NDEQ Summary Information on Mercury Rule Development Last updated:August 24, 2007
The purpose of this page is to provide more information regarding mercury, proposed state mercury air quality rules and the new federal rules they are based on, and links to related sites.
On August 17, 2007, the Nebraska Environmental Quality Council passed new air quality rules that, for the first time, would regulate air emissions of mercury from electric power generation facilities. More information
On March 15, 2005, EPA issued the Clean Air Mercury Rule, intended to permanently cap and reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants for the first time ever. More information
Mercury is a naturally occurring substance, but can enter the environment from human activities. These activities include air emissions and improper disposal of mercury-containing products. More information