ORIGINA

RE

Illinois Pollution Control Board

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James Thompson Center

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Attn Mercury Rule Docket

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100 W Randolph St Suite 11-500

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OF ILLINOIS

Chicago IL 60601

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Dear Members of the Illinois Pollution Control Board

I am writing to urge you to accept the Governor's proposal of strong rnntrols that would

cut coal plant mercury pollution by 90% by 2009

. Every waterway in Illinois now carries a

health warning for mercury contamination

. Illinois can address this problem now and

show America how requiring cost-effective measures for mercury control will clean up

local lakes and streams to promote a healthy economy

.

Reducing mercury emissions by 90% is achievable at reasonable cost

. Please approve

this plan to protect our families and our wildlife from unnecessary harm

.

Thank you

Sincerely,

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Joanne Kelly

1307 Mulford

Evanston, IL 60202