OIRA met with industry representatives twice on March 2nd to discuss the clean air mercury rule. None of the attendees represented the public interest. Among the other attendees were representatives of the following:

• National Association of Manufacturers
• US Chamber of Commerce
• A lobbying firm representing Florida Municipal Electric Association
• Exxon Mobil

OIRA is currently reviewing the final rule for mercury emissions which under court order must be promulgated by March 15.