United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 821 (111th)
Mercury Emissions Reduction Act
Introduced
3 February 2009
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Summary
Mercury Emissions Reduction Act - Declares that this Act's purpose is to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate a rule that requires mercury emissions from electric utility steam generating units to be subject to Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards under the Clean Air Act for hazardous air pollutants. Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator to promulgate standards for mercury emissions from electric utility steam generating units.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 2009
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Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 February 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/821
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