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Senate Committee Sets 2 Days of Hearings on Cutting Mercury Emissions

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has scheduled two days of hearings on April 25 and May 2 on cutting mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania.

Witnesses scheduled to testify on April 25 include: DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty; Doug Biden, Electric Power Generating Association; Dr. Robert J. Wayland from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Nathan Willcox, Energy & Clean Air Advocate; and Melody Zullinger, PA Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.

On April 25 the Committee will also consider Senate Resolution 259 that designates May as Drinking Water Month.

The Committee is chaired by Sen. Mary Jo White (R-Venango), Majority Chair, and Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne), Minority Chair.

For more information, visit the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee webpage

4/21/2006

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