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Should the written notification also include results of a facility's inspection?

Should the written notification also include results of a facility's inspection?  An inspection may specify measures to be applied to prevent future releases.

While this information is certainly useful in terms of preventing similar releases, it is not required.  However, state and local governments may wish to require such information as part of their notification programs.