Code of Massachusetts Regulations
360 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCE AUTHORITY
Title 360 CMR 2.00 - Enforcement And Administrative Penalties
Appendix A
Calculation of a Penalty pursuant to 360 CMR 2.33(1) and (6)
For each discharge violation:
|
Evaluation Criteria |
Score |
Weight Factor |
Weighted Score |
|
Violation Magnitude |
____ |
x 30 |
=____ |
|
Flow |
____ |
x 30 |
=____ |
|
Culpability |
____ |
x 20 |
=____ |
|
Frequency |
____ |
x 20 |
=____ |
|
TOTAL |
x $10 |
||
|
PENALTY AMOUNT |
____ |
||
|
Adjustment factors |
|
|
To make the violator's failure to comply more costly than if the violator had complied |
+____ |
|
To help to deter future noncompliance by the violator or others |
+____ |
|
To compensate the Authority or others for damages suffered or costs incurred |
+____ |
|
To compensate for other damages to the public health safety, welfare, or the environment |
+____ |
|
If previous penalties did not assure compliance by the violator |
+____ |
|
Violator's ability to pay |
-____ |
|
TOTAL PENALTY AFTER ADJUSTMENT |
$____ |
