[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13826-13839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06486]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

6 CFR Part 27

8 CFR Parts 270, 274a, and 280

19 CFR Part 4

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 27

Transportation Security Administration

49 CFR Part 1503

RIN 1601-AA80


Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this final rule, the Department of Homeland Security's 
(DHS) is making the 2018 annual inflation adjustment to its civil 
monetary penalties. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment 
Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act) was signed into law on November 
2, 2015. Pursuant to the 2015 Act, all agencies must adjust civil 
monetary penalties annually and publish the adjustment in the Federal 
Register. Accordingly, this final rule adjusts DHS's civil monetary 
penalties for 2018 pursuant to the 2015 Act and OMB guidance. The new 
penalties will be effective for penalties assessed after April 2, 2018 
whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015.

DATES: This rule is effective on April 2, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Westmoreland, Attorney-Advisor, 
Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 
Phone: 202-447-4384.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
II. Overview of Final Rule
III. Adjustments by Component
    A. National Protection and Programs Directorate
    B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
    D. U.S. Coast Guard
    E. Transportation Security Administration
IV. Administrative Procedure Act
V. Regulatory Analyses
    A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
    B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
    C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    D. Paperwork Reduction Act

I. Statutory and Regulatory Background

    On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal 
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Pub. 
L. 114-74 section 701 (Nov. 2, 2105)) (2015 Act).\1\ The 2015 Act 
amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 
(28 U.S.C. 2461 note) to 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. 
Through the ``catch-up'' adjustment, agencies were required to adjust 
the maximum amounts of civil monetary penalties to more accurately 
reflect inflation rates.
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    \1\ The 2015 Act was enacted as part of the Bipartisan Budget 
Act of 2015, Public Law 114-74 (Nov. 2, 2015).
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    For the subsequent annual adjustments, the 2015 Act requires 
agencies to increase the penalty amounts by a cost-of-living 
adjustment. The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide guidance to agencies 
each year to assist agencies in making the annual adjustments. 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.
    Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS undertook a review of the civil 
penalties that DHS and its components administer.\2\ 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. 
See 81 FR 42987. 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.\3\ 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). On January 
27, 2017, DHS published a final rule finalizing the IFR and making the 
annual adjustment for 2017. See 82 FR 8572.
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    \2\ 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 fall under the Tariff Act of 1930, and thus DHS 
did not adjust those civil penalties in this rulemaking.
    \3\ OMB, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation 
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Table A, 24 February 2016. 
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/memoranda/2016/m-16-06.pdf (last accessed Dec. 5, 2017).
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II. Overview of the Final Rule

    This final rule makes the 2018 annual inflation adjustments to 
civil monetary penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and pursuant to 
guidance OMB issued to agencies on December 15, 2017.\4\ The penalty 
amounts in this final rule will be effective for penalties assessed 
after April 2, 2018 where the associated violation occurred after 
November 2, 2015. Consistent with OMB guidance, the 2015 Act does not 
change previously assessed penalties that the agency is actively 
collecting or has collected.
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    \4\ OMB, Implementation of the 2018 annual adjustment pursuant 
to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements 
Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf (last accessed Dec. 15, 2017).
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    The adjusted penalty amounts will apply to penalties assessed after 
the effective date of this final rule. We discuss civil penalties by 
DHS component in Section III below. For each component identified in 
Section III, below, we briefly describe the relevant civil penalty (or 
penalties), and we provide a table showing the increase in the 
penalties for 2018. In the table for each component, we show (1) the 
penalty name, (2) the penalty statutory and/or regulatory citation, (3) 
the penalty amount as adjusted in the 2017 final rule, (4) the cost-of-
living adjustment multiplier for 2018 that OMB provided in its December 
15, 2017 guidance, and (5) the new 2018 adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act 
instructs agencies to round penalties to the nearest $1. For a more 
complete discussion of the method used for calculating the initial 
``catch-up'' inflation adjustments and a component-by-component 
breakdown to the nature of the civil penalties and relevant legal 
authorities, please see the IFR preamble at 81 FR 42987-43000.

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III. Adjustments by Component

    In the following sections, we briefly describe the civil penalties 
that DHS and its components assess. We include tables at the end of 
each section, which list the individual adjustments for each penalty.

A. National Protection and Programs Directorate

    The National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) administers 
only one civil penalty that the 2015 Act affects. That penalty assesses 
fines for violations of 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).\5\ The CFATS regulation 
is located in part 27 of title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR). Below is a table showing the 2018 adjustment for the CFATS 
penalty that NPPD administers.
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    \5\ Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and 
Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 
(Pub. L. 113-254). The new legislation codified the statutory 
authority for the CFATS program within Title XXI of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002, as amended. See 6 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

                                     Table 1--CFATS Civil Penalty Adjustment
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                                                                                                  New penalty as
                                                      Penalty amount as adjusted                    adjusted by
          Penalty name                Citation              in the 2017 FR         Multiplier *     this final
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Penalty for non-compliance with  6 U.S.C.            $33,333 per day............         1.02041         $34,013
 CFATS regulations.               624(b)(1); 6 CFR
                                  27.300(b)(3).
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* OMB, Implementation of the 2018 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
  Act Improvements Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2017/m-17-11_0.pdf.

B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses civil monetary 
penalties under various titles of the United States Code 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 are located in 
numerous sections of the INA, however CBP has enumerated these 
penalties in regulation in one location--in 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 IFR preamble 
at 81 FR 42989-42990.
    On December 8, 2017, CBP adjusted three non-INA penalties 
inadvertently left out of the IFR and 2017 final rule. See 82 FR 57821. 
The three penalties concern the following violations: Transporting 
passengers between coastwise points in the United States by a non-
coastwise qualified vessel; towing a vessel between coastwise points in 
the United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel; and dealing in 
or using an empty stamped imported liquor container after it has 
already been used once. This final rule incorporates those three 
penalties alongside the other CBP penalties and adjusts them according 
to the 2018 multiplier.
    Below is a table showing the 2018 adjustment for the penalties that 
CBP administers.

                     Table 2--U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Penalties Adjustments
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                                                           Penalty amount as                    New penalty as
          Penalty name                   Citation           adjusted in the    Multiplier *    adjusted by this
                                                                2017 FR                           final rule
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Penalties for non-compliance     8 U.S.C. 1221(g) 8 CFR   $1,333............         1.02041  $1,360.
 with arrival and departure       280.53(b)(1) (INA
 manifest requirements for        section 231(g)).
 passengers, crewmembers, or
 occupants transported on
 commercial vessels or aircraft
 arriving to or departing from
 the United States.
Penalties for non-compliance     8 U.S.C. 1224 8 CFR      $3,621............         1.02041  $3,695.
 with landing requirements at     280.53(b)(2) (INA
 designated ports of entry for    section 234).
 aircraft transporting aliens.
Penalties for failure to depart  8 U.S.C. 1229c(d) 8 CFR  $1,527-$7,635.....         1.02041  $1,558-$7,791.
 voluntarily.                     280.53(b)(3) (INA
                                  section 240B(d)).
Penalties for violations of      8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(A)   $3,054............         1.02041  $3,116.
 removal orders relating to       8 CFR 280.53(b)(4)
 aliens transported on vessels    (INA section
 or aircraft under section        243(c)(1)(A)).
 241(d) of the INA, or for
 costs associated with removal
 under section 241(e) of the
 INA.
Penalties for failure to remove  8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(B)   $7,635............         1.02041  $7,791.
 alien stowaways under section    8 CFR 280.53(b)(5)
 241(d)(2) of the INA.            (INA section
                                  243(c)(1)(B)).

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Penalties for failure to report  8 U.S.C. 1281(d) 8 CFR   $362 for each              1.02041  $369 for each
 an illegal landing or            280.53(b)(6) (INA        alien.                              alien.
 desertion of alien crewmen,      section 251(d)).
 and for each alien not
 reported on arrival or
 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 CFR   $9,054............         1.02041  $9,239.
 crewmen for longshore work in    280.53(b)(6) (INA
 violation of section 251(d) of   section 251(d)).
 the INA.
Penalties for failure to         8 U.S.C. 1284(a) 8 CFR   $906-$5,432.......         1.02041  $924-$5,543.
 control, detain, or remove       280.53(b)(7) (INA
 alien crewmen.                   section 254(a)).
Penalties for employment on      8 U.S.C. 1285 8 CFR      $1,811............         1.02041  $1,848.
 passenger vessels of aliens      280.53(b)(8) (INA
 afflicted with certain           section 255).
 disabilities.
Penalties for discharge of       8 U.S.C. 1286 8 CFR      $2,716-$5,432.....         1.02041  $2,771-$5,543.
 alien crewmen.                   280.53(b)(9) (INA
                                  section 256).
Penalties for bringing into the  8 U.S.C. 1287 8 CFR      $18,107...........         1.02041  $18,477.
 United States alien crewmen      280.53(b)(10) (INA
 with intent to evade             section 257).
 immigration laws.
Penalties for failure to         8 U.S.C. 1321(a) 8 CFR   $5,432............         1.02041  $5,543.
 prevent the unauthorized         280.53(b)(11) (INA
 landing of aliens.               section 271(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the    8 U.S.C. 1322(a) 8 CFR   $5,432............         1.02041  $5,543.
 United States aliens subject     280.53(b)(12) (INA
 to denial of admission on a      section 272(a)).
 health-related ground.
Penalties for bringing to the    8 U.S.C. 1323(b) 8 CFR   $5,432............         1.02041  $5,543.
 United States aliens without     280.53(b)(13) (INA
 required documentation.          section 273(b)).
Penalties for failure to depart  8 U.S.C. 1324d 8 CFR     $763..............         1.02041  $779.
                                  280.53(b)(14) (INA
                                  section 274D).
Penalties for improper entry...  8 U.S.C. 1325(b) 8 CFR   $76-$382..........         1.02041  $78-$390.
                                  280.53(b)(15) (INA
                                  section 275(b)).
Penalty for dealing in or using  19 U.S.C. 469..........  $508 **...........         1.02041  $518.
 empty stamped imported liquor
 containers.
Penalty for transporting         46 U.S.C. 55103(b) 19    $762 **...........         1.02041  $778.
 passengers between coastwise     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) 19    $889-$2795, plus           1.02041  $907-$2852, plus
 between coastwise points in      CFR 4.92.                $152 per ton **.                    $155 per ton.
 the United States by a non-
 coastwise qualified vessel.
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* OMB, Implementation of the 2018 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
  Act Improvements Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf.
** Adjustments made in Dec 8, 2017 final rule, 82 FR 57821.

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) and the employment of unauthorized aliens.
    Because both DHS and DOJ implement the three employment-related 
penalty sections in the INA, both Departments' implementing regulations 
reflect the civil penalty amounts. For a complete description of the 
civil money penalties assessed and a discussion of DHS's and DOJ's 
efforts to update the penalties in years past, see the IFR preamble at 
81 FR 42991. Below is a table showing the 2018 adjustment for the 
penalties that ICE administers.\6\
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    \6\ Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that were 
previously listed as penalties administered by CBP, but that are now 
indicated in this final rule as penalties that ICE administers. 
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 now also listed among the penalties ICE 
administers.

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                  Table 3--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments
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                                                            Penalty amount as                    New penalty as
          Penalty name                    Citation           adjusted in the    Multiplier *    adjusted by this
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Civil penalties for failure to    8 U.S.C. 1229c(d) 8 CFR       $1,527-$7,635         1.02041      $1,558-$7,791
 depart voluntarily, Immigration   280.53(b)(3).
 and Naturalization Act section
 240B(d).
Civil penalties for violation of  8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A)        $452-$3,621         1.02041        $461-$3,695
 Immigration and Naturalization
 Act (INA) sections 274C(a)(1)-
 (a)(4), penalty for first
 offense.
Civil penalties for violation of  8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B)        $382-$3,054         1.02041        $390-$3,116
 Immigration and Naturalization
 Act (INA) sections 274C(a)(5)-
 (a)(6), penalty for first
 offense.
Civil penalties for violation of  8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C)      $3,621-$9,054         1.02041      $3,695-$9,239
 Immigration and Naturalization
 Act (INA) sections 274C(a)(1)-
 (a)(4), penalty for subsequent
 offenses.
Civil penalties for violation of  8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D)      $3,054-$7,635         1.02041      $3,116-$7,791
 Immigration and Naturalization
 Act (INA) sections 274C(a)(5)-
 (a)(6), penalty for subsequent
 offenses.
Violation/prohibition of          8 CFR 274a.8(b).........             $2,191         1.02041             $2,236
 indemnity bonds.
Civil penalties for knowingly     8 CFR                           $548-$4,384         1.02041        $559-$4,473
 hiring, recruiting, referral,     274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(A).
 or retention of unauthorized
 aliens--Penalty for first
 offense (per unauthorized
 alien).
Penalty for second offense (per   8 CFR                        $4,384-$10,957         1.02041     $4,473-$11,181
 unauthorized alien).              274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(B).
Penalty for third or subsequent   8 CFR                        $6,575-$21,916         1.02041     $6,709-$22,363
 offense (per unauthorized         274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(C).
 alien).
Civil penalties for I-9           8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2).....        $220-$2,191         1.02041        $224-$2,236
 paperwork violations.
Civil penalties for failure to    8 U.S.C. 1324d 8 CFR                   $763         1.02041               $779
 depart, Immigration and           280.53(b)(14).
 Naturalization Act (INA)
 section 274D.
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* OMB, Implementation of the 2018 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
  Act Improvements Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf.

D. U.S. Coast Guard

    The Coast Guard is authorized to assess close to 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 United 
States Code authorize these penalties. Titles 33 and 46 authorize the 
vast majority of these penalties as these statutes deal with 
navigation, navigable waters, and shipping. Beyond titles 33 and 46, 
the Coast Guard is also authorized to collect civil monetary penalties 
related to the organization and management of the Coast Guard, aquatic 
species conservation, obstruction of revenue, and hazardous substances 
and materials. For a complete discussion of the civil monetary 
penalties assessed by the Coast Guard, see the 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 penalty amounts for violations occurring 
on or before November 2, 2015 are set forth in previously published 
regulations amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the applicable penalty 
amount for a violation that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
look to the prior versions of the CFR that pertain to the date on which 
the violation occurred. Table 4 below shows the 2018 adjustment for the 
penalties that the Coast Guard administers.

                              Table 4--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments
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            Penalty name                       Citation           as adjusted in   Multiplier *     this final
                                                                    the 2017 FR                        rule
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Saving Life and Property...........  14 U.S.C. 88(c)............         $10,181         1.02041         $10,389
Saving Life and Property;            14 U.S.C. 88(e)............           1,045         1.02041           1,066
 Intentional Interference with
 Broadcast.
Confidentiality of Medical Quality   14 U.S.C. 645(i); 33 CFR              5,114         1.02041           5,218
 Assurance Records (first offense).   27.3.

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Confidentiality of Medical Quality   14 U.S.C. 645(i); 33 CFR             34,095         1.02041          34,791
 Assurance Records (subsequent        27.3.
 offenses).
Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters   16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1); 33             38,175         1.02041          38,954
 of the United States.                CFR 27.3.
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by   19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3..           7,623         1.02041           7,779
 Masters of Vessels.
Obstruction of Revenue Officers by   19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3..           1,779         1.02041           1,815
 Masters of Vessels--Minimum
 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 Regulations  33 U.S.C. 471; 33 CFR 27.3.          11,053         1.02041          11,279
 General.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations  33 U.S.C. 474; 33 CFR 27.3.             762         1.02041             778
 St. Mary's river.
Bridges/Failure to Comply with       33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 CFR             27,904         1.02041          28,474
 Regulations.                         27.3.
Bridges/Drawbridges................  33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 CFR             27,904         1.02041          28,474
                                      27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge      33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 CFR             27,904         1.02041          28,474
 Obstructing Navigation.              27.3.
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation..  33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 CFR             27,904         1.02041          28,474
                                      27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication;      33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 33 CFR             2,033         1.02041           2,074
 Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.   27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication;      33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 33 CFR             2,033         1.02041           2,074
 Vessel.                              27.3.
PWSA Regulations...................  33 U.S.C. 1232(a); 33 CFR            90,063         1.02041          91,901
                                      27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or       33 U.S.C. 1236(b); 33 CFR             9,054         1.02041           9,239
 Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person    27.3.
 in Charge.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or       33 U.S.C. 1236(c); 33 CFR             9,054         1.02041           9,239
 Marine Parades; Owner Onboard        27.3.
 Vessel.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or       33 U.S.C. 1236(d); 33 CFR             4,527         1.02041           4,619
 Marine Parades; Other Persons.       27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i);          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 Discharges (Class I per violation).  33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i);          45,268         1.02041          46,192
 Discharges (Class I total under      33 CFR 27.3.
 paragraph).
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C.                            18,107         1.02041          18,477
 Discharges (Class II per day of      1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR
 violation).                          27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C.                           226,338         1.02041         230,958
 Discharges (Class II total under     1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR
 paragraph).                          27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33          45,268         1.02041          46,192
 Discharges (per day of violation)    CFR 27.3.
 Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33           1,811         1.02041           1,848
 Discharges (per barrel of oil or     CFR 27.3.
 unit discharged) Judicial
 Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 33          45,268         1.02041          46,192
 to Carry Out Removal/Comply With     CFR 27.3.
 Order (Judicial Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 33          45,268         1.02041          46,192
 to Comply with Regulation Issued     CFR 27.3.
 Under 1321(j) (Judicial
 Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33           5,432         1.02041           5,543
 Discharges, Gross Negligence (per    CFR 27.3.
 barrel of oil or unit discharged)
 Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:            33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33         181,071         1.02041         184,767
 Discharges, Gross Negligence--       CFR 27.3.
 Minimum Penalty (Judicial
 Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices;           33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR             7,623         1.02041           7,779
 Operating.                           27.3.
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or   33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR            20,327         1.02041          20,742
 Manufacture.                         27.3.
International Navigation Rules;      33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 33 CFR            14,252         1.02041          14,543
 Operator.                            27.3.
International Navigation Rules;      33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 33 CFR            14,252         1.02041          14,543
 Vessel.                              27.3.
Pollution from Ships; General......  33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33             71,264         1.02041          72,718
                                      CFR 27.3.
Pollution from Ships; False          33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33             14,252         1.02041          14,543
 Statement.                           CFR 27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator..  33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 33 CFR            14,252         1.02041          14,543
                                      27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel....  33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 33 CFR            14,252         1.02041          14,543
                                      27.3.
Shore Protection; General..........  33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 33 CFR            50,276         1.02041          51,302
                                      27.3.
Shore Protection; Operating Without  33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 33 CFR            20,111         1.02041          20,521
 Permit.                              27.3.
Oil Pollution Liability and          33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 33 CFR           45,268         1.02041          46,192
 Compensation.                        27.3.

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Clean Hulls........................  33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33          41,446         1.02041          42,292
                                      CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls-related to false         33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33          55,263         1.02041          56,391
 statements.                          CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls-Recreational Vessel....  33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 33 CFR             5,526         1.02041           5,639
                                      27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases,      42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 33 CFR            54,789         1.02041          55,907
 Liability, Compensation (Class I).   27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases,      42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR            54,789         1.02041          55,907
 Liability, Compensation (Class II).  27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases,      42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR           164,367         1.02041         167,722
 Liability, Compensation (Class II    27.3.
 subsequent offense).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,      42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR            54,789         1.02041          55,907
 Liability, Compensation (Judicial    27.3.
 Assessment).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,      42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR           164,367         1.02041         167,722
 Liability, Compensation (Judicial    27.3.
 Assessment subsequent offense).
Safe Containers for International    46 U.S.C. App 1505(a)(2)              5,989         1.02041           6,111
 Cargo.                               (codified as 46 U.S.C.
                                      80509); 33 CFR 27.3.
Suspension of Passenger Service....  46 U.S.C. App 1805(c)(2)             59,893         1.02041          61,115
                                      (codified 46 U.S.C.
                                      70305); 33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection or Examination     46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 33 CFR             9,054         1.02041           9,239
 Fees.                                27.3.
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing.  46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 CFR 27.3           7,370         1.02041           7,520
Negligent Operations: Recreational   46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR             6,666         1.02041           6,802
 Vessels.                             27.3.
Negligent Operations: Other Vessels  46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR            33,333         1.02041          34,013
                                      27.3.
Operating a Vessel While Under the   46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1); 33              7,370         1.02041           7,520
 Influence of Alcohol or a            CFR 27.3.
 Dangerous Drug.
Vessel Reporting Requirements:       46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4); 33             11,478         1.02041          11,712
 Owner, Charterer, Managing           CFR 27.3.
 Operator, or Agent.
Vessel Reporting Requirements:       46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2); 33              2,296         1.02041           2,343
 Master.                              CFR 27.3.
Immersion Suits....................  46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1); 33             11,478         1.02041          11,712
                                      CFR 27.3.
Inspection Permit..................  46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5); 33              2,394         1.02041           2,443
                                      CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; General.........  46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 33 CFR            11,478         1.02041          11,712
                                      27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Nautical School   46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 33 CFR            11,478         1.02041          11,712
 Vessel.                              27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give   46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 33 CFR             2,296         1.02041           2,343
 Notice IAW 3304(b).                  27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give   46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 33 CFR             2,296         1.02041           2,343
 Notice IAW 3309(c).                  27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600     46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33             22,957         1.02041          23,426
 Gross Tons.                          CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600      46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33              4,591         1.02041           4,685
 Gross Tons.                          CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to        46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 33 CFR            22,957         1.02041          23,426
 Comply with 3311(b).                 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Violation of      46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 33 CFR            11,478         1.02041          11,712
 3318(b)-3318(f).                     27.3.
List/count of Passengers...........  46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 33 CFR               239         1.02041             244
                                      27.3.
Notification to Passengers.........  46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR            23,933         1.02041          24,421
                                      27.3.
Notification to Passengers; Sale of  46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR             1,196         1.02041           1,220
 Tickets.                             27.3.
Copies of Laws on Passenger          46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 CFR 27.3             479         1.02041             489
 Vessels; Master.
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........  46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1); 33             59,834         1.02041          61,055
                                      CFR 27.3.
Uninspected Vessels................  46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 CFR 27.3          10,055         1.02041          10,260
Recreational Vessels (maximum for    46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33            316,566         1.02041         323,027
 related series of violations).       CFR 27.3.
Recreational Vessels; Violation of   46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33              6,331         1.02041           6,460
 4307(a).                             CFR 27.3.
Recreational vessels...............  46 U.S.C. 4311(c); 33 CFR             2,394         1.02041           2,443
                                      27.3.
Uninspected Commercial Fishing       46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 CFR 27.3          10,055         1.02041          10,260
 Industry Vessels.
Abandonment of Barges..............  46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 CFR 27.3           1,704         1.02041           1,739
Load Lines.........................  46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 33 CFR            10,957         1.02041          11,181
                                      27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)...  46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 33 CFR            21,916         1.02041          22,363
                                      27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)...  46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 33 CFR            10,957         1.02041          11,181
                                      27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties........  46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 33 CFR            38,175         1.02041          38,954
                                      27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties;         46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 33 CFR            10,055         1.02041          10,260
 Violation of 6104.                   27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels;        46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 33 CFR             1,811         1.02041           1,848
 Failure to Report Deficiency in      27.3.
 Vessel Complement.
Manning of Inspected Vessels.......  46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 CFR            18,107         1.02041          18,477
                                      27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels;        46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 CFR            18,107         1.02041          18,477
 Employing or Serving in Capacity     27.3.
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Manning of Inspected Vessels;        46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 CFR             2,394         1.02041           2,443
 Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small        27.3.
 Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
 School Vessel.
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels......  46 U.S.C. 8102(a)..........           2,394         1.02041           2,443
Citizenship Requirements...........  46 U.S.C. 8103(f)..........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Watches on Vessels; Violation of     46 U.S.C. 8104(i)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 8104(a) or (b).
Watches on Vessels; Violation of     46 U.S.C. 8104(j)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
Staff Department on Vessels........  46 U.S.C. 8302(e)..........             239         1.02041             244
Officer's Competency Certificates..  46 U.S.C. 8304(d)..........             239         1.02041             244
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner,           46 U.S.C. 8502(e)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 Charterer, Managing Operator,
 Agent, Master or Individual in
 Charge.
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual.....  46 U.S.C. 8502(f)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
Federal Pilots.....................  46 U.S.C. 8503.............          57,391         1.02041          58,562
Merchant Mariners Documents........  46 U.S.C. 8701(d)..........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Crew Requirements..................  46 U.S.C. 8702(e)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
Small Vessel Manning...............  46 U.S.C. 8906.............          38,175         1.02041          38,954
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner,        46 U.S.C. 9308(a)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 Charterer, Managing Operator,
 Agent, Master or Individual in
 Charge.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual..  46 U.S.C. 9308(b)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of  46 U.S.C. 9308(c)..........          18,107         1.02041          18,477
 9303.
Failure to Report Sexual Offense...  46 U.S.C. 10104(b).........           9,623         1.02041           9,819
Pay Advances to Seamen.............  46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)......           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Pay Advances to Seamen;              46 U.S.C. 10314(b).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
 Remuneration for Employment.
Allotment to Seamen................  46 U.S.C. 10315(c).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Seamen Protection; General.........  46 U.S.C. 10321............           8,296         1.02041           8,465
Coastwise Voyages: Advances........  46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)......           8,296         1.02041           8,465
Coastwise Voyages: Advances;         46 U.S.C. 10505(b).........           8,296         1.02041           8,465
 Remuneration for Employment.
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen            46 U.S.C. 10508(b).........           8,296         1.02041           8,465
 Protection; General.
Effects of Deceased Seamen.........  46 U.S.C. 10711............             479         1.02041             489
Complaints of Unfitness............  46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)......           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Proceedings on Examination of        46 U.S.C. 10903(d).........             239         1.02041             244
 Vessel.
Permission to Make Complaint.......  46 U.S.C. 10907(b).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Accommodations for Seamen..........  46 U.S.C. 11101(f).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Medicine Chests on Vessels.........  46 U.S.C. 11102(b).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Destitute Seamen...................  46 U.S.C. 11104(b).........             239         1.02041             244
Wages on Discharge.................  46 U.S.C. 11105(c).........           1,196         1.02041           1,220
Log Books; Master Failing to         46 U.S.C. 11303(a).........             479         1.02041             489
 Maintain.
Log Books; Master Failing to Make    46 U.S.C. 11303(b).........             479         1.02041             489
 Entry.
Log Books; Late Entry..............  46 U.S.C. 11303(c).........             359         1.02041             366
Carrying of Sheath Knives..........  46 U.S.C. 11506............             120         1.02041             122
Vessel Documentation...............  46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)......          15,675         1.02041          15,995
Documentation of Vessels--Related    46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)......          26,126         1.02041          26,659
 to Activities involving mobile
 offshore drilling units.
Vessel Documentation; Fishery        46 U.S.C. 12151(c).........         119,786         1.02041         122,231
 Endorsement.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels--  46 U.S.C. 12309(a).........          11,967         1.02041          12,211
 Willful violation.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels..  46 U.S.C. 12309(b).........           2,394         1.02041           2,443
Vessel Identification System.......  46 U.S.C. 12507(b).........          20,111         1.02041          20,521
Measurement of Vessels.............  46 U.S.C. 14701............          43,832         1.02041          44,727
Measurement; False Statements......  46 U.S.C. 14702............          43,832         1.02041          44,727
Commercial Instruments and Maritime  46 U.S.C. 31309............          20,111         1.02041          20,521
 Liens.
Commercial Instruments and Maritime  46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)......          20,111         1.02041          20,521
 Liens; Mortgagor.
Commercial Instruments and Maritime  46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)......          50,276         1.02041          51,302
 Liens; Violation of 31329.
Port Security......................  46 U.S.C. 70119(a).........          33,333         1.02041          34,013
Port Security--Continuing            46 U.S.C. 70119(b).........          59,893         1.02041          61,115
 Violations.
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement......  46 U.S.C. 70506(c).........           5,526         1.02041           5,639
Hazardous Materials: Related to      49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).......          78,376         1.02041          79,976
 Vessels.
Hazardous Materials: Related to      49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).......         182,877         1.02041         186,610
 Vessels--Penalty from Fatalities,
 Serious Injuries/Illness or
 substantial Damage to Property.

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Hazardous Materials: Related to      49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).......             471         1.02041             481
 Vessels; Training.
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* OMB, Implementation of the 2017 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
  Act Improvements Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.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) and (4) and 49 U.S.C. 
114(v),\7\ TSA may impose penalties for violations of any statute that 
TSA administers, whether an implementing regulation or order imposes 
the penalty. 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),\8\ as well as violations of requirements described 
in chapter 449 of title 49 of the United States Code. 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 2018 adjustment for the 
penalties that TSA administers.
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    \7\ As amended by sec. 1302 of the Implementing Recommendations 
of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-53, 121 Stat. 266 
(Aug. 3, 2007)).
    \8\ See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and 46303, and 
U.S.C. chapter 449.

                   Table 5--Transportation Security Administration Civil Penalties Adjustments
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                                                         Penalty amount as                      New penalty as
           Penalty name                  Citation         adjusted in the     Multiplier *     adjusted by this
                                                              2017 FR                             final rule
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Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449     49 U.S.C.            $32,666 (up to a            1.02041  $33,333 (up to a
 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),     46301(a)(1), (4);    total of $522,657                    total of $533,324
 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A),                49 CFR               per civil penalty                    per civil penalty
 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and     1503.401(c)(2).      action).                             action).
 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or
 46303, a regulation prescribed,
 or order issued thereunder by a
 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.            $13,066 (up to a            1.02041  $13,333(up to a
 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),     46301(a)(1), (4);    total of $65,333                     total of $66,666
 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A),                49 CFR               total for small                      total for small
 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and     1503.401(c)(1).      businesses,                          business, $533,324
 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or                           $522,657 for                         for others).
 46303, a regulation prescribed,                         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(v);    $11,182 (up to a            1.02041  $11,410 (up to a
 of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46        49 CFR 1503.401(b).  total of $55,910                     total of $57,051
 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation                            total for small                      total for small
 prescribed, or order issued                             businesses,                          businesses,
 thereunder.                                             $447,280 for                         $456,409 for
                                                         others).                             others).
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* OMB, Implementation of the 2018 annual adjustment pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment
  Act Improvements Act of 2015, December 15, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf.

V. Administrative Procedure Act

    DHS is promulgating this final rule to ensure that the amount of 
civil penalties that DHS assesses or enforces reflects the statutorily 
mandated ranges as adjusted for inflation. The 2015 Act provides a 
clear formula for adjustment of the civil penalties, leaving DHS and 
its components with little room for discretion. DHS and its components 
have been charged only with performing ministerial computations to 
determine the amounts of adjustments for inflation to civil monetary 
penalties. In these annual adjustments DHS is merely updating the 
penalty amounts by applying the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier 
that OMB has provided to agencies. Furthermore, the 2015 Act 
specifically instructed that agencies make the required annual 
adjustments notwithstanding section 553 of title 5 of the United States 
Code. Thus, as specified in the 2015 Act, the prior public notice-and-
comment procedures and delayed effective date requirements of the 
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) do not apply to this rule.

VI. Regulatory Analyses

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and

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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. 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.\9\ 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.
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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.

List of Subjects

6 CFR Part 27

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures.

8 CFR Part 270

    Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, Fraud, 
Penalties.

8 CFR Part 274a

    Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

8 CFR Part 280

    Administrative practice and procedure, Immigration, Penalties.

19 CFR Part 4

    Customs duties and inspection, Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime 
carriers, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Vessels.

33 CFR Part 27

    Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties.

49 CFR Part 1503

    Administrative practice and procedure, Investigations, Law 
enforcement, Penalties.

Amendments to the Regulations

    Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the preamble, DHS is 
amending 6 CFR part 27, 8 CFR parts 270, 274a, and 280, 19 CFR part 4, 
33 CFR part 27, and 49 CFR part 1503 as follows:

Title 6--Domestic Security

PART 27--CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS

0
1. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 6 U.S.C. 624; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599.


0
2. In Sec.  27.300, revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  27.300   Orders.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) Where the Assistant Secretary determines that a facility is in 
violation of an Order issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section 
and issues an Order Assessing Civil Penalty pursuant to paragraph 
(b)(1) of this section, a chemical facility is liable to the United 
States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day during 
which the violation continues, if the violation of the Order occurred 
on or before November 2, 2015, or $34,013 for each day during which the 
violation of the Order continues, if the violation occurred after 
November 2, 2015.
* * * * *

Title 8--Aliens and Nationality

PART 270--PENALTIES FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD

0
3. 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
4. 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, 2015; and not less than 
$461 and not exceeding $3,695 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 $390 and not exceeding 
$3,116 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

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$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 $3,695 and not more than $9,239 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 $3,116 and not more than $7,791 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
5. The authority citation for part 274a continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 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
6. 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 $2,236 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
7. In Sec.  274a.10, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and 
(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 $559 and not more than $4,473 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 $4,473 and not more than $11,181 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 $6,709 and 
not more than $22,363 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 $224 and not more 
than $2,236 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
8. 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
9. 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 $1,333 to $1,360.
    (2) Section 234 of the Act, Penalties for non-compliance with 
landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft 
transporting aliens: From $3,621 to $3,695.
    (3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, Penalties for failure to depart 
voluntarily: From $1,527 minimum/$7,635 maximum to $1,558 minimum/
$7,791 maximum.
    (4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Penalties for violations of 
removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft, 
under section 241(d) of the Act, or for costs associated with removal 
under section 241(e) of the Act: From $3,054 to $3,116;
    (5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 
241(d)(2): From $7,635 to $7,791.
    (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 $362 to $369; and 
penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of 
section 251(d) of the Act: From $9,054 to $9,239.
    (7) Section 254(a) of the Act, Penalties for failure to control, 
detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $906 minimum/$5,432 maximum to 
$924 minimum/$5,543 maximum.
    (8) Section 255 of the Act, Penalties for employment on passenger 
vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $1,811 to 
$1,848.
    (9) Section 256 of the Act, Penalties for discharge of alien 
crewmen: From

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$2,716 minimum/$5,432 maximum to $2,771 minimum/$5,543 maximum.
    (10) Section 257 of the Act, Penalties for bringing into the United 
States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From 
$18,107 maximum to $18,477 maximum.
    (11) Section 271(a) of the Act, Penalties for failure to prevent 
the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $5,432 to $5,543.
    (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 $5,432 to $5,543.
    (13) Section 273(b) of the Act, Penalties for bringing to the 
United States aliens without required documentation: From $5,432 to 
$5,543.
    (14) Section 274D of the Act, Penalties for failure to depart: From 
$763 to $779, for each day the alien is in violation.
    (15) Section 275(b) of the Act, Penalties for improper entry: From 
$76 minimum/$382 maximum to $78 minimum/$390 maximum, for each entry or 
attempted entry.

Title 19--Customs Duties

PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES

0
10. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read in part as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 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
11. In Sec.  4.80, revise paragraph (b)(2) 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 $778 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).
* * * * *

0
12. In Sec.  4.92, revise the second and third sentences to read as 
follows:


Sec.  4.92   Towing.

    * * * The penalties for violation of this provision occurring on or 
before November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $350 to $1,100 against the 
owner or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the 
towing vessel of $60 per ton of the towed vessel. The penalties for 
violation of this provision occurring after November 2, 2015, are a 
fine of from $907 to $2,852 against the owner or master of the towing 
vessel and a further penalty against the towing vessel of $155 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
13. 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
14. 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 are 
applicable for penalty assessments issued after April 2, 2018, with 
respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * * *

                              Table 1--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                  2018 adjusted
              U.S. Code citation                      Civil monetary penalty description         maximum penalty
                                                                                                     amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 U.S.C. 88(c)..............................  Saving Life and Property.......................           $10,389
14 U.S.C. 88(e)..............................  Saving Life and Property; Intentional                       1,066
                                                Interference with Broadcast.
14 U.S.C. 645(i).............................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance                5,218
                                                Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 645(i).............................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance               34,791
                                                Records (subsequent offenses).
16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1).........................  Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the                  38,954
                                                United States.
19 U.S.C. 70.................................  Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of               7,779
                                                Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70.................................  Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of               1,815
                                                Vessels--Minimum Penalty.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)............................  Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master,               5,000
                                                Owner, Operator or Person in Charge \1\.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)............................  Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master,               1,000
                                                Owner, Operator or Person in Charge--Minimum
                                                Penalty \1\.
33 U.S.C. 471................................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General....            11,279
33 U.S.C. 474................................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's                778
                                                River.
33 U.S.C. 495(b).............................  Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations.....            28,474
33 U.S.C. 499(c).............................  Bridges/Drawbridges............................            28,474
33 U.S.C. 502(c).............................  Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing                28,474
                                                Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b).............................  Bridges/Maintenance and Operation..............            28,474
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)............................  Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person              2,074
                                                in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)............................  Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel.........             2,074
33 U.S.C. 1232(a)............................  PWSA Regulations...............................            91,901
33 U.S.C. 1236(b)............................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;              9,239
                                                Unlicensed Person in Charge.
33 U.S.C. 1236(c)............................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;              9,239
                                                Owner Onboard Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1236(d)............................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;              4,619
                                                Other Persons.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)...................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I              18,477
                                                per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)...................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I              46,192
                                                total under paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)..................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II             18,477
                                                per day of violation).

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33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)..................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II            230,958
                                                total under paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day              46,192
                                                of violation) Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per                   1,848
                                                barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial
                                                Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out             46,192
                                                Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial
                                                Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply                46,192
                                                with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial
                                                Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross                 5,543
                                                Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit
                                                discharged) Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)......................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross               184,767
                                                Negligence--Minimum Penalty (Judicial
                                                Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)............................  Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating...........             7,779
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)............................  Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture.            20,742
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)............................  International Navigation Rules; Operator.......            14,543
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)............................  International Navigation Rules; Vessel.........            14,543
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1).........................  Pollution from Ships; General..................            72,718
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2).........................  Pollution from Ships; False Statement..........            14,543
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)............................  Inland Navigation Rules; Operator..............            14,543
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)............................  Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel................            14,543
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)............................  Shore Protection; General......................            51,302
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)............................  Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit.....            20,521
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)...........................  Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation.......            46,192
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)......................  Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement.................            42,292
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)......................  Clean Hulls; related to false statements.......            56,391
33 U.S.C. 3852(c)............................  Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels..............             5,639
42 U.S.C. 9609(a)............................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                 55,907
                                                Compensation (Class I).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)............................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                 55,907
                                                Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)............................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                167,722
                                                Compensation (Class II subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)............................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                 55,907
                                                Compensation (Judicial Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)............................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                167,722
                                                Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent
                                                offense).
46 U.S.C. 80509(a)...........................  Safe Containers for International Cargo........             6,111
46 U.S.C. 70305(c)...........................  Suspension of Passenger Service................            61,115
46 U.S.C. 2110(e)............................  Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees..........             9,239
46 U.S.C. 2115...............................  Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing.............             7,520
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)............................  Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels.....             6,802
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)............................  Negligent Operations: Other Vessels............            34,013
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1).........................  Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of             7,520
                                                Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4).........................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner,                      11,712
                                                Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2).........................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master..........             2,343
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1).........................  Immersion Suits................................            11,712
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5).........................  Inspection Permit..............................             2,443
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)............................  Vessel Inspection; General.....................            11,712
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)............................  Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel......            11,712
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)............................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW               2,343
                                                3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)............................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW               2,343
                                                3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).........................  Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 Gross Tons....            23,426
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1).........................  Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons.....             4,685
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)............................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with                  23,426
                                                3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)............................  Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)            11,712
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)............................  List/count of Passengers.......................               244
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)............................  Notification to Passengers.....................            24,421
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)............................  Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets....             1,220
46 U.S.C. 3506...............................  Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master....               489
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1).........................  Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo....................            61,055
46 U.S.C. 4106...............................  Uninspected Vessels............................            10,260
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).........................  Recreational Vessels (maximum for related                 323,027
                                                series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1).........................  Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a).....             6,460
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)............................  Recreational Vessels...........................             2,443
46 U.S.C. 4507...............................  Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels            10,260
46 U.S.C. 4703...............................  Abandonment of Barges..........................             1,739
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)............................  Load Lines.....................................            11,181
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)............................  Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)...............            22,363
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)............................  Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)...............            11,181
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)............................  Reporting Marine Casualties....................            38,954
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)............................  Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104.            10,260
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)............................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report             1,848
                                                Deficiency in Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)............................  Manning of Inspected Vessels...................            18,477

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46 U.S.C. 8101(g)............................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or                 18,477
                                                Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG.
46 U.S.C. 8101(h)............................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel                2,443
                                                <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
                                                School Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)............................  Watchmen on Passenger Vessels..................             2,443
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)............................  Citizenship Requirements.......................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)............................  Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)            18,477
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)............................  Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d),             18,477
                                                (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)............................  Staff Department on Vessels....................               244
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)............................  Officer's Competency Certificates..............               244
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)............................  Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing             18,477
                                                Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in
                                                Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)............................  Coastwise Pilotage; Individual.................            18,477
46 U.S.C. 8503...............................  Federal Pilots.................................            58,562
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)............................  Merchant Mariners Documents....................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)............................  Crew Requirements..............................            18,477
46 U.S.C. 8906...............................  Small Vessel Manning...........................            38,954
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)............................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer,                   18,477
                                                Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual
                                                in Charge.
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)............................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual..............            18,477
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)............................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303.......            18,477
46 U.S.C. 10104(b)...........................  Failure to Report Sexual Offense...............             9,819
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)........................  Pay Advances to Seamen.........................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)...........................  Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for                    1,220
                                                Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)...........................  Allotment to Seamen............................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 10321..............................  Seamen Protection; General.....................             8,465
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)........................  Coastwise Voyages: Advances....................             8,465
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)...........................  Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for               8,465
                                                Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)...........................  Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General..             8,465
46 U.S.C. 10711..............................  Effects of Deceased Seamen.....................               489
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)........................  Complaints of Unfitness........................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)...........................  Proceedings on Examination of Vessel...........               244
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)...........................  Permission to Make Complaint...................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)...........................  Accommodations for Seamen......................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)...........................  Medicine Chests on Vessels.....................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)...........................  Destitute Seamen...............................               244
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)...........................  Wages on Discharge.............................             1,220
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)...........................  Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain..........               489
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)...........................  Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry........               489
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)...........................  Log Books; Late Entry..........................               366
46 U.S.C. 11506..............................  Carrying of Sheath Knives......................               122
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)........................  Vessel Documentation...........................            15,995
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)........................  Documentation of Vessels- Related to activities            26,659
                                                involving mobile offshore drilling units.
46 U.S.C. 12151(c)...........................  Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement......           122,231
46 U.S.C. 12309(a)...........................  Numbering of Undocumented Vessels--Willful                 12,211
                                                violation.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)...........................  Numbering of Undocumented Vessels..............             2,443
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)...........................  Vessel Identification System...................            20,521
46 U.S.C. 14701..............................  Measurement of Vessels.........................            44,727
46 U.S.C. 14702..............................  Measurement; False Statements..................            44,727
46 U.S.C. 31309..............................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens......            20,521
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)........................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens;                 20,521
                                                Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)........................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens;                 51,302
                                                Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a)...........................  Port Security..................................            34,013
46 U.S.C. 70119(b)...........................  Port Security--Continuing Violations...........            61,115
46 U.S.C. 70506..............................  Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties.......             5,639
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1).........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                  79,976
                                                Maximum Penalty.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2).........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                 186,610
                                                Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/
                                                Illness or Substantial Damage to Property.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3).........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                     481
                                                Training.
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Title 49--Transportation

PART 1503--INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

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15. 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.


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16. In Sec.  1503.401, revise paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) 
through (3) to read as follows:


Sec.  1503.401  Maximum penalty amounts.

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    (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, as 
defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For 
violations that occurred after November 2, 2015 $11,410 per violation, 
up to a total of $57,051 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, $11,410 per violation, up to a total of 
$456,409 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, as 
defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For 
violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $13,333 per violation, 
up to a total of $66,666 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, $13,333 per violation, up to a total of $533,324 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, $33,333 per violation, up to a total of $533,324 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.

    Dated: March 26, 2018.
Kirstjen M. Nielsen,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-06486 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P, 9111-14-P; 9111-28-P, 9110-04-P, 9110-05-P