The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational meeting on reducing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plans on September 12.

This is the second hearing held on this issue by the Committee and the fifth on the issue by the House and Senate environmental committees.

Those expected to present comments include: the Electric Power Generation Association and representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The House Environmental Committee is chaired by Rep. Adolph (R-Delaware) and Rep. George (D-Clearfield).

Issue NoteBook: PA Mercury Emissions Control Update

9/8/2006