center

Suite 11-500

100 W Randolph Street

Chicago, IL 60601

To Whom It May Concern:

I just recently read an article outlining the proposed rules for mercury emissions from Illinois power

plants

. According to this article, Illinois has made a proposal that goes much farther than federal

requirements

. I am proud to be living in a state that values protecting our environmental resources

.

It would be exciting to see Illinois take the lead in this matter in ways the federal government was

unwilling to do

. Showing that coal fired power plants can be clean is also a great example for the

future of coal fired power in our country

. I genuinely hope these proposed rules are adopted by the

Board.

Ja

Wager

1806 Broadmoor Dr

Champaign, IL 61821

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