Small Business
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Applicable codes and statutes
Air Chapters NR 400-499, Wis. Adm. Code Hazardous waste Chapters NR 660-679, Wis. Adm. Code Solid waste Chapter 287, Wis. Stats. Chapter 289, Wis.
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Air management - New or Expanding Business
1. Is your business new or expanding? Are you starting a new small business? Click the "New Business" button below. Are you expanding your business? Click the "Expanding Business" button below. The following types of changes are…
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Air management - Existing business
1. Existing business If you operate an existing business and want to make any changes, the procedure will depend on whether you already have an operation permit. If you don't currently have an operation permit, the first steps in this…
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Air management
Introduction As a Wisconsin business, it is important to understand the permitting requirements if your business emits air pollution. Existing and new businesses and businesses that are making changes to their operations potentially require air…
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Permit Primer
Managing a small business requires you to wear many hats - CEO, accountant, environmental manager, etc. — and as a Wisconsin business owner, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number and complexity of rules and regulations. The DNR created this…
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Air pollution basics
The air we breathe should be primarily oxygen and nitrogen with just a few other chemicals thrown in from natural sources. Modern life and all the vehicles and industrial activities that come with it have added a large number of additional chemicals…
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Air permit types for small businesses
Certain 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 the state Department of Natural Resources implement and enforce a range of air…
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Partner organizations
There are many other agencies and regulatory bodies that impact small businesses. Those agencies will also offer resources to help small businesses understand how the requirements apply to them and what to do about it. We have included some of those…
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Business lending and environmental performance
When a new business is starting out or an existing business is expanding, there are many things to take into consideration. As a lender, you are in a unique position to talk with businesses during the preliminary stages of their planning process and…
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Hazardous waste
Businesses are required to follow regulations to treat, store and dispose of hazardous waste as described on this website. The first step is to determine if the waste is listed or has the characteristics of hazardous waste as described further on…