Registration Permits

A registration permit allows small emitters to quickly register themselves for a permit in return for keeping emissions low. The permits contain facility-wide emission caps as well as monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Registration permits use an On-Line Application and Tracking System that ensures a review time of no more than 15 days on all applications received by the DNR.

There are two types of registration permits.

  • Type A Registration Permit - available for qualifying facilities that have emissions below 25 tons per year of each criteria pollutant, 2.5 tons per year of each federal hazardous air pollutant, 6.25 tons per year of all federal hazardous air pollutants combined, and 0.5 tons per year lead.
  • Type C Registration Permit - available only for qualified printing facilities that have emissions below 25 tons per year VOC, 5 tons per year of each federal hazardous air pollutant, 12.5 tons per year of all federal hazardous air pollutants combined, and 0.5 tons per year lead. It contains permit conditions specific to the printing industry.

Benefits

Both the DNR and companies that qualify benefit from registration permits. The simplified review process saves DNR time that can be used to work more effectively with larger facilities that need a traditional permit. Companies benefit in the following ways:

  • Simple on-line application process
  • 15-day decision on applications for coverage.
  • Allows facility modifications without the need for a construction permit.
  • Permit does not expire.
  • Simplified and less frequent recordkeeping

Status - March 5, 2008

The Type A Registration Permits have been revised to address new USEPA regulations. Facilities that currently have a registration permit do not have to apply for a new permit. A copy of the revised permit and a new coverage letter were sent to all facilities currently covered under the Type A Registration Permits prior to March 5, 2008. Facilities that apply for coverage under a Type A Registration Permit after March 5, 2008, will automatically receive coverage under the revised Registration Permits. Final copies of the permits and a revision summary are listed below. To apply for a registration permit on-line, click on the icon below.

In general, the revisions that were made to Registration Permits simply allow facilities to remain eligible for these types of permits. If the new USEPA regulations affect your facility, you may be subject to additional work practice standards, recordkeeping and notification requirements. For more information on these new regulations, please visit USEPA's website at www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/area/arearules.html [exit DNR]. The Type C Registration Permits for Printers are also being revised to incorporate USEPA regulations that could possibly affect printing facilities.

For more information, please contact Kristin Hart at Kristin.Hart@wisconsin.gov, or at 608-273-5605.

Factsheets and Forms

Registration Permits

Compliance Assistance Documents

Questions?

You may find the answers in Frequently Asked Questions.

Apply for a Registration Permit

Go to the Registration Permits System


Permits and Modeling
Last Review Date: December 30, 2006
Next Review Date: December 30, 2007
Last Revised: Monday July 14 2008