EPA Weakens Emissions Limits In Final Mercury Rule

EPA's final mercury rule includes less stringent caps for new and existing power plants in the first phase of reductions for the toxic air pollutant, compared to the agency's initial proposal. The agency is justifying the change based on a new analysis of the "co-benefits" achieved by the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) released last week, according to sections of the mercury regulation obtained by Inside EPA. Under the rule , which is expected to be released March 15, EPA...