http://www.freep.com/news/mich/mercury1e_20050601.htm
Michigan could soon enforce tougher mercury emissions cuts than new federal rules require.
Or, not.
It will be a closely watched decision by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who is to receive recommendations from a task force that wrapped up 20 months of work May 19.
Environmentalists and health officials are pressing Granholm to make good on a campaign promise to cut Michigan's mercury emissions by 90%. The controversial federal rules require a reduction of less than 70% by 2018, but those goals are under attack. A lawsuit filed by 13 states contends the federal rule is inadequate to protect human health. Michigan is not part of the lawsuit.
Posted by Dave at June 1, 2005 09:54 AM