Illinois Pollution Control Board

James Thompson Center

Attn : Mercury Rule Docket

100 W . Randolph St

., Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

May 1, 2006

Dear Members of the Illinois Pollution Control Board,

I urge you to accept the Governor's proposal of strong controls 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

.

Barbara Keer

2601 Marian Lane

Wilmette, IL 60091

Thank you for your help and consideration

.

ORIGINAL

RECEIVED

CLERK'S

MAY

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Pollution

STATE OF

Control

ILLINOIS

Board

Thank you

.

Sincerely,

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