Preparing for Environmental Inspections: Enforcement Trends and Compliance Best Practices (Nov. 17, 2026)
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/17/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)
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Ready or Not, Inspectors Are Coming
Regulatory inspections — planned or unannounced — can catch even well-prepared companies off guard.
This session breaks down what it actually takes to be ready before inspectors arrive and how to respond effectively once they do.
Stephen Smith (Of Counsel, Beveridge & Diamond) will outline key steps for companies impacted by both planned and unannounced inspections.
This session will cover:
- Key steps for companies impacted by both planned and unannounced inspections
- Best practices for reviewing and strengthening compliance programs before an inspection occurs
- How to respond effectively when inspectors do arrive
- Current agency enforcement initiatives and priorities
- Proactive strategies to identify and mitigate compliance risks
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Generously Sponsored by Beveridge & Diamond PC
Stephen Smith
Of Counsel
Beveridge & Diamond PC
As a former Associate Regional Counsel for EPA Region 4’s Office of Regional Counsel (ORC), Stephen brings more than 12 years of government experience to Beveridge & Diamond. At EPA, Stephen led all legal aspects of complex environmental cleanups, enforcement and compliance actions, and emergency responses throughout the Southeast. He served as lead counsel for hundreds of matters related to nearly all major environmental statutes, including the Comprehensive Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Oil Pollution Act (OPA), among others. He now uses this experience to effectively and efficiently navigate environmental issues facing his clients.
Chintan K. Amin
Deputy General Counsel | Environmental, Sustainability, and Innovation Law
CRH Americas, Inc.
Chintan Amin serves as Deputy General Counsel at CRH Americas, where he leads the company’s environmental, sustainability, and innovation law function. He provides guidance on intellectual property, environmental compliance, and sustainability practices, supporting CRH’s global sustainability goals, including climate targets and water management objectives, while defending the company in enforcement actions across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
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