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Table of Contents
I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
33 CFR Part 27
Transportation Security Administration
49 CFR Part 1503
RIN 1601–AB07
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 2023 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 2023 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 January 13, 2023 whose
associated violations occurred after
November 2, 2015.
DATES: This rule is effective on January
13, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hillary Hunnings, Attorney-Advisor,
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
the Superintendent of Documents.
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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
1 The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget
Act of 2015, Public Law 114–74 (Nov. 2, 2015).
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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 On October 18,
2021, DHS made the 2021 annual
inflation adjustment.9 On January 11,
2022, DHS made the 2022 annual
inflation adjustment.10
II. Overview of the Final Rule
This final rule makes the 2023 annual
inflation adjustments to civil monetary
penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and
pursuant to guidance OMB issued to
agencies on December 15, 2022.11 The
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 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 82 FR 8571.
6 83 FR 13826.
7 84 FR 13499.
8 85 FR 36469.
9 86 FR 57532.
10 87 FR 1317.
11 Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the
President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty
Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://
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penalty amounts in this final rule will
be effective for penalties assessed after
January 13, 2023 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
relevant civil penalty (or penalties), and
we provide a table showing the increase
in the penalties for 2023. 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 2022
final rule, (4) the cost-of-living
adjustment multiplier for 2023 that
OMB provided in its December 15,
2022, guidance, and (5) the new 2023
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 for 2023. 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 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).12 The CFATS
regulation is located in part 27 of title
6 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR). Below is a table showing the
2023 adjustment for the CFATS penalty
that CISA administers.
TABLE 1—CFATS CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENT
Penalty name
Penalty amount as adjusted in
the 2022 FR
Citation
Penalty for non-compliance with CFATS regulations.
6 U.S.C. 624(b)(1); 6 CFR
27.300(b)(3).
$38,139 per day .......................
Multiplier *
1.07745
New penalty as adjusted by
this final rule
$41,093 per day.
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMPGuidance.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 2023
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 ...........
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Multiplier *
New penalty as adjusted by
this final rule
8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(1) (INA section
231(g)).
$1,525 ......................................
1.07745
$1,643.
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)).
$4,144 ......................................
1.07745
$4,465.
$1,746–$8,736 .........................
1.07745
$1,881–$9,413.
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/
M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
12 Section 550 has since been superseded by the
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from
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Penalty amount as adjusted in
the 2022 FR
Citation
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
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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.
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Penalty name
Citation
Penalty amount as adjusted in
the 2022 FR
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.
8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(A); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(4) (INA section
243(c)(1)(A)).
$3,494 ......................................
1.07745
$3,765.
8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(B); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(5) (INA section
243(c)(1)(B)).
8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR
280.53(b)(6) (INA section
251(d)).
$8,736 ......................................
1.07745
$9,413.
$414 for each alien ..................
1.07745
$446 for each alien.
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 ..........................
$10,360 ....................................
1.07745
$11,162.
$1,036–$6,215 .........................
1.07745
$1,116–$6,696.
$2,072 ......................................
1.07745
$2,232.
$3,107–$6,215 .........................
1.07745
$3,348–$6,696.
$20,719 ....................................
1.07745
$22,324.
$6,215 ......................................
1.07745
$6,696.
$6,215 ......................................
1.07745
$6,696.
$6,215 ......................................
1.07745
$6,696.
$874 .........................................
1.07745
$942.
$87–$438 .................................
1.07745
$94–$472.
$580 .........................................
1.07745
** $625.
19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 CFR
4.80(i).
46 U.S.C. 12118(f)(3) ..............
$1,453 ......................................
1.07745
$1,566.
$580 .........................................
1.07745
** $625.
46 U.S.C. 55103(b); 19 CFR
4.80(b)(2).
$873 .........................................
1.07745
$941.
46 U.S.C. 55111(c); 19 CFR
4.92.
$1,017–$3,198 plus $174 per
ton.
1.07745
$1,096–$3,446 plus $187 per
ton.
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
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.
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
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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),
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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
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table showing the 2023 adjustment for
the penalties that ICE administers.13
TABLE 3—U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
Penalty
amount as
adjusted in
the 2022 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 ....................
8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3) .....
$1,746–$8,736
1.07745
$1,881–$9,413.
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A) ..............................
517–4,144
1.07745
557–4,465.
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B) ..............................
438–3,494
1.07745
472–3,765.
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C) ..............................
4,144–10,360
1.07745
4,465–11,162.
8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D) ..............................
3,494–8,736
1.07745
3,765–9,413.
8 CFR 274a.8(b) .........................................
8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(A) ..........................
2,507
$627–$5,016
1.07745
1.07745
$2,701.
676–5,404.
8
8
8
8
5,016–12,537
7,523–25,076
252–2,507
874
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
5,404–13,508.
8,106–27,018.
272–2,701.
942.
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) ........
Multiplier *
New penalty as
adjusted by
this final rule
Penalty name
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMPGuidance.pdf).
D. U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is authorized to
assess 140 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.
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 2023
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 ..........................................
13 Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that
are also listed as penalties administered by CBP.
These are penalties for failure to depart voluntarily,
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Penalty
amount as
adjusted in
the 2022 FR
Citation
14
14
14
14
$11,649
1,195
5,851
39,011
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
$12,551
1,288
6,304
42,032
19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 ..........................
19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 ..........................
8,723
2,035
1.07745
1.07745
9,399
2,193
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .........................................
** 5,000
N/A
** 5,000
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .........................................
** 1,000
N/A
** 1,000
12,647
873
31,928
31,928
31,928
31,928
2,326
2,326
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
13,627
941
34,401
34,401
34,401
34,401
2,506
2,506
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
U.S.C.
471; 33 CFR 27.3 ........................
474; 33 CFR 27.3 ........................
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Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply
With Order (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation
Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per
barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross 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 ........................................................................................
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 Inspection; General ................................................................
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel .......................................
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW)
3304(b).
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) ....................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons ..................................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT) ..........................
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) .......................................................
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 .....
20,719
51,796
1.07745
1.07745
22,324
55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 27.3 ....
20,719
1.07745
22,324
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 27.3 ....
258,978
1.07745
279,036
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
51,796
1.07745
55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
2,072
1.07745
2,233
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
51,796
1.07745
55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
51,796
1.07745
55,808
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
6,215
1.07745
6,696
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
207,183
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223,229
1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ...................
1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ...................
1608(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
1608(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
1908(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
1908(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
2072(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2072(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2609(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2716a(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ................
3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3 ........
3852(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
9609(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
8,723
23,258
16,307
16,307
81,540
16,307
16,307
16,307
57,527
23,011
51,796
47,424
63,232
6,323
62,689
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
9,399
25,059
17,570
17,570
87,855
17,570
17,570
17,570
61,982
24,793
55,808
51,097
68,129
6,813
67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
62,689
1.07745
67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
188,069
1.07745
202,635
42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
62,689
1.07745
67,544
42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
188,069
1.07745
202,635
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 27.3 .............
6,852
68,529
10,360
8,433
7,628
38,139
8,433
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
7,383
73,837
11,162
9,086
8,219
41,093
9,086
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
13,132
1.07745
14,149
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3102(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
3302(i)(5); 33 CFR 27.3 ..............
3318(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
3318(g); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
3318(h); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2,627
13,132
2,739
13,132
13,132
2,627
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
2,830
14,149
2,951
14,149
14,149
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3318(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ...................
3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 ..............
3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 ..............
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 27.3 .............
4106; 33 CFR 27.3 ......................
4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 .............
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 ..................
2,627
26,269
5,254
26,269
13,132
273
27,384
1,368
548
68,462
11,506
362,217
7,244
2,739
11,506
1,949
12,537
25,076
12,537
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
2,830
28,304
5,661
28,304
14,149
294
29,505
1,474
590
73,764
12,397
390,271
7,805
2,951
12,397
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Penalty name
Citation
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 .....
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 U.S.C. 6103(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
43,678
11,506
2,072
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
47,061
12,397
2,233
46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 CFR 27.3 ...................
46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
20,719
20,719
1.07745
1.07745
22,324
22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 CFR 27.3 ..................
2,739
1.07745
2,951
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8102(a) .........................................
8103(f) ..........................................
8104(i) ..........................................
8104(j) ..........................................
8302(e) .........................................
8304(d) .........................................
8502(e) .........................................
2,739
1,368
20,719
20,719
273
273
20,719
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
2,951
1,474
22,324
22,324
294
294
22,324
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8503 .............................................
8701(d) .........................................
8702(e) .........................................
8906 .............................................
9308(a) .........................................
20,719
65,666
1,368
20,719
43,678
20,719
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
22,324
70,752
1,474
22,324
47,061
22,324
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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) .................................
20,719
20,719
11,011
1,368
1,368
1,368
9,491
9,491
9,491
9,491
548
1,368
273
1,368
1,368
1,368
273
1,368
548
548
411
137
17,935
29,893
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
22,324
22,324
11,864
1,474
1,474
1,474
10,226
10,226
10,226
10,226
590
1,474
294
1,474
1,474
1,474
294
1,474
590
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443
148
19,324
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12309(a) .......................................
12309(b) .......................................
12507(b) .......................................
14701 ...........................................
14702 ...........................................
31309 ...........................................
31330(a)(2) ..................................
31330(b)(2) ..................................
70036(a); 33 CFR 27.3 ................
70041(d)(1)(B); 33 CFR 27.3 ......
137,060
13,693
2,739
23,011
50,154
50,154
23,011
23,011
57,527
103,050
10,360
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
147,675
14,754
2,951
24,793
54,038
54,038
24,793
24,793
61,982
111,031
11,162
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 CFR 27.3 ......
10,360
1.07745
11,162
70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR 27.3 ......
70119(a) .......................................
70119(b) .......................................
70506(c) .......................................
5123(a)(1) ....................................
5123(a)(2) ....................................
5,179
38,139
68,529
6,323
89,678
209,249
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
1.07745
5,580
41,093
73,837
6,813
96,624
225,455
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
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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
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violations of TSA’s requirements
applicable to Transportation Worker
Identification Credentials (TWIC),14 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 2023 adjustment for the
penalties that TSA administers.
TABLE 5—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS
Penalty amount as adjusted in
the 2022 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).
$37,377 (up to a total of
$598,026 per civil penalty
action).
1.07745
$40,272 (up to a total of
$644,343 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).
$14,950 (up to a total of
$74,754 for individuals or
small businesses, $598,026
for others).
1.07745
$16,108 (up to a total of
$80,544 for individuals or
small businesses, $644,343
for others).
49 U.S.C. 114(u); 49 CFR
1503.401(b).
$12,794 (up to a total of
$63,973 total for individuals
or small businesses,
$511,780 for others).
1.07745
$13,785 (up to a total of
$68,928 total for individuals
or small businesses,
$551,417 for others).
* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–23–05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMPGuidance.pdf).
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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-and14 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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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
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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.15 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. 15, 2022) (https://
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/
M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
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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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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 Executive Assistant
Director 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 $41,093
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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3. The authority citation for part 270
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 $557 and not
exceeding $4,465 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 $472 and not exceeding
$3,765 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 $4,465 and not more than
$11,162 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 $3,765 and not
more than $9,413 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; Pub. L. 101–410, 104
Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114–74, 129
Stat. 599; Title VII of Pub. L. 110–229, 122
Stat. 754; Pub. L. 115–218, 132 Stat. 1547; 8
CFR part 2.
6. In § 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to
read as follows:
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§ 274a.8
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 $2,701 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:
§ 274a.10
Penalties.
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(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 $676 and not more than $5,404 for
each unauthorized alien with respect to
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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
$5,404 and not more than $13,508 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 $8,106 and not more than
$27,018 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 $272 and not
more than $2,701 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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(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 $1,525 to $1,643.
(2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties
for non-compliance with landing
requirements at designated ports of
entry for aircraft transporting aliens:
From $4,144 to $4,465.
(3) Section 240B(d) of the Act,
penalties for failure to depart
voluntarily: From $1,746 minimum/
$8,736 maximum to $1,881 minimum/
$9,413 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 $3,494 to $3,765.
(5) Penalties for failure to remove
alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2)
of the Act: From $8,736 to $9,413.
(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 $414 to $446; and penalties for
use of alien crewmen for longshore
work in violation of section 251(d) of
the Act: From $10,360 to $11,162.
(7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties
for failure to control, detain, or remove
alien crewmen: From $1,036 minimum/
$6,215 maximum to $1,116 minimum/
$6,696 maximum.
(8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties
for employment on passenger vessels of
aliens afflicted with certain disabilities:
From $2,072 to $2,232.
(9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties
for discharge of alien crewmen: From
$3,107 minimum/$6,215 maximum to
$3,348 minimum/$6,696 maximum.
(10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties
for bringing into the United States alien
crewmen with intent to evade
immigration laws: From $20,719
maximum to $22,324 maximum.
(11) Section 271(a) of the Act,
penalties for failure to prevent the
unauthorized landing of aliens: From
$6,215 to $6,696.
(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 $6,215 to $6,696.
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(13) Section 273(b) of the Act,
penalties for bringing to the United
States aliens without required
documentation: From $6,215 to $6,696.
(14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties
for failure to depart: From $874
maximum to $942 maximum, for each
day the alien is in violation.
(15) Section 275(b) of the Act,
penalties for improper entry: From $87
minimum/$438 maximum to $94
minimum/$472 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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and (i) to read as follows:
§ 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in
coastwise trade.
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(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 $941 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 $1,566 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
Towing.
* * * The penalties for violation of
this section occurring after November 2,
2015, are a fine of from $1,096 to $3,446
against the owner or master of the
towing vessel and a further penalty
against the towing vessel of $187 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 January 13, 2023, with
respect to violations occurring after
November 2, 2015.* * *
TABLE 1 TO § 27.3—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS
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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 1 ...........................
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty 1.
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 ...........
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).
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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 in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) .............................................
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) ...............................................................................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons ..............................................................................................
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT) .....................................................................................
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 U.S. Coast Guard
(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 ....................................................................................................................................
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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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1,474
1,474
1,474
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590
590
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32,208
147,675
14,754
2,951
24,793
54,038
54,038
24,793
24,793
61,982
111,031
11,162
11,162
5,580
41,093
73,837
6,813
96,624
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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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§ 1503.401
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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
(‘‘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,
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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,
$13,785 per violation, up to a total of
$551,417 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
(‘‘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,
$16,108 per violation, up to a total of
$80,544 per civil penalty action, in the
case of an individual (except an airman
serving as an airman), or a small
business concern.
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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, $16,108 per violation, up to a
total of $644,343 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,
$40,272 per violation, up to a total of
$644,343 per civil penalty action, in the
case of a person (except an individual
serving as an airman) operating an
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passengers or property for
compensation.
Jonathan E. Meyer,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023–00626 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–9P; 9111–14–P; 9111–28–P; 9110–
04–P; 9110–05–P
NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
10 CFR Part 2
[NRC–2022–0205]
Revision of the NRC Enforcement
Policy
Nuclear Regulatory
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ACTION: Revision to policy statement.
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revision to its Enforcement Policy. This
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penalty amounts annually for inflation.
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11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. To make an
appointment to visit the PDR, please
send an email to PDR.Resource@nrc.gov
or call 1–800–397–4209 or 301–415–
4737, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
eastern time, Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susanne Woods, Office of Enforcement,
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555–0001, telephone:
301–287–9446, email: Susanne.Woods@
nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Discussion
In 1990, Congress passed the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
of 1990 (FCPIAA) to provide for regular
adjustments for inflation of civil
monetary penalties (CMPs). As amended
by the Debt Collection Improvement Act
of 1996, the FCPIAA required that the
head of each Federal agency review and,
if necessary, adjust by regulation the
CMPs assessed under statutes enforced
by the agency at least once every 4
years.
On November 2, 2015, the President
of the United States signed into law the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (the 2015 Improvements Act),
which further amended the FCPIAA and
requires Federal agencies to adjust their
CMPs annually for inflation no later
than January 15 of each year. The
requirements of the 2015 Improvements
Act apply to the NRC’s maximum CMP
amounts for (1) a violation of the
Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as
amended, or any regulation or order
issued under the AEA, codified in
§ 2.205(j) of Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (10 CFR), ‘‘Civil
penalties’’; and (2) a false claim or
statement made under the Program
Fraud Civil Remedies Act, codified in
§ 13.3, ‘‘Basis for civil penalties and
assessments.’’
Pursuant to the 2015 Improvements
Act, the NRC published today in the
Rules section of the Federal Register the
revised maximum daily base CMP,
based on the percentage change in the
consumer price index between October
2021 and October 2022, and codified in
§ 2.205. In connection with this final
rule, the NRC is publishing a
corresponding update to the NRC’s
Enforcement Policy to adjust the
monetary amounts listed in Section 8.0,
‘‘Table of Base Civil Penalties.’’ This
monetary adjustment does not include
item f. since its monetary value is based
on the estimated or actual cost of
authorized disposal and is not
calculated based on the monetary value
codified in § 2.205(j). Adjustments to
item f. base civil penalty amounts are
being examined under a separate effort.
Accordingly, the NRC has revised its
Enforcement Policy to read as follows:
8.0—TABLE OF BASE CIVIL PENALTIES
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[Table A]
a. Power reactors, gaseous diffusion uranium enrichment plants, and high-level waste repository ..................................................
b. Fuel fabricators authorized to possess Category I or II quantities of SNM and uranium conversion facilities ..............................
c. All other fuel fabricators, including facilities under construction, authorized to possess Category III quantities of SNM, industrial processors, independent spent fuel and monitored retrievable storage installations, mills, gas centrifuge and laser uranium enrichment facilities .................................................................................................................................................................
d. Test reactors, contractors, waste disposal licensees, industrial radiographers, and other large material users ...........................
e. Research reactors, academic, medical, or other small material users ...........................................................................................
f. Loss, abandonment, or improper transfer or disposal of regulated material, regardless of the use or type of licensee:
1. Sources or devices with a total activity greater than 3.7 × 104 MBq (1 Curie), excluding hydrogen-3 (tritium) ....................
2. Other sources or devices containing the materials and quantities listed in 10 CFR 31.5(c)(13)(i) ........................................
3. Sources and devices not otherwise described above .............................................................................................................
g. Individuals who release safeguards information .............................................................................................................................
II. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement
This policy statement does not
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2175-2187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00626]
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Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 9 / Friday, January 13, 2023 / Rules
and Regulations
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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-AB07
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 2023 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 2023 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 January 13, 2023 whose associated violations
occurred after November 2, 2015.
DATES: This rule is effective on January 13, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Hunnings, Attorney-Advisor,
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\ On October 18, 2021, DHS made the 2021 annual inflation
adjustment.\9\ On January 11, 2022, DHS made the 2022 annual inflation
adjustment.\10\
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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\ 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\ 82 FR 8571.
\6\ 83 FR 13826.
\7\ 84 FR 13499.
\8\ 85 FR 36469.
\9\ 86 FR 57532.
\10\ 87 FR 1317.
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II. Overview of the Final Rule
This final rule makes the 2023 annual inflation adjustments to
civil monetary penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and pursuant to
guidance OMB issued to agencies on December 15, 2022.\11\ The
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penalty amounts in this final rule will be effective for penalties
assessed after January 13, 2023 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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\11\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President,
M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2023,
Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.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 relevant civil penalty (or
penalties), and we provide a table showing the increase in the
penalties for 2023. 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 2022 final rule, (4) the cost-of-
living adjustment multiplier for 2023 that OMB provided in its December
15, 2022, guidance, and (5) the new 2023 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 for 2023. 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).\12\ The
CFATS regulation is located in part 27 of title 6 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR). Below is a table showing the 2023 adjustment
for the CFATS penalty that CISA administers.
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\12\ 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 Multiplier * adjusted by this
2022 FR final rule
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Penalty for non-compliance with 6 U.S.C. 624(b)(1); $38,139 per day.... 1.07745 $41,093 per day.
CFATS regulations. 6 CFR 27.300(b)(3).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.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 2023 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 Multiplier * adjusted by this
2022 FR final rule
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Penalties for non-compliance with 8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 $1,525............. 1.07745 $1,643.
arrival and departure manifest CFR 280.53(b)(1)
requirements for passengers, (INA section
crewmembers, or occupants 231(g)).
transported on commercial
vessels or aircraft arriving to
or departing from the United
States.
Penalties for non-compliance with 8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 $4,144............. 1.07745 $4,465.
landing requirements at CFR 280.53(b)(2)
designated ports of entry for (INA section 234).
aircraft transporting aliens.
Penalties for failure to depart 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); $1,746-$8,736...... 1.07745 $1,881-$9,413.
voluntarily. 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3)
(INA section
240B(d)).
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Penalties for violations of 8 U.S.C. $3,494............. 1.07745 $3,765.
removal orders relating to 1253(c)(1)(A); 8
aliens transported on vessels or CFR 280.53(b)(4)
aircraft under section 241(d) of (INA section
the INA, or for costs associated 243(c)(1)(A)).
with removal under section
241(e) of the INA.
Penalties for failure to remove 8 U.S.C. $8,736............. 1.07745 $9,413.
alien stowaways under section 1253(c)(1)(B); 8
241(d)(2) of the INA. CFR 280.53(b)(5)
(INA section
243(c)(1)(B)).
Penalties for failure to report 8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 $414 for each alien 1.07745 $446 for each
an illegal landing or desertion CFR 280.53(b)(6) alien.
of alien crewmen, and for each (INA section
alien not 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. 1281(d); 8 $10,360............ 1.07745 $11,162.
crewmen for longshore work in CFR 280.53(b)(6)
violation of section 251(d) of (INA section
the INA. 251(d)).
Penalties for failure to control, 8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8 $1,036-$6,215...... 1.07745 $1,116-$6,696.
detain, or remove alien crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(7)
(INA section
254(a)).
Penalties for employment on 8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 $2,072............. 1.07745 $2,232.
passenger vessels of aliens CFR 280.53(b)(8)
afflicted with certain (INA section 255).
disabilities.
Penalties for discharge of alien 8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 $3,107-$6,215...... 1.07745 $3,348-$6,696.
crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(9)
(INA section 256).
Penalties for bringing into the 8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 $20,719............ 1.07745 $22,324.
United States alien crewmen with CFR 280.53(b)(10)
intent to evade immigration laws. (INA section 257).
Penalties for failure to prevent 8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8 $6,215............. 1.07745 $6,696.
the unauthorized landing of CFR 280.53(b)(11)
aliens. (INA section
271(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8 $6,215............. 1.07745 $6,696.
United States aliens subject to CFR 280.53(b)(12)
denial of admission on a health- (INA section
related ground. 272(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8 $6,215............. 1.07745 $6,696.
United States aliens without CFR 280.53(b)(13)
required documentation. (INA section
273(b)).
Penalties for failure to depart.. 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 $874............... 1.07745 $942.
CFR 280.53(b)(14)
(INA section 274D).
Penalties for improper entry..... 8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 $87-$438........... 1.07745 $94-$472.
CFR 280.53(b)(15)
(INA section
275(b)).
Penalty for dealing in or using 19 U.S.C. 469...... $580............... 1.07745 ** $625.
empty stamped imported liquor
containers.
Penalty for employing a vessel in 19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 $1,453............. 1.07745 $1,566.
a trade without a required CFR 4.80(i).
Certificate of Documentation.
Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. $580............... 1.07745 ** $625.
passengers coastwise for hire by 12118(f)(3).
certain vessels (known as
Bowaters vessels) that do not
meet specified conditions.
Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. 55103(b); $873............... 1.07745 $941.
passengers between coastwise 19 CFR 4.80(b)(2).
points in the United States by a
non-coastwise qualified vessel.
Penalty for towing a vessel 46 U.S.C. 55111(c); $1,017-$3,198 plus 1.07745 $1,096-$3,446 plus
between coastwise points in the 19 CFR 4.92. $174 per ton. $187 per ton.
United States by a non-coastwise
qualified vessel.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.
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
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table showing the 2023 adjustment for the penalties that ICE
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\13\ 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.
Table 3--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments
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Penalty amount New penalty as
Penalty name Citation as adjusted in Multiplier * adjusted by
the 2022 FR this final rule
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Civil penalties for failure to depart 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 $1,746-$8,736 1.07745 $1,881-$9,413.
voluntarily, INA section 240B(d). CFR 280.53(b)(3).
Civil penalties for violation of INA 8 CFR 517-4,144 1.07745 557-4,465.
sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), penalty 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A).
for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of INA 8 CFR 438-3,494 1.07745 472-3,765.
sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), penalty 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B).
for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of INA 8 CFR 4,144-10,360 1.07745 4,465-11,162.
sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), penalty 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C).
for subsequent offenses.
Civil penalties for violation of INA 8 CFR 3,494-8,736 1.07745 3,765-9,413.
sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), penalty 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D).
for subsequent offenses.
Violation/prohibition of indemnity 8 CFR 274a.8(b)........ 2,507 1.07745 $2,701.
bonds.
Civil penalties for knowingly hiring, 8 CFR $627-$5,016 1.07745 676-5,404.
recruiting, referral, or retention 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(A).
of unauthorized aliens--Penalty for
first offense (per unauthorized
alien).
Penalty for second offense (per 8 CFR 5,016-12,537 1.07745 5,404-13,508.
unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(B).
Penalty for third or subsequent 8 CFR 7,523-25,076 1.07745 8,106-27,018.
offense (per unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(C).
Civil penalties for I-9 paperwork 8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2).... 252-2,507 1.07745 272-2,701.
violations.
Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR 874 1.07745 942.
depart, INA section 274D. 280.53(b)(14).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
D. U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is authorized to assess 140 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.
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 2023 adjustment for the penalties that the
Coast Guard administers.
Table 4--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments
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New penalty as
Penalty amount adjusted by
Penalty name Citation as adjusted in Multiplier * this final
the 2022 FR rule
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Saving Life and Property.............. 14 U.S.C. 521(c)........ $11,649 1.07745 $12,551
Saving Life and Property; Intentional 14 U.S.C. 521(e)........ 1,195 1.07745 1,288
Interference with Broadcast.
Confidentiality of Medical Quality 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 CFR 5,851 1.07745 6,304
Assurance Records (first offense). 27.3.
Confidentiality of Medical Quality 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 CFR 39,011 1.07745 42,032
Assurance Records (subsequent 27.3.
offenses).
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 8,723 1.07745 9,399
Masters of Vessels. 27.3.
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 2,035 1.07745 2,193
Masters of Vessels--Minimum Penalty. 27.3.
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)....... ** 5,000 N/A ** 5,000
Master, Owner, Operator or Person in
Charge.
Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)....... ** 1,000 N/A ** 1,000
Master, Owner, Operator or Person in
Charge--Minimum Penalty.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 33 U.S.C. 471; 33 CFR 12,647 1.07745 13,627
General. 27.3.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 33 U.S.C. 474; 33 CFR 873 1.07745 941
St. Mary's river. 27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Comply with 33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 CFR 31,928 1.07745 34,401
Regulations. 27.3.
Bridges/Drawbridges................... 33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 CFR 31,928 1.07745 34,401
27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 CFR 31,928 1.07745 34,401
Obstructing Navigation. 27.3.
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation..... 33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 CFR 31,928 1.07745 34,401
27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 33 2,326 1.07745 2,506
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot. CFR 27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel 33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 33 2,326 1.07745 2,506
CFR 27.3.
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Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 20,719 1.07745 22,324
(Class I per violation). 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33
CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 51,796 1.07745 55,808
(Class I total under paragraph). 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33
CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 20,719 1.07745 22,324
(Class II per day of violation). 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33
CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 258,978 1.07745 279,036
(Class II total under paragraph). 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33
CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 51,796 1.07745 55,808
(per day of violation) Judicial 33 CFR 27.3.
Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 2,072 1.07745 2,233
(per barrel of oil or unit 33 CFR 27.3.
discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 51,796 1.07745 55,808
Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order 33 CFR 27.3.
(Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 51,796 1.07745 55,808
Comply with Regulation Issued Under 33 CFR 27.3.
1321(j) (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 6,215 1.07745 6,696
Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil 33 CFR 27.3.
or unit discharged) Judicial
Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 207,183 1.07745 223,229
Gross Negligence--Minimum Penalty 33 CFR 27.3.
(Judicial Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating.. 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 8,723 1.07745 9,399
CFR 27.3.
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 23,258 1.07745 25,059
Manufacture. CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 33 16,307 1.07745 17,570
Operator. CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules; Vessel 33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 33 16,307 1.07745 17,570
CFR 27.3.
Pollution from Ships; General......... 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33 81,540 1.07745 87,855
CFR 27.3.
Pollution from Ships; False Statement. 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2); 33 16,307 1.07745 17,570
CFR 27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator..... 33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 33 16,307 1.07745 17,570
CFR 27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel....... 33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 33 16,307 1.07745 17,570
CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; General............. 33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 33 57,527 1.07745 61,982
CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; Operating Without 33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 33 23,011 1.07745 24,793
Permit. CFR 27.3.
Oil Pollution Liability and 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 33 51,796 1.07745 55,808
Compensation. CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls........................... 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 47,424 1.07745 51,097
33 CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls--related to false 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 63,232 1.07745 68,129
statements. 33 CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls--Recreational Vessel...... 33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 33 6,323 1.07745 6,813
CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 33 62,689 1.07745 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Class I). CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 62,689 1.07745 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Class II). CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 188,069 1.07745 202,635
Liability, Compensation (Class II CFR 27.3.
subsequent offense).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 62,689 1.07745 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Judicial CFR 27.3.
Assessment).
Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 188,069 1.07745 202,635
Liability, Compensation (Judicial CFR 27.3.
Assessment subsequent offense).
Safe Containers for International 46 U.S.C. 80509; 33 CFR 6,852 1.07745 7,383
Cargo. 27.3.
Suspension of Passenger Service....... 46 U.S.C. 70305; 33 CFR 68,529 1.07745 73,837
27.3.
Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees. 46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 33 10,360 1.07745 11,162
CFR 27.3.
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing.... 46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 CFR 8,433 1.07745 9,086
27.3.
Negligent Operations: Recreational 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 7,628 1.07745 8,219
Vessels. CFR 27.3.
Negligent Operations: Other Vessels... 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 38,139 1.07745 41,093
CFR 27.3.
Operating a Vessel While Under the 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1); 33 8,433 1.07745 9,086
Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous CFR 27.3.
Drug.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4); 33 13,132 1.07745 14,149
Charterer, Managing Operator, or CFR 27.3.
Agent.
Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master. 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2); 33 2,627 1.07745 2,830
CFR 27.3.
Immersion Suits....................... 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1); 33 13,132 1.07745 14,149
CFR 27.3.
Inspection Permit..................... 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5); 33 2,739 1.07745 2,951
CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; General............ 46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 33 13,132 1.07745 14,149
CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 33 13,132 1.07745 14,149
Vessel. CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 33 2,627 1.07745 2,830
Notice in accordance with (IAW) CFR 27.3.
3304(b).
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 33 2,627 1.07745 2,830
Notice IAW 3309(c). CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 Gross 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 26,269 1.07745 28,304
Tons. CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 5,254 1.07745 5,661
Tons (GT). CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply 46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 33 26,269 1.07745 28,304
with 3311(b). CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 33 13,132 1.07745 14,149
3318(b)-3318(f). CFR 27.3.
List/count of Passengers.............. 46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 33 273 1.07745 294
CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers............ 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 27,384 1.07745 29,505
CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers; Sale of 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Tickets. CFR 27.3.
Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 CFR 548 1.07745 590
Master. 27.3.
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........... 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1); 33 68,462 1.07745 73,764
CFR 27.3.
Uninspected Vessels................... 46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 CFR 11,506 1.07745 12,397
27.3.
Recreational Vessels (maximum for 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 362,217 1.07745 390,271
related series of violations). CFR 27.3.
Recreational Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 7,244 1.07745 7,805
4307(a). CFR 27.3.
Recreational vessels.................. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c); 33 2,739 1.07745 2,951
CFR 27.3.
Uninspected Commercial Fishing 46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 CFR 11,506 1.07745 12,397
Industry Vessels. 27.3.
Abandonment of Barges................. 46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 CFR 1,949 1.07745 2,100
27.3.
Load Lines............................ 46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 33 12,537 1.07745 13,508
CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)...... 46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 33 25,076 1.07745 27,018
CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)...... 46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 33 12,537 1.07745 13,508
CFR 27.3.
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Reporting Marine Casualties........... 46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 33 43,678 1.07745 47,061
CFR 27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation 46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 33 11,506 1.07745 12,397
of 6104. CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure 46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 33 2,072 1.07745 2,233
to Report Deficiency in Vessel CFR 27.3.
Complement.
Manning of Inspected Vessels.......... 46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 20,719 1.07745 22,324
CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Employing or Serving in Capacity not CFR 27.3.
Licensed by USCG.
Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight 46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 2,739 1.07745 2,951
Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger CFR 27.3.
Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel.
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels......... 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)....... 2,739 1.07745 2,951
Citizenship Requirements.............. 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)....... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
8104(a) or (b).
Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
Staff Department on Vessels........... 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)....... 273 1.07745 294
Officer's Competency Certificates..... 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)....... 273 1.07745 294
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Managing Operator, Agent, Master or
Individual in Charge.
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual........ 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Federal Pilots........................ 46 U.S.C. 8503.......... 65,666 1.07745 70,752
Merchant Mariners Documents........... 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)....... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Crew Requirements..................... 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Small Vessel Manning.................. 46 U.S.C. 8906.......... 43,678 1.07745 47,061
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent,
Master or Individual in Charge.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual..... 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)....... 20,719 1.07745 22,324
9303.
Failure to Report Sexual Offense...... 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)...... 11,011 1.07745 11,864
Pay Advances to Seamen................ 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
for Employment.
Allotment to Seamen................... 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Seamen Protection; General............ 46 U.S.C. 10321......... 9,491 1.07745 10,226
Coastwise Voyages: Advances........... 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)... 9,491 1.07745 10,226
Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)...... 9,491 1.07745 10,226
Remuneration for Employment.
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)...... 9,491 1.07745 10,226
General.
Effects of Deceased Seamen............ 46 U.S.C. 10711......... 548 1.07745 590
Complaints of Unfitness............... 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Proceedings on Examination of Vessel.. 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)...... 273 1.07745 294
Permission to Make Complaint.......... 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Accommodations for Seamen............. 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Medicine Chests on Vessels............ 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Destitute Seamen...................... 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)...... 273 1.07745 294
Wages on Discharge.................... 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)...... 1,368 1.07745 1,474
Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain. 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)...... 548 1.07745 590
Log Books; Master Failing to Make 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)...... 548 1.07745 590
Entry.
Log Books; Late Entry................. 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)...... 411 1.07745 443
Carrying of Sheath Knives............. 46 U.S.C. 11506......... 137 1.07745 148
Vessel Documentation.................. 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)... 17,935 1.07745 19,324
Documentation of Vessels--Related to 46 U.S.C. 12151 (a)(2).. 29,893 1.07745 32,208
Activities involving mobile offshore
drilling units.
Vessel Documentation; Fishery 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)...... 137,060 1.07745 147,675
Endorsement.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-- 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)...... 13,693 1.07745 14,754
Willful violation.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels..... 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)...... 2,739 1.07745 2,951
Vessel Identification System.......... 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)...... 23,011 1.07745 24,793
Measurement of Vessels................ 46 U.S.C. 14701......... 50,154 1.07745 54,038
Measurement; False Statements......... 46 U.S.C. 14702......... 50,154 1.07745 54,038
Commercial Instruments and Maritime 46 U.S.C. 31309......... 23,011 1.07745 24,793
Liens.
Commercial Instruments and Maritime 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)... 23,011 1.07745 24,793
Liens; Mortgagor.
Commercial Instruments and Maritime 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)... 57,527 1.07745 61,982
Liens; Violation of 31329.
Ports and Waterway Safety Regulations. 46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 33 103,050 1.07745 111,031
CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine 46 U.S.C. 10,360 1.07745 11,162
Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge. 70041(d)(1)(B); 33 CFR
27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine 46 U.S.C. 10,360 1.07745 11,162
Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel. 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 CFR
27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine 46 U.S.C. 5,179 1.07745 5,580
Parades; Other Persons. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR
27.3.
Port Security......................... 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)...... 38,139 1.07745 41,093
Port Security--Continuing Violations.. 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)...... 68,529 1.07745 73,837
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement......... 46 U.S.C. 70506(c)...... 6,323 1.07745 6,813
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).... 89,678 1.07745 96,624
Vessels.
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).... 209,249 1.07745 225,455
Vessels--Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness or
substantial Damage to Property.
Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).... 540 1.07745 582
Vessels; Training.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
** Enacted under the Tariff Act; exempt from inflation adjustments.
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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),\14\ 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 2023 adjustment for the penalties that TSA
administers.
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\14\ 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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Penalty amount as New penalty as
Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this
2022 FR final rule
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Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $37,377 (up to a 1.07745 $40,272 (up to a
(except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $598,026 total of $644,343
44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (5), (6); 49 per civil penalty per civil penalty
44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and U.S.C. action). action).
44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46301(d)(2), (8);
46303, a regulation prescribed, 49 CFR
or order issued thereunder by a 1503.401(c)(3).
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. $14,950 (up to a 1.07745 $16,108 (up to a
(except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $74,754 total of $80,544
44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (5); 49 U.S.C. for individuals or for individuals or
44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and 46301(d)(8); 49 small businesses, small businesses,
44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or CFR 1503.401(c). $598,026 for $644,343 for
46303, a regulation prescribed, others). others).
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 49 U.S.C. 114(u); $12,794 (up to a 1.07745 $13,785 (up to a
of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 49 CFR 1503.401(b). total of $63,973 total of $68,928
U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation total for total for
prescribed, or order issued individuals or individuals or
thereunder. small businesses, small businesses,
$511,780 for $551,417 for
others). others).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-23-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2023, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015 (Dec. 15, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/M-23-05-CMP-CMP-Guidance.pdf).
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.\15\ 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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Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
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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
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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.
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2. In Sec. 27.300, revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:
Sec. 27.300 Orders.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(3) Where the Executive Assistant Director 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 $41,093 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
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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.
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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
$557 and not exceeding $4,465 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 $472 and not exceeding
$3,765 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 $4,465 and not more than $11,162 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 $3,765 and not more than
$9,413 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;
Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129
Stat. 599; Title VII of Pub. L. 110-229, 122 Stat. 754; Pub. L. 115-
218, 132 Stat. 1547; 8 CFR part 2.
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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 $2,701 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 $676 and not more than $5,404 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 $5,404 and not more than $13,508 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 $8,106 and
not more than $27,018 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 $272 and not more
than $2,701 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 $1,525 to $1,643.
(2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with
landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft
transporting aliens: From $4,144 to $4,465.
(3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to depart
voluntarily: From $1,746 minimum/$8,736 maximum to $1,881 minimum/
$9,413 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 $3,494 to $3,765.
(5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section
241(d)(2) of the Act: From $8,736 to $9,413.
(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 $414 to $446; and
penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of
section 251(d) of the Act: From $10,360 to $11,162.
(7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to control,
detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $1,036 minimum/$6,215 maximum to
$1,116 minimum/$6,696 maximum.
(8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties for employment on passenger
vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $2,072 to
$2,232.
(9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties for discharge of alien
crewmen: From $3,107 minimum/$6,215 maximum to $3,348 minimum/$6,696
maximum.
(10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties for bringing into the United
States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From
$20,719 maximum to $22,324 maximum.
(11) Section 271(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to prevent
the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $6,215 to $6,696.
(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 $6,215 to $6,696.
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(13) Section 273(b) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the
United States aliens without required documentation: From $6,215 to
$6,696.
(14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties for failure to depart: From
$874 maximum to $942 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation.
(15) Section 275(b) of the Act, penalties for improper entry: From
$87 minimum/$438 maximum to $94 minimum/$472 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 $941 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 $1,566 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 $1,096 to $3,446 against the owner
or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing
vessel of $187 per ton of the towed vessel (46 U.S.C. 55111, as
adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015).
Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION
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13. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as
amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28
U.S.C. 2461 note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1, sec. 2 (106).
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14. In Sec. 27.3, revise the third sentence of the introductory text
and table 1 to read as follows:
Sec. 27.3 Penalty adjustment table.
* * * The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this
section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 13,
2023, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.* * *
Table 1 to Sec. 27.3--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023 Adjusted
U.S. code citation Civil monetary penalty description maximum penalty
amount ($)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 U.S.C. 521(c)........................................ Saving Life and Property........... $12,551
14 U.S.C. 521(e)........................................ Saving Life and Property; 1,288
Intentional Interference with
Broadcast.
14 U.S.C. 936(i)........................................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality 6,304
Assurance Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 936(i)........................................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality 42,033
Assurance Records (subsequent
offenses).
19 U.S.C. 70............................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 9,399
Masters of Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70............................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 2,193
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 13,627
General.
33 U.S.C. 474........................................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 941
St. Mary's River.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)........................................ Bridges/Failure to Comply with 34,401
Regulations.
33 U.S.C. 499(c)........................................ Bridges/Drawbridges................ 34,401
33 U.S.C. 502(c)........................................ Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 34,401
Obstructing Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)........................................ Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.. 34,401
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)....................................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 2,506
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)....................................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 2,506
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 22,324
Discharges (Class I per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 55,808
Discharges (Class I total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 22,324
Discharges (Class II per day of
violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)............................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 279,036
Discharges (Class II total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 55,808
Discharges (per day of violation)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 2,233
Discharges (per barrel of oil or
unit discharged) Judicial
Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 55,808
to Carry Out Removal/Comply With
Order (Judicial Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 55,808
to Comply with Regulation Issued
Under 1321(j) (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 6,696
Discharges, Gross Negligence (per
barrel of oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)................................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 223,229
Discharges, Gross Negligence--
Minimum Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).
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33 U.S.C. 1322(j)....................................... Marine Sanitation Devices; 9,399
Operating.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)....................................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 25,059
Manufacture.
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)....................................... International Navigation Rules; 17,570
Operator.
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)....................................... International Navigation Rules; 17,570
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1).................................... Pollution from Ships; General...... 87,855
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).................................... Pollution from Ships; False 17,570
Statement.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)....................................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.. 17,570
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)....................................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.... 17,570
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)....................................... Shore Protection; General.......... 61,982
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)....................................... Shore Protection; Operating Without 24,793
Permit.
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)...................................... Oil Pollution Liability and 55,808
Compensation.
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)................................. Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement..... 51,097
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)................................. Clean Hulls; related to false 68,129
statements.
33 U.S.C. 3852(c)....................................... Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels.. 6,813
42 U.S.C. 9609(a)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Class I).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 202,635
Liability, Compensation (Class II
subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 67,544
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)....................................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 202,635
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment subsequent offense).
46 U.S.C. 80509(a)...................................... Safe Containers for International 7,383
Cargo.
46 U.S.C. 70305(c)...................................... Suspension of Passenger Service.... 73,837
46 U.S.C. 2110(e)....................................... Vessel Inspection or Examination 11,162
Fees.
46 U.S.C. 2115.......................................... Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing. 9,086
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)....................................... Negligent Operations: Recreational 8,219
Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)....................................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 41,093
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1).................................... Operating a Vessel While Under the 9,086
Influence of Alcohol or a
Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4).................................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 14,149
Owner, Charterer, Managing
Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2).................................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 2,830
Master.
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1).................................... Immersion Suits.................... 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5).................................... Inspection Permit.................. 2,952
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)....................................... Vessel Inspection; General......... 14,149
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 14,149
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 2,830
Notice in accordance with (IAW)
3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 2,830
Notice IAW 3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).................................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 28,303
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).................................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 5,661
Gross Tons (GT).
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to 28,303
Comply with 3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)....................................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 14,149
3318(b)-3318(f).
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)....................................... List/count of Passengers........... 294
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)....................................... Notification to Passengers......... 29,505
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)....................................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of 1,474
Tickets.
46 U.S.C. 3506.......................................... Copies of Laws on Passenger 590
Vessels; Master.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1).................................... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........ 73,764
46 U.S.C. 4106.......................................... Uninspected Vessels................ 12,397
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).................................... Recreational Vessels (maximum for 390,271
related series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).................................... Recreational Vessels; Violation of 7,805
4307(a).
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)....................................... Recreational Vessels............... 2,951
46 U.S.C. 4507.......................................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing 12,397
Industry Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 4703.......................................... Abandonment of Barges.............. 2,100
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)....................................... Load Lines......................... 13,508
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)....................................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)... 27,018
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)....................................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)... 13,508
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)....................................... Reporting Marine Casualties........ 47,061
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)....................................... Reporting Marine Casualties; 12,397
Violation of 6104.
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 2,233
Failure to Report Deficiency in
Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels....... 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 22,324
Employing or Serving in Capacity
not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG).
46 U.S.C. 8101(h)....................................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 2,951
Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small
Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
School Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)....................................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels...... 2,951
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)....................................... Citizenship Requirements........... 1,474
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)....................................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 22,324
8104(a) or (b).
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)....................................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 22,324
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)....................................... Staff Department on Vessels........ 294
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)....................................... Officer's Competency Certificates.. 294
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)....................................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 22,324
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)....................................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual..... 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8503.......................................... Federal Pilots..................... 70,752
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)....................................... Merchant Mariners Documents........ 1,474
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)....................................... Crew Requirements.................. 22,324
46 U.S.C. 8906.......................................... Small Vessel Manning............... 47,061
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 22,324
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.. 22,324
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)....................................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 22,324
9303.
46 U.S.C. 10104(b)...................................... Failure to Report Sexual Offense... 11,864
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)................................... Pay Advances to Seamen............. 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)...................................... Pay Advances to Seamen; 1,474
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)...................................... Allotment to Seamen................ 1,474
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46 U.S.C. 10321......................................... Seamen Protection; General......... 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)................................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances........ 10,226
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)...................................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 10,226
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)...................................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 10,226
Protection; General.
46 U.S.C. 10711......................................... Effects of Deceased Seamen......... 590
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)................................... Complaints of Unfitness............ 1,474
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)...................................... Proceedings on Examination of 294
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)...................................... Permission to Make Complaint....... 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)...................................... Accommodations for Seamen.......... 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)...................................... Medicine Chests on Vessels......... 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)...................................... Destitute Seamen................... 294
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)...................................... Wages on Discharge................. 1,474
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)...................................... Log Books; Master Failing to 590
Maintain.
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)...................................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make 590
Entry.
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)...................................... Log Books; Late Entry.............. 443
46 U.S.C. 11506......................................... Carrying of Sheath Knives.......... 148
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)................................... Vessel Documentation............... 19,324
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)................................... Documentation of Vessels--Related 32,208
to activities involving mobile
offshore drilling units.
46 U.S.C. 12151(c)...................................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery 147,675
Endorsement.
46 U.S.C. 12309(a)...................................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels-- 14,754
Willful violation.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)...................................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.. 2,951
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)...................................... Vessel Identification System....... 24,793
46 U.S.C. 14701......................................... Measurement of Vessels............. 54,038
46 U.S.C. 14702......................................... Measurement; False Statements...... 54,038
46 U.S.C. 31309......................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 24,793
Liens.
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 24,793
Liens; Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)................................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 61,982
Liens; Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 70036(a)...................................... Ports and Waterways Safety 111,031
Regulations.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 11,162
Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person
in Charge.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 11,162
Marine Parades; Owner Onboard
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)................................ Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,580
Marine Parades; Other Persons.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a)...................................... Port Security...................... 41,093
46 U.S.C. 70119(b)...................................... Port Security--Continuing 73,837
Violations.
46 U.S.C. 70506......................................... Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; 6,813
Penalties.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 96,624
Vessels--Maximum Penalty.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 225,455
Vessels--Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness or
Substantial Damage to Property.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).................................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 582
Vessels--Training.
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\1\ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.
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.
* * * * *
(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 (``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,
$13,785 per violation, up to a total of $68,928 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, $13,785 per violation, up to a total of
$551,417 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 (``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,
$16,108 per violation, up to a total of $80,544 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, $16,108 per violation, up to a total of $644,343 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, $40,272 per violation, up to a total of $644,343 per
civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual
serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of
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passengers or property for compensation.
Jonathan E. Meyer,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023-00626 Filed 1-12-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9P; 9111-14-P; 9111-28-P; 9110-04-P; 9110-05-P
