States like New Jersey have already made a commitment to reduce mercury pollution by 90 percent. The technology is out there. We just need to move in that direction.

One in six women of childbearing age already has enough mercury in her body to put a fetus at risk of developmental disorders and learning disabilities.

We think that a 1 percent reduction is doable. Some states in New England have already been able to reduce natural gas consumption without a major effort.

We already have serious air quality problems, here.

We still have concerns that this legislation could lead to hot spots of mercury pollution in the state.

Today's settlement again demonstrates this administration's commitment to secure major pollution reductions and to achieve the benefits envisioned by the Clean Air Act.