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Enforcement

Federal Facilities Inspections: A Guide to EPA's Access and Inspection Authorities

This brochure outlines the legal authority for EPA, or one of its authorized representatives, to inspect a federal facility for compliance with environmental laws. It also identifies the federal, state, or tribal inspectors who may conduct inspections.

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