TheIn Associatedetermining Administrator,the OPSamount assessesof a civil penalty under this part,
(a) onlyThe afterAssociate consideringAdministrator will consider:
(a1) The nature, circumstances and gravity of the violation, including adverse impact on the environment;
(b2) The degree of the respondent's culpability;
(c3) The respondent's history of prior offenses;
(d4) The respondent's ability to pay;
(e) Any good faith by the respondent in attempting to achieve compliance;
(f5) The effect on the respondent's ability to continue in business; and
(gb) SuchThe otherAssociate mattersAdministrator as justice may require.consider:
[45(1) FRThe 20413,economic Mar.benefit 27gained from violation, 1980if readily ascertainable, without any reduction because of subsequent damages; and
(2) Such other matters as amendedjustice bymay require.
[Amdt. 190-616, 6178 FR 1851558912, AprSept. 2625, 19962013]