Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025

Passage 1[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 249 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 106282-106301] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-30608] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 209, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, and 272 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025 AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT or the Department). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This final rule provides the statutorily prescribed 2025 adjustment to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT regulations. DATES: This rule is effective December 30, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Kohl, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590, 202-366-7253; [email protected]. This rule implements the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (FCPIAA), Public Law 101-410, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act), Public Law 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, codified at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. The FCPIAA and the 2015 Act require Federal agencies to adjust minimum and maximum civil penalty amounts to preserve their deterrent impact. The 2015 Act amended the formula and frequency of the adjustments. It required an initial catch-up adjustment in the form of an interim final rule, followed by annual adjustments of civil penalty amounts using a statutorily mandated formula. Section 4(b)(2) of the 2015 Act specifically directs that the annual adjustment be accomplished through final rule without notice and comment. This rule is effective immediately. The Department's authorities over the specific civil penalty regulations being amended by this rule are provided in the preamble discussion below.#

Passage 2On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the 2015 Act, which amended the FCPIAA, to improve the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act requires Federal agencies to: (1) adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment through an interim final rule (IFR); and (2) make subsequent annual adjustments. The 2015 Act directed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance on implementing the required annual adjustment no later than December 15 of each year.\1\ OMB released this required guidance in OMB Memorandum M-25-02, available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/memoranda/, which provides instructions on how to calculate the 2025 annual adjustment. To derive the 2025 adjustment, the Department must multiply the maximum or minimum penalty amount by the percent change between the October 2024 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the October 2023 CPI-U. In this case, as explained in OMB Memorandum M-25-02, the percent change between the October 2024 CPI-U and the October 2023 CPI-U is 1.02598.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. \2\ Agencies may calculate the percent change using the CPI-U numbers, which are typically issued in November each year, and confirm their calculations upon issuance of the annual OMB guidance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On May 16, 2024, the President signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (2024 Reauthorization Act) (Pub. L. 118-63) into law. Updates to the Department's civil penalties authority in the 2024 Reauthorization Act are reflected, as appropriate, in this final rule. This final rule is being published without notice and comment and with an immediate effective date. The 2015 Act provides clear direction for how to adjust the civil penalties, and clearly states at section 4(b)(2) that this adjustment shall be made ``notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code.'' By operation of the 2015 Act, DOT must publish an annual adjustment by January 15 of every year, and the new levels take effect upon publication of the rule. Accordingly, DOT is publishing this final rule without prior notice and comment, and with an immediate effective date.#

Passage 3In 2016, OST and DOT's operating administrations with civil monetary penalties promulgated the ``catch up'' IFR required by the 2015 Act. All DOT operating administrations have finalized their ``catch up'' IFRs, and this rule makes the annual adjustment required by the 2015 Act. The Department emphasizes that this rule adjusts penalties prospectively, and therefore the penalty adjustments made by this rule will apply only to violations that take place after this rule becomes effective. This rule also does not change previously assessed or enforced penalties that DOT is actively collecting or has collected. A. Office of the Secretary (OST) 2025 Adjustments OST's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below. Pursuant to section 507 of the 2024 Reauthorization Act, the Department increased the maximum civil penalty in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) to $75,000 for persons who are not individuals or small business concerns.\3\ The maximum penalty for individuals and small business concerns was not changed by the 2024 Reauthorization Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ The 2015 Act specifies that if a civil penalty is increased by an amount greater than the amount of the required adjustment during the 12-month period preceding the required adjustment, the Secretary is not required to make the adjustment for that year. Consistent with this provision, the $75,000 amount will not be increased in this 2025 adjustment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Passage 4Also, subsection 542(a) of the 2024 Reauthorization Act requires DOT to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop requirements for minimum training standards related to stowing on an aircraft wheelchairs and scooters used by passengers with disabilities. Subsections (b) and (c) specify requirements of the rule and considerations that the Department must make in conducting the rulemaking. Subsection (d) requires issuance of a final rule, and subsection (e) authorizes DOT to assess a civil penalty in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 46301 against any air carrier or foreign air carrier who does not meet the requirements established in the rulemaking. In addition, subsection 543(a) of the 2024 Reauthorization Act requires DOT to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop requirements for minimum training standards for airline personnel or contractors who assist wheelchair users who board or deplane using an aisle chair or other boarding device. Subsections (b) and (c) specify requirements of the rule and considerations that the Department must make in conducting the rulemaking. Subsection (d) requires issuance of a final rule, and subsection (e) authorizes DOT to assess a civil penalty in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 46301 against any air carrier or foreign air carrier who does not meet the requirements established in the rulemaking. DOT will conduct the rulemakings as required by the 2024 Reauthorization Act. Any penalties would subsequently be included and updated in the Department's annual civil penalties update rulemaking.#

Passage 5---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General civil penalty for violations of 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)......... $41,577 $75,000 certain aviation economic regulations and statutes. General civil penalty for violations of 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)......... 1,828 1,875 certain aviation economic regulations and statutes involving an individual or small business concern. Civil penalties for individuals or small 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)...... 16,630 17,062 businesses for violations of most provisions of Chapter 401 of Title 49, including the anti-discrimination provisions of sections 40127 and 41705 and rules and orders issued pursuant to these provisions. Civil penalties for individuals or small 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(C)...... 8,315 8,531 businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41719 and rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision. Civil penalties for individuals or small 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(D)...... 4,159 4,267 businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41712 or consumer protection rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2025 Adjustments FAA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below. Pursuant to section 507 of the 2024 Reauthorization Act, the Department increased the maximum civil penalty in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) to $75,000 for persons who are not individuals or small business concerns. The Department also added the civil penalty specified in section 770 of the 2024 Reauthorization Act for violations of 47 U.S.C. 47107(a)(22) related to the restriction or prohibition of the sale or self-fueling of any 100-octane low lead aviation gasoline, including any grant assurances made under that section.\4\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Passage 6\4\ As noted in footnote 3, the 2015 Act specifies that if a civil penalty is increased by an amount greater than the amount of the required adjustment during the 12-month period preceding the required adjustment, the Secretary is not required to make the adjustment for that year. Consistent with this provision, the $5,000 amount will not be increased in this 2025 adjustment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Violation of hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).......... $99,756 $102,348 transportation law. Violation of hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).......... 232,762 238,809 transportation law resulting in death, serious illness, severe injury, or substantial property destruction. Minimum penalty for violation of hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).......... 601 617 materials transportation law relating to training. Maximum penalty for violation of hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).......... 99,756 102,348 materials transportation law relating to training. Knowing presentation of a nonconforming 49 U.S.C. 44704(d)(3)(B)...... 1,181,581 1,212,278 aircraft for issuance of an initial airworthiness certificate by a production certificate holder. Knowing failure by an applicant for or 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(4)(A)...... 1,181,582 1,212,278 holder of a type certificate to submit safety critical information or include certain such information in an airplane flight manual or flight crew operating manual contrary to 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(1)- (3). Operation of an unmanned aircraft or 49 U.S.C. 44802 note.......... 30,417 31,207 unmanned aircraft system equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation by a person other than an 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)......... 41,577 75,000 individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B). Violation by an airman serving as an airman 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)......... 1,828 1,875 under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered by 46301(a)(5)(A) or (B)). Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)......... 1,828 1,875 concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)).#

Passage 7Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)...... 16,630 17,062 concern (except an airman serving as an airman) under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)(i) or (ii). Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(i)... 16,630 17,062 concern related to the transportation of hazardous materials. Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(ii).. 16,630 17,062 concern related to the registration or recordation under 49 U.S.C. chapter 441, of an aircraft not used to provide air transportation. Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iii). 16,630 17,062 concern of 49 U.S.C. 44718(d), relating to limitation on construction or establishment of landfills. Violation by an individual or small business 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iv).. 16,630 17,062 concern of 49 U.S.C. 44725, relating to the safe disposal of life- limited aircraft parts. Individual who aims the beam of a laser 49 U.S.C. 46301 note.......... 31,819 32,646 pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft. Tampering with a smoke alarm device......... 49 U.S.C. 46301(b)............ 5,339 5,478 Knowingly providing false information about 49 U.S.C. 46302............... 28,995 29,748 alleged violation involving the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. Physical or sexual assault or threat to 49 U.S.C. 46318............... 43,658 44,792 physically or sexually assault crewmember or other individual on an aircraft, or action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or individuals on board. Permanent closure of an airport without 49 U.S.C. 46319............... 16,630 17,062 providing sufficient notice. Operating an unmanned aircraft and in so 49 U.S.C. 46320............... 25,455 26,116 doing knowingly or recklessly interfering with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort. Violation of 49 U.S.C. 41707(a)(22), 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(8)......... N/A 5,000 including any grant assurances made under that section. Violation of 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923, a 51 U.S.C. 50917(c)............ 292,181 299,772 regulation issued under these statutes, or any term or condition of a license or permit issued or transferred under these statutes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Passage 8C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2025 Adjustments NHTSA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum penalty amount for each violation 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(1), $27,168 $27,874 of: 49 U.S.C. 30112, 30115, 30117-30122, 30165(a)(3). 30123(a), 30125(c), 30127, 30141-30147, 30166 or 31137, or a regulation prescribed under any of these sections. Maximum penalty amount for a related series 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(1), 135,828,178 139,356,994 of violations of: 49 U.S.C. 30112, 30115, 30165(a)(3). 30117-30122, 30123(a), 30125(c), 30127, 30141-30147, 30166 or 31137, or a regulation prescribed under any of these sections. Maximum penalty per school bus related 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(2)(A)...... 15,445 15,846 violation of 49 U.S.C. 30112(a)(1) or 30112(a)(2). Maximum penalty amount for a series of 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(2)(B)...... 23,167,823 23,769,723 school bus related violations of 49 U.S.C. 30112(a)(1) or 30112(a)(2). Maximum penalty per violation for filing 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(4)......... 6,650 6,823 false or misleading reports. Maximum penalty amount for a series of 49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(4)......... 1,330,069 1,364,624 violations related to filing false or misleading reports. Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 30505............... 2,168 2,224 the reporting requirements related to maintaining the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 32507(a)............ 3,558 3,650 a bumper standard under 49 U.S.C. 32506. Maximum penalty amount for a series of 49 U.S.C. 32507(a)............ 3,961,763 4,064,690 violations of a bumper standard under 49 U.S.C. 32506. Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 32308(b)............ 3,558 3,650 49 U.S.C. 32308(a) related to providing information on crashworthiness and damage susceptibility. Maximum penalty amount for a series of 49 U.S.C. 32308(b)............ 1,940,403 1,990,815 violations of 49 U.S.C. 32308(a) related to providing information on crashworthiness and damage susceptibility.#

Passage 9Maximum penalty for each violation related 49 U.S.C. 32308(c)............ 73,628 75,541 to the tire fuel efficiency information program. Maximum civil penalty for willfully failing 49 U.S.C. 32309............... 2,168 2,224 to affix, or failing to maintain, the label required in 49 U.S.C. 32304. Maximum penalty amount per violation related 49 U.S.C. 32709............... 13,300 13,676 to odometer tampering and disclosure. Maximum penalty amount for a related series 49 U.S.C. 32709............... 1,330,069 1,364,624 of violations related to odometer tampering and disclosure. Maximum penalty amount per violation related 49 U.S.C. 32710............... 13,330 13,676 to odometer tampering and disclosure with intent to defraud. Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 33115(a)............ 2,922 2,998 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(1)-(4). Maximum penalty amount for a related series 49 U.S.C. 33115(a)............ 730,455 749,432 of violations of 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(1)-(4). Maximum civil penalty for violations of 49 49 U.S.C. 33115(b)............ 216,972 222,609 U.S.C. 33114(a)(5). Maximum civil penalty for violations under 49 U.S.C 32912(a)............. 51,139 52,468 49 U.S.C. 32911(a) related to automobile fuel economy. Civil penalty factor for violations of fuel 49 U.S.C. 32912(b)............ 17 17 economy standards prescribed for a model year under 49 U.S.C. 32902.\5\ Maximum civil penalty factor that may be 49 U.S.C. 32912(c)(1)(B)...... 32 33 prescribed for fuel economy standards under 49 U.S.C. 32912(c)(1)(A). Maximum civil penalty for a violation under 49 U.S.C. 32902............... 50,360 51,668 the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 2025 Adjustments#

Passage 10FMCSA's civil penalties affected by this rule are all located in appendices A and B to 49 CFR part 386. The 2025 adjustments to these civil penalties are summarized in the chart below. Note that in the regulatory text for the 2023 update, the penalty for violations of Appendix A IV (i) Out-of-service order (conducting operations during suspension or revocation for failure to pay penalties) and the penalty for Appendix B (a)(3) Non-recordkeeping violations were incorrectly stated as $18,758. The correct dollar amount, as stated in the preamble of the 2023 update, was $18,759. The error in the regulatory text has been corrected in this 2024 update, reflecting a penalty for this 2025 update of $19,246. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ For model years before model year 2019, the civil penalty is $5.50; for model years 2019 through 2021, the civil penalty is $14; for model year 2022, the civil penalty is $15; for model year 2023, the civil penalty is $16; for model years 2024 and 2025, the civil penalty is $17.#

Passage 11---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Existing (existing Description Citation penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix A II Subpoena........................ 49 U.S.C. 525................... $1,330 $1,365 Appendix A II Subpoena........................ 49 U.S.C. 525................... 13,300 13,676 Appendix A IV (a) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 2,304 2,364 (operation of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) by driver). Appendix A IV (b) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 23,048 23,647 (requiring or permitting operation of CMV by driver). Appendix A IV (c) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 2,304 2,364 (operation by driver of CMV or intermodal equipment that was placed out of service). Appendix A IV (d) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 23,048 23,647 (requiring or permitting operation of CMV or intermodal equipment that was placed out of service). Appendix A IV (e) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B).......... 1,152 1,182 (failure to return written certification of correction). Appendix A IV (g) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(F).......... 33,252 34,116 (failure to cease operations as ordered). Appendix A IV (h) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 29,221 29,980 (operating in violation of order). Appendix A IV (i) Out-of-service order 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A) and 18,759 19,246 (conducting operations during suspension or (b)(7). revocation for failure to pay penalties). Appendix A IV (j) (conducting operations 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)............. 29,221 29,980 during suspension or revocation). Appendix B (a)(1) Recordkeeping--maximum 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(i)....... 1,544 1,584 penalty per day. Appendix B (a)(1) Recordkeeping--maximum total 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(i)....... 15,445 15,846 penalty. Appendix B (a)(2) Knowing falsification of 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(ii)...... 15,445 15,846 records. Appendix B (a)(3) Non- recordkeeping 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A).......... 18,759 19,246 violations.#

Passage 12Appendix B (a)(4) Non- recordkeeping 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A).......... 4,690 4,812 violations by drivers. Appendix B (a)(5) Violation of 49 CFR 392.5 49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)........ 3,861 3,961 (first conviction). Appendix B (a)(5) Violation of 49 CFR 392.5 49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)........ 7,723 7,924 (second or subsequent conviction). Appendix B (b) Commercial driver's license 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(C).......... 6,974 7,155 (CDL) violations. Appendix B (b)(1): Special penalties 49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)........ 3,861 3,961 pertaining to violation of out-of-service orders (first conviction). Appendix B (b)(1) Special penalties pertaining 49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)........ 7,723 7,924 to violation of out-of-service orders (second or subsequent conviction). Appendix B (b)(2) Employer violations 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(C).......... 6,974 7,155 pertaining to knowingly allowing, authorizing employee violations of out-of-service order (minimum penalty). Appendix B (b)(2) Employer violations 49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(C)........ 38,612 39,615 pertaining to knowingly allowing, authorizing employee violations of out-of-service order (maximum penalty). Appendix B (b)(3) Special penalties pertaining 49 U.S.C. 31310(j)(2)(B)........ 20,017 20,537 to railroad-highway grade crossing violations. Appendix B (d) Financial responsibility 49 U.S.C. 31138(d)(1), 20,579 21,114 violations. 31139(g)(1). Appendix B (e)(1) Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)............ 99,756 102,348 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (transportation or shipment of hazardous materials). Appendix B (e)(2) Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)............ 601 617 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (training)--minimum penalty. Appendix B (e)(2): Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)............ 99,756 102,348 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (training)--maximum penalty. Appendix B (e)(3) Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)............ 99,756 102,348 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (packaging or container). Appendix B (e)(4): Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)............ 99,756 102,348 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (compliance with FMCSRs). Appendix B (e)(5) Violations of Hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)............ 232,762 238,8#

Passage 1309 Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (death, serious illness, severe injury to persons; destruction of property). Appendix B (f)(1) Operating after being 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(F).......... 33,252 34,116 declared unfit by assignment of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating (generally). Appendix B (f)(2) Operating after being 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)............ 99,756 102,348 declared unfit by assignment of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating (hazardous materials)-maximum penalty. Appendix B (f)(2): Operating after being 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)............ 232,762 238,809 declared unfit by assignment of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating (hazardous materials)-maximum penalty if death, serious illness, severe injury to persons; destruction of property. Appendix B (g)(1): Violations of the 49 U.S.C. 14901(a).............. 13,300 13,676 commercial regulations (CRs) (property carriers). Appendix B (g)(2) Violations of the CRs 49 U.S.C. 14916(c).............. 13,300 13,676 (brokers). Appendix B (g)(3) Violations of the CRs 49 U.S.C. 14901(a).............. 33,252 34,116 (passenger carriers). Appendix B (g)(4) Violations of the CRs 49 U.S.C. 14901(a).............. 13,300 13,676 (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers). Appendix B (g)(5) Violations of the operating 49 U.S.C. 14901 note............ 18,291 18,766 authority requirement (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers)-- maximum penalty for intentional violation. Appendix B (g)(5) Violations of the operating 49 U.S.C. 14901 note............ 45,730 46,918 authority requirement (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers)-- maximum penalty for a pattern of intentional violations. Appendix B (g)(6) Violations of the CRs (motor 49 U.S.C. 14901(b).............. 26,602 27,293 carrier or broker for transportation of hazardous wastes)--minimum penalty.#

Passage 14Appendix B (g)(6) Violations of the CRs (motor 49 U.S.C. 14901(b).............. 53,203 54,585 carrier or broker for transportation of hazardous wastes)--maximum penalty. Appendix B (g)(7): Violations of the CRs 49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(1)........... 2,000 2,052 (household goods (HHG) carrier or freight forwarder, or their receiver or trustee). Appendix B (g)(8) Violation of the CRs (weight 49 U.S.C. 14901(e).............. 4,005 4,109 of HHG shipment, charging for services)-- minimum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (g)(8) Violation of the CRs (weight 49 U.S.C. 14901(e).............. 10,009 10,269 of HHG shipment, charging for services)-- minimum penalty for subsequent violation. Appendix B (g)(10) Tariff violations.......... 49 U.S.C. 13702, 14903.......... 200,174 205,375 Appendix B (g)(11) Additional tariff 49 U.S.C. 14904(a).............. 400 410 violations (rebates or concessions)--first violation. Appendix B (g)(11) Additional tariff 49 U.S.C. 14904(a).............. 500 513 violations (rebates or concessions)-- subsequent violations. Appendix B (g)(12): Tariff violations (freight 49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1)........... 1,002 1,028 forwarders)--maximum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (g)(12): Tariff violations (freight 49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1)........... 4,005 4,109 forwarders)--maximum penalty for subsequent violations. Appendix B (g)(13): service from freight 49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2)........... 1,002 1,028 forwarder at less than rate in effect-- maximum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (g)(13): service from freight 49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2)........... 4,005 4,109 forwarder at less than rate in effect-- maximum penalty for subsequent violation(s). Appendix B (g)(14): Violations related to 49 U.S.C. 14905................. 20,017 20,537 loading and unloading motor vehicles. Appendix B (g)(16): Reporting and 49 U.S.C. 14901................. 1,330 1,365 recordkeeping under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B (except 13901 and 13902(c))--minimum penalty. Appendix B (g)(16): Reporting and 49 U.S.C. 14907................. 10,009 10,269 recordkeeping under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B--maximum penalty. Appendix B (g)(17): Unauthorized disclosure of 49 U.S.C. 14908................. 4,005 4,109 information. Appendix B (g)(18): Violation of 49 U.S.C. 49 U.S.C. 14910................. 1,002 1,028 subtitle IV, part B, or condition of registration. Appendix B (g)(21)(i): Kn#

Passage 15owingly and willfully 49 U.S.C. 14915................. 20,017 20,537 fails to deliver or unload HHG at destination. Appendix B (g)(22): HHG broker estimate before 49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(2)........... 15,445 15,846 entering into an agreement with a motor carrier. Appendix B (g)(23): HHG transportation or 49 U.S.C. 14901 (d)(3).......... 38,612 39,615 broker services--registration requirement. Appendix B (h): Copying of records and access 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(E).......... 1,544 1,584 to equipment, lands, and buildings--maximum penalty per day. Appendix B (h): Copying of records and access 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(E).......... 15,445 15,846 to equipment, lands, and buildings--maximum total penalty. Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 524................... 2,661 2,730 under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302- 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502-- minimum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 524................... 6,650 6,823 under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302- 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502-- maximum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 524................... 3,323 3,409 under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302- 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502-- minimum penalty for subsequent violation(s). Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 524................... 9,965 10,224 under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302- 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502-- maximum penalty for subsequent violation(s). Appendix B (i)(2): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 14906................. 2,661 2,730 under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B--minimum penalty for first violation. Appendix B (i)(2): Evasion of regulations 49 U.S.C. 14906................. 6,650 6,823 under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B--minimum penalty for subsequent violation(s). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 2025 Adjustments FRA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.#

Passage 16---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minimum rail safety penalty................. 49 U.S.C. ch. 213.............. $1,086 $1,114 Ordinary maximum rail safety penalty........ 49 U.S.C. ch. 213.............. 35,516 36,439 Maximum penalty for an aggravated rail 49 U.S.C. ch. 213.............. 142,063 145,754 safety violation. Minimum penalty for hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123................. 601 617 training violations. Maximum penalty for ordinary hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123................. 99,756 102,348 materials violations. Maximum penalty for aggravated hazardous 49 U.S.C. 5123................. 232,762 238,809 materials violations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 2025 Adjustments PHMSA's civil penalties affected by this rule for hazardous materials violations are located in 49 CFR 107.329, appendix A to subpart D of 49 CFR part 107, and Sec. 171.1. The civil penalties affected by this rule for pipeline safety violations are located in Sec. 190.223. PHMSA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.#

Passage 17---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum penalty for hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123................. $99,756 $102,348 violation. Maximum penalty for hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123................. 232,762 238,809 violation that results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. Minimum penalty for hazardous materials 49 U.S.C. 5123................. 601 617 training violations. Maximum penalty for each pipeline safety 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1).......... 266,015 272,926 violation. Maximum penalty for a related series of 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1).......... 2,660,135 2,729,245 pipeline safety violations. Maximum additional penalty for each 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(2).......... 97,179 99,704 liquefied natural gas pipeline facility violation. Maximum penalty for discrimination against 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(3).......... 1,544 1,584 employees providing pipeline safety information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G. Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2025 Adjustments MARAD's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.#

Passage 18---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum civil penalty for a single violation 46 U.S.C. 31309................ $25,548 $26,212 of any provision under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 313 and all of Subtitle III related MARAD regulations, except for violations of 46 U.S.C. 31329. Maximum civil penalty for a single violation 46 U.S.C. 31330................ 63,991 65,653 of 46 U.S.C. 31329 as it relates to the court sales of documented vessels. Maximum civil penalty for a single violation 46 U.S.C. 56101(e)............. 25,712 26,380 of 46 U.S.C. 56101 as it relates to approvals required to transfer a vessel to a noncitizen. Maximum civil penalty for failure to file an 46 U.S.C. 50113(b)............. 162 166 Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) report. Maximum civil penalty for violating 50 U.S.C. 4513................. 32,341 33,181 procedures for the use and allocation of shipping services, port facilities and services for national security and national defense operations. Maximum civil penalty for violations in 46 U.S.C. 12151................ 187,602 192,476 applying for or renewing a vessel's fishery endorsement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) 2025 Adjustments The 2025 civil penalty adjustment for GLS is as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New penalty Description Citation Existing (existing penalty penalty x 1.02598) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum civil penalty for each violation of 33 U.S.C. 1232................. $114,630 $117,608 the Seaway Rules and Regulations at 33 CFR part 401. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures#

Passage 19This final rule has been evaluated in accordance with existing policies and procedures and is considered not significant under Executive Order 12866 and DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures; therefore, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866. The Department has determined the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.) does not apply to this rulemaking. The RFA applies, in pertinent part, only when ``an agency is required. . . to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking.'' 5 U.S.C. 604(a). The Small Business Administration's A Guide for Government Agencies: How to Comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (2012), explains that: If, under the [Administrative Procedure Act (APA)] or any rule of general applicability governing federal grants to state and local governments, the agency is required to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the RFA must be considered [citing 5 U.S.C. 604(a)]. . . . If an NPRM is not required, the RFA does not apply. As stated above, DOT has determined that good cause exists to publish this final rule without notice and comment procedures under the APA. Therefore, the analytical requirements of the RFA do not apply. This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 (``Federalism''). This regulation has no substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the National Government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. It does not contain any provision that imposes substantial direct compliance costs on State and local governments. Therefore, the consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do not apply. This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. Because none of the measures in the rule have tribal implications or impose substantial direct compliance costs on Indian tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 do not apply.#

Passage 20Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must publish a document in the Federal Register providing notice of and a 60-day comment period on, and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning, each proposed collection of information. This final rule imposes no new information reporting or record keeping necessitating clearance by OMB. The Department has analyzed the environmental impacts of this final rule pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and has determined that it is categorically excluded pursuant to DOT Order 5610.1C, Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (44 FR 56420, Oct. 1, 1979, as amended July 13, 1982, and July 30, 1985). Categorical exclusions are actions identified in an agency's NEPA implementing procedures that do not normally have a significant impact on the environment and therefore do not require either an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). See 40 CFR 1508.1. In analyzing the applicability of a categorical exclusion, the agency must also consider whether extraordinary circumstances are present that would warrant the preparation of an EA or EIS. Id. Paragraph 4(c)(5) of DOT Order 5610.1C incorporates the categorical exclusions for all DOT Operating Administrations. This action qualifies for a categorical exclusion in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures (80 FR 44208, July 24, 2015), paragraph 5-6.6.f, which covers regulations not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts. The Department does not anticipate any environmental impacts, and there are no extraordinary circumstances present in connection with this final rule.#

Passage 21The Department analyzed the final rule under the factors in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. The Department considered whether the rule includes a Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year. The Department has determined that this final rule will not result in such expenditures. Accordingly, no further assessment or analysis is required under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. Administrative practice and procedure, Air transportation, Hazardous materials transportation, Investigations, Law enforcement, Penalties. Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties. Administrative procedure and review, Commercial space transportation, Enforcement, Investigations, Penalties, Rules of adjudication. Hazardous materials transportation, Navigation (water), Penalties, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Waterways. Administrative practice and procedure, Maritime carriers, Mortgages, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Trusts and trustees. Marine safety, Maritime carriers, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Harbors, Maritime carriers, National defense, Packaging and containers. Citizenship and naturalization, Fishing vessels, Mortgages, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. Administrative practices and procedure, Hazardous materials transportation, Packaging and containers, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste, Imports, Information, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties, Pipeline safety. Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous materials transportation, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Parts 213, 216, 217, 221, 224, 229, 230, 232, 233, and 239 Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Bridges, Occupational safety and health, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Freight, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.#

Passage 22Locomotives, Occupational safety and health, Penalties, Railroad employees, Railroad safety, Tampering. Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Drug testing, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Transportation. Penalties, Radio, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Parts 222, 235, 240, 242, 243, and 244 Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Glazing standards, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Investigations, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Hazardous materials transportation, Locomotive noise control, Occupational safety and health, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Penalties, Railroad employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Highway safety, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, State and local governments. Penalties, Positive train control, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Bridges, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Fire prevention, Passenger equipment, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Communications, Penalties, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Penalties, Railroad employees, Railroad safety, Railroads, Safety, Transportation. Administrative procedures, Commercial motor vehicle safety, Highways and roads, Motor carriers, Penalties. Imports, Motor vehicle safety, Motor vehicles, Penalties, Rubber and rubber products, Tires. Accordingly, the Department of Transportation amends 14 CFR chapters I, II, and III, 33 CFR chapter IV, 46 CFR chapter II, and 49 CFR chapters I, II, III, and V as follows: PART 13--INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 0 1. The authority citation for part 13 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 18 U.S.C. 6002; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 5121-5124, 40113-40114, 44103-44106, 44701-44704, 44709- 44710, 44713, 44725, 44742, 44802 (note), 46101-46111, 46301, 46302 (for a violation of 49 U.S.C. 46504), 46304-46316, 46318-46320, 46501-46502, 46504, 46507, 47106, 47107, 47111, 47122, 47306, 47531- 47532; 49 CFR 1.83. 0 2. Amend Sec. 13.301 by revising paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as follows:#

Passage 23Sec. 13.301 Inflation adjustments of civil monetary penalties. * * * * * (b) Each adjustment to a maximum civil monetary penalty or to minimum and maximum civil monetary penalties that establish a civil monetary penalty range applies to actions initiated under this part for violations occurring on or after December 30, 2024, notwithstanding references to specific civil penalty amounts elsewhere in this part. (c) Minimum and maximum civil monetary penalties are as follows:#

Passage 24Table 1 to Sec. 13.301(c)--Minimum and Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts for Certain Violations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New adjusted New adjusted minimum penalty maximum penalty 2024 amount for amount for United States Code citation Civil monetary minimum violations 2024 maximum violations penalty description penalty occurring on or penalty amount occurring on or amount after December after December 30, 2024 30, 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........ Violation of N/A N/A $99,756........ $102,348. hazardous materials transportation law. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)........ Violation of N/A N/A $232,762....... $238,809. hazardous materials transportation law resulting in death, serious illness, severe injury, or substantial property destruction. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)........ Violation of $601 $617 $99,756........ $102,348. hazardous materials transportation law relating to training. 49 U.S.C. 44704(d)(3)....... Knowing presentation N/A N/A $1,181,581..... $1,212, 278. of a nonconforming aircraft for issuance of an initial airworthiness certificate by a production certificate holder. 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(4)....... Knowing failure by N/A N/A $1,181,581..... $1,212,278. an applicant for or holder of a type certificate to submit safety critical information or include certain such information in an airplane flight manual or flight crew operating manual. 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(5)....... Knowing false N/A N/A See entries for See entries for statement by an 49 U.S.C. 49 U.S.C. airline transport 46301(a)(1) 46301(a)(1) pilot (ATP) and (a)(5). and (a)(5). certificate holder with respect to the submission of certain safety critical information. 49 U.S.C. 44742............. Interference by a N/A N/A See entries for See entries for supervisory 49 U.S.C. 49 U.S.C. employee of an 46301(a)(1). 46301(a)(1). organization designation authorization (ODA) holder that manufactures a transport category airplane with an ODA unit member's performance of authorized functions. 49 U.S.C. 44802 note........ Operation of an N/A N/A $30,417........ $31,207. unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon. 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)....... Violation by a N/A N/A $41,577....#

Passage 25.... $75,000. person other than an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B). 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)....... Violation by an N/A N/A $1,828......... $1,875. airman serving as an airman under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered by 46301(a)(5)(A) or (B)). 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)....... Violation by an N/A N/A $1,828......... $1,875. individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)). 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(3)....... Violation of 49 N/A N/A Increase above No change. U.S.C. 47107(b) (or otherwise any assurance made applicable under such section) maximum amount or 49 U.S.C. 47133. not to exceed 3 times the amount of revenues used in violation of such section.#

Passage 2649 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A).... Violation by an N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. individual or small business concern (except an airman serving as an airman) under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)(i) or (ii). 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(i). Violation by an N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. individual or small business concern related to the transportation of hazardous materials. 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(ii) Violation by an N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. individual or small business concern related to the registration or recordation under 49 U.S.C. chapter 441, of an aircraft not used to provide air transportation. 49 U.S.C. Violation by an N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iii). individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44718(d), relating to limitation on construction or establishment of landfills. 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iv) Violation by an N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44725, relating to the safe disposal of life-limited aircraft parts. 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(8)....... Violation of 49 N/A N/A N/A............ $5,000. U.S.C. 41707(a)(22), including any grant assurances made under that section. 49 U.S.C. 46301 note........ Individual who aims N/A N/A $31,819........ $32,646. the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft. 49 U.S.C. 46301(b).......... Tampering with a N/A N/A $5,339......... $5,478. smoke alarm device. 49 U.S.C. 46302............. Knowingly providing N/A N/A $28,995........ $29,748. false information about alleged violation involving the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. 49 U.S.C. 46318............. Physical or sexual N/A N/A $43,658........ $44,792. assault or threat to physically or sexually assault crewmember or other individual on an aircraft, or action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or individuals on board. 49 U.S.C. 46319............. Permanent closure of N/A N/A $16,630........ $17,062. an airport without providing sufficient notice. 49 U.S.C. 46320............. Operating an N/A N/A $25,455........ $26,116. unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interfering with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort. 49 U.S.C. 47531............. Violation of 49 N/A N/A See entries for See entries for U.S.C. 4752#

Passage 278-47530 49 U.S.C. 49 U.S.C. or 47534, relating 46301(a)(1) 46301(a)(1) to the prohibition and (a)(5). and (a)(5). of operating certain aircraft not complying with stage 3 noise levels. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 3. The authority citation for part 383 continues to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 584; Sec. 503, Pub. L. 108-176, 117 Stat. 2490; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890; Sec. 31001, Pub. L. 104-134. 0 4. Section 383.2 is revised to read as follows: Civil penalties payable to the U.S. Government for violations of Title 49, Chapters 401 through 421, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 46301(a), are as follows: (a) A general civil penalty of not more than $75,000 (or $1,875 for individuals or small businesses) applies to violations of statutory provisions and rules or orders issued under those provisions, other than those listed in paragraph (b) of this section (see 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)); and (b) With respect to small businesses and individuals, notwithstanding the general civil penalty specified in paragraph (a) of this section, the following civil penalty limits apply: (1) A maximum civil penalty of $17,062 applies for violations of most provisions of Chapter 401, including the anti-discrimination provisions of sections 40127 (general provision), and 41705 (discrimination against the disabled) and rules and orders issued pursuant to those provisions (see 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)); (2) A maximum civil penalty of $8,531 applies for violations of section 41719 and rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision (see 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(C)); and (3) A maximum civil penalty of $4,267 applies for violations of section 41712 or consumer protection rules or orders (see 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(D)). PART 406--INVESTIGATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 0 5. The authority citation for part 406 continues to read as follows: 0 6. Amend Sec. 406.9 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:#

Passage 28(a) Civil penalty liability. Under 51 U.S.C. 50917(c), a person found by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to have violated a requirement of the Act, a regulation issued under the Act, or any term or condition of a license or permit issued or transferred under the Act, is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $299,772 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each day the violation continues. * * * * * Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters Subpart B--Penalties--Violations of Seaway Regulations 0 7. The authority citation for subpart B of part 401 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 981-990; 46 U.S.C. 70001-70004, 70011, and 70032; 49 CFR 1.101, unless otherwise noted. 0 8. Amend Sec. 401.102 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: (a) A person, as described in Sec. 401.101(b) who violates a regulation in this chapter is liable to a civil penalty of not more than $117,608. * * * * * PART 221--REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS 0 9. The authority citation for part 221 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. chs. 301, 313, and 561; Pub. L. 114-74; 49 CFR 1.93. 0 10. Amend Sec. 221.61 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 31309, a general penalty of not more than $26,212 may be assessed for each violation of chapter 313 or 46 U.S.C. subtitle III administered by the Maritime Administration, and pursuant to the regulations in this part a person violating 46 U.S.C. 31329 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $65,653 for each violation. A person who charters, sells, transfers, or mortgages a vessel, or an interest therein, in violation of 46 U.S.C. 56101(e) is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $26,380 for each violation. PART 307--ESTABLISHMENT OF MANDATORY POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR VESSELS 0 11. The authority citation for part 307 continues to read as follows: Authority: Pub. L. 109-304; 46 U.S.C. 50113; Pub. L. 114-74; 49 CFR 1.93. 0 12. Section 307.19 is revised to read as follows:#

Passage 29The owner or operator of a vessel in the waterborne foreign commerce of the United States is subject to a penalty of $166 for each day of failure to file an AMVER report required by this part. Such penalty shall constitute a lien upon the vessel, and such vessel may be libeled in the district court of the United States in which the vessel may be found. PART 340--PRIORITY USE AND ALLOCATION OF SHIPPING SERVICES, CONTAINERS AND CHASSIS, AND PORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEFENSE RELATED OPERATIONS 0 13. The authority citation for part 340 continues to read as follows: Authority: 50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq. (``The Defense Production Act''); Executive Order 13603 (77 FR 16651); Executive Order 12656 (53 FR 47491); Pub. L. 114-74; 49 CFR 1.45; 49 CFR 1.93(l). 0 14. Section 340.9 is revised to read as follows: Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 4513, any person who willfully performs any act prohibited, or willfully fails to perform any act required, by the provisions of this part shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $33,181 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. PART 356--REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS OF 100 FEET OR GREATER IN REGISTERED LENGTH TO OBTAIN A FISHERY ENDORSEMENT TO THE VESSEL'S DOCUMENTATION 0 15. The authority citation for part 356 continues to read as follows: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 12102; 46 U.S.C. 12151; 46 U.S.C. 31322; Pub. L. 105-277, division C, title II, subtitle I, section 203 (46 U.S.C. 12102 note), section 210(e), and section 213(g), 112 Stat. 2681; Pub. L. 107-20, section 2202, 115 Stat. 168-170; Pub. L. 114- 74; 49 CFR 1.93. 0 16. Amend Sec. 356.49 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) A fine of up to $192,476 may be assessed against the vessel owner for each day in which such vessel has engaged in fishing (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)) within the exclusive economic zone of the United States; and * * * * * PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES 0 17. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 Section 4; Pub. L. 104-121 Sections 212-213; Pub. L. 104-134 Section 31001; Pub. L. 114-74 Section 701 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97; 33 U.S.C. 1321.#

Passage 300 18. Revise Sec. 107.329 to read as follows: (a) A person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law, an order issued thereunder, this subchapter, subchapter C of this chapter, or a special permit or approval issued under this subchapter applicable to the transportation of hazardous materials or the causing of them to be transported or shipped is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation, except the maximum civil penalty is $238,809 if the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $617 for violations relating to training. When the violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense. (b) A person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law, an order issued thereunder, this subchapter, subchapter C of this chapter, or a special permit or approval issued under this subchapter applicable to the design, manufacture, fabrication, inspection, marking, maintenance, reconditioning, repair or testing of a package, container, or packaging component which is represented, marked, certified, or sold by that person as qualified for use in the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation, except the maximum civil penalty is $238,809 if the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $617 for violations relating to training. Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 107 [Amended] 0 19. Amend appendix A to subpart D of part 107, under section B, Penalty Increases for Multiple Counts, in the second paragraph, by removing ``$99,756 or $232,762'' and ``January 6, 2023'' and adding in their places ``$102,348 or $238,809'' and ``December 30, 2024,'' respectively. PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS 0 20. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; Pub. L. 101-410 section 4; Pub. L. 104-134, section 31001; Pub. L. 114-74 section 4 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.#

Passage 310 21. Amend Sec. 171.1 by revising paragraph (g) to read as follows: Sec. 171.1 Applicability of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to persons and functions. * * * * * (g) Penalties for noncompliance. Each person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous material transportation law, an order issued under Federal hazardous material transportation law, subchapter A of this chapter, or a special permit or approval issued under subchapter A or C of this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation, except the maximum civil penalty is $238,809 if the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. There is no minimum civil penalty, except for a minimum civil penalty of $617 for a violation relating to training. PART 190--PIPELINE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATORY PROCEDURES 0 22. The authority citation for part 190 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(b); 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq. 0 23. Amend Sec. 190.223 by revising paragraphs (a), (c), and (d) to read as follows: (a) Any person found to have violated a provision of 49 U.S.C. 60101, et seq., or any regulation in 49 CFR parts 190 through 199, or order issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 60101, et seq. or 49 CFR part 190, is subject to an administrative civil penalty not to exceed $272,926 for each violation for each day the violation continues, with a maximum administrative civil penalty not to exceed $2,729,245 for any related series of violations. * * * * * (c) Any person found to have violated any standard or order under 49 U.S.C. 60103 is subject to an administrative civil penalty not to exceed $99,704, which may be in addition to other penalties to which such person may be subject under paragraph (a) of this section. (d) Any person who is determined to have violated any standard or order under 49 U.S.C. 60129 is subject to an administrative civil penalty not to exceed $1,584, which may be in addition to other penalties to which such person may be subject under paragraph (a) of this section. * * * * * PART 209--RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 0 24. The authority citation for part 209 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5123, 5124, 20103, 20107, 20111, 20112, 20114; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.#

Passage 320 25. Amend Sec. 209.103 by revising paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as follows: Sec. 209.103 Minimum and maximum penalties. (a) A person who knowingly violates a requirement of the Federal hazardous materials transportation laws, an order issued thereunder, 49 CFR subchapter A or C of chapter I, subtitle B, or a special permit or approval issued under subchapter A or C of chapter I, subtitle B, of this title is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation, except that-- (1) The maximum civil penalty for a violation is $238,809 if the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person, or substantial destruction of property; and (2) A minimum $617 civil penalty applies to a violation related to training. * * * * * (c) The maximum and minimum civil penalties described in paragraph (a) of this section apply to violations occurring on or after December 30, 2024. 0 26. Amend Sec. 209.105 by revising the last sentence of paragraph (c) to read as follows: Sec. 209.105 Notice of probable violation. * * * * * (c) * * * In an amended notice, FRA may change the civil penalty amount proposed to be assessed up to and including the maximum penalty amount of $102,348 for each violation, except that if the violation results in death, serious illness or severe injury to any person, or substantial destruction of property, FRA may change the penalty amount proposed to be assessed up to and including the maximum penalty amount of $238,809. 0 27. Amend Sec. 209.409 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 28. Amend appendix A to part 209 in the section ``Penalty Schedules; Assessment of Maximum Penalties'' as follows: 0 a. Add a sentence at the end of the sixth paragraph; 0 b. Revise the fourth sentence in the seventh paragraph; and 0 c. Revise the first sentence of the tenth paragraph. The addition and revisions read as follows: Appendix A to Part 209--Statement of Agency Policy Concerning Enforcement of the Federal Railroad Safety Laws Penalty Schedules; Assessment of Maximum Penalties#

Passage 33* * * * * * * * Effective December 30, 2024, the minimum civil monetary penalty was raised from $1,086 to $1,114, the ordinary maximum civil monetary penalty was raised from $35,516 to $36,439, and the aggravated maximum civil monetary penalty was raised from $142,063 to $145,754. * * * For each regulation in this part or order, the schedule shows two amounts within the $1,114 to $36,439 range in separate columns, the first for ordinary violations, the second for willful violations (whether committed by railroads or individuals). * * * * * * * * Accordingly, under each of the schedules (ordinarily in a footnote), and regardless of the fact that a lesser amount might be shown in both columns of the schedule, FRA reserves the right to assess the statutory maximum penalty of up to $145,754 per violation where a pattern of repeated violations or a grossly negligent violation has created an imminent hazard of death or injury or has caused death or injury. * * * * * * * * 0 29. Amend appendix B to part 209 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$99,756'' everywhere it appears and add in its place ``$102,348''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$232,762'' everywhere it appears and add in its place ``$238,809''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$601'' and add in its place ``$617'' in the first paragraph. 0 30. The authority citation for part 213 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 31. Amend Sec. 213.15 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 32. The authority citation for part 214 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 21301-21302, 31304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 33. Amend Sec. 214.5 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 215--RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS 0 34. The authority citation for part 215 continues to read as follows:#

Passage 34Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 35. Amend Sec. 215.7 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 216--SPECIAL NOTICE AND EMERGENCY ORDER PROCEDURES: RAILROAD TRACK, LOCOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT 0 36. The authority citation for part 216 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20104, 20107, 20111, 20133, 20701- 20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 37. Amend Sec. 216.7 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 37. The authority citation for part 217 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 38. Amend Sec. 217.5 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 39. The authority citation for part 218 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20131, 20138, 20144, 20168; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 40. Amend Sec. 218.9 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 219--CONTROL OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE 0 41. The authority citation for part 219 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20140, 21301, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; Div. A, Sec. 412, Pub. L. 110-432, 122 Stat. 4889 (49 U.S.C. 20140 note); Sec. 8102, Pub. L. 115-271, 132 Stat. 3894; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 42. Amend Sec. 219.10 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''.#

Passage 350 43. The authority citation for part 220 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20103, note, 20107, 21301- 21302, 20701-20703, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 44. Amend Sec. 220.7 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 221--REAR END MARKING DEVICE--PASSENGER, COMMUTER AND FREIGHT TRAINS 0 45. The authority citation for part 221 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 46. Amend Sec. 221.7 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 222--USE OF LOCOMOTIVE HORNS AT PUBLIC HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS 0 47. The authority citation for part 222 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20153, 21301, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 48. Amend Sec. 222.11 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 223--SAFETY GLAZING STANDARDS--LOCOMOTIVES, PASSENGER CARS AND CABOOSES 0 49. The authority citation for part 223 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20133, 20701-20702, 21301- 21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 50. Amend Sec. 223.7 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 224--REFLECTORIZATION OF RAIL FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK 0 51. The authority citation for part 224 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20148 and 21301; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.#

Passage 360 52. Amend Sec. 224.11 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 225--RAILROAD ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS: REPORTS CLASSIFICATION, AND INVESTIGATIONS 0 53. The authority citation for part 225 is continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 103, 322(a), 20103, 20107, 20901-20902, 21301, 21302, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 54. Amend Sec. 225.29 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 227--OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN THE LOCOMOTIVE CAB 0 55. The authority citation for part 227 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20103 note, 20166, 20701-20703, 21301, 21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 56. Amend Sec. 227.9 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 228--PASSENGER TRAIN EMPLOYEE HOURS OF SERVICE; RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING; SLEEPING QUARTERS 0 57. The authority citation for part 228 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 103, 20103, 20107, 21101-21109; 49 U.S.C. 21301, 21303, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 58. Amend Sec. 228.6 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 59. Amend appendix A to part 228, under the heading ``General Provisions,'' in the ``Penalty'' paragraph by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows: Appendix A to Part 228--Requirements of the Hours of Service Act: Statement of Agency Policy and Interpretation#

Passage 37* * * * * Penalty. * * * Effective December 30, 2024, the minimum civil monetary penalty was raised from $1,086 to $1,114, the ordinary maximum civil monetary penalty was raised from $35,516 to $36,439, and the aggravated maximum civil monetary penalty was raised from $142,063 to $145,754. * * * * * PART 229--RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS 0 60. The authority citation for part 229 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20137-38, 20143, 20168, 20701-03, 21301-02, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 61. Amend Sec. 229.7 in paragraph (b) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516 and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 230--STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS 0 62. The authority citation for part 230 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20702; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 63. Amend Sec. 230.4 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 231--RAILROAD SAFETY APPLIANCE STANDARDS 0 64. The authority citation for part 231 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20131, 20301-20303, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 65. Amend Sec. 231.0 in paragraph (f) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 233--SIGNAL SYSTEMS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 0 66. The authority citation for part 233 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 504, 522, 20103, 20107, 20501-20505, 21301, 21302, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 67. Amend Sec. 233.11 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''.#

Passage 380 68. The authority citation for part 234 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20152, 20160, 21301, 21304, 21311, 22907 note; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 69. Amend Sec. 234.6 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 235--INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF A DISCONTINUANCE OR MATERIAL MODIFICATION OF A SIGNAL SYSTEM OR RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 236 0 70. The authority citation for part 235 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 71. Amend Sec. 235.9 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 236--RULES, STANDARDS, AND INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF SIGNAL AND TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND APPLIANCES 0 72. The authority citation for part 236 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20157, 20301-20303, 20306, 20501-20505, 20701-20703, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 73. Amend Sec. 236.0 in paragraph (f) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. 0 74. The authority citation for part 237 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; Div. A, Sec. 417, Pub. L. 110-432, 122 Stat. 4848; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 75. Amend Sec. 237.7 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 238--PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS 0 76. The authority citation for part 238 continues to read as follows:#

Passage 39Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20302-20303, 20306, 20701-20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 77. Amend Sec. 238.11 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 239--PASSENGER TRAIN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 0 78. The authority citation for part 239 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20105-20114, 20133, 21301, 21304, and 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 79. Amend Sec. 239.11 as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 240--QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS 0 80. The authority citation for part 240 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20135, 21301, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 81. Amend Sec. 240.11 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 241--UNITED STATES LOCATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR DISPATCHING OF UNITED STATES RAIL OPERATIONS 0 82. The authority citation for part 241 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 21301, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 49 CFR 1.89. 0 83. Amend Sec. 241.15 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 242--QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF CONDUCTORS 0 84. The authority citation for part 242 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20135, 20138, 20162, 20163, 21301, 21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.#

Passage 400 85. Amend Sec. 242.11 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 243--TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, AND OVERSIGHT FOR SAFETY-RELATED RAILROAD EMPLOYEES 0 86. The authority citation for part 243 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20131-20155, 20162, 20301- 20306, 20701-20702, 21301-21304, 21311; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 87. Amend Sec. 243.7 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 244--REGULATIONS ON SAFETY INTEGRATION PLANS GOVERNING RAILROAD CONSOLIDATIONS, MERGERS, AND ACQUISITIONS OF CONTROL 0 88. The authority citation for part 244 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 21301; 5 U.S.C. 553 and 559; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 89. Amend Sec. 244.5 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 272--CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS PLANS 0 90. The authority citation for part 272 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20109 note; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89. 0 91. Amend Sec. 272.11 in paragraph (a) as follows: 0 a. Remove the dollar amount ``$1,086'' and add in its place ``$1,114''; 0 0 b. Remove the dollar amount ``$35,516'' and add in its place ``$36,439''; and 0 c. Remove the dollar amount ``$142,063'' and add in its place ``$145,754''. PART 386--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FMCSA PROCEEDINGS 0 92. The authority citation for part 386 continues to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 49 U.S.C. 113, 1301 note, 31306a; 49 U.S.C. chapters 5, 51, 131-141, 145-149, 311, 313, and 315; and 49 CFR 1.81, 1.87. 0 93. Amend appendix A to part 386 by revising section II and section IV.a. through e. and g. through j. to read as follows:#

Passage 41Appendix A to Part 386--Penalty Schedule: Violations of Notices and Orders Violation--Failure to respond to Agency subpoena to appear and testify or produce records. Penalty--minimum of $1,365 but not more than $13,676 per violation. * * * * *#

Passage 42a. Violation--Operation of a commercial vehicle by a driver during the period the driver was placed out of service. Penalty--Up to $2,364 per violation. (For purposes of this violation, the term ``driver'' means an operator of a commercial motor vehicle, including an independent contractor who, while in the course of operating a commercial motor vehicle, is employed or used by another person.) b. Violation--Requiring or permitting a driver to operate a commercial vehicle during the period the driver was placed out of service. Penalty--Up to $23,647 per violation. (This violation applies to motor carriers including an independent contractor who is not a ``driver,'' as defined under paragraph IV(a) above.) c. Violation--Operation of a commercial motor vehicle or intermodal equipment by a driver after the vehicle or intermodal equipment was placed out-of-service and before the required repairs are made. Penalty--$2,364 each time the vehicle or intermodal equipment is so operated. (This violation applies to drivers as defined in IV(a) above.) d. Violation--Requiring or permitting the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or intermodal equipment placed out-of- service before the required repairs are made. Penalty--Up to $23,647 each time the vehicle or intermodal equipment is so operated after notice of the defect is received. (This violation applies to intermodal equipment providers and motor carriers, including an independent owner operator who is not a ``driver,'' as defined in IV(a) above.) e. Violation--Failure to return written certification of correction as required by the out- of-service order. Penalty--Up to $1,182 per violation. * * * * * g. Violation--Operating in violation of an order issued under Sec. 386.72(b) to cease all or part of the employer's commercial motor vehicle operations or to cease part of an intermodal equipment provider's operations, i.e., failure to cease operations as ordered. Penalty--Up to $34,116 per day the operation continues after the effective date and time of the order to cease. h. Violation--Operating in violation of an order issued under Sec. 386.73. Penalty--Up to $29,980 per day the operation continues after the effective date and time of the out-of-service order. i. Violation--Conducting operations during a period of suspension under Sec. 386.83 or Sec. 386.84 for failure to pay penalties. Penalty--Up to $19,246 for#

Passage 43each day that operations are conducted during the suspension or revocation period. j. Violation--Conducting operations during a period of suspension or revocation under Sec. 385.911, Sec. 385.913, Sec. 385.1009, or Sec. 385.1011 of this subchapter. Penalty--Up to $29,980 for each day that operations are conducted during the suspension or revocation period. 0 94. Amend appendix B to part 386 by revising paragraphs (a)(1) through (5), (b), (d) through (f), (g)(1) through (8), (10) through (14), and (16) through (18), (g)(21)(i), (g)(22) and (23), (h), and (i) to read as follows: Appendix B to Part 386--Penalty Schedule: Violations and Monetary Penalties#

Passage 44* * * * * What are the types of violations and maximum monetary penalties? (a) * * * (1) Recordkeeping. A person or entity that fails to prepare or maintain a record required by part 40 of this title and parts 382, subpart A, B, C, D, E, or F, 385, and 390 through 399 of this subchapter, or prepares or maintains a required record that is incomplete, inaccurate, or false, is subject to a maximum civil penalty of $1,584 for each day the violation continues, up to $15,846. (2) Knowing falsification of records. A person or entity that knowingly falsifies, destroys, mutilates, or changes a report or record required by parts 382, subpart A, B, C, D, E, or F, 385, and 390 through 399 of this subchapter, knowingly makes or causes to be made a false or incomplete record about an operation or business fact or transaction, or knowingly makes, prepares, or preserves a record in violation of a regulation order of the Secretary is subject to a maximum civil penalty of $15,846 if such action misrepresents a fact that constitutes a violation other than a reporting or recordkeeping violation. (3) Non-recordkeeping violations. A person or entity that violates part 382, subpart A, B, C, D, E, or F, part 385, or parts 390 through 399 of this subchapter, except a recordkeeping requirement, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $19,246 for each violation. (4) Non-recordkeeping violations by drivers. A driver who violates parts 382, subpart A, B, C, D, E, or F, 385, and 390 through 399 of this subchapter, except a recordkeeping violation, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $4,812. (5) Violation of 49 CFR 392.5. A driver placed out of service for 24 hours for violating the alcohol prohibitions of 49 CFR 392.5(a) or (b) who drives during that period is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $3,961 for a first conviction and not less than $7,924 for a second or subsequent conviction. * * * * * (b) Commercial driver's license (CDL) violations. Any employer, employee, medical review officer, or service agent who violates any provision of 49 CFR part 382, subpart G, or any person who violates 49 CFR part 383, subpart B, C, E, F, G, or H, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $7,155; except: (1) A CDL-holder who is convicted of violating an out-of-service order shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $3,961 for a first conviction and not less than $7,9#

Passage 4524 for a second or subsequent conviction; (2) An employer of a CDL-holder who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes an employee to operate a CMV during any period in which the CDL-holder is subject to an out-of-service order, is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $7,155 or more than $39,615; and#

Passage 46(3) An employer of a CDL-holder who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes that CDL-holder to operate a CMV in violation of a Federal, State, or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $20,537. * * * * * (d) Financial responsibility violations. A motor carrier that fails to maintain the levels of financial responsibility prescribed by part 387 of this subchapter or any person (except an employee who acts without knowledge) who knowingly violates the rules of part 387, subparts A and B, is subject to a maximum penalty of $21,114. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. (e) Violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and safety permitting regulations found in subpart E of part 385 of this subchapter. This paragraph (e) applies to violations by motor carriers, drivers, shippers and other persons who transport hazardous materials on the highway in commercial motor vehicles or cause hazardous materials to be so transported. (1) All knowing violations of 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 or orders or regulations issued under the authority of that chapter applicable to the transportation or shipment of hazardous materials by commercial motor vehicle on the highways are subject to a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. (2) All knowing violations of 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 or orders or regulations issued under the authority of that chapter applicable to training related to the transportation or shipment of hazardous materials by commercial motor vehicle on the highways are subject to a civil penalty of not less than $617 and not more than $102,348 for each violation. (3) All knowing violations of 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 or orders, regulations, or exemptions under the authority of that chapter applicable to the manufacture, fabrication, marking, maintenance, reconditioning, repair, or testing of a packaging or container that is represented, marked, certified, or sold as being qualified for use in the transportation or shipment of hazardous materials by commercial motor vehicle on the highways are subject to a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each violation. (4) Whenever regulations issued under the authority of 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 require compliance with the#

Passage 47FMCSRs while transporting hazardous materials, any violations of the FMCSRs will be considered a violation of the HMRs and subject to a civil penalty of not more than $102,348. (5) If any violation subject to the civil penalties set out in paragraphs (e)(1) through (4) of this appendix results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or in substantial destruction of property, the civil penalty may be increased to not more than $238,809 for each offense. (f) Operating after being declared unfit by assignment of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating. (1) A motor carrier operating a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce (except owners or operators of commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport hazardous materials for which placarding of a motor vehicle is required under regulations prescribed under 49 U.S.C. chapter 51) is subject, after being placed out of service because of receiving a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating, to a civil penalty of not more than $34,116 (49 CFR 385.13). Each day the transportation continues in violation of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating constitutes a separate offense. (2) A motor carrier operating a commercial motor vehicle designed or used to transport hazardous materials for which placarding of a motor vehicle is required under regulations prescribed under 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 is subject, after being placed out of service because of receiving a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating, to a civil penalty of not more than $102,348 for each offense. If the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or in substantial destruction of property, the civil penalty may be increased to not more than $238,809 for each offense. Each day the transportation continues in violation of a final ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating constitutes a separate offense. (g) * * * (1) A person who operates as a motor carrier for the transportation of property in violation of the registration requirements of 49 U.S.C. 13901 is liable for a minimum penalty of $13,676 per violation. (2) A person who knowingly operates as a broker in violation of registration requirements of 49 U.S.C 13904 or financial security requirements of 49 U.S.C 13906 is liable for a penalty not to exceed $13,676 for each violation. (3) A person who operates as a motor carrier of passengers in violation o#

Passage 48f the registration requirements of 49 U.S.C. 13901 is liable for a minimum penalty of $34,116 per violation. (4) A person who operates as a foreign motor carrier or foreign motor private carrier of property in violation of the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13902(c) is liable for a minimum penalty of $13,676 per violation. (5) A person who operates as a foreign motor carrier or foreign motor private carrier without authority, outside the boundaries of a commercial zone along the United States- Mexico border, is liable for a maximum penalty of $18,766 for an intentional violation and a maximum penalty of $46,918 for a pattern of intentional violations. (6) A person who operates as a motor carrier or broker for the transportation of hazardous wastes in violation of the registration provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13901 is liable for a minimum penalty of $27,293 and a maximum penalty of $54,585 per violation. (7) A motor carrier or freight forwarder of household goods, or their receiver or trustee, that does not comply with any regulation relating to the protection of individual shippers, is liable for a minimum penalty of $2,052 per violation. (8) A person as described under paragraph (i) or (ii) is liable for a minimum penalty of $4,109 for the first violation and $10,269 for each subsequent violation-- (i) Who falsifies, or authorizes an agent or other person to falsify, documents used in the transportation of household goods by motor carrier or freight forwarder to evidence the weight of a shipment; or (ii) Who charges for services which are not performed or are not reasonably necessary in the safe and adequate movement of the shipment. * * * * * (10) A person who offers, gives, solicits, or receives transportation of property by a carrier at a different rate than the rate in effect under 49 U.S.C. 13702 is liable for a maximum penalty of $205,375 per violation. When acting in the scope of his/her employment, the acts or omissions of a person acting for or employed by a carrier or shipper are considered the acts or omissions of that carrier or shipper, as well as of that person. (11) Any person who offers, gives, solicits, or receives a rebate or concession related to motor carrier transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of 49 U.S.C. chapter 135, or who assists or permits another person to get that transportation at less than the rate in effect under 49#

Passage 49U.S.C. 13702, commits a violation for which the penalty is $410 for the first violation and $513 for each subsequent violation. (12) A freight forwarder, its officer, agent, or employee, that assists or willingly permits a person to get service under 49 U.S.C. 13531 at less than the rate in effect under 49 U.S.C. 13702 commits a violation for which the penalty is up to $1,028 for the first violation and up to $4,109 for each subsequent violation. (13) A person who gets or attempts to get service from a freight forwarder under 49 U.S.C. 13531 at less than the rate in effect under 49 U.S.C. 13702 commits a violation for which the penalty is up to $1,028 for the first violation and up to $4,109 for each subsequent violation. (14) A person who knowingly authorizes, consents to, or permits a violation of 49 U.S.C. 14103 relating to loading and unloading motor vehicles or who knowingly violates subsection (a) of 49 U.S.C. 14103 is liable for a penalty of not more than $20,537 per violation. * * * * * (16) A person required to make a report to the Secretary, answer a question, or make, prepare, or preserve a record under part B of subtitle IV, title 49, U.S.C., or an officer, agent, or employee of that person, is liable for a minimum penalty of $1,365 and for a maximum penalty of $10,269 per violation if it does not make the report, does not completely and truthfully answer the question within 30 days from the date the Secretary requires the answer, does not make or preserve the record in the form and manner prescribed, falsifies, destroys, or changes the report or record, files a false report or record, makes a false or incomplete entry in the record about a business-related fact, or prepares or preserves a record in violation of a regulation or order of the Secretary. (17) A motor carrier, water carrier, freight forwarder, or broker, or their officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, employee, or other person authorized to receive information from them, who discloses information identified in 49#

Passage 50U.S.C. 14908 without the permission of the shipper or consignee is liable for a maximum penalty of $4,109. (18) A person who violates a provision of part B, subtitle IV, title 49, U.S.C., or a regulation or order under part B, or who violates a condition of registration related to transportation that is subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I or III of chapter 135, or who violates a condition of registration of a foreign motor carrier or foreign motor private carrier under section 13902, is liable for a penalty of $1,028 for each violation if another penalty is not provided in 49 U.S.C. chapter 149. * * * * * (21) * * * (i) Who knowingly and willfully fails, in violation of a contract, to deliver to, or unload at, the destination of a shipment of household goods in interstate commerce for which charges have been estimated by the motor carrier transporting such goods, and for which the shipper has tendered a payment in accordance with part 375, subpart G, of this subchapter, is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $20,537 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. * * * * * (22) A broker for transportation of household goods who makes an estimate of the cost of transporting any such goods before entering into an agreement with a motor carrier to provide transportation of household goods subject to FMCSA jurisdiction is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not less than $15,846 for each violation. (23) A person who provides transportation of household goods subject to jurisdiction under 49 U.S.C. chapter 135, subchapter I, or provides broker services for such transportation, without being registered under 49 U.S.C. chapter 139 to provide such transportation or services as a motor carrier or broker, as the case may be, is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not less than $39,615 for each violation. (h) Copying of records and access to equipment, lands, and buildings. A person subject to 49 U.S.C. chapter 51 or a motor carrier, broker, freight forwarder, or owner or operator of a commercial motor vehicle subject to part B of subtitle VI of title 49 U.S.C. who fails to allow promptly, upon demand in person or in writing, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an employee designated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or an employee of a MCSAP grant recipie#

Passage 51nt to inspect and copy any record or inspect and examine equipment, lands, buildings, and other property, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 504(c), 5121(c), and 14122(b), is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,584 for each offense. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, except that the total of all civil penalties against any violator for all offenses related to a single violation shall not exceed $15,846. (i) Evasion. A person, or an officer, employee, or agent of that person: (1) Who by any means tries to evade regulation of motor carriers under title 49, United States Code, chapter 5, chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 311 (except sections 31138 and 31139) or section 31302, 31303, 31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502, or a regulation in subtitle B, chapter I, subchapter C of this title, or this subchapter, issued under any of those provisions, shall be fined at least $2,730 but not more than $6,823 for the first violation and at least $3,409 but not more than $10,224 for a subsequent violation. (2) Who tries to evade regulation under part B of subtitle IV, title 49, U.S.C., for carriers or brokers is liable for a penalty of at least $2,730 for the first violation or at least $6,823 for a subsequent violation. 0 95. The authority citation for part 578 continues to read as follows: Authority: Pub. L. 92-513, Pub. L. 94-163, Pub. L. 98-547, Pub. L. 101-410, Pub. L. 102-388, Pub. L. 102-519, Pub. L. 104-134, Pub. L. 109-59, Pub. L. 110-140, Pub. L. 112-141, Pub. L. 114-74, Pub. L. 114-94 (49 U.S.C. 30165, 30170, 30505, 32308, 32309, 32507, 32709, 32710, 32902, 32912, 33114, and 33115); delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.81, 1.95. 0 96. Amend Sec. 578.6 by revising paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2)(i)(B), (a)(3) and (4), (b) through (g), (h)(1), (h)(2) introductory text, (h)(3), and (i) to read as follows: Sec. 578.6 Civil penalties for violations of specified provisions of Title 49 of the United States Code.#

Passage 52(a) * * * (1) In general. A person who violates any of sections 30112, 30115, 30117 through 30122, 30123(a), 30125(c), 30127, or 30141 through 30147 of Title 49 of the United States Code or a regulation in this chapter prescribed under any of those sections is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $27,874 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment and for each failure or refusal to allow or perform an act required by any of those sections. The maximum civil penalty under this paragraph (a)(1) for a related series of violations is $139,356,994. (2) * * * (i) * * * (B) Violates section 30112(a)(2) of Title 49 United States Code, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $15,846 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment and for each failure or refusal to allow or perform an act required by this section. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (a)(2)(i)(B) for a related series of violations is $23,769,723. (3) Section 30166. A person who violates Section 30166 of Title 49 of the United States Code or a regulation in this chapter prescribed under that section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty for failing or refusing to allow or perform an act required under that section or regulation. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (a)(3) is $27,874 per violation per day. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (a)(3) for a related series of daily violations is $139,356,994. (4) False and misleading reports. A person who knowingly and willfully submits materially false or misleading information to the Secretary, after certifying the same information as accurate under the certification process established pursuant to Section 30166(o) of Title 49 of the United States Code, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $6,823 per day. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (a)(4) for a related series of daily violations is $1,364,624. (b) National Automobile Title Information System. An individual or entity violating 49 U.S.C. Chapter 305 is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $2,224 for each violation. (c) Bumper standards. (1) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. 32506(a) is liable to the United States Government for a civil#

Passage 53penalty of not more than $3,650 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each passenger motor vehicle or item of passenger motor vehicle equipment involved in a violation of 49 U.S.C. 32506(a)(1) or (4)-- (i) That does not comply with a standard prescribed under 49 U.S.C. 32502; or (ii) For which a certificate is not provided, or for which a false or misleading certificate is provided, under 49 U.S.C. 32504. (2) The maximum civil penalty under this paragraph (c) for a related series of violations is $4,064,690. (d) Consumer information--(1) Crash-worthiness and damage susceptibility. A person who violates 49 U.S.C. 32308(a), regarding crashworthiness and damage susceptibility, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $3,650 for each violation. Each failure to provide information or comply with a regulation in violation of 49 U.S.C. 32308(a) is a separate violation. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (d)(1) for a related series of violations is $1,990,815. (2) Consumer tire information. Any person who fails to comply with the national tire fuel efficiency program under 49 U.S.C. 32304A is liable to the#

Passage 54United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $75,541 for each violation. (e) Country of origin content labeling. A manufacturer of a passenger motor vehicle distributed in commerce for sale in the United States that willfully fails to attach the label required under 49 U.S.C. 32304 to a new passenger motor vehicle that the manufacturer manufactures or imports, or a dealer that fails to maintain that label as required under 49 U.S.C. 32304, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $2,224 for each violation. Each failure to attach or maintain that label for each vehicle is a separate violation. (f) Odometer tampering and disclosure. (1) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 or a regulation in this chapter prescribed or order issued thereunder is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $13,676 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each motor vehicle or device involved in the violation. The maximum civil penalty under this paragraph (f)(1) for a related series of violations is $1,364,624. (2) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 or a regulation in this chapter prescribed or order issued thereunder, with intent to defraud, is liable for three times the actual damages or $13,676, whichever is greater. (g) Vehicle theft protection. (1) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(1)-(4) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $2,998 for each violation. The failure of more than one part of a single motor vehicle to conform to an applicable standard under 49 U.S.C. 33102 or 33103 is only a single violation. The maximum penalty under this paragraph (g)(1) for a related series of violations is $749,432. (2) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(5) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $222,609 a day for each violation. (h) Automobile fuel economy. (1) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. 32911(a) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $52,468 for each violation. A separate violation occurs for each day the violation continues. (2) Except as provided in 49 U.S.C. 32912(c), a manufacturer that violates a standard prescribed for a model year under 49 U.S.C. 32902 is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $17 (for mod#

Passage 55el years before model year 2019, the civil penalty is $5.50; for model years 2019 through 2021, the civil penalty is $14; for model year 2022, the civil penalty is $15; for model year 2023, the civil penalty is $16; for model year 2024, the civil penalty is $17), multiplied by each .1 of a mile a gallon by which the applicable average fuel economy standard under that section exceeds the average fuel economy-- * * * * * (3) If a higher amount for each .1 of a mile a gallon to be used in calculating a civil penalty under paragraph (h)(2) of this section is prescribed pursuant to the process provided in 49 U.S.C. 32912(c), the amount prescribed may not be more than $33 for each .1 of a mile a gallon. (i) Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency. The maximum civil penalty for a violation of the fuel consumption standards of 49 CFR part 535 is not more than $51,668 per vehicle or engine. The maximum civil penalty for a related series of violations shall be determined by multiplying $51,668 times the vehicle or engine production volume for the model year in question within the regulatory averaging set. Signed in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2024. Subash Iyer, Acting General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2024-30608 Filed 12-27-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-57-P#