2024-31204: Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation

L. 114-74, sec. 701 (Nov. 2, 2015)) (2015 Act).\1\ The 2015 Act amended

the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note) to further improve the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act required agencies to: (1) adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment through issuance of an interim final rule (IFR) and (2) make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation.\2\ Through the ``catch-up'' adjustment, agencies were required to adjust the amounts of civil monetary penalties to more accurately reflect inflation rates.\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Public Law 114-74 (Nov. 2, 2015) (codified as amended at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note). \2\ Public Law 114-74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)-(2). \3\ Public Law 114-74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)(A)-(B). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the subsequent annual adjustments, the 2015 Act requires agencies to increase the penalty amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment.\4\ The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide guidance to agencies each year to assist agencies in making the annual adjustments.\5\ The 2015 Act requires agencies to make the annual adjustments no later than January 15 of each year and to publish the adjustments in the Federal Register.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ Public Law 114-74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(2). \5\ Public Law 114-74 sec. 701(b)(2)(4)(a). \6\ Public Law 114-74 sec. 701(b)(1)(A)(a). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS undertook a review of the civil penalties that DHS and its components administer.\7\ On July 1, 2016, DHS published an IFR adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment, as required by the 2015 Act.\8\ DHS calculated the adjusted penalties based upon nondiscretionary provisions in the 2015 Act and upon guidance that OMB issued to agencies on February 24, 2016.\9\ The adjusted penalties were effective for civil penalties assessed after August 1, 2016 (the effective date of the IFR), whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015 (the date of enactment of the 2015 Act).\10\ In 2017 and in every year since, DHS published a final rule making the annual inflation adjustment.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ The 2015 Act applies to all agency civil penalties except for any penalty (including any addition to tax and additional amount) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202 et seq.). See sec. 4(a)(1) of the 2015 Act. In the case of DHS, several civil penalties that are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) fall under the Tariff Act of 1930, and therefore DHS did not adjust those civil penalties in this rulemaking. \8\ 81 FR 42987 (July 1, 2016). \9\ Id.; Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Exec. Office of The President, M-16-06, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Table A: 2016 Civil Monetary Penalty Catch-Up Adjustment Multiplier by Calendar Year, (Feb. 24, 2016) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/memoranda/#memoranda-2016). \10\ 81 FR at 42987 (July 1, 2016). \11\ 82 FR 8571 (Jan. 27, 2017); 83 FR 13826 (Apr. 2, 2018); 84 FR 13499 (Apr. 5, 2019); 85 FR 36469 (June 17, 2020); 86 FR 57532 (Oct. 18, 2021); 87 FR 1317 (Jan. 11, 2022); 88 FR 2175 (Jan. 13, 2023); 89 FR 53849 (June 28, 2024). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) administers the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). CFATS is a program that regulates the security of chemical facilities that, in the discretion of the Secretary, present high levels of security risk. DHS established the CFATS program in 2007 pursuant to section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295).\14\ Pursuant to section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-254, as amended by Pub. L. 116-150; 6 U.S.C. 621 note), authorization had been granted for CFATS until July 27, 2023. Congress did not act to reauthorize the program in time and, as such, the authorization expired on July 28, 2023. Therefore, regulations written pursuant to CFATS authority are not currently active. While regulatory text for the CFATS regulation, including a civil penalty, is located in part 27 of title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the text is inactive due to the lapse in authority. For that reason, we are not adjusting the maximum civil penalty amount that CISA may assess at this time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-254). The new legislation codified the statutory authority for the CFATS program within Title XXI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. See 6 U.S.C. 621 et seq. Public Law 113-254 authorized the CFATS program from January 18, 2015, to January 17, 2019. Public Law 116-150 extends the CFATS program authorization to July 27, 2023. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses civil monetary penalties under various titles of the United States Code (U.S.C.) and the CFR. These include penalties for certain violations of title 8 of the CFR regarding the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (Pub. L. 82-414, as amended) (INA). The INA contains provisions that impose penalties on persons, including carriers and noncitizens, who violate specified provisions of the INA. The relevant penalty provisions appear in numerous sections of the INA; however, CBP has enumerated these penalties in regulation in one location--8 CFR 280.53. For a complete list of the INA sections for which penalties are assessed, in addition to a brief description of each violation, see the 2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR 42989-42990. For a complete list and brief description of the non-INA civil monetary penalties assessed by CBP subject to adjustment and a discussion of the history of the DHS and CBP adjustments to the non-INA penalties, see the 2019 annual inflation adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR 13499, 13500 (April 5, 2019). Table 1 shows the 2025 adjustment for the penalties that CBP administers. Table 1--U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2024 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalties for non-compliance with 8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 $1,696............. 1.02598 $1,740. arrival and departure manifest CFR 280.53(b)(1) requirements for passengers, (INA section crewmembers, or occupants 231(g)). transported on commercial vessels or aircraft arriving to or departing from the United States. Penalties for non-compliance with 8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 $4,610............. 1.02598 $4,730. landing requirements at CFR 280.53(b)(2) designated ports of entry for (INA section 234). aircraft transporting aliens. Penalties for failure to depart 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); $1,942-$9,718...... 1.02598 $1,992-$9,970. voluntarily. 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3) (INA section 240B(d)). Penalties for violations of 8 U.S.C. $3,887............. 1.02598 $3,988. removal orders relating to 1253(c)(1)(A); 8 aliens transported on vessels or CFR 280.53(b)(4) aircraft under section 241(d) of (INA section the INA, or for costs associated 243(c)(1)(A)). with removal under section 241(e) of the INA. Penalties for failure to remove 8 U.S.C. $9,718............. 1.02598 $9,970. alien stowaways under section 1253(c)(1)(B); 8 241(d)(2) of the INA. CFR 280.53(b)(5) (INA section 243(c)(1)(B)). [[Page 3]] Penalties for failure to report 8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 $460 for each alien 1.02598 $472 for each an illegal landing or desertion CFR 280.53(b)(6) alien. of alien crewmen, and for each (INA section alien not reported on arrival or 251(d)). departure manifest or lists required in accordance with section 251 of the INA. Penalties for use of alien 8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 $11,524............ 1.02598 $11,823. crewmen for longshore work in CFR 280.53(b)(6) violation of section 251(d) of (INA section the INA. 251(d)). Penalties for failure to control, 8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8 $1,152-$6,913...... 1.02598 $1,182-$7,093. detain, or remove alien crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(7) (INA section 254(a)). Penalties for employment on 8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 $2,304............. 1.02598 $2,364. passenger vessels of aliens CFR 280.53(b)(8) afflicted with certain (INA section 255). disabilities. Penalties for discharge of alien 8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 $3,457-$6,913...... 1.02598 $3,547-$7,093. crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(9) (INA section 256). Penalties for bringing into the 8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. United States alien crewmen with CFR 280.53(b)(10) intent to evade immigration laws. (INA section 257). Penalties for failure to prevent 8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8 $6,913............. 1.02598 $7,093. the unauthorized landing of CFR 280.53(b)(11) aliens. (INA section 271(a)). Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8 $6,913............. 1.02598 $7,093. United States aliens subject to CFR 280.53(b)(12) denial of admission on a health- (INA section related ground. 272(a)). Penalties for bringing to the 8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8 $6,913............. 1.02598 $7,093. United States aliens without CFR 280.53(b)(13) required documentation. (INA section 273(b)). Penalties for failure to depart.. 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 $973............... 1.02598 $998. CFR 280.53(b)(14) (INA section 274D). Penalties for improper entry..... 8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 $97-$487........... 1.02598 $100-$500. CFR 280.53(b)(15) (INA section 275(b)). Penalty for dealing in or using 19 U.S.C. 469...... $645............... 1.02598 $662.** empty stamped imported liquor containers. Penalty for employing a vessel in 19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 $1,617............. 1.02598 $1,659. a trade without a required CFR 4.80(i). Certificate of Documentation. Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. $645............... 1.02598 $662.** passengers coastwise for hire by 12118(f)(3). certain vessels (known as Bowaters vessels) that do not meet specified conditions. Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. 55103(b); $971............... 1.02598 $996. passengers between coastwise 19 CFR 4.80(b)(2). points in the United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel. Penalty for towing a vessel 46 U.S.C. 55111(c); $1,132-$3,558 plus 1.02598 $1,161-$3,650 plus between coastwise points in the 19 CFR 4.92. $193 per ton. $198 per ton. United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-25-02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf). ** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.

C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assesses civil monetary penalties for certain employment-related violations arising from the INA. ICE's civil penalties are located in title 8 of the CFR. There are three different sections in the INA that impose civil monetary penalties for violations of the laws that relate to employment actions: sections 274A, 274B, and 274C. ICE has primary enforcement responsibilities for two of these civil penalty provisions (sections 274A and 274C), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has enforcement responsibilities for one of these civil penalty provisions (section 274B). The INA, in sections 274A and 274C, provides for imposition of civil penalties for various specified unlawful acts pertaining to the employment eligibility verification process (Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification), the employment of unauthorized noncitizens, and document fraud. Because both DHS and DOJ implement the three employment-related penalty sections in the INA, both Departments' implementing regulations reflect the civil penalty amounts. For a complete description of the civil money penalties assessed and a discussion of DHS's and DOJ's efforts to update the penalties in years past, see the IFR preamble at 81 FR 42991. Table 2 shows the 2025 adjustment for the penalties that ICE administers.\15\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \15\ Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that are also listed as penalties administered by CBP. These are penalties for failure to depart voluntarily, INA section 240B(d), and failure to depart after a final order of removal, INA section 274D. Both CBP and ICE may administer these penalties, but as ICE is the DHS component primarily responsible for assessing and collecting them, they are also listed among the penalties ICE administers. [[Page 4]] Table 2--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2024 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); $1,942-$9,718...... 1.02598 $1,992-$9,970. depart voluntarily, INA section 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3). 240B(d). Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $575-$4,610........ 1.02598 $590-$4,730. INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A). penalty for first offense. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $487-$3,887........ 1.02598 $500-$3,988. INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B). penalty for first offense. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $4,610-$11,524..... 1.02598 $4,730-$11,823. INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C). penalty for subsequent offenses. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $3,887-$9,718...... 1.02598 $3,988-$9,970. INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D). penalty for subsequent offenses. Violation/prohibition of 8 CFR 274a.8(b).... $2,789............. 1.02598 $2,861. indemnity bonds. Civil penalties for knowingly 8 CFR $698-$5,579........ 1.02598 $716-$5,724. hiring, recruiting, referral, or 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)( retention of unauthorized A). aliens--Penalty for first offense (per unauthorized alien). Penalty for second offense (per 8 CFR $5,579-$13,946..... 1.02598 $5,724-$14,308. unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)( B). Penalty for third or subsequent 8 CFR $8,369-$27,894..... 1.02598 $8,586-$28,619. offense (per unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)( C). Civil penalties for I-9 paperwork 8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2) $281-$2,789........ 1.02598 $288-$2,861. violations. Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 $973............... 1.02598 $998. depart, INA section 274D. CFR 280.53(b)(14). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-25-02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf).

D. U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is authorized to assess the following penalties involving maritime safety and security and environmental stewardship that are critical to the continued success of Coast Guard missions. Various statutes in titles 14, 16, 19, 33, 42, 46, and 49 of the U.S.C. authorize these penalties. Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast majority of these penalties as these statutes deal with navigation, navigable waters, and shipping. For a more detailed discussion of the civil monetary penalties assessed by the Coast Guard, see the 2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR 42992. The Coast Guard has identified the penalties it administers and adjusted those penalties for inflation in a table located in the CFR-- specifically, Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 identifies the statutes that provide the Coast Guard with civil monetary penalty authority and sets out the inflation-adjusted maximum penalty that the Coast Guard may impose pursuant to each statutory provision. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 provides the current maximum penalty for violations that occurred after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil monetary penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the applicable penalty amount for a violation that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, look to the prior versions of the CFR that pertain to the date on which the violation occurred. Table 3 below shows the 2025 adjustment for the penalties that the Coast Guard administers. Table 3--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2024 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saving Life and Property......... 14 U.S.C. 521(c)... $12,958............ 1.02598 $13,295. Saving Life and Property; 14 U.S.C. 521(e)... $1,330............. 1.02598 $1,365. Intentional Interference with Broadcast. Confidentiality of Medical 14 U.S.C. 936(i); $6,508............. 1.02598 $6,677. Quality Assurance Records (first 33 CFR 27.3. offense). Confidentiality of Medical 14 U.S.C. 936(i); $43,394............ 1.02598 $44,521. Quality Assurance Records 33 CFR 27.3. (subsequent offenses). Obstruction of Revenue Officers 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 $9,704............. 1.02598 $9,956. by Masters of Vessels. CFR 27.3. Obstruction of Revenue Officers 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 $2,264............. 1.02598 $2,323. by Masters of Vessels--Minimum CFR 27.3. Penalty. Failure to Stop Vessel When 19 U.S.C. 1581(d).. $5,000 **.......... N/A $5,000.** Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge. Failure to Stop Vessel When 19 U.S.C. 1581(d).. $1,000 **.......... N/A $1,000.** Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge- Minimum Penalty. Anchorage Ground/Harbor 33 U.S.C. 471; 33 $14,069............ 1.02598 $14,435. Regulations General. CFR 27.3. Anchorage Ground/Harbor 33 U.S.C. 474; 33 $971............... 1.02598 $996. Regulations St. Mary's River. CFR 27.3. Bridges/Failure to Comply with 33 U.S.C. 495(b); $35,516............ 1.02598 $36,439. Regulations. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Drawbridges.............. 33 U.S.C. 499(c); $35,516............ 1.02598 $36,439. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 33 U.S.C. 502(c); $35,516............ 1.02598 $36,439. Obstructing Navigation. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Maintenance and Operation 33 U.S.C. 533(b); $35,516............ 1.02598 $36,439. 33 CFR 27.3. [[Page 5]] Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(a); $2,587............. 1.02598 $2,654. Master, Person in Charge or 33 CFR 27.3. Pilot. Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(b); $2,587............. 1.02598 $2,654. Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Discharges (Class I per 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); violation). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $57,617............ 1.02598 $59,114. Discharges (Class I total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Discharges (Class II per day of 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); violation). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $288,080........... 1.02598 $295,564. Discharges (Class II total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $57,617............ 1.02598 $59,114. Discharges (per day of 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 violation) Judicial Assessment. CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $2,305............. 1.02598 $2,365. Discharges (per barrel of oil or 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 unit discharged) Judicial CFR 27.3. Assessment. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 33 U.S.C. $57,617............ 1.02598 $59,114. to Carry Out Removal/Comply With 1321(b)(7)(B); 33 Order (Judicial Assessment). CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 33 U.S.C. $57,617............ 1.02598 $59,114. to Comply with Regulation Issued 1321(b)(7)(C); 33 Under 1321(j) (Judicial CFR 27.3. Assessment). Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $6,913............. 1.02598 $7,093. Discharges, Gross Negligence 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 (per barrel of oil or unit CFR 27.3. discharged) Judicial Assessment. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. $230,464........... 1.02598 $236,451. Discharges, Gross Negligence-- 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 Minimum Penalty (Judicial CFR 27.3. Assessment). Marine Sanitation Devices; 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); $9,704............. 1.02598 $9,956. Operating. 33 CFR 27.3. Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); $25,871............ 1.02598 $26,543. or Manufacture. 33 CFR 27.3. International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(a); $18,139............ 1.02598 $18,610. Operator. 33 CFR 27.3. International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(b); $18,139............ 1.02598 $18,610. Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Pollution from Ships; General.... 33 U.S.C. $90,702............ 1.02598 $93,058. 1908(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Pollution from Ships; False 33 U.S.C. $18,139............ 1.02598 $18,610. Statement. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3. Inland Navigation Rules; Operator 33 U.S.C. 2072(a); $18,139............ 1.02598 $18,610. 33 CFR 27.3. Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.. 33 U.S.C. 2072(b); $18,139............ 1.02598 $18,610. 33 CFR 27.3. Shore Protection; General........ 33 U.S.C. 2609(a); $63,991............ 1.02598 $65,653. 33 CFR 27.3. Shore Protection; Operating 33 U.S.C. 2609(b); $25,597............ 1.02598 $26,262. Without Permit. 33 CFR 27.3. Oil Pollution Liability and 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); $57,617............ 1.02598 $59,114. Compensation. 33 CFR 27.3. Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement... 33 U.S.C. $52,753............ 1.02598 $54,124. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3. Clean Hulls--related to false 33 U.S.C. $70,337............ 1.02598 $72,164. statements. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3. Clean Hulls--Recreational Vessel. 33 U.S.C. 3852(c); $7,034............. 1.02598 $7,217. 33 CFR 27.3. Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(a); $69,733............ 1.02598 $71,545. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. I). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); $69,733............ 1.02598 $71,545. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. II). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); $209,202........... 1.02598 $214,637. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. II subsequent offense). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); $69,733............ 1.02598 $71,545. Liability, Compensation 33 CFR 27.3. (Judicial Assessment). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); $209,202........... 1.02598 $214,637. Liability, Compensation 33 CFR 27.3. (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense). Safe Containers for International 46 U.S.C. 80509; 33 $7,622............. 1.02598 $7,820. Cargo. CFR 27.3. Suspension of Passenger Service.. 46 U.S.C. 70305; 33 $76,230............ 1.02598 $78,210. CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection or Examination 46 U.S.C. 2110(e); $11,524............ 1.02598 $11,823. Fees. 33 CFR 27.3. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug 46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 $9,380............. 1.02598 $9,624. Testing. CFR 27.3. Negligent Operations: 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); $8,485............. 1.02598 8,705. Recreational Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3. Negligent Operations: Other 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); $42,425............ 1.02598 $43,527. Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3. Operating a Vessel While Under 46 U.S.C. $9,380............. 1.02598 $9,624. the Influence of Alcohol or a 2302(c)(1); 33 CFR Dangerous Drug. 27.3. Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. $14,608............ 1.02598 $14,988. Owner, Charterer, Managing 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR Operator, or Agent. 27.3. Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. $2,922............. 1.02598 $2,998. Master. 2306(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3. Immersion Suits.................. 46 U.S.C. $14,608............ 1.02598 $14,988. 3102(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Master Key Control System........ 46 U.S.C. 3106(d).. $1,032............. 1.02598 $1,059. Inspection Permit................ 46 U.S.C. $3,047............. 1.02598 $3,126. 3302(i)(5); 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; General....... 46 U.S.C. 3318(a); $14,608............ 1.02598 $14,988. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Nautical 46 U.S.C. 3318(g); $14,608............ 1.02598 $14,988. School Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(h); $2,922............. 1.02598 $2,998. Give Notice in accordance with 33 CFR 27.3. (IAW) 3304(b). Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(i); $2,922............. 1.02598 $2,998. Give Notice IAW 3309(c). 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 46 U.S.C. $29,221............ 1.02598 $29,980. Gross Tons. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 46 U.S.C. $5,844............. 1.02598 $5,996. Gross Tons (GT). 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. [[Page 6]] Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(k); $29,221............ 1.02598 $29,980. Comply with 3311(b). 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 3318(l); $14,608............ 1.02598 $14,988. 3318(b)-3318(f). 33 CFR 27.3. List/count of Passengers......... 46 U.S.C. 3502(e); $304............... 1.02598 $312. 33 CFR 27.3. Notification to Passengers....... 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); $30,461............ 1.02598 $31,252. 33 CFR 27.3. Notification to Passengers; Sale 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. of Tickets. 33 CFR 27.3. Copies of Laws on Passenger 46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 $609............... 1.02598 $625. Vessels; Master. CFR 27.3. Passenger Vessel Security and 46 U.S.C. Daily $25,810/ 1.02598 Daily $26,481/ Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum 3507(h)(1)(A). Maximum $51,621. Maximum $52,962. Penalty. Passenger Vessel Security and 46 U.S.C. 3508(d).. $51,621............ 1.02598 $52,962. Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty. Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo...... 46 U.S.C. $76,155............ 1.02598 $78,134. 3718(a)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Uninspected Vessels.............. 46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 $12,799............ 1.02598 $13,132. CFR 27.3. Recreational Vessels (maximum for 46 U.S.C. $402,920........... 1.02598 $413,388. related series of violations). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Recreational Vessels; Violation 46 U.S.C. $8,058............. 1.02598 $8,267. of 4307(a). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $103............... 1.02598 $106. Violation of 4312(b), First Offense. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $258............... 1.02598 $265. Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $516............... 1.02598 $529. Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense. Recreational vessels............. 46 U.S.C. 4311(d); $3,047............. 1.02598 $3,126. 33 CFR 27.3. Uninspected Commercial Fishing 46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 $12,799............ 1.02598 $13,132. Industry Vessels. CFR 27.3. Abandonment of Barges............ 46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 $2,168............. 1.02598 $2,224. CFR 27.3. Load Lines....................... 46 U.S.C. 5116(a); $13,946............ 1.02598 $14,308. 33 CFR 27.3. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a). 46 U.S.C. 5116(b); $27,894............ 1.02598 $28,619. 33 CFR 27.3. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b). 46 U.S.C. 5116(c); $13,946............ 1.02598 $14,308. 33 CFR 27.3. Reporting Marine Casualties...... 46 U.S.C. 6103(a); $48,586............ 1.02598 $49,848. 33 CFR 27.3. Reporting Marine Casualties; 46 U.S.C. 6103(b); $12,799............ 1.02598 $13,132. Violation of 6104. 33 CFR 27.3. Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(e); $2,305............. 1.02598 $2,365. Failure to Report Deficiency in 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Complement. Manning of Inspected Vessels..... 46 U.S.C. 8101(f); $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. 33 CFR 27.3. Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(g); $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Employing or Serving in Capacity 33 CFR 27.3. not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(h); $3,047............. 1.02598 $3,126. Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small 33 CFR 27.3. Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel. Watchmen on Passenger Vessels.... 46 U.S.C. 8102(a).. $3,047............. 1.02598 $3,126. Citizenship Requirements......... 46 U.S.C. 8103(f).. $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(i).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. 8104(a) or (b). Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(j).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h). Employing Qualified Available 46 U.S.C. Daily $10,324/ 1.02598 Daily $10,592/ U.S. Citizens or Residents. 8106(f)(2)-(3). Maximum $103,241. Maximum $105,923. Staff Department on Vessels...... 46 U.S.C. 8302(e).. $304............... 1.02598 $312. Officer's Competency Certificates 46 U.S.C. 8304(d).. $304............... 1.02598 $312. Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 8502(e).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. Coastwise Pilotage; Individual... 46 U.S.C. 8502(f).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Federal Pilots................... 46 U.S.C. 8503..... $73,045............ 1.02598 $74,943. Merchant Mariners Documents...... 46 U.S.C. 8701(d).. $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Crew Requirements................ 46 U.S.C. 8702(e).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Small Vessel Manning............. 46 U.S.C. 8906..... $48,586............ 1.02598 $49,848. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 9308(a).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual 46 U.S.C. 9308(b).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation 46 U.S.C. 9308(c).. $23,048............ 1.02598 $23,647. of 9303. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $51,621............ 1.02598 $52,962. Assault and Harassment; 10104(a)(2). Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $25,810............ 1.02598 $26,481. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1). Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $516............... 1.02598 $529. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, daily noncompliance penalty. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $51,621............ 1.02598 $52,962. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum. Pay Advances to Seamen........... 46 U.S.C. $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. 10314(a)(2). [[Page 7]] Pay Advances to Seamen; 46 U.S.C. 10314(b). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Remuneration for Employment. Allotment to Seamen.............. 46 U.S.C. 10315(c). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Seamen Protection; General....... 46 U.S.C. 10321.... $10,557............ 1.02598 $10,831. Coastwise Voyages: Advances...... 46 U.S.C. $10,557............ 1.02598 $10,831. 10505(a)(2). Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 46 U.S.C. 10505(b). $10,557............ 1.02598 $10,831. Remuneration for Employment. Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 46 U.S.C. 10508(b). $10,557............ 1.02598 $10,831. Protection; General. Effects of Deceased Seamen....... 46 U.S.C. 10711.... $609............... 1.02598 $625. Complaints of Unfitness.......... 46 U.S.C. $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. 10902(a)(2). Proceedings on Examination of 46 U.S.C. 10903(d). $304............... 1.02598 $312. Vessel. Permission to Make Complaint..... 46 U.S.C. 10907(b). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Accommodations for Seamen........ 46 U.S.C. 11101(f). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Medicine Chests on Vessels....... 46 U.S.C. 11102(b). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Destitute Seamen................. 46 U.S.C. 11104(b). $304............... 1.02598 $312. Wages on Discharge............... 46 U.S.C. 11105(c). $1,522............. 1.02598 $1,562. Log Books; Master Failing to 46 U.S.C. 11303(a). $609............... 1.02598 $625. Maintain. Log Books; Master Failing to Make 46 U.S.C. 11303(b). $609............... 1.02598 $625. Entry. Log Books; Late Entry............ 46 U.S.C. 11303(c). $457............... 1.02598 $469. Carrying of Sheath Knives........ 46 U.S.C. 11506.... $153............... 1.02598 $157. Vessel Documentation............. 46 U.S.C. $19,950............ 1.02598 $20,468. 12151(a)(1). Documentation of Vessels--Related 46 U.S.C. 12151 $33,252............ 1.02598 $34,116. to Activities involving mobile (a)(2). offshore drilling units. Vessel Documentation; Fishery 46 U.S.C. 12151(c). $152,461........... 1.02598 $156,422. Endorsement. Numbering of Undocumented 46 U.S.C. 12309(a). $15,232............ 1.02598 $15,628. Vessels--Willful violation. Numbering of Undocumented Vessels 46 U.S.C. 12309(b). $3,047............. 1.02598 $3,126. Vessel Identification System..... 46 U.S.C. 12507(b). $25,597............ 1.02598 $26,262. Measurement of Vessels........... 46 U.S.C. 14701.... $55,789............ 1.02598 $57,238. Measurement; False Statements.... 46 U.S.C. 14702.... $55,789............ 1.02598 $57,238. Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 31309.... $25,597............ 1.02598 $26,262. Maritime Liens. Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. $25,597............ 1.02598 $26,262. Maritime Liens; Mortgagor. 31330(a)(2). Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. $63,991............ 1.02598 $65,653. Maritime Liens; Violation of 31330(b)(2). 31329. Vessel Escort Operations and 46 U.S.C. 55112(d); $10,324............ 1.02598 $10,592. Towing Assistance. 33 CFR 27.3. Ports and Waterway Safety 46 U.S.C. 70036(a); $114,630........... 1.02598 $117,608. Regulations. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. $11,524............ 1.02598 $11,823. Marine Parades; Unlicensed 70041(d)(1)(B); 33 Person in Charge. CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. $11,524............ 1.02598 $11,823. Marine Parades; Owner Onboard 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 Vessel. CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. $5,761............. 1.02598 $5,911. Marine Parades; Other Persons. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR 27.3. Regulation of Vessels in 46 U.S.C. 70052(c). $25,810............ 1.02598 $26,481. Territorial Waters of the United States. Port Security.................... 46 U.S.C. 70119(a). $42,425............ 1.02598 $43,527. Port Security--Continuing 46 U.S.C. 70119(b). $76,230............ 1.02598 $78,210. Violations. Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; 46 U.S.C. 70506.... $7,034............. 1.02598 $7,217. Penalties. Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. $99,756............ 1.02598 $102,348. Vessels Maximum Penalty. 5123(a)(1). Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. $232,762........... 1.02598 $238,809. Vessels--Penalty from 5123(a)(2). Fatalities, Serious Injuries/ Illness or Substantial Damage to Property. Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. $601............... 1.02598 $617. Vessels; Training. 5123(a)(3). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-25-02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf). ** Enacted under the Tariff Act; exempt from inflation adjustments.

E. Transportation Security Administration

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is updating its civil penalties regulation in accordance with the 2015 Act. Pursuant to its statutory authority in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5), (6), 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(2), (8), and 49 U.S.C. 114(u), TSA may impose penalties for violations of statutes that TSA administers, including penalties for violations of implementing regulations or orders. Note that pursuant to division K, title I, sec. 1904(b)(1)(I), of Public Law 115- 254, 132 Stat. 3186, 3545 (Oct. 5, 2018), the TSA Modernization Act-- part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018--the former 49 U.S.C. 114(v), which relates to penalties, was re-designated as 49 U.S.C. 114(u). TSA assesses these penalties for a wide variety of aviation and surface security requirements, including violations of TSA's requirements applicable to Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC),\16\ as well as violations of requirements described in chapter 449 of title 49 of [[Page 8]] the U.S.C. These penalties can apply to a wide variety of situations, as described in the statutory and regulatory provisions, as well as in guidance that TSA publishes. Table 4 shows the 2025 adjustment for the penalties that TSA administers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \16\ See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and 46303, and 49 U.S.C. chapter 449. Table 4--Transportation Security Administration Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2024 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $41,577 (up to a 1.02598 $42,657 (up to a (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $665,226 total of $682,509 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (5), (6); 49 per civil penalty per civil penalty 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and U.S.C. action). action). 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46301(d)(2), (8); 46303, a regulation prescribed, 49 CFR or order issued thereunder by a 1503.401(c)(3). person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $16,630 (up to a 1.02598 $17,062 (up to a (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $83,154 total of $85,314 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), (5); 49 U.S.C. for individuals or for individuals or 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and 46301(d)(8); 49 small businesses, small businesses, 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or CFR 1503.401(c). $665,226 for $682,509 for 46303, a regulation prescribed, others). others). or order issued thereunder by an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), any person not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation, or a small business concern. Violation of any other provision 49 U.S.C. 114(u); $14,232 (up to a 1.02598 $14,602 (up to a of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 49 CFR 1503.401(b). total of $71,162 total of $73,011 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation total for total for prescribed, or order issued individuals or individuals or thereunder. small businesses, small businesses, $569,288 for $584,078 for others). others). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-25-02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf).

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review''), as amended by Executive Order 14094 (``Modernizing Regulatory Review''), and 13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. OMB has not designated this final rule a ``significant regulatory action'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 14094. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed this rule. This final rule makes nondiscretionary adjustments to existing civil monetary penalties in accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB guidance.\17\ DHS therefore did not consider alternatives and does not have the flexibility to alter the adjustments of the civil monetary penalty amounts as provided in this rule. To the extent this final rule increases civil monetary penalties, it would result in an increase in transfers from persons or entities assessed a civil monetary penalty to the government. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \17\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-25-02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act applies only to rules for which an agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). See 5 U.S.C. 601-612. The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this final rule because a notice of proposed rulemaking was not required for the reasons stated above.

C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or Tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. This final rule will not result in such an expenditure. [[Page 9]]

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

The provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, do not apply to this final rule, because this final rule does not trigger any new or revised recordkeeping or reporting. List of Subjects 8 CFR Part 270 Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, Fraud, Penalties. 8 CFR Part 274a Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 8 CFR Part 280 Administrative practice and procedure, Immigration, Penalties. 19 CFR Part 4 Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime carriers, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 33 CFR Part 27 Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties. 49 CFR Part 1503 Administrative practice and procedure, Investigations, Law enforcement, Penalties. Amendments to the Regulations Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the preamble, DHS is amending 8 CFR parts 270, 274a, and 280, 19 CFR part 4, 33 CFR part 27, and 49 CFR part 1503 as follows: Title 8--Aliens and Nationality PART 270--PENALTIES FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD 0

1. The authority citation for part 270 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, and 1324c; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 and Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. 0

2. In Sec. 270.3, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read

as follows: Sec. 270.3 Penalties. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (ii) * * * (A) First offense under section 274C(a)(1) through (4). Not less than $275 and not exceeding $2,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $590 and not exceeding $4,730 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (B) First offense under section 274C(a)(5) or (6). Not less than $250 and not exceeding $2,000 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $275 and not exceeding $2,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $500 and not exceeding $3,988 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (C) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(1) through (4). Not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 and not exceeding $6,500 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $4,730 and not more than $11,823 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (D) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(5) or (6). Not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $2,200 and not exceeding $5,500 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $3,988 and not more than $9,970 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act after November 2, 2015. * * * * * PART 274a--CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS 0

3. The authority citation for part 274a continues to read as follows:

Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1105a, 1324a; 48 U.S.C. 1806; 8 CFR part 2; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. 0

4. In Sec. 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 274a.8 Prohibition of indemnity bonds. * * * * * (b) Penalty. Any person or other entity who requires any individual to post a bond or security as stated in this section shall, after notice and opportunity for an administrative hearing in accordance with section 274A(e)(3)(B) of the Act, be subject to a civil monetary penalty of $1,000 for each violation before September 29, 1999, of $1,100 for each violation occurring on or after September 29, 1999, but on or before November 2, 2015, and of $2,861 for each violation occurring after November 2, 2015, and to an administrative order requiring the return to the individual of any amounts received in violation of this section or, if the individual cannot be located, to the general fund of the Treasury. 0

5. In Sec. 274a.10, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and

the first sentence of paragraph (b)(2) introductory text to read as follows: Sec. 274a.10 Penalties. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (ii) * * * (A) First offense--not less than $275 and not more than $2,200 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred occurring on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $716 and not more than $5,724 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred occurring after November 2, 2015; (B) Second offense--not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 and not more than $6,500, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $5,724 and not more than $14,308 for [[Page 10]] each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred after November 2, 2015; or (C) More than two offenses--not less than $3,300 and not more than $11,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $4,300 and not exceeding $16,000, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $8,586 and not more than $28,619 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred after November 2, 2015; and * * * * * (2) A respondent determined by the Service (if a respondent fails to request a hearing) or by an administrative law judge, to have failed to comply with the employment verification requirements as set forth in Sec. 274a.2(b), shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred before September 29, 1999; not less than $110 and not more than $1,100 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred on or after September 29, 1999, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $288 and not more than $2,861 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred after November 2, 2015. * * * * * * * * PART 280--IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF FINES 0

6. The authority citation for part 280 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1221, 1223, 1227, 1229, 1253, 1281, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1322, 1323, 1330; 66 Stat. 173, 195, 197, 201, 203, 212, 219, 221-223, 226, 227, 230; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. 0

7. In Sec. 280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1) through (15) to read as

follows: Sec. 280.53 Civil monetary penalties inflation adjustment. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) Section 231(g) of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with arrival and departure manifest requirements for passengers, crewmembers, or occupants transported on commercial vessels or aircraft arriving to or departing from the United States: From $1,696 to $1,740. (2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens: From $4,610 to $4,730. (3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to depart voluntarily: From $1,942 minimum/$9,718 maximum to $1,992 minimum/ $9,970 maximum. (4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, penalties for violations of removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft, under section 241(d) of the Act, or for costs associated with removal under section 241(e) of the Act: From $3,887 to $3,988. (5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2) of the Act: From $9,718 to $9,970. (6) Section 251(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to report an illegal landing or desertion of alien crewmen, and for each alien not reported on arrival or departure manifest or lists required in accordance with section 251 of the Act: From $460 to $472; and penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of section 251(d) of the Act: From $11,524 to $11,823. (7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $1,152 minimum/$6,913 maximum to $1,182 minimum/$7,093 maximum. (8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $2,304 to $2,364. (9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties for discharge of alien crewmen: From $3,457 minimum/$6,913 maximum to $3,547 minimum/$7,093 maximum. (10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties for bringing into the United States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From $23,048 maximum to $23,647 maximum. (11) Section 271(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $6,913 to $7,093. (12) Section 272(a) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the United States aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground: From $6,913 to $7,093. (13) Section 273(b) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required documentation: From $6,913 to $7,093. (14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties for failure to depart: From $973 maximum to $998 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation. (15) Section 275(b) of the Act, penalties for improper entry: From $97 minimum/$487 maximum to $100 minimum/$500 maximum, for each entry or attempted entry. Title 19--Customs Duties PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES 0

8. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read in part as

follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1415, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624, 2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 501, 60105. * * * * * Sections 4.80, 4.80a, and 4.80b also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1706a; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 12112, 12117, 12118, 50501- 55106, 55107, 55108, 55110, 55114, 55115, 55116, 55117, 55119, 56101, 55121, 56101, 57109; Pub. L. 108-7, Division B, Title II, Sec. 211; * * * * * Section 4.92 also issued under 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 55111; * * * * * 0

9. In Sec. 4.80, revise paragraphs (b)(2) and (i) to read as follows:

Sec. 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in coastwise trade. * * * * * (b) * * * (2) The penalty imposed for the unlawful transportation of passengers between coastwise points is $300 for each passenger so transported and landed on or before November 2, 2015, and $996 for each passenger so transported and landed after November 2, 2015 (46 U.S.C. 55103, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015). * * * * * (i) Any vessel, entitled to be documented and not so documented, employed in a trade for which a Certificate of Documentation is issued under the vessel documentation laws (see Sec. 4.0(c)), other than a trade covered by a registry, is liable to a civil penalty of $500 for each port at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of Documentation on or before November 2, 2015, and $1,659 for each port at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of Documentation after November 2, 2015 (19 U.S.C. 1706a, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015). If such a vessel has on board any foreign merchandise (sea stores excepted), or any domestic taxable alcoholic beverages, on which the duty and taxes have not been paid or secured to be paid, the vessel and its cargo are subject to seizure and forfeiture. 0

10. In Sec. 4.92, revise the third sentence to read as follows:

[[Page 11]] Sec. 4.92 Towing. * * * The penalties for violation of this section occurring after November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $1,161 to $3,650 against the owner or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing vessel of $198 per ton of the towed vessel (46 U.S.C. 55111, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015). Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION 0

11. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:

Authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2 (106). 0

12. In Sec. 27.3, revise the third sentence of the introductory text

and table 1 to read as follows: Sec. 27.3 Penalty adjustment table. * * * The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 2, 2025, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * * * Table 1 to Sec. 27.3--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2025 Adjusted U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description maximum penalty amount ($) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 U.S.C. 521(c)............................ Saving Life and Property...................... $13,295 14 U.S.C. 521(e)............................ Saving Life and Property; Intentional 1,365 Interference with Broadcast. 14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 6,677 Records (first offense). 14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 44,521 Records (subsequent offenses). 19 U.S.C. 70................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of 9,956 Vessels. 19 U.S.C. 70................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of 2,323 Vessels--Minimum Penalty. 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)........................... Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, 5,000 Owner, Operator or Person in Charge \1\. 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)........................... Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, 1,000 Owner, Operator or Person in Charge--Minimum Penalty \1\. 33 U.S.C. 471............................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General... 14,435 33 U.S.C. 474............................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's 996 River. 33 U.S.C. 495(b)............................ Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations.... 36,439 33 U.S.C. 499(c)............................ Bridges/Drawbridges........................... 36,439 33 U.S.C. 502(c)............................ Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing 36,439 Navigation. 33 U.S.C. 533(b)............................ Bridges/Maintenance and Operation............. 36,439 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)........................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person 2,654 in Charge or Pilot. 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)........................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel........ 2,654 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I 23,647 per violation). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I 59,114 total under paragraph). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II 23,647 per day of violation). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II 295,564 total under paragraph). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day 59,114 of violation) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per 2,365 barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out 59,114 Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply 59,114 with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross 7,093 Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross 236,451 Negligence--Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)........................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating.......... 9,956 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)........................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture 26,543 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)........................... International Navigation Rules; Operator...... 18,610 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)........................... International Navigation Rules; Vessel........ 18,610 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)........................ Pollution from Ships; General................. 93,058 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)........................ Pollution from Ships; False Statement......... 18,610 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)........................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator............. 18,610 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)........................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel............... 18,610 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)........................... Shore Protection; General..................... 65,653 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)........................... Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit.... 26,262 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a).......................... Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation...... 59,114 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)..................... Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement................ 54,124 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)..................... Clean Hulls; related to false statements...... 72,164 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)........................... Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels............. 7,217 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 71,545 Compensation (Class I). 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 71,545 Compensation (Class II). 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 214,637 Compensation (Class II subsequent offense). 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 71,545 Compensation (Judicial Assessment). 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 214,637 Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense). 46 U.S.C. 80509(a).......................... Safe Containers for International Cargo....... 7,820 46 U.S.C. 70305(c).......................... Suspension of Passenger Service............... 78,210 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)........................... Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees......... 11,823 [[Page 12]] 46 U.S.C. 2115.............................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing............ 9,624 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)........................... Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels.... 8,705 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)........................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels........... 43,527 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)........................ Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence 9,624 of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug. 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)........................ Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, 14,988 Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent. 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)........................ Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master......... 2,998 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)........................ Immersion Suits............................... 14,988 46 U.S.C. 3106(d)........................... Master Key Control System..................... 1,059 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)........................ Inspection Permit............................. 3,126 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)........................... Vessel Inspection; General.................... 14,988 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)........................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel..... 14,988 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in 2,998 accordance with (IAW) 3304(b). 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 2,998 3309(c). 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................ Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 Gross Tons... 29,980 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................ Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons 5,996 (GT). 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 29,980 3311(b). 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)........................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)- 14,988 3318(f). 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)........................... List/count of Passengers...................... 312 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)........................... Notification to Passengers.................... 31,252 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)........................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 3506.............................. Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master... 625 46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A)..................... Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily 26,481 Daily/ Penalty & Maximum Penalty. $52,962 Maximum 46 U.S.C. 3508(d)........................... Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; 52,962 Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty. 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)........................ Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo................... 78,134 46 U.S.C. 4106.............................. Uninspected Vessels........................... 13,132 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................ Recreational Vessels (maximum for related 413,388 series of violations). 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................ Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a).... 8,267 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 106 First Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 265 Second Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 529 Subsequent to Second Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(d)........................... Recreational Vessels.......................... 3,126 46 U.S.C. 4507.............................. Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry 13,132 Vessels. 46 U.S.C. 4703.............................. Abandonment of Barges......................... 2,224 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)........................... Load Lines.................................... 14,308 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)........................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a).............. 28,619 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)........................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b).............. 14,308 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)........................... Reporting Marine Casualties................... 49,848 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)........................... Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 13,132 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to 2,365 Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement. 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels.................. 23,647 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or 23,647 Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel 3,126 <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel. 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)........................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels................. 3,126 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)........................... Citizenship Requirements...................... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)........................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or 23,647 (b). 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)........................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), 23,647 (e), or (h). 46 U.S.C. 8106(f)........................... Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or 10,592 Daily/ Residents. $105,923 Maximum 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)........................... Staff Department on Vessels................... 312 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)........................... Officer's Competency Certificates............. 312 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)........................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing 23,647 Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)........................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual................ 23,647 46 U.S.C. 8503.............................. Federal Pilots................................ 74,943 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)........................... Merchant Mariners Documents................... 1,552 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)........................... Crew Requirements............................. 23,647 46 U.S.C. 8906.............................. Small Vessel Manning.......................... 49,848 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, 23,647 Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual............. 23,647 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303...... 23,647 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2)....................... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 51,621 Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel. 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)....................... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 25,810 Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1). [[Page 13]] 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)....................... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 516 Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Daily Noncompliance Penalty. 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2)....................... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 51,621 Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum. 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)....................... Pay Advances to Seamen........................ 1,562 46 U.S.C. 10314(b).......................... Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for 1,562 Employment. 46 U.S.C. 10315(c).......................... Allotment to Seamen........................... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 10321............................. Seamen Protection; General.................... 10,831 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)....................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances................... 10,831 46 U.S.C. 10505(b).......................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for 10,831 Employment. 46 U.S.C. 10508(b).......................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General. 10,831 46 U.S.C. 10711............................. Effects of Deceased Seamen.................... 625 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)....................... Complaints of Unfitness....................... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 10903(d).......................... Proceedings on Examination of Vessel.......... 312 46 U.S.C. 10907(b).......................... Permission to Make Complaint.................. 1,562 46 U.S.C. 11101(f).......................... Accommodations for Seamen..................... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 11102(b).......................... Medicine Chests on Vessels.................... 1,562 46 U.S.C. 11104(b).......................... Destitute Seamen.............................. 312 46 U.S.C. 11105(c).......................... Wages on Discharge............................ 1,562 46 U.S.C. 11303(a).......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain......... 625 46 U.S.C. 11303(b).......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry....... 625 46 U.S.C. 11303(c).......................... Log Books; Late Entry......................... 469 46 U.S.C. 11506............................. Carrying of Sheath Knives..................... 157 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)....................... Vessel Documentation.......................... 20,468 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)....................... Documentation of Vessels--Related to 34,116 activities involving mobile offshore drilling units. 46 U.S.C. 12151(c).......................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement..... 156,422 46 U.S.C. 12309(a).......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels--Willful 15,628 violation. 46 U.S.C. 12309(b).......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels............. 3,126 46 U.S.C. 12507(b).......................... Vessel Identification System.................. 26,262 46 U.S.C. 14701............................. Measurement of Vessels........................ 57,238 46 U.S.C. 14702............................. Measurement; False Statements................. 57,238 46 U.S.C. 31309............................. Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens..... 26,262 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)....................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 26,262 Mortgagor. 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)....................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 65,653 Violation of 31329. 46 U.S.C. 55112(d).......................... Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance 10,592 46 U.S.C. 70036(a).......................... Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations........ 117,608 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 11,823 Unlicensed Person in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 11,823 Owner Onboard Vessel. 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 5,911 Other Persons. 46 U.S.C. 70052(c).......................... Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of 26,481 the United States. 46 U.S.C. 70119(a).......................... Port Security................................. 43,527 46 U.S.C. 70119(b).......................... Port Security--Continuing Violations.......... 78,210 46 U.S.C. 70506............................. Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties...... 7,217 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 102,348 Maximum Penalty. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 238,809 Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/ Illness or Substantial Damage to Property. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 617 Training. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments. Title 49--Transportation PART 1503--INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 0

13. The authority citation for part 1503 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 6 U.S.C. 1142; 18 U.S.C. 6002; 28 U.S.C. 2461 (note); 49 U.S.C. 114, 20109, 31105, 40113-40114, 40119, 44901- 44907, 46101-46107, 46109-46110, 46301, 46305, 46311, 46313-46314; Pub. L. 104-134, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74. 0

14. In Sec. 1503.401, revise paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1)

through (3) to read as follows: Sec. 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (``small business concern'' as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $14,602 per violation, up to a total of $73,011 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern; and (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person. For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $14,602 per violation, up to a total of $584,078 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person. (c) * * * (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (``small business concern'' as defined in [[Page 14]] section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $85,314 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), or a small business concern. (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $682,509 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. (3) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $25,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an individual serving as an airman). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $42,657 per violation, up to a total of $682,509 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. Kara Lynum, Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024-31204 Filed 12-31-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P; 9111-14-P; 9111-28-P; 9110-04-P; 9110-05-P