The DNR first developed its web-based Air Reporting System (ARS) in 1995. Today, more than 1,650 emissions inventories and 600 Under Thresholds Notifications (UTNs) are submitted annually by facilities to the DNR via ARS.
There are two levels of annual air pollution fees for businesses that are considered non-Title V sources. A non-Title V source is a business required to have an operation permit, but not a major source permit. There is a separate fee structure for…
Contact the DNR's Air Program for specific questions about emission inventory reporting and software. Facility-Specific Assistance For facility-specific questions, use the Air Permit Search tool. Each facility page in the tool lists a DNR contact…
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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 Maria…
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…