The following questions and answers explain how to submit an air pollution control operation permit renewal application.
Registration operation permits (ROP) allow low emitting facilities to quickly register for an air permit. The permits contain facility-wide emission caps as well as monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. All four registration permit…
Policy, procedural and technical guidance related to the Air Program can be found using the portal below. The portal works best in a modern web browser, such as Chrome or Edge. Questions about specific guidance can be directed to Ron Binzley or…
Air permits limit the amount of air pollution a facility is allowed to emit to keep the air clean and healthy. Individual permits are customized to promote environmental compliance and provide a basis for legal enforcement if permit conditions are…
Areas that currently are or have been designated as being in "nonattainment" of a national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) have more restrictive permitting requirements, and sources in those areas may be subject to more stringent regulations…
Air dispersion modeling simulates how air pollutants disperse in the atmosphere. Inputs to the model include emissions, stack parameters, meteorological data, terrain and the height of surrounding structures. Dispersion modeling is performed with…
This glossary provides plain English, nontechnical definitions of terms frequently used in the DNR's Air Management Program related to air permits. Please refer to the Wisconsin Administrative Code [exit DNR] and Code of Federal Register [exit DNR]…
This page includes air permit application forms for source-specific, general and registration permits.The DNR must receive an administratively complete permit application to proceed with reviewing the application and issuing a permit. Refer to the…
Each year facilities throughout the state that have DNR Air Pollution Control permits may be required to submit compliance certification reports, monitoring reports, stack test plans and reports, as well as other reports, plans and notifications.…
The following are some helpful hints and frequently asked questions (FAQ) for situations that may arise when filing compliance documents electronically with the DNR Air Program. For questions not answered here, please contact the facility-assigned…