January 24, 2006Illinois Pollution Control BoardJames R.
Thompson Center
100 W.
Randolph, Suite 11-500
Chicago, Illinois 60601REGARDING: ]EPA's Proposed Mercury Emissions Reduction RuleDear IPCB Commissioners,We urge you to support the efforts of Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois EPA to reducecoal-fired power plant mercury emissions by ninety percent by mid-year 2009.
Mercury exposure can damage the human brain, heart, and immune system .
Developing fetuses and children are especially at risk as even low-level mercury exposure can
cause learning disabilities, developmental delays, decreased IQ, and difficulties with memoryand attention .
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