Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts for 2020, 13041-13045 [2020-04146]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 45 / Friday, March 6, 2020 / Rules and Regulations compensatory damages, including, at the request of the complainant, the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses (including attorney and expert witness fees) reasonably incurred. Interest on back pay will be calculated using the interest rate applicable to underpayment of taxes under 26 U.S.C. 6621 and will be compounded daily. The order will also require the respondent to submit appropriate documentation to the Social Security Administration allocating any back pay award to the appropriate calendar quarters. Such order is subject to discretionary review by the Secretary as provided in Secretary’s Order 01–2020. (e) If the ARB concludes that the respondent has not violated the law, the ARB will issue an order denying the complaint. If, upon the request of the respondent, the ARB determines that a complaint was frivolous or was brought in bad faith, the ARB may award to the respondent reasonable attorney fees, not exceeding $1,000. An order under this section is subject to discretionary review by the Secretary as provided in Secretary’s Order 01–2020. ■ 88. In § 1988.112, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 1988.112 Judicial review. (a) Within 60 days after the issuance of a final order (including a decision issued by the Secretary upon his or her discretionary review) for which judicial review is available, any person adversely affected or aggrieved by the order may file a petition for review of the order in the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the violation allegedly occurred or the circuit in which the complainant resided on the date of the violation. * * * * * Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs PART 50–203—RULES OF PRACTICE 89. The authority citation for part 50– 203 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: Sec. 4, 49 Stat. 2038; 41 U.S.C. 38, unless otherwise noted. 90. In § 50–203.21, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES ■ § 50–203.21 * * * * (d) Thereafter, the Administrative Review Board may issue a decision ruling upon each exception filed and including any appropriate wage determination. Any such decision shall VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Mar 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 PART 60–30—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 91. The authority citation for part 60– 30 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: Executive Order 11246, as amended, 30 FR 12319, 32 FR 14303, as amended by E.O. 12086; 29 U.S.C. 793, as amended, and 38 U.S.C. 4212, as amended. 92. Revise § 60–30.29 to read as follows: ■ § 60–30.29 § 60–30.30 Administrative Order. After expiration of the time for filing, the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of Labor, shall make a decision which shall be served on all parties. If the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of Labor, concludes that the defendant has violated the Executive Order, the equal opportunity clause, or the regulations, an Administrative Order shall be issued enjoining the violations, and requiring the contractor to provide whatever remedies are appropriate, and imposing whatever sanctions are appropriate, or any of the above. In any event, failure to comply with the Administrative Order shall result in the immediate cancellation, termination, and suspension of the respondent’s contracts and/or debarment of the respondent from further contracts. ■ 94. Revise § 60–30.37 to read as follows: Final Administrative Order. After expiration of the time for filing exceptions, the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of Labor, shall issue an Administrative Order which shall be served on all parties. Unless the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of Labor, issues an PO 00000 Administrative Order within 30 days after the expiration of the time for filing exceptions, the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended decision shall become a final Administrative Order which shall become effective on the 31st day after expiration of the time for filing exceptions. Except as to specific time periods required in this subsection, 41 CFR 60–30.30 shall be applicable to this section. [FR Doc. 2020–04017 Filed 3–5–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Record. After expiration of the time for filing briefs and exceptions, the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of Labor, shall make a decision, which shall be the Administrative order, on the basis of the record. The record shall consist of the record for recommended decision, the rulings and recommended decision of the Administrative Law Judge and the exceptions and briefs filed subsequent to the Administrative Law Judge’s decision. ■ 93. Revise § 60–30.30 to read as follows: § 60–30.37 Decisions. * be published in the Federal Register after it becomes the final action of the Department. 13041 Frm 00057 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 24 CFR Parts 28, 30, 87, 180, and 3282 [FR–6196–F–01] Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts for 2020 AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD. ACTION: Final rule. This rule provides for 2020 inflation adjustments of civil monetary penalty amounts required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. DATES: Effective date for 2020 inflation adjustment: April 6, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, Acting Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislation and Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276, Washington, DC 20024; telephone number 202–402–5300 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may access this number via TTY by calling the Information Relay Service at 800–877– 8339 (this is a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act) (Pub. L. 114–74, Sec. 701), which further amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– 410), requires agencies to make annual adjustments to civil monetary penalty (CMP) amounts for inflation ‘‘notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code.’’ Section 553 refers to the Administrative Procedure Act, which provides for advance notice and public comment on rules. However, as explained in Section III below, HUD has E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 13042 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 45 / Friday, March 6, 2020 / Rules and Regulations determined that advance notice and public comment on this final rule is unnecessary. This annual adjustment is for 2020. The annual adjustment is based on the percent change between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (‘‘CPI– U’’) for the month of October preceding the date of the adjustment, and the CPI– U for October of the prior year (28 U.S.C. 2461 note, section (5)(b)(1)). Based on that formula, the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier for 2019 is 1.01764.1 Pursuant to the 2015 Act, II. This Final Rule This rule makes the required 2020 inflation adjustment of civil penalty amounts. Since HUD is not applying these adjustments retroactively, the 2020 increases apply to violations occurring on or after this rule’s effective date. HUD provides a table showing how, for each component, the penalties are being adjusted for 2020 pursuant to the 2015 Act. In the first column (‘‘Description’’), HUD provides a description of the penalty. In the second column (‘‘Statutory Citation’’), HUD provides the United States Code statutory citation providing for the penalty. In the third column (‘‘Regulatory Citation’’), HUD provides the Code of Federal Regulations citation under title 24 for the penalty. In the fourth column (‘‘Previous Amount’’), HUD provides the amount of the penalty pursuant to the rule implementing the 2019 adjustment (84 FR 9451, March 15, 2019). In the fifth column (‘‘2020 Adjusted Amount’’), HUD lists the penalty after applying the 2020 inflation adjustment. Regulatory citation (24 CFR) Previous amount Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3802(a)(1)). Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3802(b)(1)). Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3537a(c)). Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3545(f)). HUD Reform Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1735f–14(a)(2)). HUD Reform Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1735f–14(a)(2)). Housing Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z–13a(g)(2)). HUD Reform Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1735f–15(c)(2)). § 28.10(a) ......... $11,463 ............................ $11,665. § 28.10(b) ......... $11,463 ............................ $11,665. § 30.20 .............. $20,134 ............................ $20,489. § 30.25 .............. $20,134 ............................ $20,489. § 30.35 .............. Per Violation: $10,067. Per Year: $2,013,399. Per Violation: $10,067. Per Year: $2,013,399. Per Violation: $10,067. Per Year: $2,013,399. $50,334 ............................ Per Violation: $10,245. Per Year: $2,048,915. Per Violation: $10,245. Per Year: $2,048,915. Per Violation: $10,245. Per Year: $2,048,915. $51,222. § 30.50 .............. § 30.65 .............. Per Violation: $10,067. Per Year: $2,013,399. Per Violation: $10,067. Per Year: $2,013,399. $17,834 ............................ Per Violation: $10,245. Per Year: $2,048,915. Per Violation: $10,245. Per Year: $2,048,915. $18,149. § 30.68 .............. $39,121 ............................ $39,811. § 87.400 ............ Fair Housing Act Civil Penalties. HUD Reform Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1723i(b)). HUD Reform Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1703). Title X—Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4852d(b)(1)). Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (42 U.S.C. 1437z–1(b)(2)). The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1352). Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3612(g)(3)). Manufactured Housing Regulations Violation. Housing Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5410). § 3282.10 .......... Min: $20,134. Max: $201,340. No Priors: $21,039. One Prior: $52,596. Two or More Priors: $105,194. Per Violation: $2,924. Per Year: $3,654,955. Min: $20,489. Max: $204,892. No Priors: $21,410. One Prior: $53,524. Two or More Priors: $107,050. Per Violation: $2,976. Per Year: $3,719,428. Description Statutory citation False Claims ..................... False Statements .............. Advance Disclosure of Funding. Disclosure of Subsidy Layering. FHA Mortgagees and Lenders Violations. Other FHA Participants Violations. Indian Loan Mortgagees Violations. Multifamily & Section 202 or 811 Owners Violations. Ginnie Mae Issuers & Custodians Violations. Title I Broker & Dealers Violations. Lead Disclosure Violation Section 8 Owners Violations. Lobbying Violation ............. III. Justification for Final Rulemaking for the 2020 Adjustments lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES adjustments are rounded to the nearest dollar.2 HUD generally publishes regulations for public comment before issuing a rule for effect, in accordance with its own regulations on rulemaking in 24 CFR part 10. However, part 10 provides for exceptions to the general rule if the agency finds good cause to omit advanced notice and public 1 Office of Management and Budget, M–20–05, Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Mar 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 § 30.36 .............. § 30.40 .............. § 30.45 .............. § 30.60 .............. § 180.671(a) ..... 2020 Adjusted amount participation. The good cause requirement is satisfied when prior public procedure is ‘‘impractical, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest’’ (see 24 CFR 10.1). As discussed, this final rule makes the required 2020 inflation adjustment, which HUD does not have discretion to change. Moreover, the 2015 Act specifies that a delay in the effective date under the Administrative Procedure Act is not required for annual adjustments under the 2015 Act. HUD has determined, therefore, that it is unnecessary to delay the effectiveness of the 2020 inflation adjustments to solicit public comments. Section 7(o) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(o)) requires that any HUD regulation implementing any provision of the Department of Housing the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. (https:// www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ M-20-05.pdf). (October 2019 CPI–U (257.346)/ October 2018 CPI–U (252.885) = 1.01764.) 2 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 45 / Friday, March 6, 2020 / Rules and Regulations and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 that authorizes the imposition of a civil money penalty may not become effective until after the expiration of a public comment period of not less than 60 days. This rule does not authorize the imposition of a civil money penalty—rather, it makes a standard inflation adjustment to penalties that were previously authorized. As noted above, the 2020 inflation adjustments are made in accordance with a statutorily prescribed formula that does not provide for agency discretion. Accordingly, a delay in the effectiveness of the 2020 inflation adjustments in order to provide the public with an opportunity to comment is unnecessary because the 2015 Act exempts the adjustments from the need for delay, the rule does not authorize the imposition of a civil money penalty, and, in any event, HUD would not have the discretion to make changes as a result of any comments. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES IV. Findings and Certifications Regulatory Review—Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Under Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) (58 FR 51735), a determination must be made whether a regulatory action is significant and, therefore, subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the requirements of the order. Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review) (76 FR 3821) directs executive agencies to analyze regulations that are ‘‘outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome, and to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them in accordance with what has been learned.’’ Executive Order 13563 also directs that, where relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives, and to the extent permitted by law, agencies are to identify and consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public. Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs) (82 FR 9339) requires that for every new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for removal, and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently managed and controlled through a budgeting process. As discussed above in this preamble, this final rule adjusts existing civil monetary penalties for inflation by a statutorily required amount. HUD determined that this rule was not significant under Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Mar 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 Moreover, as this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, it is not considered an Executive Order 13771 regulatory action. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) generally requires an agency to conduct a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements, unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Because HUD has determined that good cause exists to issue this rule without prior public comment, this rule is not subject to the requirement to publish an initial or final regulatory flexibility analysis under the RFA as part of such action. Unfunded Mandates Reform Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) 3 requires that an agency prepare a budgetary impact statement before promulgating a rule that includes a Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year. If a budgetary impact statement is required, section 205 of UMRA also requires an agency to identity and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives before promulgating a rule.4 However, the UMRA applies only to rules for which an agency publishes a general notice of proposed rulemaking. As discussed above, HUD has determined, for good cause, that prior notice and public comment is not required on this rule and, therefore, the UMRA does not apply to this final rule. Executive Order 13132, Federalism Executive Order 13132 (entitled ‘‘Federalism’’) (64 FR 43255) prohibits an agency from publishing any rule that has federalism implications if the rule either imposes substantial direct compliance costs on State and local governments and is not required by statute, or the rule preempts State law, unless the agency meets the consultation and funding requirements of section 6 of the Executive order. This rule will not have federalism implications and would not impose substantial direct compliance costs on State and local governments or preempt State law within the meaning of the Executive order. Environmental Review This final rule does not direct, provide for assistance or loan and mortgage insurance for, or otherwise govern, or regulate, real property acquisition, disposition, leasing, rehabilitation, alteration, demolition, or new construction, or establish, revise, or provide for standards for construction or construction materials, manufactured housing, or occupancy. Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(1), this final rule is categorically excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321). List of Subjects 24 CFR Part 28 Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Fraud, Penalties. 24 CFR Part 30 Administrative practice and procedure, Grant programs—housing and community development, Loan programs—housing and community development, Mortgage insurance, Penalties. 24 CFR Part 87 Government contracts, Grant programs, Loan programs, Lobbying, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 24 CFR Part 180 Administrative practice and procedure, Aged, Civil rights, Fair housing, Investigations, Mortgages, Penalties, Persons with disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 24 CFR Part 3282 Administrative practice and procedure, Consumer protection, Intergovernmental relations, Manufactured homes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, for the reasons described in the preamble, HUD amends 24 CFR parts 28, 30, 87, 180, and 3282 as follows: PART 28—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 1986 1. The authority citation for part 28 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801–3812; 42 U.S.C. 3535(d). 2. In § 28.10, revise paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text and (b)(1) introductory text to read as follows: ■ 32 U.S.C. 1532. 4 2 U.S.C. 1535. PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13043 E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 13044 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 45 / Friday, March 6, 2020 / Rules and Regulations § 28.10 Basis for civil penalties and assessments. § 30.40 Loan guarantees for Indian housing. (a) * * * (1) A civil penalty of not more than $11,665 may be imposed upon any person who makes, presents, or submits, or causes to be made, presented, or submitted, a claim that the person knows or has reason to know: * * * * * (b) * * * (1) A civil penalty of not more than $11,665 may be imposed upon any person who makes, presents, or submits, or causes to be made, presented, or submitted, a written statement that: * * * * * * PART 30—CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES: CERTAIN PROHIBITED CONDUCT 3. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as follows: ■ § 30.45 Multifamily and section 202 or 811 mortgagors. * * * * * (g) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty for each violation under paragraphs (c) and (f) of this section is $51,222. * * * * * ■ 10. In § 30.50, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 30.50 GNMA issuers and custodians. * 4. In § 30.20, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * (c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to a limit of $2,048,915 during any one-year period. * * * ■ 11. In § 30.60, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 30.20 Ethical violations by HUD employees. § 30.60 Dealers or sponsored third-party originators. * * Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1701q–1, 1703, 1723i, 1735f–14, and 1735f–15; 15 U.S.C. 1717a; 28 U.S.C. 1 note and 2461 note; 42 U.S.C. 1437z–1 and 3535(d). ■ * * * * (b) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty is $20,489 for each violation. ■ 5. In § 30.25, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: § 30.25 Violations by applicants for assistance. * * * * * (b) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty is $20,489 for each violation. ■ 6. In § 30.35, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows: § 30.35 Mortgagees and lenders. * * * * * (c)(1) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-year period. * * * * * * * * ■ 7. In § 30.36, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 30.36 Other participants in FHA programs. * lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES * * * * (c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-year period. * * * ■ 9. In § 30.45, revise paragraph (g) to read as follows: 17:52 Mar 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 § 30.65 Failure to disclose lead-based paint hazards. * * * * * (b) Amount of penalty. The maximum penalty is $18,149 for each violation. ■ 13. In § 30.68, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 30.68 Section 8 owners. * * * * * (c) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty for each violation under this section is $39,811. * * * * * PART 87—NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING 14. The authority citation for part 87 continues to read as follows: ■ * * * * (c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-year period. * * * ■ 8. In § 30.40, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 * * * * (c) Amount of penalty. The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to a limit for any particular person of $2,048,915 during any one-year period. ■ 12. In § 30.65, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 1 note; 31 U.S.C. 1352; 42 U.S.C. 3535(d). 15. In § 87.400, revise paragraphs (a), (b), and (e) to read as follows: ■ § 87.400 Penalties. (a) Any person who makes an expenditure prohibited by this part shall PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $20,489 and not more than $204,892 for each such expenditure. (b) Any person who fails to file or amend the disclosure form (see appendix B of this part) to be filed or amended if required by this part, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $20,489 and not more than $204,892 for each such failure. * * * * * (e) First offenders under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $20,489, absent aggravating circumstances. Second and subsequent offenses by persons shall be subject to an appropriate civil penalty between $20,489 and $204,892 as determined by the agency head or his or her designee. * * * * * PART 180—CONSOLIDATED HUD HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL RIGHTS MATTERS 16. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 28 U.S.C. 1 note; 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 2000d–1, 3535(d), 3601–3619, 5301–5320, and 6103. 17. In § 180.671, revise paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) to read as follows: ■ § 180.671 Assessing civil penalties for Fair Housing Act cases. (a) * * * (1) $21,410, if the respondent has not been adjudged in any administrative hearing or civil action permitted under the Fair Housing Act or any state or local fair housing law, or in any licensing or regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or local governmental agency, to have committed any prior discriminatory housing practice. (2) $53,524, if the respondent has been adjudged in any administrative hearing or civil action permitted under the Fair Housing Act, or under any state or local fair housing law, or in any licensing or regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or local government agency, to have committed one other discriminatory housing practice and the adjudication was made during the 5-year period preceding the date of filing of the charge. (3) $107,050, if the respondent has been adjudged in any administrative hearings or civil actions permitted under the Fair Housing Act, or under any state or local fair housing law, or in any licensing or regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or local government agency, to have committed two or more discriminatory housing E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 45 / Friday, March 6, 2020 / Rules and Regulations taxable years that begin on or after January 6, 2017. practices and the adjudications were made during the 7-year period preceding the date of filing of the charge. * * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PART 3282—MANUFACTURED HOME PROCEDURAL AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS Background John Sweeney at (202) 317- 6942 (not a tollfree number). 18. The authority citation for part 3282 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2697, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), 5403, and 5424. Civil and criminal penalties. Failure to comply with this part may subject the party in question to the civil and criminal penalties provided for in section 611 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 5410. The maximum amount of penalties imposed under section 611 of the Act shall be $2,976 for each violation, up to a maximum of $3,719,428 for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation. Dated: February 13, 2020. J. Paul Compton, Jr., General Counsel. List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 Income taxes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is corrected by making the following correcting amendments: PART 1—INCOME TAXES Paragraph 1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read in part as follows: Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * * Par. 2. Section 1.1441–6 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2)(iv)(D) to read as follows: ■ DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service § 1.1441–6 Claim of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. 26 CFR Part 1 * [TD 9890] RIN 1545–BN73, 1545–BN74, 1545–BO23, 1545–BN79, 1545–BO30 Regulations Relating to Withholding and Reporting Tax on Certain U.S. Source Income Paid to Foreign Persons; Correcting Amendment Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correcting amendment. AGENCY: This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9890) that were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, January 2, 2020. The final regulations provide guidance on certain due diligence and reporting rules applicable to persons making certain U.S. source payments to foreign person and guidance on certain aspects of reporting by foreign financial institutions on U.S. accounts. DATES: This correction is effective on March 6, 2020 and is applicable to lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Mar 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 * * * * (b) * * * (2) * * * (iv) * * * (D) Example 4—(1) Facts. Entity E is a business organization formed under the laws of Country Y. Country Y has an income tax treaty with the United States that contains a limitation on benefits provision. E receives U.S. source royalties from withholding agent W. E furnishes a beneficial owner withholding certificate to W claiming a reduced rate of withholding under the U.S.-Country Y tax treaty. However, E’s beneficial owner withholding certificate does not specifically identify the limitation on benefits provision that E satisfies. (2) Analysis. Because E’s withholding certificate does not specifically identify the limitation on benefits provision under the U.S.-Country Y tax treaty that E satisfies as required by paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, W cannot rely on E’s withholding certificate to apply the PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4700 BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Sfmt 4700 32 CFR Part 233 [Docket ID: DOD–2019–OS–0103] RIN 0790–AK90 Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD. ACTION: Interim final rule. AGENCY: Correction of Publication BILLING CODE 4210–67–P Martin V. Franks, Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). Office of the Secretary As published, January 2, 2020 (85 FR 192), the final regulations (TD 9890) contain an error that needs to be corrected. ■ [FR Doc. 2020–04146 Filed 3–5–20; 8:45 am] reduced rate of withholding claimed by E. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2020–04113 Filed 3–5–20; 8:45 am] The final regulations (TD 9890) that are the subject of this correction are issued under section 1441of the Internal Revenue Code. Need for Correction 19. Revise § 3282.10 to read as follows: ■ § 3282.10 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 13045 This regulatory action amends current policy and assignments of responsibility for the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). The FVAP assists overseas service members and other overseas citizens to exercising their voting rights by serving as a critical resource to successfully register to vote. DATES: This rule is effective March 6, 2020. Comments must be received by April 6, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and/or Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Chief Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or RIN for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Beirne, (571) 372–0727. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

24 CFR Parts 28, 30, 87, 180, and 3282

[FR-6196-F-01]

Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts for 2020

AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule provides for 2020 inflation adjustments of civil
monetary penalty amounts required by the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.

DATES: Effective date for 2020 inflation adjustment: April 6, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, Acting Associate
General Counsel, Office of Legislation and Regulations, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th
Street SW, Room 10276, Washington, DC 20024; telephone number 202-402-
5300 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing- or speech-impaired
individuals may access this number via TTY by calling the Information
Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (this is a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act) (Pub. L. 114-74, Sec. 701), which further
amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990
(Pub. L. 101-410), requires agencies to make annual adjustments to
civil monetary penalty (CMP) amounts for inflation ``notwithstanding
section 553 of title 5, United States Code.'' Section 553 refers to the
Administrative Procedure Act, which provides for advance notice and
public comment on rules. However, as explained in Section III below,
HUD has

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determined that advance notice and public comment on this final rule is
unnecessary. This annual adjustment is for 2020.
The annual adjustment is based on the percent change between the
U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(``CPI-U'') for the month of October preceding the date of the
adjustment, and the CPI-U for October of the prior year (28 U.S.C. 2461
note, section (5)(b)(1)). Based on that formula, the cost-of-living
adjustment multiplier for 2019 is 1.01764.\1\ Pursuant to the 2015 Act,
adjustments are rounded to the nearest dollar.\2\
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\1\ Office of Management and Budget, M-20-05, Memorandum for the
Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, Implementation of
Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/M-20-05.pdf).
(October 2019 CPI-U (257.346)/October 2018 CPI-U (252.885) =
1.01764.)
\2\ 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
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II. This Final Rule

This rule makes the required 2020 inflation adjustment of civil
penalty amounts. Since HUD is not applying these adjustments
retroactively, the 2020 increases apply to violations occurring on or
after this rule's effective date. HUD provides a table showing how, for
each component, the penalties are being adjusted for 2020 pursuant to
the 2015 Act. In the first column (``Description''), HUD provides a
description of the penalty. In the second column (``Statutory
Citation''), HUD provides the United States Code statutory citation
providing for the penalty. In the third column (``Regulatory
Citation''), HUD provides the Code of Federal Regulations citation
under title 24 for the penalty. In the fourth column (``Previous
Amount''), HUD provides the amount of the penalty pursuant to the rule
implementing the 2019 adjustment (84 FR 9451, March 15, 2019). In the
fifth column (``2020 Adjusted Amount''), HUD lists the penalty after
applying the 2020 inflation adjustment.

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Statutory Regulatory citation 2020 Adjusted
Description citation (24 CFR) Previous amount amount
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False Claims................... Omnibus Budget Sec. 28.10(a)....... $11,463.......... $11,665.
Reconciliation
Act of 1986 (31
U.S.C.
3802(a)(1)).
False Statements............... Omnibus Budget Sec. 28.10(b)....... $11,463.......... $11,665.
Reconciliation
Act of 1986 (31
U.S.C.
3802(b)(1)).
Advance Disclosure of Funding.. Department of Sec. 30.20.......... $20,134.......... $20,489.
Housing and
Urban
Development Act
(42 U.S.C.
3537a(c)).
Disclosure of Subsidy Layering. Department of Sec. 30.25.......... $20,134.......... $20,489.
Housing and
Urban
Development Act
(42 U.S.C.
3545(f)).
FHA Mortgagees and Lenders HUD Reform Act of Sec. 30.35.......... Per Violation: Per Violation:
Violations. 1989 (12 U.S.C. $10,067. Per $10,245. Per
1735f-14(a)(2)). Year: $2,013,399. Year:
$2,048,915.
Other FHA Participants HUD Reform Act of Sec. 30.36.......... Per Violation: Per Violation:
Violations. 1989 (12 U.S.C. $10,067. Per $10,245. Per
1735f-14(a)(2)). Year: $2,013,399. Year:
$2,048,915.
Indian Loan Mortgagees Housing Community Sec. 30.40.......... Per Violation: Per Violation:
Violations. Development Act $10,067. Per $10,245. Per
of 1992 (12 Year: $2,013,399. Year:
U.S.C. 1715z- $2,048,915.
13a(g)(2)).
Multifamily & Section 202 or HUD Reform Act of Sec. 30.45.......... $50,334.......... $51,222.
811 Owners Violations. 1989 (12 U.S.C.
1735f-15(c)(2)).
Ginnie Mae Issuers & Custodians HUD Reform Act of Sec. 30.50.......... Per Violation: Per Violation:
Violations. 1989 (12 U.S.C. $10,067. Per $10,245. Per
1723i(b)). Year: $2,013,399. Year:
$2,048,915.
Title I Broker & Dealers HUD Reform Act of Sec. 30.60.......... Per Violation: Per Violation:
Violations. 1989 (12 U.S.C. $10,067. Per $10,245. Per
1703). Year: $2,013,399. Year:
$2,048,915.
Lead Disclosure Violation...... Title X-- Sec. 30.65.......... $17,834.......... $18,149.
Residential Lead-
Based Paint
Hazard Reduction
Act of 1992 (42
U.S.C.
4852d(b)(1)).
Section 8 Owners Violations.... Multifamily Sec. 30.68.......... $39,121.......... $39,811.
Assisted Housing
Reform and
Affordability
Act of 1997 (42
U.S.C. 1437z-
1(b)(2)).
Lobbying Violation............. The Lobbying Sec. 87.400......... Min: $20,134. Min: $20,489.
Disclosure Act Max: $201,340. Max: $204,892.
of 1995 (31
U.S.C. 1352).
Fair Housing Act Civil Fair Housing Act Sec. 180.671(a)..... No Priors: No Priors:
Penalties. (42 U.S.C. $21,039. One $21,410. One
3612(g)(3)). Prior: $52,596. Prior: $53,524.
Two or More Two or More
Priors: $105,194. Priors:
$107,050.
Manufactured Housing Housing Community Sec. 3282.10........ Per Violation: Per Violation:
Regulations Violation. Development Act $2,924. Per $2,976. Per
of 1974 (42 Year: $3,654,955. Year:
U.S.C. 5410). $3,719,428.
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III. Justification for Final Rulemaking for the 2020 Adjustments

HUD generally publishes regulations for public comment before
issuing a rule for effect, in accordance with its own regulations on
rulemaking in 24 CFR part 10. However, part 10 provides for exceptions
to the general rule if the agency finds good cause to omit advanced
notice and public participation. The good cause requirement is
satisfied when prior public procedure is ``impractical, unnecessary, or
contrary to the public interest'' (see 24 CFR 10.1). As discussed, this
final rule makes the required 2020 inflation adjustment, which HUD does
not have discretion to change. Moreover, the 2015 Act specifies that a
delay in the effective date under the Administrative Procedure Act is
not required for annual adjustments under the 2015 Act. HUD has
determined, therefore, that it is unnecessary to delay the
effectiveness of the 2020 inflation adjustments to solicit public
comments.
Section 7(o) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act
(42 U.S.C. 3535(o)) requires that any HUD regulation implementing any
provision of the Department of Housing

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and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 that authorizes the imposition
of a civil money penalty may not become effective until after the
expiration of a public comment period of not less than 60 days. This
rule does not authorize the imposition of a civil money penalty--
rather, it makes a standard inflation adjustment to penalties that were
previously authorized. As noted above, the 2020 inflation adjustments
are made in accordance with a statutorily prescribed formula that does
not provide for agency discretion. Accordingly, a delay in the
effectiveness of the 2020 inflation adjustments in order to provide the
public with an opportunity to comment is unnecessary because the 2015
Act exempts the adjustments from the need for delay, the rule does not
authorize the imposition of a civil money penalty, and, in any event,
HUD would not have the discretion to make changes as a result of any
comments.

IV. Findings and Certifications

Regulatory Review--Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

Under Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) (58 FR
51735), a determination must be made whether a regulatory action is
significant and, therefore, subject to review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the requirements of the
order. Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulations and Regulatory
Review) (76 FR 3821) directs executive agencies to analyze regulations
that are ``outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively
burdensome, and to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them in
accordance with what has been learned.'' Executive Order 13563 also
directs that, where relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory
objectives, and to the extent permitted by law, agencies are to
identify and consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and
maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public. Executive
Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs) (82
FR 9339) requires that for every new regulation issued, at least two
prior regulations be identified for removal, and that the cost of
planned regulations be prudently managed and controlled through a
budgeting process. As discussed above in this preamble, this final rule
adjusts existing civil monetary penalties for inflation by a
statutorily required amount.
HUD determined that this rule was not significant under Executive
Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563. Moreover, as this rule is not a
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, it is not
considered an Executive Order 13771 regulatory action.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)
generally requires an agency to conduct a regulatory flexibility
analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking
requirements, unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Because HUD has determined that good cause exists to issue this rule
without prior public comment, this rule is not subject to the
requirement to publish an initial or final regulatory flexibility
analysis under the RFA as part of such action.

Unfunded Mandates Reform

Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) \3\
requires that an agency prepare a budgetary impact statement before
promulgating a rule that includes a Federal mandate that may result in
the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one
year. If a budgetary impact statement is required, section 205 of UMRA
also requires an agency to identity and consider a reasonable number of
regulatory alternatives before promulgating a rule.\4\ However, the
UMRA applies only to rules for which an agency publishes a general
notice of proposed rulemaking. As discussed above, HUD has determined,
for good cause, that prior notice and public comment is not required on
this rule and, therefore, the UMRA does not apply to this final rule.
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\3\ 2 U.S.C. 1532.
\4\ 2 U.S.C. 1535.
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Executive Order 13132, Federalism

Executive Order 13132 (entitled ``Federalism'') (64 FR 43255)
prohibits an agency from publishing any rule that has federalism
implications if the rule either imposes substantial direct compliance
costs on State and local governments and is not required by statute, or
the rule preempts State law, unless the agency meets the consultation
and funding requirements of section 6 of the Executive order. This rule
will not have federalism implications and would not impose substantial
direct compliance costs on State and local governments or preempt State
law within the meaning of the Executive order.

Environmental Review

This final rule does not direct, provide for assistance or loan and
mortgage insurance for, or otherwise govern, or regulate, real property
acquisition, disposition, leasing, rehabilitation, alteration,
demolition, or new construction, or establish, revise, or provide for
standards for construction or construction materials, manufactured
housing, or occupancy. Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(1), this
final rule is categorically excluded from environmental review under
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321).

List of Subjects

24 CFR Part 28

Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Fraud, Penalties.

24 CFR Part 30

Administrative practice and procedure, Grant programs--housing and
community development, Loan programs--housing and community
development, Mortgage insurance, Penalties.

24 CFR Part 87

Government contracts, Grant programs, Loan programs, Lobbying,
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

24 CFR Part 180

Administrative practice and procedure, Aged, Civil rights, Fair
housing, Investigations, Mortgages, Penalties, Persons with
disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

24 CFR Part 3282

Administrative practice and procedure, Consumer protection,
Intergovernmental relations, Manufactured homes, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

Accordingly, for the reasons described in the preamble, HUD amends
24 CFR parts 28, 30, 87, 180, and 3282 as follows:

PART 28--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF
1986

0
1. The authority citation for part 28 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812; 42 U.S.C.
3535(d).

0
2. In Sec. 28.10, revise paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text and
(b)(1) introductory text to read as follows:

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Sec. 28.10 Basis for civil penalties and assessments.

(a) * * *
(1) A civil penalty of not more than $11,665 may be imposed upon
any person who makes, presents, or submits, or causes to be made,
presented, or submitted, a claim that the person knows or has reason to
know:
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) A civil penalty of not more than $11,665 may be imposed upon
any person who makes, presents, or submits, or causes to be made,
presented, or submitted, a written statement that:
* * * * *

PART 30--CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES: CERTAIN PROHIBITED CONDUCT

0
3. The authority citation for part 30 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1701q-1, 1703, 1723i, 1735f-14, and 1735f-
15; 15 U.S.C. 1717a; 28 U.S.C. 1 note and 2461 note; 42 U.S.C.
1437z-1 and 3535(d).

0
4. In Sec. 30.20, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.20 Ethical violations by HUD employees.

* * * * *
(b) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty is $20,489 for each
violation.

0
5. In Sec. 30.25, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.25 Violations by applicants for assistance.

* * * * *
(b) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty is $20,489 for each
violation.

0
6. In Sec. 30.35, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c)(1) to
read as follows:

Sec. 30.35 Mortgagees and lenders.

* * * * *
(c)(1) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up
to a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-
year period. * * *
* * * * *

0
7. In Sec. 30.36, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read
as follows:

Sec. 30.36 Other participants in FHA programs.

* * * * *
(c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to
a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-year
period. * * *

0
8. In Sec. 30.40, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read
as follows:

Sec. 30.40 Loan guarantees for Indian housing.

* * * * *
(c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to
a limit of $2,048,915 for all violations committed during any one-year
period. * * *

0
9. In Sec. 30.45, revise paragraph (g) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.45 Multifamily and section 202 or 811 mortgagors.

* * * * *
(g) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty for each violation under
paragraphs (c) and (f) of this section is $51,222.
* * * * *

0
10. In Sec. 30.50, revise the first sentence in paragraph (c) to read
as follows:

Sec. 30.50 GNMA issuers and custodians.

* * * * *
(c) * * * The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each violation, up to
a limit of $2,048,915 during any one-year period. * * *

0
11. In Sec. 30.60, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.60 Dealers or sponsored third-party originators.

* * * * *
(c) Amount of penalty. The maximum penalty is $10,245 for each
violation, up to a limit for any particular person of $2,048,915 during
any one-year period.

0
12. In Sec. 30.65, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.65 Failure to disclose lead-based paint hazards.

* * * * *
(b) Amount of penalty. The maximum penalty is $18,149 for each
violation.

0
13. In Sec. 30.68, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec. 30.68 Section 8 owners.

* * * * *
(c) Maximum penalty. The maximum penalty for each violation under
this section is $39,811.
* * * * *

PART 87--NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

0
14. The authority citation for part 87 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 28 U.S.C. 1 note; 31 U.S.C. 1352; 42 U.S.C. 3535(d).

0
15. In Sec. 87.400, revise paragraphs (a), (b), and (e) to read as
follows:

Sec. 87.400 Penalties.

(a) Any person who makes an expenditure prohibited by this part
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $20,489 and not
more than $204,892 for each such expenditure.
(b) Any person who fails to file or amend the disclosure form (see
appendix B of this part) to be filed or amended if required by this
part, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $20,489 and
not more than $204,892 for each such failure.
* * * * *
(e) First offenders under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section
shall be subject to a civil penalty of $20,489, absent aggravating
circumstances. Second and subsequent offenses by persons shall be
subject to an appropriate civil penalty between $20,489 and $204,892 as
determined by the agency head or his or her designee.
* * * * *

PART 180--CONSOLIDATED HUD HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
MATTERS

0
16. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 28 U.S.C. 1 note; 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 2000d-1,
3535(d), 3601-3619, 5301-5320, and 6103.

0
17. In Sec. 180.671, revise paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) to read as
follows:

Sec. 180.671 Assessing civil penalties for Fair Housing Act cases.

(a) * * *
(1) $21,410, if the respondent has not been adjudged in any
administrative hearing or civil action permitted under the Fair Housing
Act or any state or local fair housing law, or in any licensing or
regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or local
governmental agency, to have committed any prior discriminatory housing
practice.
(2) $53,524, if the respondent has been adjudged in any
administrative hearing or civil action permitted under the Fair Housing
Act, or under any state or local fair housing law, or in any licensing
or regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or local
government agency, to have committed one other discriminatory housing
practice and the adjudication was made during the 5-year period
preceding the date of filing of the charge.
(3) $107,050, if the respondent has been adjudged in any
administrative hearings or civil actions permitted under the Fair
Housing Act, or under any state or local fair housing law, or in any
licensing or regulatory proceeding conducted by a Federal, state, or
local government agency, to have committed two or more discriminatory
housing

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practices and the adjudications were made during the 7-year period
preceding the date of filing of the charge.
* * * * *

PART 3282--MANUFACTURED HOME PROCEDURAL AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS

0
18. The authority citation for part 3282 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2697, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), 5403, and 5424.

0
19. Revise Sec. 3282.10 to read as follows:

Sec. 3282.10 Civil and criminal penalties.

Failure to comply with this part may subject the party in question
to the civil and criminal penalties provided for in section 611 of the
Act, 42 U.S.C. 5410. The maximum amount of penalties imposed under
section 611 of the Act shall be $2,976 for each violation, up to a
maximum of $3,719,428 for any related series of violations occurring
within one year from the date of the first violation.

Dated: February 13, 2020.
J. Paul Compton, Jr.,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2020-04146 Filed 3-5-20; 8:45 am]
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