MI SR0120

Opposes EPA actions to weaken the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), a federal rule regulating emissions of mercury and hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants.

Criticizes EPA's April 16, 2020 determination that MATS regulation is not "appropriate and necessary" based on a flawed cost-benefit analysis that disregards public health co-benefits and ignores new scientific evidence.

Identifies threats to Michigan residents from increased mercury and air toxin pollution, which correlates with higher COVID-19 mortality rates and disproportionately harms communities of color.

Notes mercury contamination of Michigan's waters and food chain poses particular health risks to pregnant women and children, damaging fetal brain development and cognitive function.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the EPA Administrator and Michigan's congressional delegation.