April 29, 2006

Pollution Control Board

James R

. Thompson Center

100 W

. Randolph, Suite 11-500

Chicago, IL 60601

ATTN

: Mercury Docket Rule

I urge the Pollution Control Board to approve the Governor's proposal to limit mercury

emissions from coal-fired plants to an average of 90% for each company by 2009

.

I also

support the provision to disallow mercury credit trading .

Mercury in our environment at its current levels is harmful to IL's wildlife, particularly

fish and waterfowl, as well as, the human population

. High mercury levels in women of

childbearing age

; their children are in increased danger of birth defects, mental

retardation, and learning disabilities. In addition, high levels of mercury have been

associated with an increased number of heart attacks in adults

.

The technology to capture 90% of the mercury from burning coal is already available and

cost effective

. I am willing to pay the estimated $1 .50 per month to control the damaging

effects of mercury pollution to the citizens and wildlife of IL

.

ORIGINAL

Sheila Ritter

400 North Lincoln Street

Olney,IL 62450

RECEIVED

CLERK'S OFFICE

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Telephone

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8- mail: sdritterea hotmail

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