[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16695-16703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8781]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 5, 26, 27, 95, 100,110, 130, 136, 138, 140, 151, 153, 
177

46 CFR Part 2

[CGD 96-052]
RIN 2105-AC63


Civil Money Penalties Inflation Adjustments

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Civil Monetary Penalty 
Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996, this final rule incorporates inflation 
adjustments for civil money penalties.


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DATES: This rule is effective on May 7, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, documents referred to in this 
preamble are available for inspection or copying at the office of the 
Executive Secretary, Marine Safety Council (G-LRA/3406), U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., room 3406, Washington, DC 
20593-0001 between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-1477.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Greg Parks, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, at (202) 
267-2830.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996

    In an effort to maintain the remedial impact of civil money 
penalties (CMPs) and promote compliance with the law, Congress amended 
the Federal Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 
(Pub. L. 101-410) with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
(DCIA) (Pub. L. 104-134). The DCIA requires Federal agencies to adjust 
certain CMPs to account for inflation. As amended, the law requires 
each agency to make an initial inflationary adjustment for each 
applicable CMP, and to make further adjustments at least once every 4 
years thereafter for these penalty amounts.
    The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 further stipulates that 
any resulting increase in a CMP due to the calculated inflation 
adjustment (i) should apply only to a violation that occurs after 
October 23, 1996--the Act's effective date--and (ii) should not exceed 
10 percent of the penalty indicated. CMPs that fall under the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986; the Tariff Act of 1930; the Occupational Safety 
and Health Act of 1970; and the Social Security Act; are exempt from 
the requirements of the Act.

Method of Calculation

    Under the Act, the inflation adjustment for each applicable CMP is 
determined by increasing the maximum CMP amount per violation by a 
cost-of-living adjustment. The cost-of-living adjustment equals the 
percentage difference between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 
calendar year preceding the adjustment, and the CPI for the calendar 
year in which the amount of the CMP was last set in accordance with the 
law. Any increase calculated under this adjustment is subject to a 
specific rounding formula set forth in the Act. Since the Coast Guard's 
penalties have never previously been adjusted for inflation, this first 
statutorily required adjustment will be limited to ten percent for 
every penalty. Table A below sets forth each CMP provision which is 
being increased and shows the intermediate calculations performed to 
arrive at the adjusted final maximum penalty contained in the last 
column.

                                      Table A.--Summary of Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Calculations                                     
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                                                                                                                                  Maximun      Maximun  
                                                                                                                     Maximum      penalty      penalty  
                                                                                Year       Maximum                   penalty       amount       amount  
                                                 Civil monetary penalty       penalty      penalty     Inflation     increase      after      after P.L.
             U.S. Code citation                       description            amount was   amount set     factor     after P.L.    increase     101-410  
                                                                            last set by   by law as   calculation    101-410      and P.L.     rounding 
                                                                                law      of 10/23/96                 rounding     101-410      and 10%  
                                                                                                                                  rounding      limit   
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14 U.S.C. 88(c)............................  Saving Life and Property.....         1990       $5,000  458.7/389.1       $1,000       $6,000       $5,500
14 U.S.C. 645(h)...........................  Confidentiality of Medical            1992        3,000  458.7/419.9            0        3,000        3,000
                                              Quality Assurance Records                                                                                 
                                              (first offense).                                                                                          
14 U.S.C. 645(h)...........................  Confidentiality of Medical            1992       20,000  458.7/419.9        2,000       22,000       22,000
                                              Quality Assurance Records                                                                                 
                                              (subsequent offense).                                                                                     
33 U.S.C. 471..............................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor               1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
                                              Regulations General.                                                                                      
33 U.S.C. 474..............................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor               1968          200   458.7/97.1          700          900          220
                                              Regulations St. Mary's River.                                                                             
33 U.S.C. 495..............................  Bridges/Failure to Comply             1983        1,000  458.7/298.1          500        1,500        1,100
                                              with Regulations.                                                                                         
33 U.S.C. 499..............................  Bridges/Drawbridges..........         1988        1,000  458.7/353.5          300        1,300        1,100
33 U.S.C. 502..............................  Bridges/Failure to Alter              1982        1,000  458.7/290.6          600        1,600        1,100
                                              Bridge Obstructing                                                                                        
                                              Navigation.                                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 533..............................  Bridges/Maintenance &                 1983        1,000  458.7/298.1          500        1,500        1,100
                                              Operation.                                                                                                
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)..........................  Bridge to Bridge                      1971          500  458.7/121.5        1,400        1,900          550
                                              Communication.                                                                                            
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)..........................  Bridge to Bridge                      1971          500  458.7/121.5        1,400        1,900          550
                                              Communication.                                                                                            
33 U.S.C. 1232.............................  PWSA Regulations.............         1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1236(b)..........................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas           1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
                                              or Marine Parades.                                                                                        
33 U.S.C. 1236(c)..........................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas           1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
                                              or Marine Parades.                                                                                        
33 U.S.C. 1236(d)..........................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas           1990        2,500  458.7/389.1            0        2,500        2,500
                                              or Marine Parades.                                                                                        
33 U.S.C. 1319(d)..........................  Pollution Prevention.........         1987       25,000  458.7/340.1       10,000       35,000       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1319(a)(2)(A)....................  Pollution Prevention (per             1987       10,000  458.7/340.1        3,000       13,000       11,000
                                              violation).                                                                                               

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33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(A)....................  Pollution Prevention (total           1987       25,000  458.7/340.1       10,000       35,000       27,500
                                              under subparagraph).                                                                                      
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(B)....................  Pollution Prevention (per day         1987       10,000  458.7/340.1        3,000       13,000       11,000
                                              of violation).                                                                                            
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(B)....................  Pollution Prevention (total           1987      125,000  458.7/340.1       40,000      165,000      137,500
                                              under subparagraph).                                                                                      
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
                                              Discharges (per violation).                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 3121(b)(6)(B)(i).................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Discharges (total under                                                                                   
                                              paragraph).                                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
                                              Discharges (per day of                                                                                    
                                              violation.                                                                                                
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990      125,000  458.7/389.1       20,000      145,000      137,500
                                              Discharges (total under                                                                                   
                                              paragraph).                                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Discharges (per day of                                                                                    
                                              violation.                                                                                                
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
                                              Discharges (per barrel of                                                                                 
                                              oil or unit of hazsub                                                                                     
                                              discharged).                                                                                              
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Discharges.                                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Discharges.                                                                                               
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances:             1990        3,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        4,000        3,300
                                              Discharges (per barrel of                                                                                 
                                              oil or unit of hazsub                                                                                     
                                              discharged).                                                                                              
33 U.S.C. 1321(j)..........................  Oil/Hazardous Substances              1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Prevention Regulations.                                                                                   
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)..........................  Marine Sanitation Devices....         1987        2,000  458.7/340.1        1,000        3,000        2,200
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)..........................  Marine Sanitation Devices....         1987        5,000  458.7/340.1        2,000        7,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1517(a)..........................  Deepwater Ports Regulations..         1989       10,000  458.7/371.7        2,000       12,000       11,000
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)..........................  International Regulations....         1980        5,000  458.7/247.6        4,000        9,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)..........................  International Regulations....         1980        5,000  458.7/247.6        4,000        9,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1).......................  Pollution from Ships.........         1980       25,000  458.7/247.6       20,000       45,000       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).......................  Pollution from Ships.........         1980        5,000  458.7/247.6        4,000        9,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)..........................  Inland Navigation Rules......         1980        5,000  458.7/247.6        4,000        9,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)..........................  Inland Navigation Rules......         1980        5,000  458.7/247.6        4,000        9,000        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)..........................  Shore Protection.............         1988       25,000  458.7/353.6        5,000       30,000       27,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)..........................  Shore Protection.............         1988       10,000  458.7/353.6        3,000       13,000       11,000
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a).........................  Oil Pollution Liability and           1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
                                              Compensation.                                                                                             
46 U.S.C. App 1805(c)(2)...................  Suspension of Passenger               1986       50,000  458.7/327.9       20,000       70,000       55,000
                                              Service.                                                                                                  
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)..........................  Negligent Operations.........         1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1).......................  Negligent Operations.........         1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(2)(B)(4).................  Vessel Reporting                      1984        5,000  458.7/310.7        2,000        7,000        5,500
                                              Requirements: Owner.                                                                                      
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2).......................  Vessel Reporting                      1984        1,000  458.7/310.7          500        1,500        1,100
                                              Requirements: Master.                                                                                     
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1).......................  Immersion Suits..............         1988        5,000  458.7/353.6        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3302(j)(5).......................  Inspection Permit............         1986        1,000  458.7/327.9          400        1,400        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).......................  Vessel Inspection............         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).......................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        2,000  458.7/389.1            0        2,000        2,000
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000

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46 U.S.C. 3318(l)..........................  Vessel Inspection............         1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)..........................  List/Count of Passengers.....         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)..........................  Notification to Passengers...         1983       10,000  458.7/298.1        5,000       15,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)..........................  Notification to Passengers...         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 3506.............................  Copies of Laws on Passenger           1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
                                              Vessels.                                                                                                  
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1).......................  Dangerous Cargo Carriage.....         1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
46 U.S.C. 4106.............................  Uninspected Vessels..........         1988        5,000  458.7/353.6        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)..........................  Recreational Vessels.........         1984      100,000  458.7/310.7       45,000      145,000      110,000
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)..........................  Recreational Vessels.........         1984        2,000  458.7/310.7        1,000        3,000        2,200
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)..........................  Recreational Vessels.........         1984        1,000  458.7/310.7          500        1,500        1,100
46 U.S.C. 4507.............................  Vessel Inspection............         1988        5,000  458.7/353.6        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)..........................  Load Lines...................         1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)..........................  Load Lines...................         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)..........................  Load Lines...................         1990        5,000  458.7/389.1        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)..........................  Reporting Marine Casualties..         1988        1,000  458.7/353.6          300        1,300        1,100
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)..........................  Reporting Marine Casualties..         1988        5,000  458.7/353.6        1,000        6,000        5,500
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)..........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels.         1990        1,000  458.7/389.1          200        1,200        1,100
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)..........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels.         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)..........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels.         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)..........................  Watchmen on Passenger Vessels         1984        1,000  458.7/310.7          500        1,500        1,100
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)..........................  Citizenship Requirements.....         1988          500  458.7/353.6          100          600          550
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)..........................  Watches on Vessels...........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)..........................  Watches on Vessels...........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)..........................  Staff Department on Vessels..         1985          100  458.7/322.3           40          140          110
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)..........................  Officer's Competency                  1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
                                              Certificates.                                                                                             
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)..........................  Coastwise Pilotage...........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)..........................  Coastwise Pilotage...........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8503.............................  Federal Pilots...............         1990       25,000  458.7/389.1        5,000       30,000       27,500
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)..........................  Merchant Mariners Documents..         1986          500  458.7/327.9          200          700          550
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)..........................  Crew Requirements............         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8906.............................  Small Vessel Manning.........         1983        1,000  458.7/298.1          500        1,500        1,100
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)..........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)..........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)..........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes........         1990       10,000  458.7/389.1        2,000       12,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 10104(b).........................  Failure to Report Sexual              1989        5,000  458.7/371.7        1,000        6,000        5,500
                                              Offense.                                                                                                  
46 U.S.C. 10307............................  Posting of Agreements........         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
46 U.S.C. 10308(b).........................  Foreign Engagements by Seamen         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
46 U.S.C. 10309(b).........................  Replacement of Lost/Deserted          1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
                                              Seamen.                                                                                                   
46 U.S.C. 10310............................  Discharge of Seamen..........         1983           50  458.7/298.1           30           80           55
46 U.S.C. 10312(c).........................  Foreign/Intercoastal Voyages.         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)......................  Pay Advances to Seamen.......         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 10314(b).........................  Pay Advances to Seamen.......         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 10315(c).........................  Allotments to Seamen.........         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 10321............................  Seamen Protection: General...         1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
46 U.S.C. 10505(b).........................  Advances.....................         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 10508(b).........................  Seamen Protection: General...         1983           20  458.7/298.1           10           30           22
46 U.S.C. 10711............................  Effects of Deceased Seamen...         1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)......................  Complaints of Unfitness......         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550

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46 U.S.C. 10903(d).........................  Proceedings on Examination of         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
                                              Vessel.                                                                                                   
46 U.S.C. 10907(b).........................  Permission to Make Complaint.         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 11101(f).........................  Accommodations for Seamen....         1985          500  458.7/322.3          200          700          550
46 U.S.C. 11102(b).........................  Medicine Chests on Vessels...         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 11104(b).........................  Destitute Seamen.............         1983          100  458.7/298.1           50          150          110
46 U.S.C. 11105(c).........................  Wages on Discharge...........         1983          500  458.7/298.1          300          800          550
46 U.S.C. 11303(a).........................  Log Books....................         1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
46 U.S.C. 11303(b).........................  Log Books....................         1983          200  458.7/298.1          100          300          220
46 U.S.C. 11303(c).........................  Log Books....................         1983          150  458.7/298.1          100          250          185
46 U.S.C. 11506............................  Carrying of Sheath Knives....         1983           50  458.7/298.1           30           80           55
46 U.S.C. 12122(a).........................  Identification of Vessels....         1986          500  458.7/327.9          200          700          550
46 U.S.C. 12309(b).........................  Numbering of Undocumented             1983        1,000  458.7/298.1          500        1,500        1,100
                                              Vessels.                                                                                                  
46 U.S.C. 12507(b).........................  Vessel Identification System.         1988       10,000  458.7/353.6        3,000       13,000       11,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................  Measurement of Vessels.......         1986       20,000  458.7/327.9       10,000       30,000       22,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................  Registry/Recording: Tonnage..         1986       20,000  458.7/327.9       10,000       30,000       22,000
46 U.S.C. 14702............................  Measurement/False Statements.         1986       20,000  458.7/327.9       10,000       30,000       22,000
46 U.S.C. 31309............................  Instruments and Liens........         1988       10,000  458.7/353.6        3,000       13,000       11,000
49 U.S.C. 1809(a)(1).......................  Hazardous Materials--Relating         1975       10,000  458.7/160.6       18,000       28,000       11,000
                                              to Vessels.                                                                                               
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    Future adjustments will also be made in accordance with the 
statutory formula. Since today's inflation adjustments are being made 
in March 1997, the next scheduled adjustment will cover inflation from 
June 1996 to June of the year in which the next adjustment is made. The 
Debt Collection Improvement Act requires that penalties be adjusted for 
inflation at least once every four years.
    This rule also eliminates or revises existing sections of the Code 
of Federal Regulations (CFR) which contain civil penalty amounts. These 
sections are now obsolete as they contain penalty amounts which have 
not been adjusted for inflation in accordance with the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996. The Coast Guard has incorporated all penalty 
amounts into a single table for ease of use by the public. Because the 
volume of the CFR which contains Title 33 is widely disseminated, the 
Coast Guard is placing the table, including all applicable Coast Guard 
administered penalties from Titles 33, 46 and 49, in a new part 27 
within 33 CFR. The Coast Guard has attempted to include in the table 
all penalties covered by the Act. However, due to factors such as 
subsequent statutory changes, some penalties may not be included in the 
table. If a penalty amount is not included in the table its statutorily 
set amount will control.

Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking

    In developing this final rule, the Coast Guard is waiving the usual 
notice of proposed rulemaking and public comment procedures set forth 
in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553). The APA 
provides an exception to the notice and comment procedures when an 
agency finds there is good cause for dispensing with such procedures on 
the bases that they are impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the 
public interest. The Coast Guard has determined that, under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B), good cause exists for dispensing with the notice of 
proposed rulemaking and public comment procedures for this rule. 
Specifically, this rulemaking implements the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996, which leaves the agency no discretion. 
Accordingly, the Coast Guard believes that opportunity for prior 
comment is unnecessary and is issuing these revised regulations as a 
final rule that will apply to all future cases under this authority. 
Other administrations with the Department of Transportation have also 
followed this procedure.

Assessment

    This final rule is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866 
because it is limited to the adoption of statutory language without 
interpretation.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) the Coast 
Guard is required to assess the impact of regulations on small business 
entities. While some penalties may have an impact on small entities, it 
is the nature of the violation and not the size of the entity that will 
result in an action by the Coast Guard. Moreover, although this rule 
increases the maximum penalty that could be assessed, it does not 
change the Coast Guard's existing enforcement policies which provide 
for consideration of the size of an entity and the economic impact of 
the penalty on that entity. The aggregate economic impact of this 
rulemaking on small business entities should be minimal. Therefore, the 
Coast Guard certifies that this final rule will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small business entities.

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Assistance for Small Entities

    In accordance with section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard 
will provide assistance to small entities to determine how this rule 
applies to them. If you are a small entity against which a civil 
penalty has been assessed by the Coast Guard and you need assistance 
understanding the provisions of this rule or how it applies to your 
circumstances, please bring this issue to the attention of the hearing 
officer in your case.

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no collection-of-information requirements under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Federalism

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under the principles and 
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that 
this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant 
the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
and concluded that, under paragraph 2.B.2 of Commandant Instruction 
M16475.1B, (as revised by 59 FR 38654, July 29, 1994), this rule is 
categorically excluded from further environmental documentation because 
it contains only regulations which are editorial or procedural in 
nature. A ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' is available in the 
docket for inspection or copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 5

    Volunteers.

33 CFR Part 26

    Communications equipment, Marine safety, Radio, Telephone, Vessels.

33 CFR Part 27

    Marine safety, Oil pollution, Penalties, Vessels, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 95

    Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Marine safety, Penalties.

33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

33 CFR Part 130

    Hazardous materials transportation, Insurance, Oil pollution, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels, Water pollution 
control.

33 CFR Part 136

    Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Continental shelf, 
Insurance, Oil pollution.

33 CFR Part 138

    Insurance, Maritime carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 140

    Continental shelf, Investigations, Marine safety, Occupational 
safety and health, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

33 CFR Part 151

    Administrative practice and procedure, Oil pollution, Penalties, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 153

    Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Water pollution control.

33 CFR Part 177

    Marine safety.

46 CFR Part 2

    Marine safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR parts 5, 26, 95, 100, 110, 130, 136, 138, 140, 151, 153, and 177; 
and 46 CFR part 2; and adds 33 CFR part 27.

Title 33, Chapter I

PART 5--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 5 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633, 892; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 5.67  [Removed]

    2. Section 5.67 is removed.

PART 26--[AMENDED]

    3. The authority citation for part 26 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 2; 33 U.S.C. 1201-1208; 49 CFR 1.45(b), 
1.46; Rule 1, International Regulations for the Prevention of 
Collisions at Sea.


Sec. 26.10  [Removed]

    4. Section 26.10 is removed.
    5. Add a new part 27 to read as follows:

PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION

Sec.
27.1  Applicability.
27.2  Effective date.
27.3  Penalty Adjustment Table.

    Authority: Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 as amended by Pub. L. 
104-134; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46.

PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION


Sec. 27.1  Applicability.

    This part applies to each statutory provision under the laws 
administered by the Coast Guard concerning the maximum civil monetary 
penalty which may be assessed in either civil judicial or 
administrative proceedings.


Sec. 27.2  Effective date

    The increased penalty amounts set forth in this rule apply to all 
violations under the applicable statutes and regulations which occur 
after May 7, 1997.


Sec. 27.3  Penalty Adjustment Table

    The adjusted statutory penalty provisions and their maximum 
applicable amounts are set out in Table 1. The last column of the table 
provides the newly effective maximum penalty amounts.

                            Table 1.--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments *                            
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     New maximum
                     U.S. Code citation                        Civil monetary penalty description      penalty  
                                                                                                        amount  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 U.S.C. 88(c)............................................  Saving Life and Property..............       $5,500
14 U.S.C. 645(h)...........................................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality            3,000
                                                              Assurance Records (first offense).                

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14 U.S.C. 645(h)...........................................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality           22,000
                                                              Assurance Records (subsequent                     
                                                              offense).                                         
33 U.S.C. 471..............................................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations             110
                                                              General.                                          
33 U.S.C. 474..............................................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations             220
                                                              St. Mary's River.                                 
33 U.S.C. 495..............................................  Bridges/Failure to Comply with                1,100
                                                              Regulations.                                      
33 U.S.C. 499..............................................  Bridges/Drawbridges...................        1,100
33 U.S.C. 502..............................................  Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge               1,100
                                                              Obstructing Navigation.                           
33 U.S.C. 533..............................................  Bridges/Maintenance & Operation.......        1,100
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)..........................................  Bridge to Bridge Communication........          550
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)..........................................  Bridge to Bridge Communication........          550
33 U.S.C. 1232.............................................  PWSA Regulations......................       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1236(b)..........................................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine         5,500
                                                              Parades.                                          
33 U.S.C. 1236(c)..........................................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine         5,500
                                                              Parades.                                          
33 U.S.C. 1236(d)..........................................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine         2,500
                                                              Parades.                                          
33 U.S.C. 1319(d)..........................................  Pollution Prevention..................       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(A)....................................  Pollution Prevention (per violation)..       11,000
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(A)....................................  Pollution Prevention (total under            27,500
                                                              subparagraph).                                    
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(B)....................................  Pollution Prevention (per day of             11,000
                                                              violation).                                       
33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(2)(B)....................................  Pollution Prevention (total under           137,500
                                                              subparagraph.                                     
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges         11,000
                                                              (per violation).                                  
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i).................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges         27,500
                                                              (total under paragraph).                          
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges         11,000
                                                              (per day of violation).                           
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges        137,500
                                                              (total under paragraph).                          
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)....................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges         27,500
                                                              (per day of violation).                           
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)....................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges          1,100
                                                              (per barrel of oil or unit of hazsub              
                                                              discharged).                                      
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)....................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges..       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)....................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges..       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)....................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges          3,300
                                                              (per barrel of oil or unit of hazsub              
                                                              discharged).                                      
33 U.S.C. 1321(j)..........................................  Oil/Hazardous Substances Prevention          27,500
                                                              Regulations.                                      
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)..........................................  Marine Sanitation Devices.............        2,200
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)..........................................  Marine Sanitation Devices.............        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1517(a)..........................................  Deepwater Ports Regulations...........       11,000
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)..........................................  International Regulations.............        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)..........................................  International Regulations.............        5,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1).......................................  Pollution from Ships..................       27,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).......................................  Pollution from Ships..................        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)..........................................  Inland Navigation Rules...............        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)..........................................  Inland Navigation Rules...............        5,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)..........................................  Shore Protection......................       27,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)..........................................  Shore Protection......................       11,000
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a).........................................  Oil Pollution Liability and                  27,500
                                                              Compensation.                                     
46 U.S.C. App. 1805(c)(2)..................................  Suspension of Passenger Service.......       55,000
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)..........................................  Negligent Operations..................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1).......................................  Negligent Operations..................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(2)(B)(4).................................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner..        5,500
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2).......................................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master.        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1).......................................  Immersion Suits.......................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3302(j)(5).......................................  Inspection Permit.....................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).......................................  Vessel Inspection.....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).......................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        2,000
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)..........................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)..........................................  List/Count of Passengers..............          110
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)..........................................  Notification to Passengers............       11,000
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)..........................................  Notification to Passengers............          550
46 U.S.C. 3506.............................................  Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels...          220
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1).......................................  Dangerous Cargo Carriage..............       27,500
46 U.S.C. 4106.............................................  Uninspected Vessels...................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)..........................................  Recreational Vessels (Maximum for           110,000
                                                              related series of violations).                    
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)..........................................  Recreational Vessels..................        2,200
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)..........................................  Recreational Vessels..................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 4507.............................................  Vessel Inspection.....................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)..........................................  Load Lines............................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)..........................................  Load Lines............................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)..........................................  Load Lines............................        5,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)..........................................  Reporting Marine Casualties...........        1,100
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)..........................................  Reporting Marine Casualties...........        5,500

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46 U.S.C. 8101(e)..........................................  Manning of Inspected Vessels..........        1,100
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)..........................................  Manning of Inspected Vessels..........       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)..........................................  Manning of Inspected Vessels..........       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)..........................................  Watchmen on Passenger Vessels.........        1,100
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)..........................................  Citizenship Requirements..............          550
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)..........................................  Watches on Vessels....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)..........................................  Watches on Vessels....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)..........................................  Staff Department on Vessels...........          110
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)..........................................  Officer's Competency Certificates.....          110
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)..........................................  Coastwise Pilotage....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)..........................................  Coastwise Pilotage....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8503.............................................  Federal Pilots........................       27,500
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)..........................................  Merchant Mariners Documents...........          550
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)..........................................  Crew Requirements.....................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 8906.............................................  Small Vessel Manning..................        1,100
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)..........................................  Pilotage: Great Lakes.................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)..........................................  Pilotage: Great Lakes.................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)..........................................  Pilotage: Great Lakes.................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 10104(b).........................................  Failure to Report Sexual Offense......        5,500
46 U.S.C. 10307............................................  Posting of Agreements.................          110
46 U.S.C. 10308(b).........................................  Foreign Engagements by Seamen.........          110
46 U.S.C. 10309(b).........................................  Replacement of Lost/Deserted Seamen...          220
46 U.S.C. 10310............................................  Discharge of Seamen...................           55
46 U.S.C. 10312(c).........................................  Foreign/Intercoastal Voyages..........          110
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)......................................  Pay Advances to Seamen................          550
46 U.S.C. 10314(b).........................................  Pay Advances to Seamen................          550
46 U.S.C. 10315(c).........................................  Allotments to Seamen..................          550
46 U.S.C. 10321............................................  Seamen Protection: General............          220
46 U.S.C. 10505(b).........................................  Advances..............................          550
46 U.S.C. 10508(b).........................................  Seamen Protection: General............           22
46 U.S.C. 10711............................................  Effects of Deceased Seamen............          220
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)......................................  Complaints of Unfitness...............          550
46 U.S.C. 10903(d).........................................  Proceedings on Examination of Vessel..          110
46 U.S.C. 10907(b).........................................  Permission to Make Complaint..........          550
46 U.S.C. 11101(f).........................................  Accommodations for Seamen.............          550
46 U.S.C. 11102(b).........................................  Medicine Chests on Vessels............          550
46 U.S.C. 11104(b).........................................  Destitute Seamen......................          110
46 U.S.C. 11105(c).........................................  Wages on Discharge....................          550
46 U.S.C. 11303(a).........................................  Log Books.............................          220
46 U.S.C. 11303(b).........................................  Log Books.............................          220
46 U.S.C. 11303(c).........................................  Log Books.............................          185
46 U.S.C. 11506............................................  Carrying of Sheath Knives.............           55
46 U.S.C. 12122(a).........................................  Identification of Vessels.............          550
46 U.S.C. 12309(b).........................................  Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.....        1,100
46 U.S.C. 12507(b).........................................  Vessel Identification System..........       11,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................................  Measurement of Vessels................       22,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................................  Registry/Recording: Tonnage...........       22,000
46 U.S.C. 14702............................................  Measurement/False Statements..........       22,000
46 U.S.C. 31309............................................  Instruments and Liens.................       11,000
46 U.S.C. 1809(a)(1).......................................  Hazardous Materials--Relating to             11,000
                                                              Vessels.                                          
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* Table may not include all civil monetary penalties. If penalty is not listed, check applicable statute for    
  penalty amount.                                                                                               

PART 95--[AMENDED]

    6. The authority citation for part 95 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2071; 46 U.S.C. 2302; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 95.055  [Removed]

    7. Section 95.055 is removed.

PART 100--[AMENDED]

    8. The authority citation for part 100 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233 through 1236; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 
100.35.


Sec. 100.101  [Amended]

    9. In Sec. 100.101, paragraph (c)(12) is removed.


Sec. 100.102  [Amended]

    10. In Sec. 100.102, paragraph (c)(5) is removed.


Sec. 100.103  [Amended]

    11. In Sec. 100.103, paragraph (c)(7) is removed.


Sec. 100.104  [Amended]

    12. In Sec. 100.104, paragraph (c)(9) is removed.


Sec. 100.108  [Amended]

    13. In Sec. 100.108, paragraph (b)(6) is removed.


Sec. 100.504  [Amended]

    14. In Sec. 100.504, paragraph (c)(5) is removed.


Sec. 100.505  [Amended]

    15. In Sec. 100.505, paragraph (c)(7) is removed.

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    16. The authority citation for part 110 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 
49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 1.05-1(g).


Sec. 110.1a  [Amended]

    17. In Sec. 110.1a, paragraph (b) is removed.

PART 130--[AMENDED]

    18. The authority citation for part 130 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2716, 2716a; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., 
p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.

    19. Section 130.14 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 130.14  Enforcement.

    Enforcement actions will be carried out under the provisions of 33 
CFR 138.140.

PART 136--[AMENDED]

    20. The authority citation for part 136 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801 through 3812; 33 U.S.C. 2713, 2714; 
E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 136.9  Falsification of claims. [Amended]

    21. In Sec. 136.9, remove the words ``of up to $5,000''.

PART 138--[AMENDED]

    22. The authority citation for part 138 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2716, 2716a; 42 U.S.C. 9608, 9609; sec. 
7(b), E.O. 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 198; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR 1991 
Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46; Sec. 138.30 also issued under the 
authority of 46 U.S.C. 2103, 14302.

    23. In Sec. 138.140, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 138.140  Enforcement.

    (a) Any person who fails to comply with this part with respect to 
evidence of financial responsibility under section 1016 of OPA 90 (33 
U.S.C. 2716) is subject to a civil penalty. In addition, under section 
4303(b) of that Act (33 U.S.C. 2716a(b)), the Attorney General may 
secure such relief as may be necessary to compel compliance with this 
part including termination of operations. Further, any person who fails 
to comply with this part with respect to evidence of financial 
responsibility under section 108(a)(1) of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 
9608(a)(1)), is subject to a Class I administrative civil penalty and a 
Class II administrative civil penalty or judicial penalty.
* * * * *
    24. In Sec. 138.140, paragraph (b), remove ``section 4197 of the 
Revised Statutes (46 U.S.C. 91)'' and add, in its place ``46 U.S.C. 
App. 91''.
* * * * *

PART 140--[AMENDED]

    25. The authority citation for part 140 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1333, 1348, 1350, 1356; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 140.35  Sanctions

    26. In Sec. 140.35, paragraph (a)(3), remove the words ``of not 
more than $10,000''.

PART 151--[AMENDED]

    27. The authority citation for part 151 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321, 1903, 1908; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 
Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 1.46.


Sec. 151.04  Penalties for violation

    28. In Sec. 151.04, paragraph (a), remove the words ``not to exceed 
$25,000''.
    29 In Sec. 151.04, paragraph (b), remove the words ``not to exceed 
$5,000''.
    30. In Sec. 151.59 paragraphs (d)(6) and (e)(2)(ii) are revised to 
read as follows:


Sec. 151.59  Placards.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (6) A person who violates the above requirements is liable for a 
civil penalty for each violation, and the criminal penalties of a class 
D felony.
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) A person who violates the above requirements is liable for a 
civil penalty for each violation, and the criminal penalties of a class 
D felony.
* * * * *

PART 153--[AMENDED]

    31. The authority citation for part 153 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9615; E.O. 
12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 
351; 49 CFR 1.45 and 1.46.

    32. Section 153.307 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 153.307  Penalties.

    Section 311(b)(7)(C) of the Act, as amended, prescribes that any 
person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this 
subpart is liable for a civil penalty per day of violation.

PART 177--[AMENDED]

    33. The authority citation for part 177 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302, 4311; 49 CFR 1.45 and 1.46.

    34. Section 177.09 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 177.09  Penalties.

    An operator of a vessel who does not follow the directions of a 
Coast Guard Boarding Officer prescribed in Sec. 177.05 is, in addition 
to any other penalty prescribed by law, subject to--
    (a) The criminal penalties of 46 U.S.C. 4311, which provides that a 
person willfully operating a recreational vessel in violation of 46 
U.S.C., Chapter 43 or regulations issued thereunder, shall be fined not 
more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
    (b)(1) The civil penalties for violating 46 U.S.C. 4307(a)(1).
    (2) The civil penalties of 46 U.S.C. 4311, which provides that a 
person violating any other provision of 43 U.S.C., Chapter 43 or 
regulation issued thereunder is liable to the United States Government 
for a civil penalty, and, if the violation involves the operation of a 
vessel, the vessel is liable in rem for the penalty.

Title 46, Chapter I

PART 2--[AMENDED]

    35. The authority citation for part 2 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 664; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33 U.S.C. 1903; 43 
U.S.C. 1333, 1356; 46 U.S.C. 2110, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 
1.46; Subpart 2.45 also issued under the authority of 64 Stat. 1120.


Sec. 2.10-135  Penalties [Amended]

    36. In Sec. 2.10-135, paragraph (a), remove the words ``of not more 
than $5,000''.
    37. The heading Subpart 2.50 is revised and Sec. 2.50-1 is added to 
read as follows:

Subpart 2.50--Penalties


Sec. 2.50-1  Penalty procedures.

    Civil and criminal penalty procedures appear in 33 CFR part 1. 
Civil monetary penalty amounts are set forth in 33 CFR part 27.

    Dated: March 24, 1997.
Paul M. Blayney,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 97-8781 Filed 4-7-97; 8:45 am]
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