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overpayment you owe when benefits are
payable to you under title II, title VIII,
or both.
§ 416.573 How much will we withhold from
your title II and title VIII benefits to recover
a title XVI overpayment?
(a) If past-due benefits are payable to
you, we will withhold the lesser of the
entire overpayment balance or the entire
amount of past-due benefits.
(b)(1) We will collect the overpayment
from current monthly benefits due in a
month by withholding the lesser of the
amount of the entire overpayment
balance or 10 percent of the monthly
title II benefits and monthly title VIII
benefits payable to you in the month.
(2) If we are already recovering a title
II, title VIII or title XVI overpayment
from your monthly title II benefit, we
will figure your monthly withholding
from title XVI payments (as described in
§ 416.571) without including your title
II benefits in your total countable
income.
(3) Paragraph (b)(1) of this section
does not apply if:
(i) You request and we approve a
different rate of withholding, or
(ii) You or your spouse willfully
misrepresented or concealed material
information in connection with the
overpayment.
(c) In determining whether to grant
your request that we withhold less than
the amount described in paragraph
(b)(1) of this section, we will use the
criteria applied under § 416.571 to
similar requests about withholding from
title XVI benefits.
(d) If you or your spouse willfully
misrepresented or concealed material
information in connection with the
overpayment, we will collect the
overpayment by withholding the lesser
of the overpayment balance or the entire
amount of title II benefits and title VIII
benefits payable to you. We will not
collect at a lesser rate. (See § 416.571 for
what we mean by concealment of
material information.)
monthly benefits (the notice will not
include this information if § 416.573(d)
applies); and
(e) You may ask us to waive collection
of this overpayment balance.
§ 416.575 When will we begin crossprogram recovery from your current
monthly benefits?
(a) We will begin collecting the
overpayment balance by cross-program
recovery from your current monthly title
II and title VIII benefits no sooner than
30 calendar days after the date of the
notice described in § 416.574. If within
that 30-day period you pay us the full
overpayment balance stated in the
notice, we will not begin cross-program
recovery.
(b) If within that 30-day period you
ask us to review our determination that
you still owe us this overpayment
balance, we will not begin crossprogram recovery from your current
monthly benefits before we review the
matter and notify you of our decision in
writing.
(c) If within that 30-day period you
ask us to withhold a different amount
from your current monthly benefits than
the amount stated in the notice, we will
not begin cross-program recovery until
we determine the amount we will
withhold. This paragraph does not
apply when § 416.573(d) applies.
(d) If within that 30-day period you
ask us to waive recovery of the
overpayment balance, we will not begin
cross-program recovery from your
current monthly benefits before we
review the matter and notify you of our
decision in writing. See §§ 416.550
through 416.556.
[FR Doc. 04–28693 Filed 12–30–04; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
Before we collect an overpayment
from you using cross-program recovery,
we will send you a written notice that
tells you the following information:
(a) We have determined that you owe
a specific overpayment balance that can
be collected by cross-program recovery;
(b) We will withhold a specific
amount from the title II or title VIII
benefits (see § 416.573);
(c) You may ask us to review this
determination that you still owe this
overpayment balance;
(d) You may request that we withhold
a different amount from your current
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Background
The Coast Guard published a final
rule in the Federal Register of December
23, 2003 (68 FR 74189). The final rule
was authorized by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of
1990, as amended (‘‘the statute’’; see 28
U.S.C. 2641 note), and promulgated
under a ‘‘good cause’’ exception to the
Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B), because the Coast Guard
found good cause to dispense with the
usual notice and comment requirements
due to the lack of discretion rulemakers
can exercise under the statute. One of
the amendments made by the final rule
revised 33 CFR 27.3 and its
accompanying Table 1, ‘‘Civil Monetary
Penalty Inflation Adjustments.’’
Need for Correction
As published, the final rule
inadvertently contained some
potentially misleading language and
omitted certain fines or penalties that,
pursuant to the statute, required
inclusion.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 27
Marine safety, Oil pollution,
Penalties, Vessels, Waterways.
I Accordingly, 33 CFR part 27 is
corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
RIN 1625–AA73
Civil Monetary Penalties—Adjustments
for Inflation; Correction
Coast Guard, DHS.
Correcting amendments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This document contains
corrections to the final regulations
published in the Federal Register on
December 23, 2003. The regulations
related to inflation adjustments in fines
and other civil monetary penalties that
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PART 27—CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTIES ADMINISTERED BY THE
COAST GUARD
1. The authority citation for part 27
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: Secs. 1–6, Pub. L. 101–410, 104
Stat. 890, as amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1),
Pub. L. 104–134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C.
2461 note); Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2 (106).
33 CFR Part 27
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are mandated by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of
1990, as amended.
DATES: Effective on January 3, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Robert Spears, Office of Standards
Evaluation and Development, Coast
Guard, telephone 202–267–1099.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BILLING CODE 4191–02–P
§ 416.574 Will you receive notice of our
intention to apply cross-program recovery?
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2. Remove § 27.1.
3. Revise § 27.3 to read as follows:
§ 27.3
Penalty Table.
Table 1 lists sections of the United
States Code that authorize civil
monetary penalties for laws
administered by the Coast Guard. These
penalties are assessable in either civil
judicial or administrative proceedings.
Table 1 is periodically amended to
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reflect relevant changes in the United
States Code and to show adjustments in
penalty amounts that are mandated by
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended,
but Table 1 will not reflect statutory
changes that may take effect subsequent
to the most recent amendment of Table
1. In any case of conflict between Table
1 and the current provisions of the
United States Code or another Federal
statute, the current Code or statutory
provision is controlling.
TABLE 1.—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES
Statutory
penalty
($)
U.S. Code citation
Civil monetary penalty description
14 U.S.C. 88(c) .................................................
14 U.S.C. 645(i) ................................................
Saving Life and Property .........................................................
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense).
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses).
Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the United States .....
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels .........
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—
Minimum Penalty.
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge.
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General .....................
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary’s river .........
Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations ............................
Bridges/Drawbridges ................................................................
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation ...........
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation .......................................
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge
or Pilot.
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel ................................
PWSA Regulations ...................................................................
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed
Person in Charge.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under
paragraph).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of
violation).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under
paragraph).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation)
Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or
unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/
Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence
(per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross NegligenceMinimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating .....................................
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture ....................
Deepwater Ports; Oil Discharge ..............................................
International Navigation Rules; Operator .................................
International Navigation Rules; Vessel ....................................
Pollution from Ships; General ..................................................
Pollution from Ships; False Statement ....................................
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator ...........................................
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel ..............................................
Shore Protection; General .......................................................
Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit ...........................
Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation .................................
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation
(Class I).
14 U.S.C. 645(i) ................................................
16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1) ........................................
19 U.S.C. 70 .....................................................
19 U.S.C. 70 .....................................................
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .............................................
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .............................................
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471 ...................................................
474 ...................................................
495(b) ...............................................
499(c) ...............................................
502(c) ...............................................
533(b) ...............................................
1208(a) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1208(b) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1232(a) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1236(b) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1236(c) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1236(d) .............................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) ................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) ................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) ................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) ................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) ....................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) ....................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) ....................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) ...................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) ...................................
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2072(a) .............................................
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as amended
($)
5,000
3,000
6,500
3,300
20,000
27,000
25,000
2,000
500
27,500
2,200
550
5,000
(**)
1,000
(**)
100
200
* 5,000
* 5,000
* 5,000
* 5,000
500
110
220
(***)
(***)
(***)
(***)
650
500
25,000
5,000
650
32,500
6,500
5,000
6,500
2,500
2,750
10,000
25,000
11,000
32,500
10,000
11,000
125,000
157,500
25,000
32,500
1,000
1,100
25,000
32,500
25,000
32,500
3,000
3,300
100,000
110,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
25,000
10,000
25,000
25,000
2,200
6,500
11,000
6,500
6,500
32,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
32,500
11,000
32,500
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TABLE 1.—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES—Continued
Statutory
penalty
($)
U.S. Code citation
Civil monetary penalty description
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) .............................................
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation
(Class II).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation
(Class II subsequent offense).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation
(Judicial Assessment).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation
(Judicial Assessment subsequent offense).
Safe Containers for International Cargo ..................................
Suspension of Passenger Service ...........................................
Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees ..................................
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing ......................................
Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels ...........................
Negligent Operations: Other Vessels ......................................
Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a
Dangerous Drug.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master .................................
Immersion Suits .......................................................................
Inspection Permit .....................................................................
Vessel Inspection; General ......................................................
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel ..............................
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b) ..........
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) ..........
Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥ 1600 Gross Tons ........................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1600 Gross Tons ........................
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) .................
Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)–3318(f) ......................
List/count of Passengers ..........................................................
Notification to Passengers .......................................................
Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets .............................
Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master ......................
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo ..................................................
Uninspected Vessels ................................................................
Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations).
Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) ..............................
Recreational vessels ................................................................
Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels ................
Abandonment of Barges ..........................................................
Load Lines ................................................................................
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) ..............................................
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) ..............................................
Reporting Marine Casualties ....................................................
Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 ......................
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency
in Vessel Complement.
Manning of Inspected Vessels .................................................
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel < 100 GT,
Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel.
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels ...........................................
Citizenship Requirements ........................................................
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) .....................
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) .......
Staff Department on Vessels ...................................................
Officer’s Competency Certificates ............................................
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in Charge.
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual .................................................
Federal Pilots ...........................................................................
Merchant Mariners Documents ................................................
Crew Requirements .................................................................
Small Vessel Manning .............................................................
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge.
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) .............................................
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) .............................................
42 U.S.C. 9609(d) .............................................
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App 1505(a)(2) .................................
App 1805(c)(2) .................................
2110(e) .............................................
2115 .................................................
2302(a) .............................................
2302(a) .............................................
2302(c)(1) .........................................
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3302(i)(5) ..........................................
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3318(g) .............................................
3318(h) .............................................
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3502(e) .............................................
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4311(b)(1) ........................................
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4507(a) .............................................
4703 .................................................
5116(a) .............................................
5116(b) .............................................
5116(c) .............................................
6103(a) .............................................
6103(b) .............................................
8101(e) .............................................
46 U.S.C. 8101(f) ..............................................
46 U.S.C. 8101(g) .............................................
46 U.S.C. 8101(h) .............................................
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8102(a) .............................................
8103(f) ..............................................
8104(i) ..............................................
8104(j) ..............................................
8302(e) .............................................
8304(d) .............................................
8502(e) .............................................
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8502(f) ..............................................
8503 .................................................
8701(d) .............................................
8702(e) .............................................
8906 .................................................
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Inflation
adjustments
per 1990 Act
as amended
($)
25,000
27,500
75,000
82,500
25,000
27,500
75,000
82,500
5,000
50,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
25,000
5,000
6,500
60,000
6,500
5,500
(***)
(***)
5,500
5,000
6,500
1,000
5,000
1,000
5,000
5,000
1,000
1,000
10,000
2,000
10,000
5,000
100
10,000
500
200
25,000
5,000
250,000
1,100
6,500
1,100
6,500
6,500
1,100
1,100
11,000
2,200
11,000
6,500
110
11,000
650
220
32,500
6,500
(***)
5,000
1,000
5,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
5,000
25,000
5,000
1,000
(***)
1,100
6,500
1,100
6,500
11,000
6,500
27,500
6,500
1,100
10,000
10,000
11,000
11,000
1,000
1,100
1,000
500
10,000
10,000
100
100
10,000
1,100
650
11,000
11,000
110
110
11,000
10,000
25,000
500
10,000
25,000
10,000
11,000
32,500
650
11,000
27,500
11,000
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TABLE 1.—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES—Continued
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Statutory
penalty
($)
Civil monetary penalty description
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9308(b) .............................................
9308(c) .............................................
10104(b) ...........................................
10314(a)(2) ......................................
10314(b) ...........................................
10315(c) ...........................................
10321 ...............................................
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10508(b) ...........................................
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10907(b) ...........................................
11101(f) ............................................
11102(b) ...........................................
11104(b) ...........................................
11105(c) ...........................................
11303(a) ...........................................
11303(b) ...........................................
11303(c) ...........................................
11506 ...............................................
12122(a) ...........................................
12122(c) ...........................................
12309(b) ...........................................
12507(b) ...........................................
14701 ...............................................
14702 ...............................................
31309 ...............................................
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46 U.S.C. 70119 ...............................................
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) ........................................
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) ........................................
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual .............................................
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 .................................
Failure to Report Sexual Offense ............................................
Pay Advances to Seamen .......................................................
Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment ....
Allotment to Seamen ................................................................
Seamen Protection; General ....................................................
Coastwise Voyages: Advances ................................................
Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment.
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General ..................
Effects of Deceased Seamen ..................................................
Complaints of Unfitness ...........................................................
Proceedings on Examination of Vessel ...................................
Permission to Make Complaint ................................................
Accommodations for Seamen ..................................................
Medicine Chests on Vessels ....................................................
Destitute Seamen .....................................................................
Wages on Discharge ................................................................
Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain ....................................
Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry ...............................
Log Books; Late Entry .............................................................
Carrying of Sheath Knives .......................................................
Vessel Documentation .............................................................
Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement .........................
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels ....................................
Vessel Identification System ....................................................
Measurement of Vessels .........................................................
Measurement; False Statements .............................................
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens ..........................
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor ........
Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of
31329.
Port Security .............................................................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels ................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Minimum Penalty
Inflation
adjustments
per 1990 Act
as amended
($)
10,000
10,000
5,000
500
500
500
5,000
5,000
5,000
11,000
11,000
6,500
650
650
650
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,000
200
500
100
500
500
500
100
500
200
200
150
50
10,000
100,000
1,000
10,000
20,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,500
220
650
110
650
650
650
110
650
220
220
165
65
11,000
110,000
1,100
11,000
27,000
27,000
11,000
11,000
27,500
25,000
25,000
250
(***)
32,500
275
* These penalties will increase in accordance with the statute to: $10,000 in 2005, $15,000 in 2006, $20,000 in 2007, and $25,000 in 2008 and
thereafter.
** Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.
*** These penalties did not qualify for an adjustment under the rounding rules of the Act.
Dated: December 23, 2004.
T.H. Gilmour,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant
Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and
Environmental Protection.
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SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD13–04–044]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zones: Fireworks Displays in
the Captain of the Port Portland Zone
AGENCY:
Coast Guard, DHS.
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ACTION:
Temporary final rule.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the waters of the Columbia River during
a New Year’s fireworks display. The
Captain of the Port, Portland, Oregon, is
taking this action to safeguard watercraft
and their occupants from safety hazards
associated with this display. Entry into
this safety zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
DATES: This rule is effective from 11:30
p.m. (p.s.t.) on December 31, 2004, to
12:30 a.m. (p.s.t.) on January 1, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are
available for inspection or copying at
U.S. Coast Guard MSO/Group Portland,
6767 N. Basin Ave, Portland, Oregon
97217 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
PO 00000
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Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Belen
Audirsch, c/o Captain of the Port,
Portland 6767 N. Basin Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97217, (503) 240–
9301.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and
5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for not publishing
an NPRM and for making this rule
effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register.
Publishing a NPRM would be contrary
to public interest since immediate
action is necessary to ensure the safety
of vessels and spectators gathering in
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 27
[USCG-2003-15486]
RIN 1625-AA73
Civil Monetary Penalties--Adjustments for Inflation; Correction
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final regulations
published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2003. The regulations
related to inflation adjustments in fines and other civil monetary
penalties that are mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended.
DATES: Effective on January 3, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Spears, Office of Standards
Evaluation and Development, Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-1099.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register of
December 23, 2003 (68 FR 74189). The final rule was authorized by the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended
(``the statute''; see 28 U.S.C. 2641 note), and promulgated under a
``good cause'' exception to the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B), because the Coast Guard found good cause to dispense with
the usual notice and comment requirements due to the lack of discretion
rulemakers can exercise under the statute. One of the amendments made
by the final rule revised 33 CFR 27.3 and its accompanying Table 1,
``Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments.''
Need for Correction
As published, the final rule inadvertently contained some
potentially misleading language and omitted certain fines or penalties
that, pursuant to the statute, required inclusion.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 27
Marine safety, Oil pollution, Penalties, Vessels, Waterways.
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Accordingly, 33 CFR part 27 is corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 27--CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES ADMINISTERED BY THE COAST GUARD
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1. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended
by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C. 2461
note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2
(106).
Sec. 27.1 [Removed]
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2. Remove Sec. 27.1.
0
3. Revise Sec. 27.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 27.3 Penalty Table.
Table 1 lists sections of the United States Code that authorize
civil monetary penalties for laws administered by the Coast Guard.
These penalties are assessable in either civil judicial or
administrative proceedings. Table 1 is periodically amended to
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reflect relevant changes in the United States Code and to show
adjustments in penalty amounts that are mandated by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, but Table 1
will not reflect statutory changes that may take effect subsequent to
the most recent amendment of Table 1. In any case of conflict between
Table 1 and the current provisions of the United States Code or another
Federal statute, the current Code or statutory provision is
controlling.
Table 1.--Civil Monetary Penalties
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Inflation
Statutory adjustments
U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description penalty ($) per 1990 Act
as amended ($)
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14 U.S.C. 88(c)............................ Saving Life and Property........... 5,000 6,500
14 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 3,000 3,300
Assurance Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 20,000 27,000
Assurance Records (subsequent
offenses).
16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)....................... Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters 25,000 27,500
of the United States.
19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 2,000 2,200
Masters of Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 500 550
Masters of Vessels--Minimum
Penalty.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 5,000 (**)
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 1,000 (**)
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge--Minimum
Penalty.
33 U.S.C. 471.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 100 110
General.
33 U.S.C. 474.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 200 220
St. Mary's river.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)........................... Bridges/Failure to Comply with * 5,000 (***)
Regulations.
33 U.S.C. 499(c)........................... Bridges/Drawbridges................ * 5,000 (***)
33 U.S.C. 502(c)........................... Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge * 5,000 (***)
Obstructing Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)........................... Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.. * 5,000 (***)
33 U.S.C. 1208(a).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1232(a).......................... PWSA Regulations................... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 1236(b).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500
Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person
in Charge.
33 U.S.C. 1236(c).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500
Marine Parades; Owner Onboard
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1236(d).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 2,500 2,750
Marine Parades; Other Persons.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000
Discharges (Class I per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500
Discharges (Class I total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000
Discharges (Class II per day of
violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 125,000 157,500
Discharges (Class II total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500
Discharges (per day of violation)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 1,000 1,100
Discharges (per barrel of oil or
unit discharged) Judicial
Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500
to Carry Out Removal/Comply With
Order (Judicial Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500
to Comply with Regulation Issued
Under 1321(j) (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 3,000 3,300
Discharges, Gross Negligence (per
barrel of oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 100,000 110,000
Discharges, Gross Negligence-
Minimum Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; 2,000 2,200
Operating.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 5,000 6,500
Manufacture.
33 U.S.C. 1517(a).......................... Deepwater Ports; Oil Discharge..... 10,000 11,000
33 U.S.C. 1608(a).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500
Operator.
33 U.S.C. 1608(b).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)....................... Pollution from Ships; General...... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)....................... Pollution from Ships; False 5,000 6,500
Statement.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.. 5,000 6,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(b).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.... 5,000 6,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(a).......................... Shore Protection; General.......... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(b).......................... Shore Protection; Operating Without 10,000 11,000
Permit.
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)......................... Oil Pollution Liability and 25,000 32,500
Compensation.
42 U.S.C. 9609(a).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Class I).
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42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500
Liability, Compensation (Class II
subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(d).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment subsequent offense).
46 U.S.C. App 1505(a)(2)................... Safe Containers for International 5,000 6,500
Cargo.
46 U.S.C. App 1805(c)(2)................... Suspension of Passenger Service.... 50,000 60,000
46 U.S.C. 2110(e).......................... Vessel Inspection or Examination 5,000 6,500
Fees.
46 U.S.C. 2115............................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing. 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Recreational 5,000 (***)
Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 25,000 (***)
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)....................... Operating a Vessel While Under the 5,000 5,500
Influence of Alcohol or a
Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 5,000 6,500
Owner, Charterer, Managing
Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 1,000 1,100
Master.
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)....................... Immersion Suits.................... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)....................... Inspection Permit.................. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(a).......................... Vessel Inspection; General......... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(g).......................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 5,000 6,500
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 3318(h).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100
Notice IAW 3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100
Notice IAW 3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel >= 1600 10,000 11,000
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1600 2,000 2,200
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(k).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to 10,000 11,000
Comply with 3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l).......................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 5,000 6,500
3318(b)-3318(f).
46 U.S.C. 3502(e).......................... List/count of Passengers........... 100 110
46 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers......... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of 500 650
Tickets.
46 U.S.C. 3506............................. Copies of Laws on Passenger 200 220
Vessels; Master.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)....................... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........ 25,000 32,500
46 U.S.C. 4106............................. Uninspected Vessels................ 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels (maximum for 250,000 (***)
related series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels; Violation of 5,000 (***)
4307(a).
46 U.S.C. 4311(c).......................... Recreational vessels............... 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 4507(a).......................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing 5,000 6,500
Industry Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 4703............................. Abandonment of Barges.............. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 5116(a).......................... Load Lines......................... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(b).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 5116(c).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(a).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties........ 25,000 27,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(b).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties; 5,000 6,500
Violation of 6104.
46 U.S.C. 8101(e).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100
Failure to Report Deficiency in
Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels....... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8101(g).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 10,000 11,000
Employing or Serving in Capacity
not Licensed by USCG.
46 U.S.C. 8101(h).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100
Freight Vessel < 100 GT, Small
Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
School Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a).......................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels...... 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 8103(f).......................... Citizenship Requirements........... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 8104(i).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000
8104(a) or (b).
46 U.S.C. 8104(j).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8302(e).......................... Staff Department on Vessels........ 100 110
46 U.S.C. 8304(d).......................... Officer's Competency Certificates.. 100 110
46 U.S.C. 8502(e).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 10,000 11,000
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual..... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8503............................. Federal Pilots..................... 25,000 32,500
46 U.S.C. 8701(d).......................... Merchant Mariners Documents........ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 8702(e).......................... Crew Requirements.................. 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8906............................. Small Vessel Manning............... 25,000 27,500
46 U.S.C. 9308(a).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 10,000 11,000
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
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46 U.S.C. 9308(b).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.. 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(c).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 10,000 11,000
9303.
46 U.S.C. 10104(b)......................... Failure to Report Sexual Offense... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)...................... Pay Advances to Seamen............. 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)......................... Pay Advances to Seamen; 500 650
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)......................... Allotment to Seamen................ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10321............................ Seamen Protection; General......... 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)...................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances........ 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 5,000 5,500
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 5,000 5,500
Protection; General.
46 U.S.C. 10711............................ Effects of Deceased Seamen......... 200 220
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)...................... Complaints of Unfitness............ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)......................... Proceedings on Examination of 100 110
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)......................... Permission to Make Complaint....... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)......................... Accommodations for Seamen.......... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)......................... Medicine Chests on Vessels......... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)......................... Destitute Seamen................... 100 110
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)......................... Wages on Discharge................. 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to 200 220
Maintain.
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make 200 220
Entry.
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)......................... Log Books; Late Entry.............. 150 165
46 U.S.C. 11506............................ Carrying of Sheath Knives.......... 50 65
46 U.S.C. 12122(a)......................... Vessel Documentation............... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 12122(c)......................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery 100,000 110,000
Endorsement.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)......................... Vessel Identification System....... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................ Measurement of Vessels............. 20,000 27,000
46 U.S.C. 14702............................ Measurement; False Statements...... 20,000 27,000
46 U.S.C. 31309............................ Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000
Liens.
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000
Liens; Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 25,000 27,500
Liens; Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 70119............................ Port Security...................... 25,000 (***)
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 25,000 32,500
Vessels.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 250 275
Vessels--Minimum Penalty.
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* These penalties will increase in accordance with the statute to: $10,000 in 2005, $15,000 in 2006, $20,000 in
2007, and $25,000 in 2008 and thereafter.
** Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.
*** These penalties did not qualify for an adjustment under the rounding rules of the Act.
Dated: December 23, 2004.
T.H. Gilmour,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
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