Inventory of Air Quality-Related Voluntary Initiatives

Active Programs Operated by DNR

Goals

Status

Participants

Liaison

Retired due to the development of the Climate Registry and the impending EPA GHG mandatory reporting rules.

1. Recognition for sources reducing emissions beyond requirements.
2. To the extent possible, provide baseline protection for sources that make early reductions.

Retired December 31, 2008

Utilities

Institutions

Manufacturers

Wisconsin Energy Bureau

Edward.Jepsen
@wisconsin.gov

608 266 3538

Active Programs Initiated by DNR

Goals

Status

Participants

Liaison

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/assistance/
scrap/switches/index.htm

Encourages Auto Recyclers and Scrap Recyclers to participate in removing auto mercury switches, or any other mercury containing devices prior to crushing or shredding. Collection sites around state with participation by both large and small processors.

Will run through Sep 2004.

‘01-’02 collection from 15 scrap yards yielded 4,600 mercury switches (approx. 50 lb of mercury);

‘02-’03 pickup yielded more than 30,000 switches (approx. 150 lb of mercury) with 75 yards participating.

Auto Recyclers,

Concerned Auto Recyclers of Wisconsin (CARS)

WI Institute of Scrap Recycling

Industries

DNR

EPA Gr. Lakes Natl. Prevention Office

NW Regional Planning Commission

Oneida County Solid Waste Facility

Storm Water Cooperative Compliance

Members (made up of Auto and Scrap

Recyclers)

Mark.Harings
@wisconsin.gov

715 831 3263

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/mercury/index.htm

Working with 18 communities around state to reduce public’s use of mercury-containing products and increase recycling. Making available information from the most important mercury-using sectors. DNR will generate guidance for communities.

Communities will continue mercury reduction activities beyond 2003. Collected about 13,000 lb of mercury to date. The work will provide a tested alternative approach for Wastewater Treatment Operations to meet recently promulgated discharge limits.

WDNR – Bureau of Watershed Mgmt

CEA

municipal reps

trade associations – medical, dental,

schools, HVAC contractors

general public

Charles.Case
@wisconsin.gov
(Randy Case)

608 267 7639

Thomas.Mugan
@wisconsin.gov

608 266 7420

Dairy Gateway

Working with 3 counties in northeast Wisconsin to establish a network of resources that can work towards sustainable agriculture by connecting communities and agriculture

Program is getting underway through the establishment of the network managers and program participants

DNR

DATCP

University Extension

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

John.Shenot
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 0802

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/ecpp/index.htm

A program encouraging regulated facilities to achieve superior environmental performance by offering regulatory flexibility through negotiated agreements.

Seven agreements have been signed with 6 companies. Each agreement runs for 5 years with a 5 year extension possible.

DNR

regulated WI facilities

local stakeholder involvement

Mark.McDermid
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 3125

www.wisconsin.gov/org/caer/cea/
awards/hotasphalt/

Award developed to recognize hot mix asphalt facilities achieving environmental excellence. Facilities are inspected and scored by a multi-disciplinary inspection team for going beyond environmental compliance, safety, noise and odor control, environmental control measures as well as actions to maintain favorable plant appearance and community relations.

34 Wisconsin asphalt plants have earned this award.

Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA)

League of WI Municipalities

Marathon County Zoning Dept

Wisconsin County Highway Assn

Wisconsin Towns Association

Jerry.Rodenberg
@wisconsin.gov

Asphalt Sector Specialist

608 266 7715

http://dnr.wi.gov/permitprimer/

Permit assistance for small business owners and organizations supporting small business start-up and development.

1. determine which environmental requirements apply, if permits are needed and how to get them;
2. provide ways to save money and resources through pollution prevention, waste minimization, water conservation and resource protection.

Website prompts users through permit process. In 2004 program participants will be expanded to include economic development and financial officials to use the tool to provide better levels of service

DNR

UW-SHWEC

Dept. of Commerce

Economic development

professionals

Laurel.Sukup
@wisconsin.gov

715 365 8936

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/assistance/
scrap/stormwater/

For auto parts dismantling and scrap recycling. Participants implement best management practices including proper handling of waste oils, gasoline, solvents. Open burning prohibited; must comply with other DNR regulatory requirements such as refrigerant removal; must go through annual training, annual audits; required to keep running log of facility inspections. Encouraged to participate in DNR voluntary programs such as Mercury Collection.

Between 50-60% of facilities have joined CCP. Permitted since Aug 1999, 2 sets of requirements: CCP or non-CCP. Staff assisting with random audit inspections.

DNR,

CARS,

WISRI

other auto and scrap recyclers

CCP Consultants

385 members

Eric.Rortvedt
@wisconsin.gov,
DNR Storm Water Coordinator

608 264 6273

Mark.Harings
@wisconsin.gov, DNR Business Sector Specialist

715 831 3263

Active External Programs

Goals

Status

Participants

Liaison

Commuter Choice - Best Workplaces for Commuters

http://www.bestworkplaces.org

EPA program designed to encourage employers to promote alternatives to driving alone. Best Workplaces for Commuters is an innovative membership for employers that meet the National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits created by the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Active

Meriter Health Services

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

We Energies

Peter.McMullen
@wisconsin.gov

414 263 8751

Diesel School Bus Retrofit

http://www.cleanairwisconsin.org/diesel.php

Southeast Wisconsin program to retrofit diesel school buses using EPA-approved technologies to reduce VOC, NOx, Particulates, Toxics and CO. Linked with Milwaukee Air Toxics program.

Active

City of Milwaukee

DNR

School bus companies in SE region.

Muhammed.Islam
@wisconsin.gov

608 264 9219

Jessica Lawent
@wisconsin.gov

414 263 8653

http://www.sso.org/ecos/

State initiated programs designed to promote innovative approaches and regulatory flexibility to solve environmental problems in ways that are not possible through current regulations.

No current pending agreements for Wisconsin under the ECOS program other than cooperative agreements cited above.

States

EPA

Industry

Environmental Council of States

Mark.McDermid
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 3125

http://www.epa.gov/climateleaders/

Industry- government partnership that encourages companies to develop long-term comprehensive climate change strategies and set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.

Ongoing ; 11 companies announced reduction targets

USEPA

49 industry partners

Jim Sullivan, EPA

202 343 9241

Sullivan.Jamest
@epa.gov.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/assistance/
drycleaning/5star/

Partnership award program to recognize dry cleaners voluntarily working to improve environmental performance. Benefits include customer appreciation and recognition, peer recognition, and a marketing tool to attract new customers.

Approximately 35 cleaners participating in the program. Four cleaner have achieved the highest certification through independent audits and educational requirements

Fabricare Institute

DNR

Mark.McDermid
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 3125

Cleaner Air Faster

Cleaner Air Faster is a cooperative initiative involving the private sector, local units of government and the state to achieve meaningful voluntary reductions in ozone precursor emissions. The goal is to assist Brown, Dane, Fond du Lac, Jefferson and Rock counties maintain attainment of the 8-hour ozone standard. These efforts will generally improve air quality, reduce the public's exposure to air pollutants and minimize the drift of ozone precursors into downwind counties.

Active groups in Dane, Fond du Lac and Jefferson counties. Groups in Rock and Brown counties are still being developed.

County Government

Univ. of Wisconsin

City Government

DNR

Businesses

Edward.Jepsen
@wisconsin.gov

608 266 3538

http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/

USEPA program to recognize top environmental performance among participants and provide regulatory incentives for participation.

Nearly 300 members

EPA

Stakeholders

888 339 7875

Initial contact made through EPA

http://www.wipapercouncil.org/pollutio.htm

Voluntarily actions to meet established goals to reduce unwanted byproducts from the manufacturing process. Substances covered are: chlorine, chloroform, formaldehyde, hydrogen sulfide, methanol, phosphorus, and xylene.

Ongoing program, 25 firms (42 facilities). From 1992-2000, decreased process-related releases by 63%.

WI pulp & paper industry

DNR

Mark.McDermid
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 3125

http://www.focusonenergy.com

Encourage energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, enhance the environment, and ensure the future supply of energy for Wisconsin.

Ongoing

Residential

Commercial

Industrial customers

Cheryl.Rezabek
@doa.state.wi.us, DOA

Division of Energy

608 261 7754

http://www.cleanairwisconsin.org

1. Support/implement voluntary programs to improve air quality.
2. Achieve a (approx.) 2 Ton/day reduction in VOC emissions.
3. Expand the public’s knowledge of ozone formation and its health effects.

4. Reduce future costs of doing business in

the region by meeting the federal health

standard.

5. Increase public awareness about clean

air and encourage individuals to take

actions that improve air quality.

6. Formally recognize businesses and/or

individuals for their voluntary actions.

2 tons of VOC reductions annually. Interested in helping quantify voluntary reductions.

Metrop. Milwaukee Assn of Commerce

(MMAC)

Southeastern WI Regional Planning

Commission (SEWRPC)

American Lung Assn - WI

Milwaukee Country Transit System

(MCTS)

WI Electric Power Co. (WEPCO)

Univ. Of WI-Milwaukee

Journal Sentinel

Badger Meter

JC Penney

Citizens for a Better Environment

Serigraph, Case Corp

City of Milwaukee Health Dept

DNR

Gerald.Medinger
@wisconsin.gov

414 263 8643

DNR - Proposed Programs

Goals

Status

Participants

Liaison

Marine Engine Buy-back Program

Would provide funding to replace 10 hp 2-stroke engines with 4-stroke engines, then use generated emission reduction credit for offsets in severe non-attainment area

Inactive

We Energies

Mercury Marine

Center for Clean Air Policy

Margaret.Hoefer
@wisconsin.gov

608 264 8868

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/
cea/environmental/index.htm

Proposed as a permanent program to provide opportunity for non-regulated entities as well as regulated entities to participate through contracts that establish superior environmental performance goals and develop new working relationships with business to achieve those goals. Legislation passed both houses of the legislature in September 2003.

Legislation currently under consideration. Working with interested parties to develop implementation strategies and potential participants should the legislation take effect.

DNR

regulated and non-regulated entities

local stakeholders

NGOs

Mark.McDermid
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 3125

Thomas.Eggert
@wisconsin.gov

608 267 2761

External - Proposed Programs

Goals

Status

Participants

Liaison

http://www.cleanairwisconsin.org/

In SE WI, provide free gas cap wrenches to motorists with arthritis, weak or injured hands/wrists. Grant to quantify pounds of reductions, save 100,000 to 1 mil gal. of gasoline. 1 to 10 ton reduction per summer day.

Supplies ran out in 2003.

DNR

WI Partners for Clean Air

414 263 8643

Jessica.Laub
@wisconsin.gov

414 263 8367

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/greenschools/

Encourage using schools as model of sustainability:

1. discovery and inventory stage (self-audit existing practices); meet minimum criteria
2. implementation stage, incorporate topics in curriculum

Fall 2003 startup, all K-12 public and private schools.

Check website for current list of participating schools.

Schools

DNR

DATCP

WI Focus on Energy Program

KEEP

Christal.Winter
@wisconsin.gov

608 264 8976

Milwaukee Air Toxics

Reduction of toxic air pollutants in the greater Milwaukee area

In planning stage

Milwaukee Dept of Health

WDNR

EPA

Delta Institute

Other organizations (WPCA, asthma

organizations, MPS…)

Jessica.Lawent
@wisconsin.gov

414 263 8653

Terri Linder

414 286 5789

Completed Programs

Goals

Status

Participants

Team Liaison

Dairy Mercury Manometer Replacement Program

Provides a rebate to dairy farmers who replace their mercury manometers with a non-mercury device.

506 manometers have been collected;

approx. 375 pounds of mercury removed from Wisconsin dairy farms

DNR,

DATCP

UW Extension

EPA (Gr. Lakes Natl Program Office)

40 private sector dairy equipment

dealers and licensed hazwaste hauler

Jerry.Rodenberg
@wisconsin.gov

608 266 7715

Aidan.Reilly
@wisconsin.gov

608 266 1962

Flexible Permits (National focus, printing sector.

No website.

1. Determine what opportunities may exist for the development of flexibility in air permits when pollution prevention strategies are employed by a source.
2. Identify some methods for sources to explore pollution prevention ideas without current regulatory barriers.

Two WI facilities

Printing sector trade groups

environmental groups

USEPA

DNR

Serigraph (Tom Ravn)

Bemis (Howard Hoffmeister)

Michael.Sloat
@wisconsin.gov

608 524 3896

Great Wood Stove Changeout

Monetary incentives for replacement of inefficient wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts.

Jan – Mar 2001 replaced stoves/ inserts. Would continue if external funding continues. Website exists when program is running.

Wisconsin Hearth Association

USEPA

WDNR

WI Focus on Energy

Laurel.Sukup
@wisconsin.gov

715 365 8936

http://www.epa.gov/projectxl/

Develop unconventional ways to regulate sources.

EPA Initiative; applications not accepted since January 2003.

Industry

DNR

Environmental Groups

General public

Jeffrey.Hanson
@wisconsin.gov
(Advisory/review)

608 266 6876