Most industrial facilities will, at some point, be inspected by an environmental regulatory agency. Generally, regulatory agencies have authority to enter public or private property that is governed by an environmental regulation or permit. For certain facilities, inspections occur at least annually. Regulatory inspectors generally have discretion as to the extent of their inspection and what is ultimately identified as a violation. Handling a regulatory inspection in a courteous, reasonable and professional manner will often result in the most beneficial outcome.
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