Proposed Mercury Rule generates far less committee discussion in the Senate than the House

A proposed DEQ rule requiring an analysis of proposed construction of new or modification of existing mercury emissions of greater than 25 lbs per year generated far less discussion in the Senate Resources and Conservation committee this week than it did in the House committee last week. Senator Lodge asked for a recap of the questions or problems that came up in the House committee. DEQ representatives noted that all questions and issues brought up had been incorporated into his most recent presentation. The committee voted to accept the rule.