Business
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Program components
Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments requires each state to operate a small business assistance program comprised of these three elements: technical assistance for business, a compliance advisory panel and a small business ombudsman.…
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Complying with the regulations
Environmental regulations established by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency all have procedures by which a business has to demonstrate to the agencies that it meets each of the requirements. When the…
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Can my business burn waste?
"Open burning" is defined as burning any material outdoors without any air pollution controls and includes burning in an unrestricted pile or in a container such as a burn barrel. Open burning, both by individuals and businesses, is regulated in…
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Small Business Advisor newsletter
The Small Business Advisor (formerly known as the Clean Air Advisor) is a newsletter designed to provide environmental information to small businesses. The newsletter keeps you up to date about new regulations at both the state and federal level,…
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Wind power
The DNR fully supports the siting, development and use of clean and renewable energy facilities based on sound scientific information and in a manner that is sustainable for wildlife and other natural resources. Wind projects pose different siting…
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Public notices: Energy and utility regulations and policies
Public hearing, meeting and comment information related to energy and utility regulations and policies are available on this webpage. There are currently no notices for energy and utility regulations and policies. Change to publishing procedures…
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Power plants
The DNR administers permit programs that control how much pollution can be released to the air, water and land as well as how much water can be withdrawn from surface and groundwater sources. The DNR also regulates structures, fills and dredging…
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Office of Energy Projects
The DNR's Office of Energy (OE) within the Integrated Services Section (ISS) is responsible for coordinating the review and natural resource permitting of energy projects in the Wisconsin. OE provides project management within the DNR, acting as the…
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Superior Environmental Performance
Green Tier is dedicated to helping businesses, communities, and organizations move beyond minimum environmental requirements to reduce environmental impacts and maximize their resources in order to achieve a concept called superior environmental…
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Videos and Webinars
This webpage links to a collection of informational videos and webinars about the Green Tier program. It also includes videos that feature the good work of Green Tier participants that are innovative and collaborative leaders.Informational…