Governing Law and Regulations
Regulatory Agency
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Air and Waste Bureau of Air Management
See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers.
See national section for basic information and federal regulations.
Comparison: State vs. Federal
• Rules. Wisconsin requires all sources of air contaminants to obtain an operating permit. Major sources must obtain a Title V permit. Wisconsin's operating permit program follows the federal program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted full approval to Wisconsin's operating permit program, effective November 30, 2001. EPA has also approved a Title V permitting threshold for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that is consistent with the federal requirements. See the national section TITLE V for more information.
• Administration and enforcement. The Bureau of Air Management of DNR's Division of Air and Waste administers and enforces the air emissions rules in Wisconsin.
State Requirements
NON-TITLE V OPERATING PERMITS
NR 407.01 and NR 407.105
All new and existing nonmajor sources are required to obtain an operating permit, unless exempt. For a copy of DNR's list of permitting exemptions, click here. Additional information about nonmajor source operating permits can be found in the state section AIR ...