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Businesses that are eligible for assistance services
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program may be able to help you understand what rules apply to your business. Businesses of any size may find the program materials helpful, but should be aware the information provided may not cover the…
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Public drinking water systems
Wisconsin has more public drinking water systems than anywhere else in the nation. Many small businesses, including hotels, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, are public water systems. These public water systems are essential for providing…
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Small Business Environmental Council
The Small Business Environmental Council makes sure the DNR serves the small business community in smart and effective ways. The council:
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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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Overview of brownfields, contaminated properties and spills
The investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated land in Wisconsin is overseen by the DNR's Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program, which addresses cleanup and redevelopment issues at hazardous waste sites, superfund sites,…
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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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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…