| April 2021 |
- New EPA Regulatory Navigation Tool to help Collision Repair Shops
- New DNR Air Program Contacts for Small Sources
- Annual Storm Water Permit Fees Due End of June
- RR Program’s Contaminated Sites Database Viewer Updated
- Input Opportunity: Online Public Hearing on Proposed NR 216 Rule Revisions
- Training: WISCON Weekly Webinar
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| March 2021 |
- Becoming a Sustainability Champion – Webinar March 24
- Opportunities for Input - Draft WPDES general permits, Publication RR-606, DG Guidance for Facility Start Up
- Other Training Opportunities - WISCON weekly webinars, remaining March events.
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| February 2021 |
- Wisconsin Water Week March 8-12
- Input Opportunities
- EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Risk Management Rulemaking for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos
- Draft WPDES General Permits – Comments Due March 22, 2021
- Training Available
- WISCON Online Safety Training
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| February 2021 Special Edition |
- Small Business Environmental Council meets February 11
- Training Opportunities
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| January 2021 |
- DNR reporting deadlines in early 2021
- New hazardous waste resources available
- DNR's Air Program portal offers access to guidance
- EPA releases final chemical risk evaluation for Perchloroethylene
- Opportunities for Input
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| December 2020 |
- FET Air Reporting and Requirement Updates Webinar
- Safety Training from WisCon Safety Consultation Program
- 2021-22 Gas Calendar Coming Soon!
- Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) Releases PFAS Action Plan
- Celebrating 30 years of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
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| November 2020 |
- Joint Great Lakes Graphics Association and DNR Webinars: Hazardous Waste Requirements
- Wisconsin Asbestos Conference/webinar on December 4
- EPA releases final chemical risk evaluation for Trichloroethylene
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| November 2020 - Input Opportunities |
- Small Business Environmental Council meets November 12
- Non-road engine testing listening session on November 17
- EPA seeks small business input on risk management rulemaking for HBCD
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| November 2020 - Special Reports |
- DNR's Sustainability and Business Support Report to the Legislature Available
- Report Findings: Cleaner Air for the Dairy State
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| October 2020 |
- Webinars on updated hazardous waste rules
- Regulatory Navigation Tool: NESHAP Subpart 6H - Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources
- Webinar on DNR Technical Standard 1010 Proprietary Storm Water Filtration Devices
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| October 2020 - Special Edition |
- Webinar on Revised Air Permit for Wisconsin Printing Operations on November 5
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| September 2020 |
- Webinar on transportation and emissions reductions September 24
- New Air Pollution Operation Permit renewal application checklist and forms are available now!
- Minor change to air pollution permit numbers
- Submit industrial storm water permit NOIs online October 1
- Public hearing for NR 700 proposed rule changes on October 16
- Wetland Delineator applications accepted through November 30
- EPA tools, resources, and guidance for small businesses and low emitters of greenhouse gases
- National Small Business Week virtual conference September 22-24
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| August 2020 |
- Small Business Environmental Council Meeting August 18
- Recycling Excellence Awards nomination period open until Sept. 15
- Water ePermit System: Storm Water Construction General Permit Application Updates
- Pollution Prevention Waste Management Workshop
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| July 2020 |
- EPA to add new chemical to hazardous air pollutant list
- MPCA webinar - Refrigerant and refrigeration system training for retail operations
- EPA soliciting applications for small business funding opportunity
- Greener options for solvent use
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| June 2020 |
- EPA Stresses the Importance of Recycling and Proper Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment
- Re-Opening Buildings and Businesses with Potentially Stagnant Water
- EPA’s 2020-2021 SBIR Phase I Solicitation Anticipated to Open in Late June 2020
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| May 2020 - Event |
Options for Challenging Waste Webinar May 28 |
| May 2020 |
- Wisconsin Celebrates Clean Air Month in May
- Small Business Environmental Council Meeting May 27
- Governor Announces $75 Million Grant Program for Small Business
- Online Industrial Storm Water Applications — Coming Soon to ePermitting!
- EPA Announces Rescheduled Meeting for Peer Review of the Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
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| April 2020 - Special Announcement |
DNR solicitation of economic impacts on proposed revisions to chs. NR 700 to 799 |
| April 2020 |
- U.S. EPA selects a new Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman
- New OSHA guidance on respirator use during N95 shortage
- U.S. Chamber offers Small Business Virtual Town Hall – Fridays at 12 P.M.
- Hazardous waste rule development update
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| April 2020 - COVID-19 Message |
DNR Offer Environmental Compliance Roadmap |
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March 2020 – COVID-19
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March 2020 - Special Edition
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- Resources for managing healthcare waste related to COVID-19
- Funding opportunities for small business during COVID-19 event
- Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant
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| February 2020 – Special Edition |
- Going Live! A new Asbestos Renovation and Demolition Notification (ARDN) online system will be available February 24
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February 2020
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- 2019 hazardous waste annual reporting
- Reminder: National hazardous waste pharmaceutical sewering ban in effect
- USEPA has released a Regulatory Navigation tool for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
- USEPA and Army Corps announce final rule to redefine "Waters of the United State"
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| January 2020 Advisor |
- Annual reporting deadlines for DNR programs are coming soon!
- Learn about air emissions reports and permit policy updates at local seminars hosted by FET
- Information for Air Pollution Registration Permits all in one place
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| December 2019 Advisor |
- 2020-2021 Dry Cleaner Compliance Calendars now available
- Small Business Environmental Council meets on Jan. 9, 2020
- Wood energy assistance available
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| October 2019 Advisor |
- DNR Launches New Voluntary Environmental Assessment Program for Businesses
- Air Program report shows continued improvements to state’s air quality
- Next Small Business Environmental Council Meeting
- Financial Resources
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| September 2019 Advisor |
- Register for webinar on updates to Lithographic Printing Rule
- Kenosha County’s ozone nonattainment status reclassified
- Methylene Chloride consumer paint and coating removal rule implementation - EPA issues compliance guide to assist small entities
- WEDC offers no-interest loans to businesses affected by July storms
- New e-Manifest user fees effective Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2021
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| August 2019 - Special Announcements |
- Register for Sept. 11 DNR webinar on hazardous waste management under new Generator Improvement Rule
- Join the National SBEAP on Sept. 4 for a webinar by USEPA on Surface Coating rule changes
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| August 2019 Advisor |
- Next webinar in series on Sustainable Practices
- Flushing of pharmaceuticals is prohibited by US EPA as of Aug. 21
- Recycling Excellence Awards now accepting applications
- Seeking storm water technical standard work team volunteers
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| July 2019 Advisor |
- Auto body refinishing operations can find regulatory information in one place
- Air Program debuts easier way to track permit progress
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| June 2019 Advisor |
- DHS recommends new ch. NR 140 groundwater standards to DNR
- New alternative work practice approved by USEPA for Asbestos NESHAP
- Satellite accumulation requirements reference now available
- Legislation introduced to modify Wisconsin's electronics recycling law
- Updated DNR technical assistance document available on recycling electronics
- Free noise webinar through WisCon
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| May 2019 Advisor - Announcements |
- Small Business Environmental Council meeting May 21
- Webinar May 14: Driving Cost Savings with Your Environmental Management System
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| May 2019 Advisor - Special Edition |
- Celebrate Small Business Week May 5-11
- A breath of fresh air: DNR celebrates Clean Air Month as Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve
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| April 2019 Advisor - Special Announcement |
- Public comment period open on economic impact for hazardous waste rule revisions
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| March 2019 Advisor - Special Edition: Training Events |
- Save money by painting more efficiently
- March OSHA Grain Stand-Up
- E-Enterprise Combined Air Emissions Reporting Webinar
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| March 2019 Advisor |
- Announcing 2019 Hazardous Waste Decoded Webinar Series
- Update on Hazardous Waste rule development
- EPA Seeking Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Manifest Forms
- Training on New Water ePermitting Option
- Celebrate Small Business Development Centers on March 20, 2019
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| February 2019 Advisor |
- PFAS information available on DNR website
- WisCon February Webinar: Feb. 25
- OSHA Training: March 21
- Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant application period now open
- Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative
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| February 2019 Advisor - Special Edition |
- Renewable Energy Webinar Focuses on Reducing Operating Costs
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| January 2019 Advisor |
- Updates from DNR Hazardous Waste Program
- SBDC Training Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
- OSHA Updates
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| December 2018 Advisor |
- Gas Calendar Coming Soon!
- Electronic signature available for official Air Program reports
- E-cycle this holiday season!
- Free Safety Training from WisCon
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| Special Edition - December 2018 |
- Electronic signature available for official Air Program reports
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| November 2018 |
- 2018 Green Tier Report
- Shop Small Business
- Wisconsin Asbestos Conference, Dec. 7
- Small Business Summit, Dec. 11
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| October 2018 |
- Updated instructions on the Air Permit Renewal application process available
- More online resources available for Small Agricultural Businesses and Salvage Yards
- Air Program report shows that monitored air pollutant levels continue to decrease statewide
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| September 2018 |
- Small Businesses Weigh In
- Learn about Environmental Regulations at FET Environment 2018
- The Wisconsin Asbestos Conference is Open for Registration
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| August 2018 |
- Join the Small Business Environmental Council at an open discussion
- New resource addresses environmental performance during business lending
- Draft guidance on satellite accumulation requirements available for public comment
- Is your company SHARP?
- Save the Date! The 2018 Wisconsin Asbestos Conference takes place Dec. 7 in Wisconsin Dells
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| Special Edition - August 2018 |
- Join DNR’s Small Business Environmental Council for a discussion on regulatory impacts at the Portage County Business Council
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| July 2018 |
- Recorded webinars available on environmental responsibilities for construction projects
- New exemptions available for wetland permitting
- Safety resources for Wisconsin industry
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| June 2018 |
- EPA launches e-Manifest system June 30, 2018
- June is Safety Month
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| May 2018 |
- Make your plans environmentally sound before you break ground! An introduction to environmental responsibilities for landowners, excavators and other construction contractors
- DNR highlights successes during Clean Air Month this May
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| April 2018 |
- Changes in EPA’s “Once-In-Always-In” policy
- Business panel at FET South Central Chapter Water Issues seminar
- DNR’s Air Program is the first federally authorized program in Wisconsin to accept e-signatures for official reports
- US EPA Region 5 Outreach on Solvent Reduction Options
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| Special Announcements - March 2018 |
- Correction on OSHA event - Handling OSHA Inspections
- Two US SBA Regulatory Roundtables in Milwaukee
- Two wetland program opportunities for public input
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| February 2018 |
- Meet new U.S. SBA Advocates
- Updated refrigerant recovery webpages now available
- Session on handling OSHA inspections, March 8
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| January 2018 |
- Reminders that annual reports are due soon
- DNR offers Air Reporting System tutorial
- Provide the right information to DNR when requesting a change to permits
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