Illinois Pollution Control Board

James Thompson Center

Attn: Mercury Rule Docket

100 W . Randolph, Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

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 ourfamilies and our wildlife from

unnecessary harm .

Thank you

.

Leslie Kosar

1737 Dodge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

ORIGINAL

April 28, 2006

RECEIVED

CLERK'S OFFICE

MAY 01 2006

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