Small Business Assistance - Permit Primer

Sheldon's Incorporated, Antigo, Wisconsin
Sheldon's Incorporated, Antigo, Wisconsin

As a Wisconsin business owner, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number and complexity of rules and regulations in today's society. And you may be wearing many hats (accountant, environmental manager, CEO, etc.). The DNR hopes this interactive site simplifies and clarifies your environmental responsibilities.

The Permit Primer provides a step-by-step, question-and-answer tour of the DNR regulatory programs (listed in the left margin) to help you:

  1. determine which environmental requirements apply to you,
  2. determine what permits you need and how to get them, and
  3. find ways to save money and resources through pollution prevention, waste minimization, conservation and resource protection.

The Permit Primer does not address endangered species regulations. For information about endangered species in your area, use the Natural Heritage Inventory.

The Permit Primer contents are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon solely. Please acquire, read and review any recommended pamphlets, brochures, statutes, codes, ordinances and other informational items. Remember also, that there may be changes to statutes, codes and ordinances or other informational items and the latest updates should be referred to. Please consult with the appropriate DNR personnel if you have additional questions.

Contact Information

Hazardous Spill Hotline
To report a spill:
1-800-943-0003
Available 24 hours.

General Permit Primer Information
Laurel Sukup
715-365-8936

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Last Revised: Friday October 10 2008