# Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025

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- **citation:** 89 FR 106282
- **title:** Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025
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- **agency:** National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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- **published on:** 2024-12-30
- **effective on:** 2024-12-30
- **summary:** This final rule provides the statutorily prescribed 2025 adjustment to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT regulations.
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Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 249 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [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] [[Page 106282]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 13 and 406 Office of the Secretary 14 CFR Part 383 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33 CFR Part 401 Maritime Administration 46 CFR Parts 221, 307, 340, and 356 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 107, 171, and 190 Federal Railroad 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 49 CFR Part 386 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 578 RIN 2105-AF16 Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025 AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT or the Department). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking 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. I. Background On 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. II. Issuance of a 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. III. Discussion of the Final Rule In 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 [[Page 106283]] 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \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)). [[Page 106284]] Violation 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. 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. [[Page 106285]] Maximum 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 FMCSA'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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 106286]] Appendix 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)............ 232,762 238,809 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. [[Page 106287]] Appendix 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): Knowingly 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). [[Page 106288]] 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 106289]] G. Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2025 Adjustments MARAD's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulatory Analysis and Notices A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This 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. B. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 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. C. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) 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. D. Executive Order 13175 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. [[Page 106290]] E. Paperwork Reduction Act Under 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 inf
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