In the January 30, 2004 Federal Register, EPA proposed the Utility
Mercury Reductions Rule for controlling mercury emissions from power
plants. On February 23, 2004, EPA signed a supplemental proposal
addressing areas not covered in the January 30 Federal Register
notice. In a separate but closely related action, EPA proposed the
Interstate Air Quality Rule
which focuses on states whose SO2 and NOx emissions are significantly
contributing to fine particle and ozone pollution problems in other
downwind states. Together, the Utility Mercury Reductions Rule proposal
and the Interstate Air Quality Rule proposal create a multi-pollutant
strategy to improve air quality throughout the U.S.
Where to find more information:
Basic Information - Summary of the proposed
Utility Mercury Reductions Rule as well as a summary of the design
of the program and the benefits it would provide.
Regulatory Actions - Links to proposed and
final rules, fact sheets, and other rulemaking documents.
Technical
Information - Technical support information and links to related
information.
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