2024-14121: Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation

L. 114-74 section 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 section 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)-(2). \3\ Public Law 114-74 section 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 section 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(2). \5\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(2)(4)(a). \6\ Public Law 114-74 section 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\ On January 27, 2017, DHS published a final rule making the annual adjustment for 2017.\11\ On April 2, 2018, DHS made the 2018 annual inflation adjustment.\12\ On April 5, 2019, DHS made the 2019 annual inflation adjustment.\13\ On June 17, 2020, DHS made the 2020 annual inflation adjustment.\14\ On October 18, 2021, DHS made the 2021 annual inflation adjustment.\15\ On January 11, 2022, DHS made the 2022 annual inflation adjustment.\16\ On January 13, 2023, DHS made the 2023 annual inflation adjustment.\17\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \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). \12\ 83 FR 13826 (Apr. 2, 2018). \13\ 84 FR 13499 (Apr. 5, 2019). \14\ 85 FR 36469 (June 17, 2020). \15\ 86 FR 57532 (Oct. 18, 2021). \16\ 87 FR 1317 (Jan. 11, 2022). \17\ 88 FR 2175 (Jan. 13, 2023). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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).\20\ 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 proposing any changes relating to adjustments to the maximum civil penalty amount that may be assessed pursuant to CFATS at this time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \20\ Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Public Law 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 aliens, 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). Below is a table showing the 2024 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 2023 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalties for non-compliance with 8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 $1,643............. 1.03241 $1,696. 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 $4,465............. 1.03241 $4,610. 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); $1,881-$9,413...... 1.03241 $1,942-$9,718. voluntarily. 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3) (INA section 240B(d)). [[Page 53851]] Penalties for violations of 8 U.S.C. $3,765............. 1.03241 $3,887. 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. $9,413............. 1.03241 $9,718. 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)). Penalties for failure to report 8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 $446 for each alien 1.03241 $460 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 $11,162............ 1.03241 $11,524. 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 $1,116-$6,696...... 1.03241 $1,152-$6,913. detain, or remove alien crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(7) (INA section 254(a)). Penalties for employment on 8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 $2,232............. 1.03241 $2,304. 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 $3,348-$6,696...... 1.03241 $3,457-$6,913. crewmen. CFR 280.53(b)(9) (INA section 256). Penalties for bringing into the 8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 $22,324............ 1.03241 $23,048. 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 $6,696............. 1.03241 $6,913. 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 $6,696............. 1.03241 $6,913. 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 $6,696............. 1.03241 $6,913. 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 $942............... 1.03241 $973. CFR 280.53(b)(14) (INA section 274D). Penalties for improper entry..... 8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 $94-$472........... 1.03241 $97-487. CFR 280.53(b)(15) (INA section 275(b)). Penalty for dealing in or using 19 U.S.C. 469...... $625............... 1.03241 $645.** empty stamped imported liquor containers. Penalty for employing a vessel in 19 U.S.C. 1706a 19 $1,566............. 1.03241 $1,617. a trade without a required CFR 4.80(i). Certificate of Documentation. Penalty for transporting 46 U.S.C. $625............... 1.03241 $645.** 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); $941............... 1.03241 $971. 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); $1,096-$3,446 plus 1.03241 $1,132-$3,558 plus between coastwise points in the 19 CFR 4.92. $187 per ton. $193 per ton. United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.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 aliens, 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 [[Page 53852]] preamble at 81 FR 42991. Below is a table showing the 2024 adjustment for the penalties that ICE administers.\21\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \21\ 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. 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 2023 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); $1,881-$9,413...... 1.03241 $1,942-$9,718. depart voluntarily, INA section 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3). 240B(d). Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $557-$4,465........ 1.03241 $575-$4,610. INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A). penalty for first offense. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $472-$3,765........ 1.03241 $487-$3,887. INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B). penalty for first offense. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $4,465-$11,162..... 1.03241 $4,610-$11,524. INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C). penalty for subsequent offenses. Civil penalties for violation of 8 CFR $3,765-$9,413...... 1.03241 $3,887-$9,718. 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).... $2,701............. 1.03241 $2,789. indemnity bonds. Civil penalties for knowingly 8 CFR $676-$5,404........ 1.03241 $698-$5,579. 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 $5,404-$13,508..... 1.03241 $5,579-$13,946. unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)( B). Penalty for third or subsequent 8 CFR $8,106-$27,018..... 1.03241 $8,369-$27,894. offense (per unauthorized alien). 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)( C). Civil penalties for I-9 paperwork 8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2) $272-$2,701........ 1.03241 $281-$2,789. violations. Civil penalties for failure to 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 $942............... 1.03241 $973. depart, INA section 274D. CFR 280.53(b)(14). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).

D. U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is authorized to assess nearly 150 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, adjusted those penalties for inflation, and is listing those new penalties 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. The Coast Guard has also identified updates to Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 to ensure it accurately reflects all civil monetary penalties that the Coast Guard is statutorily authorized to impose by statute. Table 3, below, lists the penalties that this rule adds or revises in Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 followed by a description of each. The added penalties are those that were either recently enacted or inadvertently excluded from Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 and from prior civil monetary penalty adjustment rulemakings but that are set and authorized for Coast Guard's assessment by statute. They are now added to Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 to create a more complete list of Coast Guard civil monetary penalties and to align with the requirements of the 2015 Act. This rule also removes one penalty, specifically 46 U.S.C. 10104(b), from the existing Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 because Congress revised and replaced the penalties in 46 U.S.C. 10104 with those that now appear at 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) and 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2).\22\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \22\ Public Law 117-263 section 11609 (Dec. 23, 2022) (codified as amended at 46 U.S.C. 10104). Table 3--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalty Additions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2023 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master Key Control System........ 46 U.S.C. 3106(d).. $1,000............. 1.03241 $1,032. Passenger Vessel Security and 46 U.S.C. Daily $25,000/ 1.03241 Daily $25,810/ Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum 3507(h)(1)(A). Maximum $50,000. Maximum $51,621. Penalty. [[Page 53853]] Passenger Vessel Security and 46 U.S.C. 3508(d).. $50,000............ 1.03241 $51,621. Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $100............... 1.03241 $103. Violation of 4312(b), First Offense. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $250............... 1.03241 $258. Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense. Engine Cut-Off Switches; 46 U.S.C. 4311(c).. $500............... 1.03241 $516. Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense. Employing Qualified Available 46 U.S.C. Daily $10,000/ 1.03241 Daily $10,324/ U.S. Citizens or Residents. 8106(f)(2)-(3). Maximum $100,000. Maximum $103,241. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $50,000............ 1.03241 $51,621. Assault and Harassment; 10104(a)(2). Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $25,000............ 1.03241 $25,810. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1). Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $500............... 1.03241 $516. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, daily noncompliance penalty. Requirement to Report Sexual 46 U.S.C. $50,000............ 1.03241 $51,621. Assault and Harassment; Company 10104(d)(2). After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum. Vessel escort operations and 46 U.S.C. 55112(d). $10,000............ 1.03241 $10,324. towing assistance. Regulation of Vessels in 46 U.S.C. 70052(c). $25,000............ 1.03241 $25,810. Territorial Waters of the United States. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf). The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (2023 NDAA) authorized a civil penalty of $1,000 under 46 U.S.C. 3106(d) for violations of the required Master Key Control System.\23\ That penalty became effective on December 23, 2022 \24\ and is included in the updates to Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3. The civil monetary penalties for violations of passenger vessel security and safety requirements, authorized by 46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A), and violations of crewmembers' crime scene preservation training requirements, authorized by 46 U.S.C. 3508(d), are also included. The penalty in section 3508(d) was previously authorized in 46 U.S.C. 3508(e) and was redesignated to paragraph 3508(d) by the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.\25\ These civil monetary penalties involving cruise vessel security and safety are in effect per statute and Coast Guard policy letters.\26\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \23\ See Public Law 117-263 section 3106 (Dec. 23, 2022). \24\ Id. \25\ See Public Law 115-232 section 3543 (Aug.13, 2018). \26\ See CG-543 Policy Letter 11-09 (June 28, 2011) & CG-543 Policy Letter 11-10 (July 27, 2011). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- USCG also adds penalties for violating requirements for engine cutoff switches for first offense, second offense, and subsequent-to- second offense. These three penalties in 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) were codified by Section 8316 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, (Pub. L. 116-283, January 1, 2021). In addition, the Coast Guard adds the existing civil penalty for Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents in 46 U.S.C. 8106(f). This penalty was originally authorized by Congress through Section 312 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-241, July 11, 2006). Penalties for violations of a requirement of mandatory reporting of sexual assault and sexual harassment and violations for non-compliance with requirements to submit a company after-action summary, as codified at 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) and 10104(d)(2), are also added to Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3. An after-action summary summarizes the actions taken after an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. These penalties were added by the 2023 NDAA and became effective on December 23, 2022.\27\ The Coast Guard also adds a civil penalty for violating vessel escort operations and towing requirements, authorized at 46 U.S.C. 55112(d) as well as a civil penalty for violations of anchorage and vessel movement during a national emergency authorized by 46 U.S.C. 70052(c) under subchapter VI Regulation of Vessels in the Territorial Waters of the United States, an important national security enforcement authority of the Coast Guard. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \27\ See Public Law 117-263 section 11609 (Dec. 23, 2022). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 4 below shows the 2024 adjustment for the remaining penalties that the Coast Guard administers that have previously already been included in Table 1 of 33 CFR 27.3. [[Page 53854]] Table 4--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2023 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saving Life and Property......... 14 U.S.C. 521(c)... $12,551............ 1.03241 $12,958. Saving Life and Property; 14 U.S.C. 521(e)... 1,288.............. 1.03241 1,330. Intentional Interference with Broadcast. Confidentiality of Medical 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 6,304.............. 1.03241 6,508. Quality Assurance Records (first 33 CFR 27.3. offense). Confidentiality of Medical 14 U.S.C. 936(i); 42,032............. 1.03241 43,394. Quality Assurance Records 33 CFR 27.3. (subsequent offenses). Obstruction of Revenue Officers 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 9,399.............. 1.03241 9,704. by Masters of Vessels. CFR 27.3. Obstruction of Revenue Officers 19 U.S.C. 70; 33 2,193.............. 1.03241 2,264. 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 13,627............. 1.03241 14,069. Regulations General. CFR 27.3. Anchorage Ground/Harbor 33 U.S.C. 474; 33 941................ 1.03241 971. Regulations St. Mary's river. CFR 27.3. Bridges/Failure to Comply with 33 U.S.C. 495(b); 34,401............. 1.03241 35,516. Regulations. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Drawbridges.............. 33 U.S.C. 499(c); 34,401............. 1.03241 35,516. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge 33 U.S.C. 502(c); 34,401............. 1.03241 35,516. Obstructing Navigation. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridges/Maintenance and Operation 33 U.S.C. 533(b); 34,401............. 1.03241 35,516. 33 CFR 27.3. Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 2,506.............. 1.03241 2,587. Master, Person in Charge or 33 CFR 27.3. Pilot. Bridge to Bridge Communication; 33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 2,506.............. 1.03241 2,587. Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Discharges (Class I per 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); violation). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 55,808............. 1.03241 57,617. Discharges (Class I total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Discharges (Class II per day of 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); violation). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 279,036............ 1.03241 288,080. Discharges (Class II total under 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); paragraph). 33 CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 55,808............. 1.03241 57,617. Discharges (per day of 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 violation) Judicial Assessment. CFR 27.3. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 33 U.S.C. 2,233.............. 1.03241 2,305. 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. 55,808............. 1.03241 57,617. 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. 55,808............. 1.03241 57,617. 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. 6,696.............. 1.03241 6,913. 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. 223,229............ 1.03241 230,464. Discharges, Gross Negligence- 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 Minimum Penalty (Judicial CFR 27.3. Assessment). Marine Sanitation Devices; 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 9,399.............. 1.03241 9,704. Operating. 33 CFR 27.3. Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 25,059............. 1.03241 25,871. or Manufacture. 33 CFR 27.3. International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 17,570............. 1.03241 18,139. Operator. 33 CFR 27.3. International Navigation Rules; 33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 17,570............. 1.03241 18,139. Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Pollution from Ships; General.... 33 U.S.C. 87,855............. 1.03241 90,702. 1908(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Pollution from Ships; False 33 U.S.C. 17,570............. 1.03241 18,139. Statement. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3. Inland Navigation Rules; Operator 33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 17,570............. 1.03241 18,139. 33 CFR 27.3. Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.. 33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 17,570............. 1.03241 18,139. 33 CFR 27.3. Shore Protection; General........ 33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 61,982............. 1.03241 63,991. 33 CFR 27.3. Shore Protection; Operating 33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 24,793............. 1.03241 25,597. Without Permit. 33 CFR 27.3. Oil Pollution Liability and 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 55,808............. 1.03241 57,617. Compensation. 33 CFR 27.3. Clean Hulls...................... 33 U.S.C. 51,097............. 1.03241 52,753. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3. Clean Hulls-related to false 33 U.S.C. 68,129............. 1.03241 70,337. statements. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.3. [[Page 53855]] Clean Hulls-Recreational Vessel.. 33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 6,813.............. 1.03241 7,034. 33 CFR 27.3. Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 67,544............. 1.03241 69,733. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. I). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 67,544............. 1.03241 69,733. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. II). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 202,635............ 1.03241 209,202. Liability, Compensation (Class 33 CFR 27.3. II subsequent offense). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 67,544............. 1.03241 69,733. Liability, Compensation 33 CFR 27.3. (Judicial Assessment). Hazardous Substances, Releases, 42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 202,635............ 1.03241 209,202. Liability, Compensation 33 CFR 27.3. (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense). Safe Containers for International 46 U.S.C. 80509; 33 7,383.............. 1.03241 7,622. Cargo. CFR 27.3. Suspension of Passenger Service.. 46 U.S.C. 70305; 33 73,837............. 1.03241 76,230. CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection or Examination 46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 11,162............. 1.03241 11,524. Fees. 33 CFR 27.3. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug 46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 9,086.............. 1.03241 9,380. Testing. CFR 27.3. Negligent Operations: 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 8,219.............. 1.03241 8,485. Recreational Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3. Negligent Operations: Other 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 41,093............. 1.03241 42,425. Vessels. 33 CFR 27.3. Operating a Vessel While Under 46 U.S.C. 9,086.............. 1.03241 9,380. the Influence of Alcohol or a 2302(c)(1); 33 CFR Dangerous Drug. 27.3. Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. 14,149............. 1.03241 14,608. Owner, Charterer, Managing 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR Operator, or Agent. 27.3. Vessel Reporting Requirements: 46 U.S.C. 2,830.............. 1.03241 2,922. Master. 2306(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3. Immersion Suits.................. 46 U.S.C. 14,149............. 1.03241 14,608. 3102(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Inspection Permit................ 46 U.S.C. 2,951.............. 1.03241 3,047. 3302(i)(5); 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; General....... 46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 14,149............. 1.03241 14,608. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Nautical 46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 14,149............. 1.03241 14,608. School Vessel. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 2,830.............. 1.03241 2,922. Give Notice in accordance with 33 CFR 27.3. (IAW) 3304(b). Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 2,830.............. 1.03241 2,922. Give Notice IAW 3309(c). 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 46 U.S.C. 28,304............. 1.03241 29,221. Gross Tons. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 46 U.S.C. 5,661.............. 1.03241 5,844. Gross Tons (GT). 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Failure to 46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 28,304............. 1.03241 29,221. Comply with 3311(b). 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Inspection; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 14,149............. 1.03241 14,608. 3318(b)-3318(f). 33 CFR 27.3. List/count of Passengers......... 46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 294................ 1.03241 304. 33 CFR 27.3. Notification to Passengers....... 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 29,505............. 1.03241 30,461. 33 CFR 27.3. Notification to Passengers; Sale 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. of Tickets. 33 CFR 27.3. Copies of Laws on Passenger 46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 590................ 1.03241 609. Vessels; Master. CFR 27.3. Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo...... 46 U.S.C. 73,764............. 1.03241 76,155. 3718(a)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Uninspected Vessels.............. 46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 12,397............. 1.03241 12,799. CFR 27.3. Recreational Vessels (maximum for 46 U.S.C. 390,271............ 1.03241 402,920. related series of violations). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Recreational Vessels; Violation 46 U.S.C. 7,805.............. 1.03241 8,058. of 4307(a). 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3. Recreational vessels............. 46 U.S.C. 4311(d); 2,951.............. 1.03241 3,047. 33 CFR 27.3. Uninspected Commercial Fishing 46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 12,397............. 1.03241 12,799. Industry Vessels. CFR 27.3. Abandonment of Barges............ 46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 2,100.............. 1.03241 2,168. CFR 27.3. Load Lines....................... 46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 13,508............. 1.03241 13,946. 33 CFR 27.3. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a). 46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 27,018............. 1.03241 27,894. 33 CFR 27.3. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b). 46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 13,508............. 1.03241 13,946. 33 CFR 27.3. Reporting Marine Casualties...... 46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 47,061............. 1.03241 48,586. 33 CFR 27.3. Reporting Marine Casualties; 46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 12,397............. 1.03241 12,799. Violation of 6104. 33 CFR 27.3. Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 2,233.............. 1.03241 2,305. Failure to Report Deficiency in 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Complement. [[Page 53856]] Manning of Inspected Vessels..... 46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. 33 CFR 27.3. Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Employing or Serving in Capacity 33 CFR 27.3. not Licensed by USCG. Manning of Inspected Vessels; 46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 2,951.............. 1.03241 3,047. 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).. 2,951.............. 1.03241 3,047. Citizenship Requirements......... 46 U.S.C. 8103(f).. 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(i).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. 8104(a) or (b). Watches on Vessels; Violation of 46 U.S.C. 8104(j).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h). Staff Department on Vessels...... 46 U.S.C. 8302(e).. 294................ 1.03241 304. Officer's Competency Certificates 46 U.S.C. 8304(d).. 294................ 1.03241 304. Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 8502(e).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. Coastwise Pilotage; Individual... 46 U.S.C. 8502(f).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Federal Pilots................... 46 U.S.C. 8503..... 70,752............. 1.03241 73,045. Merchant Mariners Documents...... 46 U.S.C. 8701(d).. 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Crew Requirements................ 46 U.S.C. 8702(e).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Small Vessel Manning............. 46 U.S.C. 8906..... 47,061............. 1.03241 48,586. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 46 U.S.C. 9308(a).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual 46 U.S.C. 9308(b).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation 46 U.S.C. 9308(c).. 22,324............. 1.03241 23,048. of 9303. Pay Advances to Seamen........... 46 U.S.C. 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. 10314(a)(2). Pay Advances to Seamen; 46 U.S.C. 10314(b). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Remuneration for Employment. Allotment to Seamen.............. 46 U.S.C. 10315(c). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Seamen Protection; General....... 46 U.S.C. 10321.... 10,226............. 1.03241 10,557. Coastwise Voyages: Advances...... 46 U.S.C. 10,226............. 1.03241 10,557. 10505(a)(2). Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 46 U.S.C. 10505(b). 10,226............. 1.03241 10,557. Remuneration for Employment. Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 46 U.S.C. 10508(b). 10,226............. 1.03241 10,557. Protection; General. Effects of Deceased Seamen....... 46 U.S.C. 10711.... 590................ 1.03241 609. Complaints of Unfitness.......... 46 U.S.C. 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. 10902(a)(2). Proceedings on Examination of 46 U.S.C. 10903(d). 294................ 1.03241 304. Vessel. Permission to Make Complaint..... 46 U.S.C. 10907(b). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Accommodations for Seamen........ 46 U.S.C. 11101(f). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Medicine Chests on Vessels....... 46 U.S.C. 11102(b). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Destitute Seamen................. 46 U.S.C. 11104(b). 294................ 1.03241 304. Wages on Discharge............... 46 U.S.C. 11105(c). 1,474.............. 1.03241 1,522. Log Books; Master Failing to 46 U.S.C. 11303(a). 590................ 1.03241 609. Maintain. Log Books; Master Failing to Make 46 U.S.C. 11303(b). 590................ 1.03241 609. Entry. Log Books; Late Entry............ 46 U.S.C. 11303(c). 443................ 1.03241 457. Carrying of Sheath Knives........ 46 U.S.C. 11506.... 148................ 1.03241 153. Vessel Documentation............. 46 U.S.C. 19,324............. 1.03241 19,950. 12151(a)(1). Documentation of Vessels--Related 46 U.S.C. 12151 32,208............. 1.03241 33,252. to Activities involving mobile (a)(2). offshore drilling units. Vessel Documentation; Fishery 46 U.S.C. 12151(c). 147,675............ 1.03241 152,461. Endorsement. Numbering of Undocumented 46 U.S.C. 12309(a). 14,754............. 1.03241 15,232. Vessels--Willful violation. Numbering of Undocumented Vessels 46 U.S.C. 12309(b). 2,951.............. 1.03241 3,047. Vessel Identification System..... 46 U.S.C. 12507(b). 24,793............. 1.03241 25,597. Measurement of Vessels........... 46 U.S.C. 14701.... 54,038............. 1.03241 55,789. Measurement; False Statements.... 46 U.S.C. 14702.... 54,038............. 1.03241 55,789. Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 31309.... 24,793............. 1.03241 25,597. Maritime Liens. Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 24,793............. 1.03241 25,597. Maritime Liens; Mortgagor. 31330(a)(2). Commercial Instruments and 46 U.S.C. 61,982............. 1.03241 63,991. Maritime Liens; Violation of 31330(b)(2). 31329. Ports and Waterway Safety 46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 111,031............ 1.03241 114,630. Regulations. 33 CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 11,162............. 1.03241 11,524. Marine Parades; Unlicensed 70041(d)(1)(B); 33 Person in Charge. CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 11,162............. 1.03241 11,524. Marine Parades; Owner Onboard 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 Vessel. CFR 27.3. Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 46 U.S.C. 5,580.............. 1.03241 5,761. Marine Parades; Other Persons. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR 27.3. Port Security.................... 46 U.S.C. 70119(a). 41,093............. 1.03241 42,425. Port Security--Continuing 46 U.S.C. 70119(b). 73,837............. 1.03241 76,230. Violations. Maritime Drug Law Enforcement.... 46 U.S.C. 70506(c). 6,813.............. 1.03241 7,034. Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 96,624............. 1.03241 99,756. Vessels. 5123(a)(1). Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 225,455............ 1.03241 232,762. Vessels--Penalty from 5123(a)(2). Fatalities, Serious Injuries/ Illness or substantial Damage to Property. [[Page 53857]] Hazardous Materials: Related to 49 U.S.C. 582................ 1.03241 601. Vessels; Training. 5123(a)(3). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.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),\28\ as well as violations of requirements described in chapter 449 of title 49 of 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. Below is a table showing the 2024 adjustment for the penalties that TSA administers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \28\ See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and 46303, and 49 U.S.C. chapter 449. Table 5--Transportation Security Administration Civil Penalties Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty amount as New penalty as Penalty name Citation adjusted in the Multiplier * adjusted by this 2023 FR final rule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 49 U.S.C. $40,272 (up to a 1.03241 $41,577 (up to a (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $644,343 total of $665,226 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. $16,108 (up to a 1.03241 $16,630 (up to a (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 46301(a)(1), (4), total of $80,544 total of $83,154 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). $644,343 for $665,226 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); $13,785 (up to a 1.03241 $14,232 (up to a of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 49 CFR 1503.401(b). total of $68,928 total of $71,162 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation total for total for prescribed, or order issued individuals or individuals or thereunder. small businesses, small businesses, $551,417 for $569,288 for others). others). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.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.\29\ 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \29\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.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.

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.

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 (a)(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 (a)(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 (a)(4) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, [[Page 53859]] 2015; and not less than $575 and not exceeding $4,610 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (B) First offense under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(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 (a)(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 (a)(6) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $487 and not exceeding $3,887 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (C) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(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 (a)(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 (a)(4) of the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $4,610 and not more than $11,524 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015. (D) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(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 (a)(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 (a)(6) of the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $3,887 and not more than $9,718 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(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 $2,789 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

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 $698 and not more than $5,579 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 $5,579 and not more than $13,946 for 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 $8,369 and not more than $27,894 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 $281 and not more than $2,789 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred after November 2, 2015. In determining the amount of the penalty, consideration shall be given to: * * * * * 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 $1,643 to $1,696. (2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens: From $4,465 to $4,610. (3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to depart voluntarily: From $1,881 minimum/$9,413 maximum to $1,942 minimum/ $9,718 maximum. (4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, penalties for violations of removal [[Page 53860]] 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 $3,765 to $3,887. (5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2) of the Act: From $9,413 to $9,718. (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 $446 to $460; and penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of section 251(d) of the Act: From $11,162 to $11,524. (7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $1,116 minimum/$6,696 maximum to $1,152 minimum/$6,913 maximum. (8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $2,232 to $2,304. (9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties for discharge of alien crewmen: From $3,348 minimum/$6,696 maximum to $3,457 minimum/$6,913 maximum. (10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties for bringing into the United States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From $22,324 maximum to $23,048 maximum. (11) Section 271(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $6,696 to $6,913. (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 $6,696 to $6,913. (13) Section 273(b) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required documentation: From $6,696 to $6,913. (14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties for failure to depart: From $942 maximum to $973 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation. (15) Section 275(b) of the Act, penalties for improper entry: From $94 minimum/$472 maximum to $97 minimum/$487 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 $971 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 $1,617 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:

Sec. 4.92 Towing. * * * The penalties for violation of this section occurring after November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $1,132 to $3,558 against the owner or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing vessel of $193 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 June 28, 2024, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * * * Table 1 to Sec. 27.3--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2024 Adjusted U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description maximum penalty amount ($) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 U.S.C. 521(c)............................ Saving Life and Property...................... $12,958 14 U.S.C. 521(e)............................ Saving Life and Property; Intentional 1,330 Interference with Broadcast. 14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 6,508 Records (first offense). 14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................ Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 43,394 Records (subsequent offenses). 19 U.S.C. 70................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of 9,704 Vessels. 19 U.S.C. 70................................ Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of 2,264 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\. [[Page 53861]] 33 U.S.C. 471............................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General... 14,069 33 U.S.C. 474............................... Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's 971 River. 33 U.S.C. 495(b)............................ Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations.... 35,516 33 U.S.C. 499(c)............................ Bridges/Drawbridges........................... 35,516 33 U.S.C. 502(c)............................ Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing 35,516 Navigation. 33 U.S.C. 533(b)............................ Bridges/Maintenance and Operation............. 35,516 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)........................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person 2,587 in Charge or Pilot. 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)........................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel........ 2,587 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I 23,048 per violation). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I 57,617 total under paragraph). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II 23,048 per day of violation). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II 288,080 total under paragraph). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day 57,617 of violation) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per 2,305 barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out 57,617 Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply 57,617 with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross 6,913 Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment. 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)..................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross 230,464 Negligence--Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment). 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)........................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating.......... 9,704 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)........................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture 25,871 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)........................... International Navigation Rules; Operator...... 18,139 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)........................... International Navigation Rules; Vessel........ 18,139 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)........................ Pollution from Ships; General................. 90,702 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)........................ Pollution from Ships; False Statement......... 18,139 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)........................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator............. 18,139 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)........................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel............... 18,139 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)........................... Shore Protection; General..................... 63,991 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)........................... Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit.... 25,597 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a).......................... Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation...... 57,617 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)..................... Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement................ 52,753 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)..................... Clean Hulls; related to false statements...... 70,337 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)........................... Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels............. 7,034 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 69,733 Compensation (Class I). 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 69,733 Compensation (Class II). 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 209,202 Compensation (Class II subsequent offense). 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 69,733 Compensation (Judicial Assessment). 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)........................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 209,202 Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense). 46 U.S.C. 80509(a).......................... Safe Containers for International Cargo....... 7,622 46 U.S.C. 70305(c).......................... Suspension of Passenger Service............... 76,230 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)........................... Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees......... 11,524 46 U.S.C. 2115.............................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing............ 9,380 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)........................... Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels.... 8,485 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)........................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels........... 42,425 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)........................ Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence 9,380 of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug. 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)........................ Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, 14,608 Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent. 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)........................ Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master......... 2,922 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)........................ Immersion Suits............................... 14,608 46 U.S.C. 3106(d)........................... Master Key Control System..................... 1,032 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)........................ Inspection Permit............................. 3,047 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)........................... Vessel Inspection; General.................... 14,608 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)........................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel..... 14,608 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in 2,922 accordance with (IAW) 3304(b). 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 2,922 3309(c). 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................ Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 Gross Tons... 29,221 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................ Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons 5,844 (GT). 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)........................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 29,221 3311(b). 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)........................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)- 14,608 3318(f). 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)........................... List/count of Passengers...................... 304 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)........................... Notification to Passengers.................... 30,461 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)........................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 3506.............................. Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master... 609 46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A)..................... Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily 25,810 Daily/ Penalty & Maximum Penalty. 51,621 Maximum [[Page 53862]] 46 U.S.C. 3508(d)........................... Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; 51,621 Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty. 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)........................ Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo................... 76,155 46 U.S.C. 4106.............................. Uninspected Vessels........................... 12,799 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................ Recreational Vessels (maximum for related 402,920 series of violations). 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................ Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a).... 8,058 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 103 First Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 258 Second Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)........................... Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), 516 Subsequent to Second Offense. 46 U.S.C. 4311(d)........................... Recreational Vessels.......................... 3,047 46 U.S.C. 4507.............................. Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry 12,799 Vessels. 46 U.S.C. 4703.............................. Abandonment of Barges......................... 2,168 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)........................... Load Lines.................................... 13,946 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)........................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a).............. 27,894 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)........................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b).............. 13,946 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)........................... Reporting Marine Casualties................... 48,586 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)........................... Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 12,799 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to 2,305 Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement. 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels.................. 23,048 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or 23,048 Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)........................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel 3,047 <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel. 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)........................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels................. 3,047 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)........................... Citizenship Requirements...................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)........................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or 23,048 (b). 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)........................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), 23,048 (e), or (h). 46 U.S.C. 8106(f)........................... Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or 10,324 Daily/ Residents. 103,241 Maximum 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)........................... Staff Department on Vessels................... 304 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)........................... Officer's Competency Certificates............. 304 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)........................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing 23,048 Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)........................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual................ 23,048 46 U.S.C. 8503.............................. Federal Pilots................................ 73,045 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)........................... Merchant Mariners Documents................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)........................... Crew Requirements............................. 23,048 46 U.S.C. 8906.............................. Small Vessel Manning.......................... 48,586 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, 23,048 Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual............. 23,048 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)........................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303...... 23,048 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). 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........................ 1,522 46 U.S.C. 10314(b).......................... Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for 1,522 Employment. 46 U.S.C. 10315(c).......................... Allotment to Seamen........................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 10321............................. Seamen Protection; General.................... 10,557 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)....................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances................... 10,557 46 U.S.C. 10505(b).......................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for 10,557 Employment. 46 U.S.C. 10508(b).......................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General. 10,557 46 U.S.C. 10711............................. Effects of Deceased Seamen.................... 609 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)....................... Complaints of Unfitness....................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 10903(d).......................... Proceedings on Examination of Vessel.......... 304 46 U.S.C. 10907(b).......................... Permission to Make Complaint.................. 1,522 46 U.S.C. 11101(f).......................... Accommodations for Seamen..................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 11102(b).......................... Medicine Chests on Vessels.................... 1,522 46 U.S.C. 11104(b).......................... Destitute Seamen.............................. 304 46 U.S.C. 11105(c).......................... Wages on Discharge............................ 1,522 46 U.S.C. 11303(a).......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain......... 609 46 U.S.C. 11303(b).......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry....... 609 46 U.S.C. 11303(c).......................... Log Books; Late Entry......................... 457 46 U.S.C. 11506............................. Carrying of Sheath Knives..................... 153 [[Page 53863]] 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)....................... Vessel Documentation.......................... 19,950 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)....................... Documentation of Vessels--Related to 33,252 activities involving mobile offshore drilling units. 46 U.S.C. 12151(c).......................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement..... 152,461 46 U.S.C. 12309(a).......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels--Willful 15,232 violation. 46 U.S.C. 12309(b).......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels............. 3,047 46 U.S.C. 12507(b).......................... Vessel Identification System.................. 25,597 46 U.S.C. 14701............................. Measurement of Vessels........................ 55,789 46 U.S.C. 14702............................. Measurement; False Statements................. 55,789 46 U.S.C. 31309............................. Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens..... 25,597 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)....................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 25,597 Mortgagor. 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)....................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 63,991 Violation of 31329. 46 U.S.C. 55112(d).......................... Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance 10,324 46 U.S.C. 70052(c).......................... Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of 25,810 the United States. 46 U.S.C. 70036(a).......................... Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations........ 114,630 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 11,524 Unlicensed Person in Charge. 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 11,524 Owner Onboard Vessel. 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D).................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; 5,761 Other Persons. 46 U.S.C. 70119(a).......................... Port Security................................. 42,425 46 U.S.C. 70119(b).......................... Port Security--Continuing Violations.......... 76,230 46 U.S.C. 70506............................. Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties...... 7,034 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 99,756 Maximum Penalty. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 232,762 Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/ Illness or Substantial Damage to Property. 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)........................ Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels-- 601 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),

(2), and (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, $14,232 per violation, up to a total of $71,162 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, $14,232 per violation, up to a total of $569,288 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 section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $16,630 per violation, up to a total of $83,154 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, $16,630 per violation, up to a total of $665,226 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, $41,577 per violation, up to a total of $665,226 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. Jonathan E. Meyer, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024-14121 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04- 9110-05- 9110-9P- 9111-14- 9111-28-P