Coalition weighs in on TransAlta mercury settlement

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November 12, 2009

Official NW Energy Coalition comments on a proposed air-quality agreement between Washington state and Centralia, Wash., coal plant owner TransAlta reflect a significant weakening of mercury emissions requirements from those adopted in 11 other states and previously considered by Washington state officials.

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Coalition weighs in on TransAlta mercury settlement