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Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for
Inflation
Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
In this final rule, the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) makes the 2021 annual inflation
adjustment to its civil monetary
penalties. On November 2, 2015, the
President signed into law The Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (The 2015
Act). Pursuant to the 2015 Act, all
agencies must adjust their civil
monetary penalties annually and
publish the adjustment in the Federal
Register. Accordingly, this final rule
adjusts the Department’s civil monetary
penalties for 2021 pursuant to the 2015
Act and Executive Office of the
President (EOP) Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) guidance. The new
penalties will be effective for penalties
assessed after October 18, 2021 whose
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associated violations occurred after
November 2, 2015.
DATES: This rule is effective on October
18, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hillary Hunnings, 202–282–9043,
hillary.hunnings@hq.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
II. Overview of Final Rule
III. Adjustments by Component
A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency
B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
C. U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
D. U.S. Coast Guard
E. Transportation Security Administration
IV. Administrative Procedure Act
V. Regulatory Analyses
A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
VI. Signing Authority
I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
On November 2, 2015, the President
signed into law the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114–
74 section 701 (Nov. 2, 2015)) (2015
Act).1 The 2015 Act amended the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461
note) to improve the effectiveness of
civil monetary penalties and to maintain
their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act
required agencies to: (1) Adjust the level
of civil monetary penalties with an
initial ‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment through
issuance of an interim final rule (IFR)
and (2) make subsequent annual
adjustments for inflation. Through the
‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment, agencies were
required to adjust the maximum
amounts of civil monetary penalties to
more accurately reflect inflation rates.
For the subsequent annual
adjustments, the 2015 Act requires
agencies to increase the penalty
amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment.
The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide
guidance to agencies each year to assist
agencies in making the annual
adjustments. The 2015 Act requires
agencies to make the annual
adjustments no later than January 15 of
each year and to publish the
adjustments in the Federal Register.
Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS
undertook a review of the civil penalties
that DHS and its components
administer.2 On July 1, 2016, DHS
1 The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget
Act of 2015, Public Law 114–74 (Nov. 2, 2015).
2 The 2015 Act applies to all agency civil
penalties except for any penalty (including any
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published an IFR adjusting the
maximum civil monetary penalties with
an initial ‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment, as
required by the 2015 Act.3 DHS
calculated the adjusted penalties based
upon nondiscretionary provisions in the
2015 Act and upon guidance that OMB
issued to agencies on February 24,
2016.4 The adjusted penalties were
effective for civil penalties assessed
after August 1, 2016 (the effective date
of the IFR), whose associated violations
occurred after November 2, 2015 (the
date of enactment of the 2015 Act). On
January 27, 2017, DHS published a final
rule making the annual adjustment for
2017.5 On April 2, 2018, DHS made the
2018 annual inflation adjustment.6 On
April 5, 2019, DHS made the 2019
annual inflation adjustment.7 On June
17, 2020, DHS made the 2020 annual
inflation adjustment.8
II. Overview of the Final Rule
This final rule makes the 2021 annual
inflation adjustments to civil monetary
penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and
pursuant to guidance OMB issued to
agencies on December 23, 2020.9 The
penalty amounts in this final rule will
be effective for penalties assessed after
October 18, 2021 where the associated
violation occurred after November 2,
2015. Consistent with OMB guidance,
the 2015 Act does not change previously
assessed penalties that the agency is
actively collecting or has collected.
The adjusted penalty amounts will
apply to penalties assessed after the
effective date of this final rule. We
discuss civil penalties by DHS
component in Section III below. For
each component identified in Section
III, below, we briefly describe the
addition to tax and additional amount) under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)
and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202 et seq.).
See sec. 4(a)(1) of the 2015 Act. In the case of DHS,
several civil penalties that are assessed by U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S.
Coast Guard (USCG) fall under the Tariff Act of
1930, and therefore DHS did not adjust those civil
penalties in this rulemaking.
3 See 81 FR 42987.
4 Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Exec. Office of The
President, M–16–06, Implementation of the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015, Table A: 2016 Civil
Monetary Penalty Catch-Up Adjustment Multiplier
by Calendar Year, (Feb. 24, 2016) (https://
www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/
omb/memoranda/2016/m-16-06.pdf).
5 See 82 FR 8571.
6 See 83 FR 13826.
7 See 84 FR 13499.
8 See 85 FR 36469.
9 Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the
President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty
Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/
M-21-10.pdf).
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relevant civil penalty (or penalties), and
we provide a table showing the increase
in the penalties for 2021. In the table for
each component, we show (1) the
penalty name, (2) the penalty statutory
and or regulatory citation, (3) the
penalty amount as adjusted in the 2020
final rule, (4) the cost-of-living
adjustment multiplier for 2021 that
OMB provided in its December 23,
2020, guidance, and (5) the new 2021
adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act instructs
agencies to round penalties to the
nearest $1. For a more complete
discussion of the method used for
calculating the initial ‘‘catch-up’’
inflation adjustments and a componentby-component breakdown to the nature
of the civil penalties and relevant legal
authorities, please see the IFR preamble
at 81 FR 42987–43000.
III. Adjustments by Component
In the following sections, we briefly
describe the civil penalties that DHS
and its components, the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency
(CISA), the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), the U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the
Transportation Security Administration
(TSA), assess. Other components not
mentioned do not impose any civil
monetary penalties. We include tables at
the end of each section, which list the
individual adjustments for each penalty.
A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency
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only one civil penalty that the 2015 Act
affects. That penalty assesses fines for
violations of the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Standards (CFATS). CFATS is
a program that regulates the security of
chemical facilities that, in the discretion
of the Secretary, present high levels of
security risk. DHS established the
CFATS program in 2007 pursuant to
section 550 of the Department of
Homeland Security Appropriations Act
of 2007 (Pub. L. 109–295).10 The CFATS
regulation is located in part 27 of title
6 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR). Below is a table showing the
2021 adjustment for the CFATS penalty
that CISA administers.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency (CISA) administers
TABLE 1—CFATS CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENT
Penalty name
Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
(per day)
Citation
Penalty for non-compliance with CFATS regulations ........................
6 U.S.C. 624(b)(1); 6 CFR
27.300(b)(3).
$35,486
Multiplier *
1.01182
New penalty as
adjusted by this
final rule
(per day)
$35,905
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) assesses civil monetary
penalties under various titles of the
United States Code (U.S.C.) and the
CFR. These include penalties for certain
violations of title 8 of the CFR regarding
the Immigration and Nationality Act of
1952 (Pub. L. 82–414, as amended)
(INA). The INA contains provisions that
impose penalties on persons, including
carriers and aliens, who violate
specified provisions of the INA. The
relevant penalty provisions appear in
numerous sections of the INA; however,
CBP has enumerated these penalties in
regulation in one location—8 CFR
280.53. For a complete list of the INA
sections for which penalties are
assessed, in addition to a brief
description of each violation, see the
2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR 42989–
42990. For a complete list and brief
description of the non-INA civil
monetary penalties assessed by CBP
subject to adjustment and a discussion
of the history of the DHS and CBP
adjustments to the non-INA penalties,
see the 2019 annual inflation
adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR
13499, 13500 (April 5, 2019).
Below is a table showing the 2021
adjustment for the penalties that CBP
administers.
TABLE 2—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
Penalty name
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Penalties for non-compliance with arrival and departure manifest
requirements for passengers, crewmembers, or occupants transported on commercial vessels or aircraft arriving to or departing
from the United States.
Penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens.
Penalties for failure to depart voluntarily ...........................................
Penalties for violations of removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft under section 241(d) of the INA, or
for costs associated with removal under section 241(e) of the
INA.
Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section
241(d)(2) of the INA.
10 Section 550 has since been superseded by the
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from
Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113–254). The
new legislation codified the statutory authority for
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Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Citation
8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(1) (INA section
231(g)).
8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(2) (INA section 234).
8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(3) (INA section
240B(d)).
8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(A); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(4) (INA section
243(c)(1)(A)).
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New penalty
as adjusted by this
final rule
$1,419
1.01182
$1,436
3,855
1.01182
3,901
1,625–8,128
1.01182
1,644–8,224
3,251
1.01182
3,289
8,128
1.01182
8,224
8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(B); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(5) (INA section
243(c)(1)(B)).
the CFATS program within Title XXI of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. See
6 U.S.C. 621 et seq. Public Law 113–254 authorized
the CFATS program from January 18, 2015 to
Multiplier *
January 17, 2019. Public Law 116–150 extends the
CFATS program authorization to July 27, 2023.
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TABLE 2—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS—Continued
Penalty name
Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Citation
Penalties for failure to report an illegal landing or desertion of alien
crewmen, and for each alien not reported on arrival or departure
manifest or lists required in accordance with section 251 of the
INA.
Penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation
of section 251(d) of the INA.
Penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen .....
Penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted
with certain disabilities.
Penalties for discharge of alien crewmen ..........................................
Penalties for bringing into the United States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws.
Penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens ...
Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens subject to denial
of admission on a health-related ground.
Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required
documentation.
Penalties for failure to depart .............................................................
Penalties for improper entry ...............................................................
Penalty for dealing in or using empty stamped imported liquor containers.
Penalty for employing a vessel in a trade without a required Certificate of Documentation.
Penalty for transporting passengers coastwise for hire by certain
vessels (known as Bowaters vessels) that do not meet specified
conditions.
Penalty for transporting passengers between coastwise points in
the United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel.
Penalty for towing a vessel between coastwise points in the United
States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel.
Multiplier *
New penalty
as adjusted by this
final rule
a 385
1.01182
a 390
9,639
1.01182
9,753
964–5,783
1.01182
975–5,851
1,928
1.01182
1,951
2,891–5,783
1.01182
2,925–5,851
19,277
1.01182
19,505
5,783
1.01182
5,851
5,783
1.01182
5,851
5,783
1.01182
5,851
813
1.01182
823
81–407
1.01182
82–412
540
1.01182
** 546
19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 CFR 4.80(i)
1,352
1.01182
1,368
46 U.S.C. 12118(f)(3) ..................
540
1.01182
** 546
46 U.S.C. 55103(b); 19 CFR
4.80(b)(2).
46 U.S.C. 55111(c); 19 CFR 4.92
812
1.01182
822
b 946–2,976
1.01182
c 957–3,011
8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(6) (INA section
251(d)).
8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(6) (INA section
251(d)).
8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(7) (INA section
254(a)).
8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(8) (INA section 255).
8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(9) (INA section 256).
8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(10) (INA section
257).
8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(11) (INA section
271(a)).
8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(12) (INA section
272(a)).
8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(13) (INA section
273(b)).
8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(14) (INA section
274D).
8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(15) (INA section
275(b)).
19 U.S.C. 469 ..............................
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.
a for each alien.
b plus $162 per ton.
c $164 per ton.
C. U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
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U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) assesses civil
monetary penalties for certain
employment-related violations arising
from the INA. ICE’s civil penalties are
located in title 8 of the CFR.
There are three different sections in
the INA that impose civil monetary
penalties for violations of the laws that
relate to employment actions: sections
274A, 274B, and 274C. ICE has primary
11 Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that
are also listed as penalties administered by CBP.
These are penalties for failure to depart voluntarily,
INA section 240B(d), and failure to depart after a
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enforcement responsibilities for two of
these civil penalty provisions (sections
274A and 274C), and the Department of
Justice (DOJ) has enforcement
responsibilities for one of these civil
penalty provisions (section 274B). The
INA, in sections 274A and 274C,
provides for imposition of civil
penalties for various specified unlawful
acts pertaining to the employment
eligibility verification process (Form I–
9, Employment Eligibility Verification),
the employment of unauthorized aliens,
and document fraud.
Because both DHS and DOJ
implement the three employmentrelated penalty sections in the INA, both
Departments’ implementing regulations
reflect the civil penalty amounts. For a
complete description of the civil money
penalties assessed and a discussion of
DHS’s and DOJ’s efforts to update the
penalties in years past, see the IFR
preamble at 81 FR 42991. Below is a
table showing the 2021 adjustment for
the penalties that ICE administers.11
final order of removal, INA section 274D. Both CBP
and ICE may administer these penalties, but as ICE
is the DHS component primarily responsible for
assessing and collecting them, they are also listed
among the penalties ICE administers.
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TABLE 3—U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
Penalty name
Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Citation
Civil penalties for failure to depart voluntarily, INA section 240B(d)
Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(1)–(a)(4), penalty for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(5)–(a)(6), penalty for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(1)–(a)(4), penalty for subsequent offenses.
Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(5)–(a)(6), penalty for subsequent offenses.
Violation/prohibition of indemnity bonds ............................................
Civil penalties for knowingly hiring, recruiting, referral, or retention
of unauthorized aliens—Penalty for first offense (per unauthorized alien).
Penalty for second offense (per unauthorized alien) .........................
Penalty for third or subsequent offense (per unauthorized alien) .....
Civil penalties for I–9 paperwork violations ........................................
Civil penalties for failure to depart, INA section 274D .......................
Multiplier *
New penalty as
adjusted by this
final rule
8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(3).
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A) ..............
$1,625–$8,128
1.01182
$1,644–$8,224
481–3,855
1.01182
487–3,901
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B) ..............
407–3,251
1.01182
412–3,289
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C) ..............
3,855–9,639
1.01182
3,901–9,753
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D) ..............
** 3,251–8,128
1.01182
3,289–8,224
8 CFR 274a.8(b) .........................
8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(A) ..........
2,332
583–4,667
1.01182
1.01182
2,360
590–4,722
4,667–11,665
6,999–23,331
234–2,332
813
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
4,722–11,803
7,082–23,607
237–2,360
823
8
8
8
8
CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(B) ..........
CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(C) ..........
CFR 274a.10(b)(2) ...................
U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR
280.53(b)(14).
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** The $3,251 penalty minimum amount was erroneously listed as $3,351 in the regulatory text of the 2020 final rule. It was correctly listed as $3,251 in the preamble of the 2020 final rule. DHS calculated the new penalty minimum amount as adjusted by this final rule based on $3,251.
D. U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is authorized to
assess close to 150 penalties involving
maritime safety and security and
environmental stewardship that are
critical to the continued success of
Coast Guard missions. Various statutes
in titles 14, 16, 19, 33, 42, 46, and 49
of the U.S.C. authorize these penalties.
Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast
majority of these penalties as these
statutes deal with navigation, navigable
waters, and shipping. For a complete
discussion of the civil monetary
penalties assessed by the Coast Guard,
see the 2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR
42992.
The Coast Guard has identified the
penalties it administers, adjusted those
penalties for inflation, and is listing
those new penalties in a table located in
the CFR—specifically, Table 1 in 33
CFR 27.3. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3
identifies the statutes that provide the
Coast Guard with civil monetary penalty
authority and sets out the inflationadjusted maximum penalty that the
Coast Guard may impose pursuant to
each statutory provision. Table 1 in 33
CFR 27.3 provides the current
maximum penalty for violations that
occurred after November 2, 2015.12
The applicable civil penalty amounts
for violations occurring on or before
November 2, 2015, are set forth in
previously published regulations
amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the
applicable penalty amount for a
violation that occurred on or before
November 2, 2015, look to the prior
versions of the CFR that pertain to the
date on which the violation occurred.
Table 4 below shows the 2021
adjustment for the penalties that the
Coast Guard administers.
TABLE 4—U.S. COAST GUARD CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
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Penalty name
Saving Life and Property ....................................................................
Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast ....
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)
Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent
offenses).
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 ...........................................
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) .........
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph).
12 The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2018 re-designated certain
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Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Citation
14
14
14
14
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
New penalty as
adjusted by this
final rule
521(c) ..........................
521(e) ..........................
936(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ....
936(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ....
$10,839
1,112
5,444
36,297
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
$10,967
1,125
5,508
36,726
19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 .........
19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 .........
8,116
1,894
1.01182
1.01182
8,212
1,916
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) ........................
** 5,000
N/A
** 5,000
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) ........................
** 1,000
N/A
** 1,000
33 U.S.C. 471; 33 CFR 27.3 .......
33 U.S.C. 474; 33 CFR 27.3 .......
33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ...
33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ...
33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ...
33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ...
33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33
CFR 27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33
CFR 27.3.
11,767
812
29,707
29,707
29,707
29,707
2,164
2,164
19,277
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
11,906
822
30,058
30,058
30,058
30,058
2,190
2,190
19,505
48,192
1.01182
48,762
existing sections of the U.S.C., including 14 U.S.C.
88 (now 14 U.S.C. 521) and 33 U.S.C. 1232 and
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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 Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating ................................................
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture ...............................
International Navigation Rules; Operator ...........................................
International Navigation Rules; Vessel ...............................................
Pollution from Ships; General .............................................................
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33
CFR 27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33
CFR 27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ..
33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ..
33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 33 CFR 27.3
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR
27.3.
33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 33 CFR 27.3
42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 33 CFR 27.3
42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3
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 ............................................
Clean Hulls .........................................................................................
Clean Hulls—related to false statements ...........................................
Clean Hulls—Recreational Vessel ......................................................
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)
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
Vessel
Vessel
Vessel
Vessel
Inspection;
Inspection;
Inspection;
Inspection;
Inspection;
General .................................................................
Nautical School Vessel ........................................
Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b) .....................
Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) .....................
Vessel ≥ 1,600 Gross Tons .................................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1,600 Gross Tons .................................
jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with RULES1
Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Penalty name
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) ........................................
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19,277
1.01182
19,505
240,960
1.01182
243,808
48,192
1.01182
48,762
1,928
1.01182
1,951
48,192
1.01182
48,762
48,192
1.01182
48,762
5,783
1.01182
5,851
192,768
1.01182
195,047
8,116
21,640
15,173
15,173
75,867
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
8,212
21,896
15,352
15,352
76,764
15,173
1.01182
15,352
15,173
15,173
53,524
21,410
48,192
44,124
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
15,352
15,352
54,157
21,663
48,762
44,646
58,833
1.01182
59,528
5,883
58,328
58,328
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
5,953
59,017
59,017
42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3
174,985
1.01182
177,053
42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3
58,328
1.01182
59,017
42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3
174,985
1.01182
177,053
80509; 33 CFR 27.3 ...
70305; 33 CFR 27.3 ...
2110(e); 33 CFR 27.3
2115; 33 CFR 27.3 .....
2302(a); 33 CFR 27.3
2302(a); 33 CFR 27.3
2302(c)(1); 33 CFR
6,376
63,761
9,639
7,846
7,097
35,486
7,846
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
6,451
64,515
9,753
7,939
7,181
35,905
7,939
2306(a)(4); 33 CFR
12,219
1.01182
12,363
2306(b)(2); 33 CFR
2,444
1.01182
2,473
3102(c)(1); 33 CFR
12,219
1.01182
12,363
3302(i)(5); 33 CFR
2,549
1.01182
2,579
12,219
12,219
2,444
2,444
24,441
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
12,363
12,363
2,473
2,473
24,730
4,888
1.01182
4,946
3318(k); 33 CFR 27.3
3318(l); 33 CFR 27.3 ..
3502(e); 33 CFR 27.3
3504(c); 33 CFR 27.3
3504(c); 33 CFR 27.3
3506; 33 CFR 27.3 .....
3718(a)(1); 33 CFR
24,441
12,219
254
25,479
1,273
510
63,699
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
24,730
12,363
257
25,780
1,288
516
64,452
4106; 33 CFR 27.3 .....
4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
10,705
337,016
1.01182
1.01182
10,832
341,000
6,740
1.01182
6,820
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
46 U.S.C.
27.3.
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3318(g); 33 CFR 27.3
3318(h); 33 CFR 27.3
3318(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ..
3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
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Penalty name
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.
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 ........................................................................
Documentation of Vessels—Related to Activities involving mobile
offshore drilling units.
Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement ...................................
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation ...................
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 .....
Ports and Waterway Safety 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 ......
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as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Citation
Port Security .......................................................................................
Port Security—Continuing Violations ..................................................
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement ........................................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels ..........................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness or substantial Damage to Property.
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels; Training ...........................
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
Multiplier *
New penalty as
adjusted by this
final rule
4311(c); 33 CFR 27.3
4507; 33 CFR 27.3 .....
4703; 33 CFR 27.3 .....
5116(a); 33 CFR 27.3
5116(b); 33 CFR 27.3
5116(c); 33 CFR 27.3
6103(a); 33 CFR 27.3
6103(b); 33 CFR 27.3
8101(e); 33 CFR 27.3
2,549
10,705
1,814
11,665
23,331
11,665
40,640
10,705
1,928
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
2,579
10,832
1,835
11,803
23,607
11,803
41,120
10,832
1,951
46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 CFR 27.3 ..
46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 CFR 27.3
19,277
19,277
1.01182
1.01182
19,505
19,505
2,549
1.01182
2,579
46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 CFR 27.3
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
8102(a) ........................
8103(f) .........................
8104(i) .........................
8104(j) .........................
8302(e) ........................
8304(d) ........................
8502(e) ........................
2,549
1,273
19,277
19,277
254
254
19,277
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
2,579
1,288
19,505
19,505
257
257
19,505
46
46
46
46
46
46
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
8502(f) .........................
8503 ............................
8701(d) ........................
8702(e) ........................
8906 ............................
9308(a) ........................
19,277
61,098
1,273
19,277
40,640
19,277
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
19,505
61,820
1,288
19,505
41,120
19,505
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
9308(b) ........................
9308(c) ........................
10104(b) ......................
10314(a)(2) .................
10314(b) ......................
10315(c) ......................
10321 ..........................
10505(a)(2) .................
10505(b) ......................
10508(b) ......................
10711 ..........................
10902(a)(2) .................
10903(d) ......................
10907(b) ......................
11101(f) .......................
11102(b) ......................
11104(b) ......................
11105(c) ......................
11303(a) ......................
11303(b) ......................
11303(c) ......................
11506 ..........................
12151(a)(1) .................
12151(a)(2) .................
19,277
19,277
10,245
1,273
1,273
1,273
8,831
8,831
8,831
8,831
510
1,273
254
1,273
1,273
1,273
254
1,273
510
510
382
127
16,687
27,813
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
19,505
19,505
10,366
1,288
1,288
1,288
8,935
8,935
8,935
8,935
516
1,288
257
1,288
1,288
1,288
257
1,288
516
516
387
129
16,884
28,142
46 U.S.C. 12151(c) ......................
46 U.S.C. 12309(a) ......................
46 U.S.C. 12309(b) ......................
46 U.S.C. 12507(b) ......................
46 U.S.C. 14701 ..........................
46 U.S.C. 14702 ..........................
46 U.S.C. 31309 ..........................
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) .................
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) .................
46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 33 CFR 27.3
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B); 33
CFR 27.3.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C); 33
CFR 27.3.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33
CFR 27.3.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a) ......................
46 U.S.C. 70119(b) ......................
46 U.S.C. 70506(c) ......................
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) ...................
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) ...................
127,525
12,740
2,549
21,410
46,664
46,664
21,410
21,410
53,524
95,881
9,639
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
129,032
12,891
2,579
21,663
47,216
47,216
21,663
21,663
54,157
97,014
9,753
9,639
1.01182
9,753
4,819
1.01182
4,876
35,486
63,761
5,883
83,439
194,691
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
35,905
64,515
5,953
84,425
196,992
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) ...................
502
1.01182
508
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
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** Enacted under the Tariff Act; exempt from inflation adjustments.
E. Transportation Security
Administration
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) is updating its
civil penalties regulation in accordance
with the 2015 Act. Pursuant to its
statutory authority in 49 U.S.C.
46301(a)(1), (4), (5), (6), 49 U.S.C.
46301(d)(2), (8), and 49 U.S.C. 114(u),
TSA may impose penalties for
violations of statutes that TSA
administers, including penalties for
violations of implementing regulations
or orders. Note that pursuant to division
K, title I, sec. 1904(b)(1)(I), of Public
Law 115–254, 132 Stat. 3186, 3545 (Oct.
5, 2018), the TSA Modernization Act—
part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of
2018—the former 49 U.S.C. 114(v),
which relates to penalties, was redesignated as 49 U.S.C. 114(u).
TSA assesses these penalties for a
wide variety of aviation and surface
security requirements, including
violations of TSA’s requirements
applicable to Transportation Worker
Identification Credentials (TWIC),13 as
well as violations of requirements
described in chapter 449 of title 49 of
the U.S.C. These penalties can apply to
a wide variety of situations, as described
in the statutory and regulatory
provisions, as well as in guidance that
TSA publishes. Below is a table
showing the 2021 adjustment for the
penalties that TSA administers.
TABLE 5—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
Penalty amount
as adjusted in
the 2020 FR
Multiplier *
New penalty as
adjusted by this
final rule
Penalty name
Citation
Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),
44907(a)–(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)–(f), 44908, and 44909), or 49
U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, or order issued
thereunder by a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation.
Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),
44907(a)–(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)–(f), 44908, and 44909), or 49
U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, or order issued
thereunder by an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), any person not operating an aircraft for the transportation
of passengers or property for compensation, or a small business
concern.
Violation of any other provision of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 U.S.C.
ch. 701, a regulation prescribed, or order issued thereunder.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5),
(6); 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(2), (8);
49 CFR 1503.401(c)(3).
$34,777 (up to a
total of $556,419
per civil penalty
action).
1.01182
$35,188 (up to a
total of $562,996
per civil penalty
action).
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5);
49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(8); 49 CFR
1503.401(c)(1) and (2).
$13,910 (up to a
total of $69,553
total for small
businesses,
$556,419 for others).
1.01182
$14,074 (up to a
total of $70,375
for small businesses, $562,996
for others).
49 U.S.C. 114(u); 49 CFR
1503.401(b).
$11,904 (up to a
total of $59,522
total for small
businesses,
$476,174 for others) **.
1.01182
$12,045 (up to a
total of $60,226
total for small
businesses,
$481,802 for others).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** The $476,174 penalty amount was erroneously listed as $76,174 in the preamble of the 2020 final rule. It was correctly listed as $476,174 in the regulatory text
of the 2020 final rule. DHS calculated the new penalty amount as adjusted by this final rule based on $476,174.
IV. Administrative Procedure Act
DHS is promulgating this final rule to
ensure that the amount of civil penalties
that DHS assesses or enforces reflects
the statutorily mandated ranges as
adjusted for inflation. The 2015 Act
provides a clear formula for adjustment
of the civil penalties, leaving DHS and
its components with little room for
discretion. DHS and its components
have been charged only with performing
ministerial computations to determine
the amounts of adjustments for inflation
to civil monetary penalties. In these
annual adjustments DHS is merely
updating the penalty amounts by
applying the cost-of-living adjustment
multiplier that OMB has provided to
agencies. Furthermore, the 2015 Act
specifically instructed that agencies
make the required annual adjustments
notwithstanding section 553 of title 5 of
the U.S.C. Thus, as specified in the 2015
Act, the prior public notice-and-
comment procedures and delayed
effective date requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) do
not apply to this rule. Further, as
described above, this rule makes minor
amendments to the regulations to reflect
changes required by clear statutory
authority, and DHS finds that prior
notice and comment procedures and a
delayed effective date for these
amendments are unnecessary.
13 See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and
46303, and 49 U.S.C. chapter 449.
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President, M–21–10, Implementation of Penalty
Inflation Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
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V. Regulatory Analyses
A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders 12866 (‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’) and 13563
(‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory
Review’’) direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
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effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). Executive Order 13563
emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of
reducing costs, of harmonizing rules,
and of promoting flexibility.
OMB has not designated this final
rule a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, OMB has not
reviewed this rule.
This final rule makes
nondiscretionary adjustments to
existing civil monetary penalties in
accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB
guidance.14 DHS therefore did not
consider alternatives and does not have
the flexibility to alter the adjustments of
the civil monetary penalty amounts as
provided in this rule. To the extent this
final rule increases civil monetary
penalties, it would result in an increase
in transfers from persons or entities
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/
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assessed a civil monetary penalty to the
government.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act applies
only to rules for which an agency
publishes a notice of proposed
rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
See 5 U.S.C. 601–612. The Regulatory
Flexibility Act does not apply to this
final rule because a notice of proposed
rulemaking was not required for the
reasons stated above.
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531–1538, requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or Tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. This final rule
will not result in such an expenditure.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
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19 CFR Part 4
Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime
carriers, Oil pollution, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.
§ 270.3
33 CFR Part 27
Administrative practice and
procedure, Penalties.
49 CFR Part 1503
Administrative practice and
procedure, Investigations, Law
enforcement, Penalties.
Amendments to the Regulations
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in
the preamble, DHS is amending 6 CFR
part 27, 8 CFR parts 270, 274a, and 280,
19 CFR part 4, 33 CFR part 27, and 49
CFR part 1503 as follows:
Title 6—Domestic Security
PART 27—CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTITERRORISM STANDARDS
The provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, and its implementing
regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, do not
apply to this final rule, because this
final rule does not trigger any new or
revised recordkeeping or reporting.
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VI. Signing Authorities
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1. The authority citation for part 27
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 6 U.S.C. 624; Pub. L. 101–410,
104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114–
74, 129 Stat. 599; Pub. L. 113–254, 128 Stat.
2898, as amended by Pub. L. 116–150, 134
Stat. 679.
The amendments to 19 CFR part 4 in
this document are issued in accordance
with 19 CFR 0.2(a), which provides that
the authority of the Secretary of the
Treasury with respect to CBP
regulations that are not related to
customs revenue functions was
transferred to the Secretary of Homeland
Security pursuant to Section 403(l) of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Accordingly, this final rule to amend
such regulations may be signed by the
Secretary of Homeland Security (or his
or her delegate).
2. In § 27.300, revise paragraph (b)(3)
to read as follows:
§ 27.300
Orders.
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures.
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(3) Where the Assistant Secretary
determines that a facility is in violation
of an Order issued pursuant to
paragraph (a) of this section and issues
an Order Assessing Civil Penalty
pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of this
section, a chemical facility is liable to
the United States for a civil penalty of
not more than $25,000 for each day
during which the violation continues, if
the violation of the Order occurred on
or before November 2, 2015, or $35,905
for each day during which the violation
of the Order continues, if the violation
occurred after November 2, 2015.
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8 CFR Part 270
Title 8—Aliens and Nationality
Administrative practice and
procedure, Aliens, Employment, Fraud,
Penalties.
PART 270—PENALTIES FOR
DOCUMENT FRAUD
8 CFR Part 274a
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Administrative practice and
procedure, Aliens, Employment,
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, and 1324c;
Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended
by Pub. L. 104–134, 110 Stat. 1321 and Pub.
L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599.
List of Subjects
6 CFR Part 27
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Administrative practice and
procedure, Immigration, Penalties.
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continues to read as follows:
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4. In § 270.3, revise paragraphs
(b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read as
follows:
Penalties.
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(1) * * *
(ii) * * *
(A) First offense under section
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4). Not less than
$275 and not exceeding $2,200 for each
fraudulent document or each proscribed
activity described in section 274C(a)(1)
through (a)(4) of the Act before March
27, 2008; not less than $375 and not
exceeding $3,200 for each fraudulent
document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(1) through
(a)(4) of the Act on or after March 27,
2008, and on or before November 2,
2015; and not less than $487 and not
exceeding $3,901 for each fraudulent
document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(1) through
(a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015.
(B) First offense under section
274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not less than $250
and not exceeding $2,000 for each
fraudulent document or each proscribed
activity described in section 274C(a)(5)
or (a)(6) of the Act before March 27,
2008; not less than $275 and not
exceeding $2,200 for each fraudulent
document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6)
of the Act on or after March 27, 2008,
and on or before November 2, 2015; and
not less than $412 and not exceeding
$3,289 for each fraudulent document or
each proscribed activity described in
section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act
after November 2, 2015.
(C) Subsequent offenses under section
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4). Not less than
$2,200 and not more than $5,500 for
each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act
before March 27, 2008; not less than
$3,200 and not exceeding $6,500 for
each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act
occurring on or after March 27, 2008
and on or before November 2, 2015; and
not less than $3,901 and not more than
$9,753 for each fraudulent document or
each proscribed activity described in
section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the
Act after November 2, 2015.
(D) Subsequent offenses under section
274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not less than $2,000
and not more than $5,000 for each
fraudulent document or each proscribed
activity described in section 274C(a)(5)
or (a)(6) of the Act before March 27,
2008; not less than $2,200 and not
exceeding $5,500 for each fraudulent
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document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6)
of the Act occurring on or after March
27, 2008 and on or before November 2,
2015; and not less than $3,289 and not
more than $8,224 for each fraudulent
document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6)
of the Act after November 2, 2015.
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PART 274a—CONTROL OF
EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS
5. The authority citation for part 274a
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1105a,
1324a; 48 U.S.C. 1806; 8 CFR part 2; Pub. L.
101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub.
L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599.
6. In § 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to
read as follows:
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Prohibition of indemnity bonds.
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(b) Penalty. Any person or other entity
who requires any individual to post a
bond or security as stated in this section
shall, after notice and opportunity for an
administrative hearing in accordance
with section 274A(e)(3)(B) of the Act, be
subject to a civil monetary penalty of
$1,000 for each violation before
September 29, 1999, of $1,100 for each
violation occurring on or after
September 29, 1999, but on or before
November 2, 2015, and of $2,360 for
each violation occurring after November
2, 2015, and to an administrative order
requiring the return to the individual of
any amounts received in violation of
this section or, if the individual cannot
be located, to the general fund of the
Treasury.
7. In § 274a.10, revise paragraphs
(b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and the first
sentence of paragraph (b)(2)
introductory text to read as follows:
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(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(ii) * * *
(A) First offense—not less than $275
and not more than $2,200 for each
unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the offense occurred before
March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and
not exceeding $3,200, for each
unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the offense occurred occurring on
or after March 27, 2008, and on or
before November 2, 2015; and not less
than $590 and not more than $4,722 for
each unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the offense occurred occurring
after November 2, 2015;
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(B) Second offense—not less than
$2,200 and not more than $5,500 for
each unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the second offense occurred
before March 27, 2008; not less than
$3,200 and not more than $6,500, for
each unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the second offense occurred on or
after March 27, 2008, and on or before
November 2, 2015; and not less than
$4,722 and not more than $11,803 for
each unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the second offense occurred after
November 2, 2015; or
(C) More than two offenses—not less
than $3,300 and not more than $11,000
for each unauthorized alien with respect
to whom the third or subsequent offense
occurred before March 27, 2008; not less
than $4,300 and not exceeding $16,000,
for each unauthorized alien with respect
to whom the third or subsequent offense
occurred on or after March 27, 2008,
and on or before November 2, 2015; and
not less than $7,082 and not more than
$23,607 for each unauthorized alien
with respect to whom the third or
subsequent offense occurred after
November 2, 2015; and
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(2) A respondent determined by the
Service (if a respondent fails to request
a hearing) or by an administrative law
judge, to have failed to comply with the
employment verification requirements
as set forth in § 274a.2(b), shall be
subject to a civil penalty in an amount
of not less than $100 and not more than
$1,000 for each individual with respect
to whom such violation occurred before
September 29, 1999; not less than $110
and not more than $1,100 for each
individual with respect to whom such
violation occurred on or after September
29, 1999, and on or before November 2,
2015; and not less than $237 and not
more than $2,360 for each individual
with respect to whom such violation
occurred after November 2, 2015. * * *
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PART 280—IMPOSITION AND
COLLECTION OF FINES
8. The authority citation for part 280
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1221, 1223,
1227, 1229, 1253, 1281, 1283, 1284, 1285,
1286, 1322, 1323, 1330; 66 Stat. 173, 195,
197, 201, 203, 212, 219, 221–223, 226, 227,
230; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as
amended by Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599.
9. In § 280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1)
through (15) to read as follows:
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(1) Section 231(g) of the Act, penalties
for non-compliance with arrival and
departure manifest requirements for
passengers, crewmembers, or occupants
transported on commercial vessels or
aircraft arriving to or departing from the
United States: From $1,419 to $1,436.
(2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties
for non-compliance with landing
requirements at designated ports of
entry for aircraft transporting aliens:
From $3,855 to $3,901.
(3) Section 240B(d) of the Act,
penalties for failure to depart
voluntarily: From $1,625 minimum/
$8,128 maximum to $1,644 minimum/
$8,224 maximum.
(4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act,
penalties for violations of removal
orders relating to aliens transported on
vessels or aircraft, under section 241(d)
of the Act, or for costs associated with
removal under section 241(e) of the Act:
From $3,251 to $3,289.
(5) Penalties for failure to remove
alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2)
of the Act: From $8,128 to $8,224.
(6) Section 251(d) of the Act, penalties
for failure to report an illegal landing or
desertion of alien crewmen, and for
each alien not reported on arrival or
departure manifest or lists required in
accordance with section 251 of the Act:
From $385 to $390; and penalties for
use of alien crewmen for longshore
work in violation of section 251(d) of
the Act: From $9,639 to $9,753.
(7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties
for failure to control, detain, or remove
alien crewmen: From $964 minimum/
$5,783 maximum to $975 minimum/
$5,851 maximum.
(8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties
for employment on passenger vessels of
aliens afflicted with certain disabilities:
From $1,928 to $1,951.
(9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties
for discharge of alien crewmen: From
$2,891 minimum/$5,783 maximum to
$2,925 minimum/$5,851 maximum.
(10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties
for bringing into the United States alien
crewmen with intent to evade
immigration laws: From $19,277
maximum to $19,505 maximum.
(11) Section 271(a) of the Act,
penalties for failure to prevent the
unauthorized landing of aliens: From
$5,783 to $5,851.
(12) Section 272(a) of the Act,
penalties for bringing to the United
States aliens subject to denial of
admission on a health-related ground:
From $5,783 to $5,851.
(13) Section 273(b) of the Act,
penalties for bringing to the United
States aliens without required
documentation: From $5,783 to $5,851.
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(14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties
for failure to depart: From $813
maximum to $823 maximum, for each
day the alien is in violation.
(15) Section 275(b) of the Act,
penalties for improper entry: From $81
minimum/$407 maximum to $82
minimum/$412 maximum, for each
entry or attempted entry.
Title 19—Customs Duties
PART 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC TRADES
10. The authority citation for part 4
continues to read in part as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66,
1415, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624, 2071 note; 46
U.S.C. 501, 60105.
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Sections 4.80, 4.80a, and 4.80b also issued
under 19 U.S.C. 1706a; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note;
46 U.S.C. 12112, 12117, 12118, 50501–55106,
55107, 55108, 55110, 55114, 55115, 55116,
55117, 55119, 56101, 55121, 56101, 57109;
Pub. L. 108–7, Division B, Title II, § 211;
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Section 4.92 also issued under 28 U.S.C.
2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 55111;
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11. In § 4.80, revise paragraphs (b)(2)
and (i) to read as follows:
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§ 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in
coastwise trade.
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(2) The penalty imposed for the
unlawful transportation of passengers
between coastwise points is $300 for
each passenger so transported and
landed on or before November 2, 2015,
and $822 for each passenger so
transported and landed after November
2, 2015 (46 U.S.C. 55103, as adjusted by
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015).
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(i) Any vessel, entitled to be
documented and not so documented,
employed in a trade for which a
Certificate of Documentation is issued
under the vessel documentation laws
(see § 4.0(c)), other than a trade covered
by a registry, is liable to a civil penalty
of $500 for each port at which it arrives
without the proper Certificate of
Documentation on or before November
2, 2015, and $1,368 for each port at
which it arrives without the proper
Certificate of Documentation after
November 2, 2015 (19 U.S.C. 1706a, as
adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
Act of 2015). If such a vessel has on
board any foreign merchandise (sea
stores excepted), or any domestic
taxable alcoholic beverages, on which
the duty and taxes have not been paid
or secured to be paid, the vessel and its
cargo are subject to seizure and
forfeiture.
■ 12. In § 4.92, revise the third sentence
to read as follows:
§ 4.92
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Towing.
* * * The penalties for violation of
this section occurring after November 2,
2015, are a fine of from $957 to $3,011
against the owner or master of the
towing vessel and a further penalty
against the towing vessel of $164 per ton
of the towed vessel (46 U.S.C. 55111, as
adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
Act of 2015).
Title 33—Navigation and Navigable
Waters
PART 27—ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL
MONETARY PENALTIES FOR
INFLATION
13. The authority citation for part 27
continues to read as follows:
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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).
14. In § 27.3, revise the third sentence
of the introductory text and table 1 to
read as follows:
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§ 27.3
Penalty adjustment table.
* * * The adjusted civil penalty
amounts listed in Table 1 to this section
are applicable for penalty assessments
issued after October 18, 2021, with
respect to violations occurring after
November 2, 2015. * * *
TABLE 1 TO § 27.3—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS
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Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) .................................
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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 ...........................................................................
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.
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33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) ..............
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 Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating ................................................................................
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture ...............................................................
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 ............................................................................
Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement ...........................................................................................
Clean Hulls; related to false statements .............................................................................
Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels ......................................................................................
Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) ................................
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.
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9308(b) .......................
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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.
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 ........................................................................................................
Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units ..
Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement ....................................................................
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation ....................................................
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 ......................................
Ports and Waterways Safety 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 ......................................
Port Security ........................................................................................................................
Port Security—Continuing Violations ..................................................................................
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties .......................................................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty ..........................................
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property.
Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training ..........................................................
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Title 49—Transportation
PART 1503—INVESTIGATIVE AND
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
15. The authority citation for part
1503 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 6 U.S.C. 1142; 18 U.S.C. 6002;
28 U.S.C. 2461 (note); 49 U.S.C. 114, 20109,
31105, 40113–40114, 40119, 44901–44907,
46101–46107, 46109–46110, 46301, 46305,
46311, 46313–46314; Pub. L. 104–134, as
amended by Pub. L. 114–74.
16. In § 1503.401, revise paragraphs
(b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1), (2), and (3) to
read as follows:
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(1) For violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per
violation, up to a total of $50,000 per
civil penalty action, in the case of an
individual or small business concern, as
defined in section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For
violations that occurred after November
2, 2015, $12,045 per violation, up to a
total of $60,226 per civil penalty action,
in the case of an individual or small
business concern; and
(2) For violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per
violation, up to a total of $400,000 per
civil penalty action, in the case of any
other person. For violations that
occurred after November 2, 2015,
$12,045 per violation, up to a total of
$481,802 per civil penalty action, in the
case of any other person.
(c) * * *
(1) For violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per
violation, up to a total of $50,000 per
civil penalty action, in the case of an
individual or small business concern, as
defined in section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For
violations that occurred after November
2, 2015, $14,074 per violation, up to a
total of $70,375 per civil penalty action,
in the case of an individual (except an
airman serving as an airman), or a small
business concern.
(2) For violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per
violation, up to a total of $400,000 per
civil penalty action, in the case of any
other person (except an airman serving
as an airman) not operating an aircraft
for the transportation of passengers or
property for compensation. For
violations that occurred after November
2, 2015, $14,074 per violation, up to a
total of $562,996 per civil penalty
action, in the case of any other person
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(except an airman serving as an airman)
not operating an aircraft for the
transportation of passengers or property
for compensation.
(3) For violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015, $25,000 per
violation, up to a total of $400,000 per
civil penalty action, in the case of a
person operating an aircraft for the
transportation of passengers or property
for compensation (except an individual
serving as an airman). For violations
that occurred after November 2, 2015,
$35,188 per violation, up to a total of
$562,996 per civil penalty action, in the
case of a person (except an individual
serving as an airman) operating an
aircraft for the transportation of
passengers or property for
compensation.
Jonathan E. Meyer,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
[FNS–2011–0029]
RIN 0584–AE18
Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS), USDA.
ACTION: Technical amendments.
AGENCY:
On October 1, 2021, the
requirement to credit grains served in
the Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP) in ‘‘ounce equivalents’’ was
implemented. This action also applied
to the crediting of grains served to
infants and toddlers in the National
School Lunch and School Breakfast
Programs. This document corrects the
final regulations to align meal pattern
tables and corresponding endnotes with
regulatory requirements.
DATES: Effective October 18, 2021 and
applicable on October 1, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alice McKenney, Branch Chief, Child
Nutrition Division, 703–305–2590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
summary of technical amendments to
CACFP Meal Pattern Revisions Related
to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of
SUMMARY:
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7 CFR Part 226
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24347) and Delayed Implementation of
Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child
and Adult Care Food Program,
published September 25, 2019 (84 FR
50287), which allowed a two-year delay
of crediting of grains by ounce
equivalents, until October 1, 2021. FNS
is making changes to update the infant
meal pattern tables and endnotes at 7
CFR 210.10(o), 210.10(q), 220.8(p), and
226.20(c); preschool meal pattern tables
and endnotes at 7 CFR 210.10(o),
210.10(p), and 220.8(o); and meal
pattern tables, text and endnotes for
infants, children and adult participants
at 7 CFR 226.20(c). These changes are
consistent with regulatory requirements
implemented as of October 1, 2021.
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assistance programs, Grant programs,
Grant programs—health, American
Indians, Individuals with disabilities,
Infants and children, Intergovernmental
relations, Loan programs, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Surplus
agricultural commodities.
Accordingly, 7 CFR parts 210, 220,
and 226 are amended by making the
following technical amendments:
PART 210—NATIONAL SCHOOL
LUNCH PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for part 210
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1751–1760, 1779.
2. Amend § 210.10 by revising the
tables in paragraphs (o)(3)(ii), (o)(4)(ii),
(p)(2) and (q)(2) to read as follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
6 CFR Part 27
8 CFR Parts 270, 274a, and 280
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
19 CFR Part 4
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 27
Transportation Security Administration
49 CFR Part 1503
RIN 1601-AA99
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: In this final rule, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
makes the 2021 annual inflation adjustment to its civil monetary
penalties. On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law The
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (The 2015 Act). Pursuant to the 2015 Act, all agencies must adjust
their civil monetary penalties annually and publish the adjustment in
the Federal Register. Accordingly, this final rule adjusts the
Department's civil monetary penalties for 2021 pursuant to the 2015 Act
and Executive Office of the President (EOP) Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) guidance. The new penalties will be effective for
penalties assessed after October 18, 2021 whose associated violations
occurred after November 2, 2015.
DATES: This rule is effective on October 18, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Hunnings, 202-282-9043,
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
II. Overview of Final Rule
III. Adjustments by Component
A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
D. U.S. Coast Guard
E. Transportation Security Administration
IV. Administrative Procedure Act
V. Regulatory Analyses
A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
VI. Signing Authority
I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Pub.
L. 114-74 section 701 (Nov. 2, 2015)) (2015 Act).\1\ The 2015 Act
amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990
(28 U.S.C. 2461 note) to improve the effectiveness of civil monetary
penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act required
agencies to: (1) Adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an
initial ``catch-up'' adjustment through issuance of an interim final
rule (IFR) and (2) make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation.
Through the ``catch-up'' adjustment, agencies were required to adjust
the maximum amounts of civil monetary penalties to more accurately
reflect inflation rates.
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\1\ The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015,
Public Law 114-74 (Nov. 2, 2015).
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For the subsequent annual adjustments, the 2015 Act requires
agencies to increase the penalty amounts by a cost-of-living
adjustment. The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide guidance to agencies
each year to assist agencies in making the annual adjustments. The 2015
Act requires agencies to make the annual adjustments no later than
January 15 of each year and to publish the adjustments in the Federal
Register.
Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS undertook a review of the civil
penalties that DHS and its components administer.\2\ On July 1, 2016,
DHS published an IFR adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties
with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment, as required by the 2015
Act.\3\ DHS calculated the adjusted penalties based upon
nondiscretionary provisions in the 2015 Act and upon guidance that OMB
issued to agencies on February 24, 2016.\4\ The adjusted penalties were
effective for civil penalties assessed after August 1, 2016 (the
effective date of the IFR), whose associated violations occurred after
November 2, 2015 (the date of enactment of the 2015 Act). On January
27, 2017, DHS published a final rule making the annual adjustment for
2017.\5\ On April 2, 2018, DHS made the 2018 annual inflation
adjustment.\6\ On April 5, 2019, DHS made the 2019 annual inflation
adjustment.\7\ On June 17, 2020, DHS made the 2020 annual inflation
adjustment.\8\
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\2\ The 2015 Act applies to all agency civil penalties except
for any penalty (including any addition to tax and additional
amount) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et
seq.) and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202 et seq.). See sec.
4(a)(1) of the 2015 Act. In the case of DHS, several civil penalties
that are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and
the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) fall under the Tariff Act of 1930, and
therefore DHS did not adjust those civil penalties in this
rulemaking.
\3\ See 81 FR 42987.
\4\ Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Exec. Office of The President, M-
16-06, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Table A: 2016 Civil
Monetary Penalty Catch-Up Adjustment Multiplier by Calendar Year,
(Feb. 24, 2016) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/memoranda/2016/m-16-06.pdf).
\5\ See 82 FR 8571.
\6\ See 83 FR 13826.
\7\ See 84 FR 13499.
\8\ See 85 FR 36469.
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II. Overview of the Final Rule
This final rule makes the 2021 annual inflation adjustments to
civil monetary penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and pursuant to
guidance OMB issued to agencies on December 23, 2020.\9\ The penalty
amounts in this final rule will be effective for penalties assessed
after October 18, 2021 where the associated violation occurred after
November 2, 2015. Consistent with OMB guidance, the 2015 Act does not
change previously assessed penalties that the agency is actively
collecting or has collected.
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\9\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President,
M-21-10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2021,
Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
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The adjusted penalty amounts will apply to penalties assessed after
the effective date of this final rule. We discuss civil penalties by
DHS component in Section III below. For each component identified in
Section III, below, we briefly describe the
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relevant civil penalty (or penalties), and we provide a table showing
the increase in the penalties for 2021. In the table for each
component, we show (1) the penalty name, (2) the penalty statutory and
or regulatory citation, (3) the penalty amount as adjusted in the 2020
final rule, (4) the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier for 2021 that
OMB provided in its December 23, 2020, guidance, and (5) the new 2021
adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act instructs agencies to round penalties to
the nearest $1. For a more complete discussion of the method used for
calculating the initial ``catch-up'' inflation adjustments and a
component-by-component breakdown to the nature of the civil penalties
and relevant legal authorities, please see the IFR preamble at 81 FR
42987-43000.
III. Adjustments by Component
In the following sections, we briefly describe the civil penalties
that DHS and its components, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),
the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Coast
Guard (USCG), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),
assess. Other components not mentioned do not impose any civil monetary
penalties. We include tables at the end of each section, which list the
individual adjustments for each penalty.
A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
administers only one civil penalty that the 2015 Act affects. That
penalty assesses fines for violations of the Chemical Facility Anti-
Terrorism Standards (CFATS). CFATS is a program that regulates the
security of chemical facilities that, in the discretion of the
Secretary, present high levels of security risk. DHS established the
CFATS program in 2007 pursuant to section 550 of the Department of
Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295).\10\ The
CFATS regulation is located in part 27 of title 6 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR). Below is a table showing the 2021 adjustment
for the CFATS penalty that CISA administers.
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\10\ Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and
Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014
(Pub. L. 113-254). The new legislation codified the statutory
authority for the CFATS program within Title XXI of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002, as amended. See 6 U.S.C. 621 et seq. Public
Law 113-254 authorized the CFATS program from January 18, 2015 to
January 17, 2019. Public Law 116-150 extends the CFATS program
authorization to July 27, 2023.
Table 1--CFATS Civil Penalty Adjustment
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Penalty amount as New penalty as
Penalty name Citation adjusted in the 2020 Multiplier * adjusted by this
FR (per day) final rule (per day)
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Penalty for non-compliance 6 U.S.C. $35,486............... 1.01182 $35,905
with CFATS regulations. 624(b)(1); 6
CFR
27.300(b)(3).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-21-10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses civil
monetary penalties under various titles of the United States Code
(U.S.C.) and the CFR. These include penalties for certain violations of
title 8 of the CFR regarding the Immigration and Nationality Act of
1952 (Pub. L. 82-414, as amended) (INA). The INA contains provisions
that impose penalties on persons, including carriers and aliens, who
violate specified provisions of the INA. The relevant penalty
provisions appear in numerous sections of the INA; however, CBP has
enumerated these penalties in regulation in one location--8 CFR 280.53.
For a complete list of the INA sections for which penalties are
assessed, in addition to a brief description of each violation, see the
2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR 42989-42990. For a complete list and brief
description of the non-INA civil monetary penalties assessed by CBP
subject to adjustment and a discussion of the history of the DHS and
CBP adjustments to the non-INA penalties, see the 2019 annual inflation
adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR 13499, 13500 (April 5, 2019).
Below is a table showing the 2021 adjustment for the penalties that
CBP administers.
Table 2--U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Penalties Adjustments
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Penalty amount as New penalty as
Penalty name Citation adjusted in the 2020 Multiplier * adjusted by this
FR final rule
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Penalties for non-compliance 8 U.S.C. $1,419................ 1.01182 $1,436
with arrival and departure 1221(g); 8 CFR
manifest requirements for 280.53(b)(1)
passengers, crewmembers, or (INA section
occupants transported on 231(g)).
commercial vessels or
aircraft arriving to or
departing from the United
States.
Penalties for non-compliance 8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 3,855................. 1.01182 3,901
with landing requirements at CFR
designated ports of entry for 280.53(b)(2)
aircraft transporting aliens. (INA section
234).
Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1,625-8,128........... 1.01182 1,644-8,224
depart voluntarily. 1229c(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(3)
(INA section
240B(d)).
Penalties for violations of 8 U.S.C. 3,251................. 1.01182 3,289
removal orders relating to 1253(c)(1)(A);
aliens transported on vessels 8 CFR
or aircraft under section 280.53(b)(4)
241(d) of the INA, or for (INA section
costs associated with removal 243(c)(1)(A)).
under section 241(e) of the
INA.
Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 8,128................. 1.01182 8,224
remove alien stowaways under 1253(c)(1)(B);
section 241(d)(2) of the INA. 8 CFR
280.53(b)(5)
(INA section
243(c)(1)(B)).
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Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. \a\ 385............... 1.01182 \a\ 390
report an illegal landing or 1281(d); 8 CFR
desertion of alien crewmen, 280.53(b)(6)
and for each alien not (INA section
reported on arrival or 251(d)).
departure manifest or lists
required in accordance with
section 251 of the INA.
Penalties for use of alien 8 U.S.C. 9,639................. 1.01182 9,753
crewmen for longshore work in 1281(d); 8 CFR
violation of section 251(d) 280.53(b)(6)
of the INA. (INA section
251(d)).
Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 964-5,783............. 1.01182 975-5,851
control, detain, or remove 1284(a); 8 CFR
alien crewmen. 280.53(b)(7)
(INA section
254(a)).
Penalties for employment on 8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 1,928................. 1.01182 1,951
passenger vessels of aliens CFR
afflicted with certain 280.53(b)(8)
disabilities. (INA section
255).
Penalties for discharge of 8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 2,891-5,783........... 1.01182 2,925-5,851
alien crewmen. CFR
280.53(b)(9)
(INA section
256).
Penalties for bringing into 8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 19,277................ 1.01182 19,505
the United States alien CFR
crewmen with intent to evade 280.53(b)(10)
immigration laws. (INA section
257).
Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 5,783................. 1.01182 5,851
prevent the unauthorized 1321(a); 8 CFR
landing of aliens. 280.53(b)(11)
(INA section
271(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 5,783................. 1.01182 5,851
United States aliens subject 1322(a); 8 CFR
to denial of admission on a 280.53(b)(12)
health-related ground. (INA section
272(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 5,783................. 1.01182 5,851
United States aliens without 1323(b); 8 CFR
required documentation. 280.53(b)(13)
(INA section
273(b)).
Penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 813................... 1.01182 823
depart. 8 CFR
280.53(b)(14)
(INA section
274D).
Penalties for improper entry.. 8 U.S.C. 81-407................ 1.01182 82-412
1325(b); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(15)
(INA section
275(b)).
Penalty for dealing in or 19 U.S.C. 469... 540................... 1.01182 ** 546
using empty stamped imported
liquor containers.
Penalty for employing a vessel 19 U.S.C. 1706a; 1,352................. 1.01182 1,368
in a trade without a required 19 CFR 4.80(i).
Certificate of Documentation.
Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. 540................... 1.01182 ** 546
passengers coastwise for hire 12118(f)(3).
by certain vessels (known as
Bowaters vessels) that do not
meet specified conditions.
Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. 812................... 1.01182 822
passengers between coastwise 55103(b); 19
points in the United States CFR 4.80(b)(2).
by a non-coastwise qualified
vessel.
Penalty for towing a vessel 46 U.S.C. \b\ 946-2,976......... 1.01182 \c\ 957-3,011
between coastwise points in 55111(c); 19
the United States by a non- CFR 4.92.
coastwise qualified vessel.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-21-10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.
\a\ for each alien.
\b\ plus $162 per ton.
\c\ $164 per ton.
C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assesses civil
monetary penalties for certain employment-related violations arising
from the INA. ICE's civil penalties are located in title 8 of the CFR.
There are three different sections in the INA that impose civil
monetary penalties for violations of the laws that relate to employment
actions: sections 274A, 274B, and 274C. ICE has primary enforcement
responsibilities for two of these civil penalty provisions (sections
274A and 274C), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has enforcement
responsibilities for one of these civil penalty provisions (section
274B). The INA, in sections 274A and 274C, provides for imposition of
civil penalties for various specified unlawful acts pertaining to the
employment eligibility verification process (Form I-9, Employment
Eligibility Verification), the employment of unauthorized aliens, and
document fraud.
Because both DHS and DOJ implement the three employment-related
penalty sections in the INA, both Departments' implementing regulations
reflect the civil penalty amounts. For a complete description of the
civil money penalties assessed and a discussion of DHS's and DOJ's
efforts to update the penalties in years past, see the IFR preamble at
81 FR 42991. Below is a table showing the 2021 adjustment for the
penalties that ICE administers.\11\
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\11\ Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that are also
listed as penalties administered by CBP. These are penalties for
failure to depart voluntarily, INA section 240B(d), and failure to
depart after a final order of removal, INA section 274D. Both CBP
and ICE may administer these penalties, but as ICE is the DHS
component primarily responsible for assessing and collecting them,
they are also listed among the penalties ICE administers.
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Table 3--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments
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Penalty amount as New penalty as
Penalty name Citation adjusted in the 2020 Multiplier * adjusted by this
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Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. $1,625-$8,128......... 1.01182 $1,644-$8,224
depart voluntarily, INA 1229c(d); 8 CFR
section 240B(d). 280.53(b)(3).
Civil penalties for violation 8 CFR 481-3,855............. 1.01182 487-3,901
of INA sections 274C(a)(1)- 270.3(b)(1)(ii)
(a)(4), penalty for first (A).
offense.
Civil penalties for violation 8 CFR 407-3,251............. 1.01182 412-3,289
of INA sections 274C(a)(5)- 270.3(b)(1)(ii)
(a)(6), penalty for first (B).
offense.
Civil penalties for violation 8 CFR 3,855-9,639........... 1.01182 3,901-9,753
of INA sections 274C(a)(1)- 270.3(b)(1)(ii)
(a)(4), penalty for (C).
subsequent offenses.
Civil penalties for violation 8 CFR ** 3,251-8,128........ 1.01182 3,289-8,224
of INA sections 274C(a)(5)- 270.3(b)(1)(ii)
(a)(6), penalty for (D).
subsequent offenses.
Violation/prohibition of 8 CFR 274a.8(b). 2,332................. 1.01182 2,360
indemnity bonds.
Civil penalties for knowingly 8 CFR 583-4,667............. 1.01182 590-4,722
hiring, recruiting, referral, 274a.10(b)(1)(i
or retention of unauthorized i)(A).
aliens--Penalty for first
offense (per unauthorized
alien).
Penalty for second offense 8 CFR 4,667-11,665.......... 1.01182 4,722-11,803
(per unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(i
i)(B).
Penalty for third or 8 CFR 6,999-23,331.......... 1.01182 7,082-23,607
subsequent offense (per 274a.10(b)(1)(i
unauthorized alien). i)(C).
Civil penalties for I-9 8 CFR 234-2,332............. 1.01182 237-2,360
paperwork violations. 274a.10(b)(2).
Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 813................... 1.01182 823
depart, INA section 274D. 8 CFR
280.53(b)(14).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-21-10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** The $3,251 penalty minimum amount was erroneously listed as $3,351 in the regulatory text of the 2020 final
rule. It was correctly listed as $3,251 in the preamble of the 2020 final rule. DHS calculated the new penalty
minimum amount as adjusted by this final rule based on $3,251.
D. U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is authorized to assess close to 150 penalties
involving maritime safety and security and environmental stewardship
that are critical to the continued success of Coast Guard missions.
Various statutes in titles 14, 16, 19, 33, 42, 46, and 49 of the U.S.C.
authorize these penalties. Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast majority
of these penalties as these statutes deal with navigation, navigable
waters, and shipping. For a complete discussion of the civil monetary
penalties assessed by the Coast Guard, see the 2016 IFR preamble at 81
FR 42992.
The Coast Guard has identified the penalties it administers,
adjusted those penalties for inflation, and is listing those new
penalties in a table located in the CFR--specifically, Table 1 in 33
CFR 27.3. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 identifies the statutes that provide
the Coast Guard with civil monetary penalty authority and sets out the
inflation-adjusted maximum penalty that the Coast Guard may impose
pursuant to each statutory provision. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 provides
the current maximum penalty for violations that occurred after November
2, 2015.\12\
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\12\ The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
re-designated certain existing sections of the U.S.C., including 14
U.S.C. 88 (now 14 U.S.C. 521) and 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 1236 (now 46
U.S.C. 70036 and 70041). The table reflects those changes to the
statutory citations.
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The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or
before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published
regulations amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the applicable penalty
amount for a violation that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
look to the prior versions of the CFR that pertain to the date on which
the violation occurred.
Table 4 below shows the 2021 adjustment for the penalties that the
Coast Guard administers.
Table 4--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments
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Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this
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Saving Life and Property.......... 14 U.S.C. 521(c).... $10,839 1.01182 $10,967
Saving Life and Property; 14 U.S.C. 521(e).... 1,112 1.01182 1,125
Intentional Interference with
Broadcast.
Confidentiality of Medical Quality 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 5,444 1.01182 5,508
Assurance Records (first offense). CFR 27.3.
Confidentiality of Medical Quality 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 36,297 1.01182 36,726
Assurance Records (subsequent CFR 27.3.
offenses).
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 8,116 1.01182 8,212
Masters of Vessels. 27.3.
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 1,894 1.01182 1,916
Masters of Vessels--Minimum 27.3.
Penalty.
Failure to Stop Vessel When 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)... ** 5,000 N/A ** 5,000
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge.
Failure to Stop Vessel When 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)... ** 1,000 N/A ** 1,000
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge--Minimum
Penalty.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor 33 U.S.C. 471; 33 11,767 1.01182 11,906
Regulations General. CFR 27.3.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor 33 U.S.C. 474; 33 812 1.01182 822
Regulations St. Mary's river. CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Comply with 33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 29,707 1.01182 30,058
Regulations. CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Drawbridges............... 33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 29,707 1.01182 30,058
CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 29,707 1.01182 30,058
Obstructing Navigation. CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation. 33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 29,707 1.01182 30,058
CFR 27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 2,164 1.01182 2,190
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot. 33 CFR 27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 2,164 1.01182 2,190
Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Discharges (Class I per 1321(b)(6)(B)(i);
violation). 33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 48,192 1.01182 48,762
Discharges (Class I total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(i);
paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3.
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Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Discharges (Class II per day of 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii);
violation). 33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 240,960 1.01182 243,808
Discharges (Class II total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii);
paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 48,192 1.01182 48,762
Discharges (per day of violation) 1321(b)(7)(A); 33
Judicial Assessment. CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 1,928 1.01182 1,951
Discharges (per barrel of oil or 1321(b)(7)(A); 33
unit discharged) Judicial CFR 27.3.
Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 33 U.S.C. 48,192 1.01182 48,762
to Carry Out Removal/Comply With 1321(b)(7)(B); 33
Order (Judicial Assessment). CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 33 U.S.C. 48,192 1.01182 48,762
to Comply with Regulation Issued 1321(b)(7)(C); 33
Under 1321(j) (Judicial CFR 27.3.
Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 5,783 1.01182 5,851
Discharges, Gross Negligence (per 1321(b)(7)(D); 33
barrel of oil or unit discharged) CFR 27.3.
Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 192,768 1.01182 195,047
Discharges, Gross Negligence-- 1321(b)(7)(D); 33
Minimum Penalty (Judicial CFR 27.3.
Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices; 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 8,116 1.01182 8,212
Operating. 33 CFR 27.3.
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 21,640 1.01182 21,896
Manufacture. 33 CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 15,173 1.01182 15,352
Operator. 33 CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 15,173 1.01182 15,352
Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3.
Pollution from Ships; General..... 33 U.S.C. 75,867 1.01182 76,764
1908(b)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Pollution from Ships; False 33 U.S.C. 15,173 1.01182 15,352
Statement. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR
27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator. 33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 15,173 1.01182 15,352
33 CFR 27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel... 33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 15,173 1.01182 15,352
33 CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; General......... 33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 53,524 1.01182 54,157
33 CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; Operating 33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 21,410 1.01182 21,663
Without Permit. 33 CFR 27.3.
Oil Pollution Liability and 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 48,192 1.01182 48,762
Compensation. 33 CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls....................... 33 U.S.C. 44,124 1.01182 44,646
3852(a)(1)(A); 33
CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls--related to false 33 U.S.C. 58,833 1.01182 59,528
statements. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33
CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls--Recreational Vessel.. 33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 5,883 1.01182 5,953
33 CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 58,328 1.01182 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Class I). 33 CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 58,328 1.01182 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3.
II).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 174,985 1.01182 177,053
Liability, Compensation (Class II 33 CFR 27.3.
subsequent offense).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 58,328 1.01182 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Judicial 33 CFR 27.3.
Assessment).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 174,985 1.01182 177,053
Liability, Compensation (Judicial 33 CFR 27.3.
Assessment subsequent offense).
Safe Containers for International 46 U.S.C. 80509; 33 6,376 1.01182 6,451
Cargo. CFR 27.3.
Suspension of Passenger Service... 46 U.S.C. 70305; 33 63,761 1.01182 64,515
CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection or Examination 46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 9,639 1.01182 9,753
Fees. 33 CFR 27.3.
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing 46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 7,846 1.01182 7,939
CFR 27.3.
Negligent Operations: Recreational 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 7,097 1.01182 7,181
Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3.
Negligent Operations: Other 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 35,486 1.01182 35,905
Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3.
Operating a Vessel While Under the 46 U.S.C. 7,846 1.01182 7,939
Influence of Alcohol or a 2302(c)(1); 33 CFR
Dangerous Drug. 27.3.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. 12,219 1.01182 12,363
Owner, Charterer, Managing 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR
Operator, or Agent. 27.3.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. 2,444 1.01182 2,473
Master. 2306(b)(2); 33 CFR
27.3.
Immersion Suits................... 46 U.S.C. 12,219 1.01182 12,363
3102(c)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Inspection Permit................. 46 U.S.C. 2,549 1.01182 2,579
3302(i)(5); 33 CFR
27.3.
Vessel Inspection; General........ 46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 12,219 1.01182 12,363
33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 12,219 1.01182 12,363
Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 2,444 1.01182 2,473
Notice IAW 3304(b). 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 2,444 1.01182 2,473
Notice IAW 3309(c). 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel >= 1,600 46 U.S.C. 24,441 1.01182 24,730
Gross Tons. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1,600 46 U.S.C. 4,888 1.01182 4,946
Gross Tons. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 24,441 1.01182 24,730
Comply with 3311(b). 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 12,219 1.01182 12,363
3318(b)-3318(f). 33 CFR 27.3.
List/count of Passengers.......... 46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 254 1.01182 257
33 CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers........ 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 25,479 1.01182 25,780
33 CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers; Sale 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 1,273 1.01182 1,288
of Tickets. 33 CFR 27.3.
Copies of Laws on Passenger 46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 510 1.01182 516
Vessels; Master. CFR 27.3.
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo....... 46 U.S.C. 63,699 1.01182 64,452
3718(a)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Uninspected Vessels............... 46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 10,705 1.01182 10,832
CFR 27.3.
Recreational Vessels (maximum for 46 U.S.C. 337,016 1.01182 341,000
related series of violations). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
Recreational Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 6,740 1.01182 6,820
4307(a). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
27.3.
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Recreational vessels.............. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c); 2,549 1.01182 2,579
33 CFR 27.3.
Uninspected Commercial Fishing 46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 10,705 1.01182 10,832
Industry Vessels. CFR 27.3.
Abandonment of Barges............. 46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 1,814 1.01182 1,835
CFR 27.3.
Load Lines........................ 46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 11,665 1.01182 11,803
33 CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a).. 46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 23,331 1.01182 23,607
33 CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b).. 46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 11,665 1.01182 11,803
33 CFR 27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties....... 46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 40,640 1.01182 41,120
33 CFR 27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties; 46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 10,705 1.01182 10,832
Violation of 6104. 33 CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 1,928 1.01182 1,951
Failure to Report Deficiency in 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Complement.
Manning of Inspected Vessels...... 46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 19,277 1.01182 19,505
33 CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Employing or Serving in Capacity 33 CFR 27.3.
not Licensed by USCG.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 2,549 1.01182 2,579
Freight Vessel < 100 GT, Small 33 CFR 27.3.
Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
School Vessel.
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels..... 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)... 2,549 1.01182 2,579
Citizenship Requirements.......... 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)... 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
8104(a) or (b).
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
Staff Department on Vessels....... 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)... 254 1.01182 257
Officer's Competency Certificates. 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)... 254 1.01182 257
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual.... 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Federal Pilots.................... 46 U.S.C. 8503...... 61,098 1.01182 61,820
Merchant Mariners Documents....... 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)... 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Crew Requirements................. 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Small Vessel Manning.............. 46 U.S.C. 8906...... 40,640 1.01182 41,120
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual. 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)... 19,277 1.01182 19,505
of 9303.
Failure to Report Sexual Offense.. 46 U.S.C. 10104(b).. 10,245 1.01182 10,366
Pay Advances to Seamen............ 46 U.S.C. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
10314(a)(2).
Pay Advances to Seamen; 46 U.S.C. 10314(b).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Remuneration for Employment.
Allotment to Seamen............... 46 U.S.C. 10315(c).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Seamen Protection; General........ 46 U.S.C. 10321..... 8,831 1.01182 8,935
Coastwise Voyages: Advances....... 46 U.S.C. 8,831 1.01182 8,935
10505(a)(2).
Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 46 U.S.C. 10505(b).. 8,831 1.01182 8,935
Remuneration for Employment.
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 46 U.S.C. 10508(b).. 8,831 1.01182 8,935
Protection; General.
Effects of Deceased Seamen........ 46 U.S.C. 10711..... 510 1.01182 516
Complaints of Unfitness........... 46 U.S.C. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
10902(a)(2).
Proceedings on Examination of 46 U.S.C. 10903(d).. 254 1.01182 257
Vessel.
Permission to Make Complaint...... 46 U.S.C. 10907(b).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Accommodations for Seamen......... 46 U.S.C. 11101(f).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Medicine Chests on Vessels........ 46 U.S.C. 11102(b).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Destitute Seamen.................. 46 U.S.C. 11104(b).. 254 1.01182 257
Wages on Discharge................ 46 U.S.C. 11105(c).. 1,273 1.01182 1,288
Log Books; Master Failing to 46 U.S.C. 11303(a).. 510 1.01182 516
Maintain.
Log Books; Master Failing to Make 46 U.S.C. 11303(b).. 510 1.01182 516
Entry.
Log Books; Late Entry............. 46 U.S.C. 11303(c).. 382 1.01182 387
Carrying of Sheath Knives......... 46 U.S.C. 11506..... 127 1.01182 129
Vessel Documentation.............. 46 U.S.C. 16,687 1.01182 16,884
12151(a)(1).
Documentation of Vessels--Related 46 U.S.C. 27,813 1.01182 28,142
to Activities involving mobile 12151(a)(2).
offshore drilling units.
Vessel Documentation; Fishery 46 U.S.C. 12151(c).. 127,525 1.01182 129,032
Endorsement.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-- 46 U.S.C. 12309(a).. 12,740 1.01182 12,891
Willful violation.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels. 46 U.S.C. 12309(b).. 2,549 1.01182 2,579
Vessel Identification System...... 46 U.S.C. 12507(b).. 21,410 1.01182 21,663
Measurement of Vessels............ 46 U.S.C. 14701..... 46,664 1.01182 47,216
Measurement; False Statements..... 46 U.S.C. 14702..... 46,664 1.01182 47,216
Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 31309..... 21,410 1.01182 21,663
Maritime Liens.
Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 21,410 1.01182 21,663
Maritime Liens; Mortgagor. 31330(a)(2).
Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 53,524 1.01182 54,157
Maritime Liens; Violation of 31330(b)(2).
31329.
Ports and Waterway Safety 46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 95,881 1.01182 97,014
Regulations. 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 9,639 1.01182 9,753
Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person 70041(d)(1)(B); 33
in Charge. CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 9,639 1.01182 9,753
Marine Parades; Owner Onboard 70041(d)(1)(C); 33
Vessel. CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 4,819 1.01182 4,876
Marine Parades; Other Persons. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33
CFR 27.3.
Port Security..................... 46 U.S.C. 70119(a).. 35,486 1.01182 35,905
Port Security--Continuing 46 U.S.C. 70119(b).. 63,761 1.01182 64,515
Violations.
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement..... 46 U.S.C. 70506(c).. 5,883 1.01182 5,953
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) 83,439 1.01182 84,425
Vessels.
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) 194,691 1.01182 196,992
Vessels--Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness or
substantial Damage to Property.
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) 502 1.01182 508
Vessels; Training.
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Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
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** Enacted under the Tariff Act; exempt from inflation adjustments.
E. Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is updating its
civil penalties regulation in accordance with the 2015 Act. Pursuant to
its statutory authority in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5), (6), 49
U.S.C. 46301(d)(2), (8), and 49 U.S.C. 114(u), TSA may impose penalties
for violations of statutes that TSA administers, including penalties
for violations of implementing regulations or orders. Note that
pursuant to division K, title I, sec. 1904(b)(1)(I), of Public Law 115-
254, 132 Stat. 3186, 3545 (Oct. 5, 2018), the TSA Modernization Act--
part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018--the former 49 U.S.C.
114(v), which relates to penalties, was re-designated as 49 U.S.C.
114(u).
TSA assesses these penalties for a wide variety of aviation and
surface security requirements, including violations of TSA's
requirements applicable to Transportation Worker Identification
Credentials (TWIC),\13\ as well as violations of requirements described
in chapter 449 of title 49 of the U.S.C. These penalties can apply to a
wide variety of situations, as described in the statutory and
regulatory provisions, as well as in guidance that TSA publishes. Below
is a table showing the 2021 adjustment for the penalties that TSA
administers.
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49 U.S.C. chapter 449.
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Penalty amount as New penalty as
Penalty name Citation adjusted in the 2020 Multiplier * adjusted by this
FR final rule
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Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $34,777 (up to a total 1.01182 $35,188 (up to a total
(except secs. 44902, 46301(a)(1), of $556,419 per civil of $562,996 per civil
44903(d), 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (4), (5), (6); penalty action). penalty action).
44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, 49 U.S.C.
and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(2),
46302 or 46303, a regulation (8); 49 CFR
prescribed, or order issued 1503.401(c)(3).
thereunder by a person
operating an aircraft for the
transportation of passengers
or property for compensation.
Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $13,910 (up to a total 1.01182 $14,074 (up to a total
(except secs. 44902, 46301(a)(1), of $69,553 total for of $70,375 for small
44903(d), 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (4), (5); 49 small businesses, businesses, $562,996
44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, U.S.C. $556,419 for others). for others).
and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(8); 49
46302 or 46303, a regulation CFR
prescribed, or order issued 1503.401(c)(1)
thereunder by an individual and (2).
(except an airman serving as
an airman), any person not
operating an aircraft for the
transportation of passengers
or property for compensation,
or a small business concern.
Violation of any other 49 U.S.C. $11,904 (up to a total 1.01182 $12,045 (up to a total
provision of title 49 U.S.C. 114(u); 49 CFR of $59,522 total for of $60,226 total for
or of 46 U.S.C. ch. 701, a 1503.401(b). small businesses, small businesses,
regulation prescribed, or $476,174 for others) $481,802 for others).
order issued thereunder. **.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-21-10, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2021, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 23, 2020) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M-21-10.pdf).
** The $476,174 penalty amount was erroneously listed as $76,174 in the preamble of the 2020 final rule. It was
correctly listed as $476,174 in the regulatory text of the 2020 final rule. DHS calculated the new penalty
amount as adjusted by this final rule based on $476,174.
IV. Administrative Procedure Act
DHS is promulgating this final rule to ensure that the amount of
civil penalties that DHS assesses or enforces reflects the statutorily
mandated ranges as adjusted for inflation. The 2015 Act provides a
clear formula for adjustment of the civil penalties, leaving DHS and
its components with little room for discretion. DHS and its components
have been charged only with performing ministerial computations to
determine the amounts of adjustments for inflation to civil monetary
penalties. In these annual adjustments DHS is merely updating the
penalty amounts by applying the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier
that OMB has provided to agencies. Furthermore, the 2015 Act
specifically instructed that agencies make the required annual
adjustments notwithstanding section 553 of title 5 of the U.S.C. Thus,
as specified in the 2015 Act, the prior public notice-and-comment
procedures and delayed effective date requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) do not apply to this rule. Further,
as described above, this rule makes minor amendments to the regulations
to reflect changes required by clear statutory authority, and DHS finds
that prior notice and comment procedures and a delayed effective date
for these amendments are unnecessary.
V. Regulatory Analyses
A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') and
13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') direct agencies
to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives
and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that
maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental,
public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity).
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both
costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of
promoting flexibility.
OMB has not designated this final rule a ``significant regulatory
action'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB
has not reviewed this rule.
This final rule makes nondiscretionary adjustments to existing
civil monetary penalties in accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB
guidance.\14\ DHS therefore did not consider alternatives and does not
have the flexibility to alter the adjustments of the civil monetary
penalty amounts as provided in this rule. To the extent this final rule
increases civil monetary penalties, it would result in an increase in
transfers from persons or entities
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B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act applies only to rules for which an
agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b). See 5 U.S.C. 601-612. The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not
apply to this final rule because a notice of proposed rulemaking was
not required for the reasons stated above.
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538,
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or Tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. This final rule will not result in
such an expenditure.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
The provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, do not
apply to this final rule, because this final rule does not trigger any
new or revised recordkeeping or reporting.
VI. Signing Authorities
The amendments to 19 CFR part 4 in this document are issued in
accordance with 19 CFR 0.2(a), which provides that the authority of the
Secretary of the Treasury with respect to CBP regulations that are not
related to customs revenue functions was transferred to the Secretary
of Homeland Security pursuant to Section 403(l) of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002. Accordingly, this final rule to amend such
regulations may be signed by the Secretary of Homeland Security (or his
or her delegate).
List of Subjects
6 CFR Part 27
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures.
8 CFR Part 270
Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, Fraud,
Penalties.
8 CFR Part 274a
Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment,
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
8 CFR Part 280
Administrative practice and procedure, Immigration, Penalties.
19 CFR Part 4
Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime carriers, Oil pollution,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.
33 CFR Part 27
Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties.
49 CFR Part 1503
Administrative practice and procedure, Investigations, Law
enforcement, Penalties.
Amendments to the Regulations
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the preamble, DHS is
amending 6 CFR part 27, 8 CFR parts 270, 274a, and 280, 19 CFR part 4,
33 CFR part 27, and 49 CFR part 1503 as follows:
Title 6--Domestic Security
PART 27--CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS
0
1. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 6 U.S.C. 624; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as
amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599; Pub. L. 113-254, 128 Stat.
2898, as amended by Pub. L. 116-150, 134 Stat. 679.
0
2. In Sec. 27.300, revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:
Sec. 27.300 Orders.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(3) Where the Assistant Secretary determines that a facility is in
violation of an Order issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section
and issues an Order Assessing Civil Penalty pursuant to paragraph
(b)(1) of this section, a chemical facility is liable to the United
States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day during
which the violation continues, if the violation of the Order occurred
on or before November 2, 2015, or $35,905 for each day during which the
violation of the Order continues, if the violation occurred after
November 2, 2015.
* * * * *
Title 8--Aliens and Nationality
PART 270--PENALTIES FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD
0
3. The authority citation for part 270 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, and 1324c; Pub. L. 101-410, 104
Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 and Pub. L.
114-74, 129 Stat. 599.
0
4. In Sec. 270.3, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read
as follows:
Sec. 270.3 Penalties.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(ii) * * *
(A) First offense under section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4). Not less
than $275 and not exceeding $2,200 for each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of
the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding
$3,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act on or after
March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than
$487 and not exceeding $3,901 for each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of
the Act after November 2, 2015.
(B) First offense under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not less than
$250 and not exceeding $2,000 for each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the
Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $275 and not exceeding $2,200
for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in
section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and
on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $412 and not exceeding
$3,289 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity
described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act after November 2,
2015.
(C) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4).
Not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 for each fraudulent
document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1)
through (a)(4) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200
and not exceeding $6,500 for each fraudulent document or each
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of
the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November
2, 2015; and not less than $3,901 and not more than $9,753 for each
fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015.
(D) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not
less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each fraudulent document
or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6)
of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $2,200 and not
exceeding $5,500 for each fraudulent
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document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or
(a)(6) of the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before
November 2, 2015; and not less than $3,289 and not more than $8,224 for
each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in
section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act after November 2, 2015.
* * * * *
PART 274a--CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS
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5. The authority citation for part 274a continues to read as follows:
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1105a, 1324a; 48 U.S.C. 1806; 8
CFR part 2; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L.
114-74, 129 Stat. 599.
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6. In Sec. 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 274a.8 Prohibition of indemnity bonds.
* * * * *
(b) Penalty. Any person or other entity who requires any individual
to post a bond or security as stated in this section shall, after
notice and opportunity for an administrative hearing in accordance with
section 274A(e)(3)(B) of the Act, be subject to a civil monetary
penalty of $1,000 for each violation before September 29, 1999, of
$1,100 for each violation occurring on or after September 29, 1999, but
on or before November 2, 2015, and of $2,360 for each violation
occurring after November 2, 2015, and to an administrative order
requiring the return to the individual of any amounts received in
violation of this section or, if the individual cannot be located, to
the general fund of the Treasury.
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7. In Sec. 274a.10, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and
the first sentence of paragraph (b)(2) introductory text to read as
follows:
Sec. 274a.10 Penalties.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
(ii) * * *
(A) First offense--not less than $275 and not more than $2,200 for
each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred
before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200, for
each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred
occurring on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2,
2015; and not less than $590 and not more than $4,722 for each
unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred occurring
after November 2, 2015;
(B) Second offense--not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500
for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense
occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 and not more than
$6,500, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second
offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November
2, 2015; and not less than $4,722 and not more than $11,803 for each
unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred
after November 2, 2015; or
(C) More than two offenses--not less than $3,300 and not more than
$11,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or
subsequent offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $4,300
and not exceeding $16,000, for each unauthorized alien with respect to
whom the third or subsequent offense occurred on or after March 27,
2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $7,082 and
not more than $23,607 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom
the third or subsequent offense occurred after November 2, 2015; and
* * * * *
(2) A respondent determined by the Service (if a respondent fails
to request a hearing) or by an administrative law judge, to have failed
to comply with the employment verification requirements as set forth in
Sec. 274a.2(b), shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of
not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each individual with
respect to whom such violation occurred before September 29, 1999; not
less than $110 and not more than $1,100 for each individual with
respect to whom such violation occurred on or after September 29, 1999,
and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $237 and not more
than $2,360 for each individual with respect to whom such violation
occurred after November 2, 2015. * * *
* * * * *
PART 280--IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF FINES
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8. The authority citation for part 280 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1221, 1223, 1227, 1229, 1253, 1281,
1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1322, 1323, 1330; 66 Stat. 173, 195, 197,
201, 203, 212, 219, 221-223, 226, 227, 230; Pub. L. 101-410, 104
Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599.
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9. In Sec. 280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1) through (15) to read as
follows:
Sec. 280.53 Civil monetary penalties inflation adjustment.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) Section 231(g) of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with
arrival and departure manifest requirements for passengers,
crewmembers, or occupants transported on commercial vessels or aircraft
arriving to or departing from the United States: From $1,419 to $1,436.
(2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with
landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft
transporting aliens: From $3,855 to $3,901.
(3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to depart
voluntarily: From $1,625 minimum/$8,128 maximum to $1,644 minimum/
$8,224 maximum.
(4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, penalties for violations of
removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft,
under section 241(d) of the Act, or for costs associated with removal
under section 241(e) of the Act: From $3,251 to $3,289.
(5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section
241(d)(2) of the Act: From $8,128 to $8,224.
(6) Section 251(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to report an
illegal landing or desertion of alien crewmen, and for each alien not
reported on arrival or departure manifest or lists required in
accordance with section 251 of the Act: From $385 to $390; and
penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of
section 251(d) of the Act: From $9,639 to $9,753.
(7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to control,
detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $964 minimum/$5,783 maximum to
$975 minimum/$5,851 maximum.
(8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties for employment on passenger
vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $1,928 to
$1,951.
(9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties for discharge of alien
crewmen: From $2,891 minimum/$5,783 maximum to $2,925 minimum/$5,851
maximum.
(10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties for bringing into the United
States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From
$19,277 maximum to $19,505 maximum.
(11) Section 271(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to prevent
the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $5,783 to $5,851.
(12) Section 272(a) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the
United States aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related
ground: From $5,783 to $5,851.
(13) Section 273(b) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the
United States aliens without required documentation: From $5,783 to
$5,851.
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(14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties for failure to depart: From
$813 maximum to $823 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation.
(15) Section 275(b) of the Act, penalties for improper entry: From
$81 minimum/$407 maximum to $82 minimum/$412 maximum, for each entry or
attempted entry.
Title 19--Customs Duties
PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES
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10. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read in part as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1415, 1431, 1433, 1434,
1624, 2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 501, 60105.
* * * * *
Sections 4.80, 4.80a, and 4.80b also issued under 19 U.S.C.
1706a; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 12112, 12117, 12118, 50501-
55106, 55107, 55108, 55110, 55114, 55115, 55116, 55117, 55119,
56101, 55121, 56101, 57109; Pub. L. 108-7, Division B, Title II,
Sec. 211;
* * * * *
Section 4.92 also issued under 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 46 U.S.C.
55111;
* * * * *
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11. In Sec. 4.80, revise paragraphs (b)(2) and (i) to read as follows:
Sec. 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in coastwise trade.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(2) The penalty imposed for the unlawful transportation of
passengers between coastwise points is $300 for each passenger so
transported and landed on or before November 2, 2015, and $822 for each
passenger so transported and landed after November 2, 2015 (46 U.S.C.
55103, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
Act Improvements Act of 2015).
* * * * *
(i) Any vessel, entitled to be documented and not so documented,
employed in a trade for which a Certificate of Documentation is issued
under the vessel documentation laws (see Sec. 4.0(c)), other than a
trade covered by a registry, is liable to a civil penalty of $500 for
each port at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of
Documentation on or before November 2, 2015, and $1,368 for each port
at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of Documentation
after November 2, 2015 (19 U.S.C. 1706a, as adjusted by the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015). If
such a vessel has on board any foreign merchandise (sea stores
excepted), or any domestic taxable alcoholic beverages, on which the
duty and taxes have not been paid or secured to be paid, the vessel and
its cargo are subject to seizure and forfeiture.
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12. In Sec. 4.92, revise the third sentence to read as follows:
Sec. 4.92 Towing.
* * * The penalties for violation of this section occurring after
November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $957 to $3,011 against the owner
or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing
vessel of $164 per ton of the towed vessel (46 U.S.C. 55111, as
adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015).
Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION
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13. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as
amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28
U.S.C. 2461 note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1, sec. 2 (106).
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14. In Sec. 27.3, revise the third sentence of the introductory text
and table 1 to read as follows:
Sec. 27.3 Penalty adjustment table.
* * * The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this
section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after October 18,
2021, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * *
*
Table 1 to Sec. 27.3--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
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2021 Adjusted
U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description maximum penalty
amount ($)
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14 U.S.C. 521(c)........................................ Saving Life and Property........... $10,967
14 U.S.C. 521(e)........................................ Saving Life and Property; 1,125
Intentional Interference with
Broadcast.
14 U.S.C. 936(i)........................................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality 5,508
Assurance Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 936(i)........................................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality 36,726
Assurance Records (subsequent
offenses).
19 U.S.C. 70............................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 8,212
Masters of Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70............................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 1,916
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 \1\.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)....................................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 1,000
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge--Minimum
Penalty\1\.
33 U.S.C. 471........................................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 11,906
General.
33 U.S.C. 474........................................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 822
St. Mary's River.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)........................................ Bridges/Failure to Comply with 30,058
Regulations.
33 U.S.C. 499(c)........................................ Bridges/Drawbridges................ 30,058
33 U.S.C. 502(c)........................................ Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 30,058
Obstructing Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)........................................ Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.. 30,058
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)....................................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 2,190
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)....................................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 2,190
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 19,505
Discharges (Class I per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 48,762
Discharges (Class I total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 19,505
Discharges (Class II per day of
violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 243,808
Discharges (Class II total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 48,762
Discharges (per day of violation)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 1,951
Discharges (per barrel of oil or
unit discharged) Judicial
Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 48,762
to Carry Out Removal/Comply With
Order (Judicial Assessment).
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33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 48,762
to Comply with Regulation Issued
Under 1321(j) (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 5,851
Discharges, Gross Negligence (per
barrel of oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 195,047
Discharges, Gross Negligence--
Minimum Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)....................................... Marine Sanitation Devices; 8,212
Operating.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)....................................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 21,896
Manufacture.
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)....................................... International Navigation Rules; 15,352
Operator.
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)....................................... International Navigation Rules; 15,352
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1).................................... Pollution from Ships; General...... 76,764
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).................................... Pollution from Ships; False 15,352
Statement.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)....................................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.. 15,352
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)....................................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.... 15,352
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)....................................... Shore Protection; General.......... 54,157
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)....................................... Shore Protection; Operating Without 21,663
Permit.
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)...................................... Oil Pollution Liability and 48,762
Compensation.
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)................................. Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement..... 44,646
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)................................. Clean Hulls; related to false 59,528
statements.
33 U.S.C. 3852(c)....................................... Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels.. 5,953
42 U.S.C. 9609(a)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Class I).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 177,053
Liability, Compensation (Class II
subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 59,017
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 177,053
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment subsequent offense).
46 U.S.C. 80509(a)...................................... Safe Containers for International 6,451
Cargo.
46 U.S.C. 70305(c)...................................... Suspension of Passenger Service.... 64,515
46 U.S.C. 2110(e)....................................... Vessel Inspection or Examination 9,753
Fees.
46 U.S.C. 2115.......................................... Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing. 7,939
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)....................................... Negligent Operations: Recreational 7,181
Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)....................................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 35,905
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1).................................... Operating a Vessel While Under the 7,939
Influence of Alcohol or a
Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4).................................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 12,363
Owner, Charterer, Managing
Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2).................................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 2,473
Master.
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1).................................... Immersion Suits.................... 12,363
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5).................................... Inspection Permit.................. 2,579
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)....................................... Vessel Inspection; General......... 12,363
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 12,363
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 2,473
Notice IAW 3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 2,473
Notice IAW 3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).................................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 24,730
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).................................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 4,946
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to 24,730
Comply with 3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 12,363
3318(b)-3318(f).
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)....................................... List/count of Passengers........... 257
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)....................................... Notification to Passengers......... 25,780
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)....................................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of 1,288
Tickets.
46 U.S.C. 3506.......................................... Copies of Laws on Passenger 516
Vessels; Master.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1).................................... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........ 64,452
46 U.S.C. 4106.......................................... Uninspected Vessels................ 10,832
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).................................... Recreational Vessels (maximum for 341,000
related series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).................................... Recreational Vessels; Violation of 6,820
4307(a).
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)....................................... Recreational Vessels............... 2,579
46 U.S.C. 4507.......................................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing 10,832
Industry Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 4703.......................................... Abandonment of Barges.............. 1,835
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)....................................... Load Lines......................... 11,803
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)....................................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)... 23,607
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)....................................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)... 11,803
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)....................................... Reporting Marine Casualties........ 41,120
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)....................................... Reporting Marine Casualties;....... 10,832
Violation of 6104..................
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,951
Failure to Report Deficiency in
Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels....... 19,505
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 19,505
Employing or Serving in Capacity
not Licensed by USCG.
46 U.S.C. 8101(h)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 2,579
Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small
Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
School Vessel.
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46 U.S.C. 8102(a)....................................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels...... 2,579
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)....................................... Citizenship Requirements........... 1,288
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)....................................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 19,505
8104(a) or (b).
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)....................................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 19,505
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)....................................... Staff Department on Vessels........ 257
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)....................................... Officer's Competency Certificates.. 257
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)....................................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 19,505
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)....................................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual..... 19,505
46 U.S.C. 8503.......................................... Federal Pilots..................... 61,820
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)....................................... Merchant Mariners Documents........ 1,288
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)....................................... Crew Requirements.................. 19,505
46 U.S.C. 8906.......................................... Small Vessel Manning............... 41,120
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 19,505
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.. 19,505
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 19,505
9303.
46 U.S.C. 10104(b)...................................... Failure to Report Sexual Offense... 10,366
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)................................... Pay Advances to Seamen............. 1,288
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)...................................... Pay Advances to Seamen; 1,288
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)...................................... Allotment to Seamen................ 1,288
46 U.S.C. 10321......................................... Seamen Protection; General......... 8,935
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)................................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances........ 8,935
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)...................................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 8,935
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)...................................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 8,935
Protection; General.
46 U.S.C. 10711......................................... Effects of Deceased Seamen......... 516
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)................................... Complaints of Unfitness............ 1,288
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)...................................... Proceedings on Examination of 257
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)...................................... Permission to Make Complaint....... 1,288
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)...................................... Accommodations for Seamen.......... 1,288
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)...................................... Medicine Chests on Vessels......... 1,288
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)...................................... Destitute Seamen................... 257
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)...................................... Wages on Discharge................. 1,288
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)...................................... Log Books; Master Failing to 516
Maintain.
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)...................................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make 516
Entry.
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)...................................... Log Books; Late Entry.............. 387
46 U.S.C. 11506......................................... Carrying of Sheath Knives.......... 129
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)................................... Vessel Documentation............... 16,884
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)................................... Documentation of Vessels--Related 28,142
to activities involving mobile
offshore drilling units.
46 U.S.C. 12151(c)...................................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery 129,032
Endorsement.
46 U.S.C. 12309(a)...................................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-- 12,891
Willful violation.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)...................................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.. 2,579
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)...................................... Vessel Identification System....... 21,663
46 U.S.C. 14701......................................... Measurement of Vessels............. 47,216
46 U.S.C. 14702......................................... Measurement; False Statements...... 47,216
46 U.S.C. 31309......................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 21,663
Liens.
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 21,663
Liens; Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 54,157
Liens; Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 70036(a)...................................... Ports and Waterways Safety 97,014
Regulations.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 9,753
Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person
in Charge.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 9,753
Marine Parades; Owner Onboard
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 4,876
Marine Parades; Other Persons.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a)...................................... Port Security...................... 35,905
46 U.S.C. 70119(b)...................................... Port Security--Continuing 64,515
Violations.
46 U.S.C. 70506......................................... Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; 5,953
Penalties.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 84,425
Vessels--Maximum Penalty.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 196,992
Vessels--Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness or
Substantial Damage to Property.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 508
Vessels--Training.
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\1\ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.
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Title 49--Transportation
PART 1503--INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
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15. The authority citation for part 1503 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 6 U.S.C. 1142; 18 U.S.C. 6002; 28 U.S.C. 2461
(note); 49 U.S.C. 114, 20109, 31105, 40113-40114, 40119, 44901-
44907, 46101-46107, 46109-46110, 46301, 46305, 46311, 46313-46314;
Pub. L. 104-134, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74.
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16. In Sec. 1503.401, revise paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1),
(2), and (3) to read as follows:
Sec. 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts.
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(b) * * *
(1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty
action, in the case of an individual or small business concern, as
defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For
violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $12,045 per violation,
up to a total of $60,226 per civil penalty action, in the case of an
individual or small business concern; and
(2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty
action, in the case of any other person. For violations that occurred
after November 2, 2015, $12,045 per violation, up to a total of
$481,802 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person.
(c) * * *
(1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty
action, in the case of an individual or small business concern, as
defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For
violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $14,074 per violation,
up to a total of $70,375 per civil penalty action, in the case of an
individual (except an airman serving as an airman), or a small business
concern.
(2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty
action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an
airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers
or property for compensation. For violations that occurred after
November 2, 2015, $14,074 per violation, up to a total of $562,996 per
civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman
serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation
of passengers or property for compensation.
(3) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015,
$25,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty
action, in the case of a person operating an aircraft for the
transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an
individual serving as an airman). For violations that occurred after
November 2, 2015, $35,188 per violation, up to a total of $562,996 per
civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual
serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of
passengers or property for compensation.
Jonathan E. Meyer,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2021-22564 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am]
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