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    Internal combustion engines

    Stationary internal combustion engines are often used for backup or emergency power at a wide range of industrial, commercial and retail establishments. Combustion of diesel fuel oil or natural gas creates air pollution, while storage of large…

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    Chrome plating

    Chrome plating operations have a range of environmental regulations to meet. This section provides information on how to comply with some of those environmental regulations.

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    Boilers and burning fuels

    Review the fact sheet Combustion Sources and Air Pollution Construction Permits (AM-427) to learn about the air pollution construction permit program and how it affects combustion sources; including calculation examples, definitions and contacts for…

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    Auto body shop

    There are several state and federal regulations affecting auto body shops in Wisconsin. Among these is the EPA's area source rule for paint stripping and miscellaneous surface coating operations. To help newly regulated shops comply, the Small…

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    Secondary aluminum

    The secondary aluminum production industry takes scrap aluminum and heats it to the point of driving off any contaminants. Clean aluminum is collected and made into blocks for reuse in industry. The processing of scrap will generate air pollution…

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    Resources for industries

    Owning and operating a small Wisconsin business can be overwhelming. Keeping up to date with environmental regulations, and permit requirements can be difficult and time consuming.

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    Agricultural small business resources

    Agricultural operations include many types of activities that have a range of environmental regulations to meet. This section provides information on how to comply with some of those environmental regulations and points to resources to help start a…

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    Air regulations

    Air quality regulations are enacted to minimize the amount of pollution present in the air we breathe. For Wisconsin, both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Natural Resources implement and enforce a range of air…

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    Small business and workplace recycling

    Businesses are required to follow recycling regulations. Recycling keeps banned materials out of landfills, saves energy costs, reduces emissions and may save businesses' money. Many tools, links and resources are available on this website to assist…

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    Issues related to water when purchasing a property

    The information provided below is intended to help individuals or businesses looking to purchase property by providing an overview of DNR programs and/or regulations related to water. Regardless of whether a property contains or is adjacent to a…

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