June 6, 2006 - The Illinois Pollution Control Board is a five-member panel that is empowered to adopt environmental rules for Illinois. When adopting rules, the Board considers the nature of the environmental issue to be addressed, as well as economic impact and technical feasibility of the proposed rule. In considering each of these, the Board develops a record, which includes the proposal, testimony, and public comments concerning the proposed rule.
Proposal Concerning the Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal-firedElectric Generating UnitsThe Illinois Pollution Control Board is a five-member panel that is empowered toadopt environmental rules for Illinois.
The Board issues a
written opinion and order explaining its decision and setting forth the regulatorylanguage when proceeding with each stage of rulemaking.
The Board initially accepted the proposal on March 16, 2006, for first notice and
issued a second first notice on May 4, 2006.
The second
hearing in Chicago began on August 14, 2006, and will be continued day-to-dayuntil business is complete or until August 25, 2006.
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