[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 270, 274a, and 280

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19 CFR Part 4

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 27

Transportation Security Administration

49 CFR Part 1503

RIN 1601-AB11


Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this final rule, DHS adjusts for inflation its civil 
monetary penalties for 2024, in accordance with the Federal Civil 
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and 
Executive Office of the President (EOP) Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) guidance. DHS is also accounting for additional civil monetary 
penalties that the U.S. Coast Guard is statutorily authorized to 
collect. The new penalty amounts will be effective for penalties 
assessed after June 28, 2024 whose associated violations occurred after 
November 2, 2015.

DATES: This rule is effective on June 28, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hillary Hunnings, Attorney-Advisor, 
202-282-9043, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
II. Overview of Final Rule
III. Adjustments by Component
    A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
    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
VI. Signing Authority

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, 2015)) (2015 Act).\1\ The 2015 Act 
amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 
(28 U.S.C. 2461 note) to further improve the effectiveness of civil 
monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act 
required agencies to: (1) adjust the level of civil monetary penalties 
with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment through issuance of an interim 
final rule (IFR) and (2) make subsequent annual adjustments for 
inflation.\2\ Through the ``catch-up'' adjustment, agencies were 
required to adjust the amounts of civil monetary penalties to more 
accurately reflect inflation rates.\3\
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    \1\ The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, 
Public Law 114-74 (Nov. 2, 2015) (codified as amended at 28 U.S.C. 
2461 note).
    \2\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)-(2).
    \3\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)(A)-(B).
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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.\4\ The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide guidance to agencies 
each year to assist agencies in making the annual adjustments.\5\ The 
2015 Act requires agencies to make the annual adjustments no later than 
January 15 of each year and to publish the adjustments in the Federal 
Register.\6\
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    \4\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(2).
    \5\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(2)(4)(a).
    \6\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(1)(A)(a).
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    Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS undertook a review of the civil 
penalties that DHS and its components administer.\7\ On July 1, 2016, 
DHS published an IFR adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties 
with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment, as required by the 2015 
Act.\8\ DHS calculated the adjusted penalties based upon 
nondiscretionary provisions in the 2015 Act and upon guidance that OMB 
issued to agencies on February 24, 2016.\9\ The adjusted penalties were 
effective for civil penalties assessed after August 1, 2016 (the 
effective date of the IFR), whose associated violations occurred after 
November 2, 2015 (the date of enactment of the 2015 Act).\10\ On 
January 27, 2017, DHS published a final rule making the annual 
adjustment for 2017.\11\ On April 2, 2018, DHS made the 2018 annual 
inflation adjustment.\12\ On April 5, 2019, DHS made the 2019 annual 
inflation adjustment.\13\ On June 17, 2020, DHS made the 2020 annual 
inflation adjustment.\14\ On October 18, 2021, DHS made the 2021 annual 
inflation adjustment.\15\ On January 11, 2022, DHS made the 2022 annual 
inflation adjustment.\16\ On January 13, 2023, DHS made the 2023 annual 
inflation adjustment.\17\
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    \7\ The 2015 Act applies to all agency civil penalties except 
for any penalty (including any addition to tax and additional 
amount) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et 
seq.) and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202 et seq.). See sec. 
4(a)(1) of the 2015 Act. In the case of DHS, several civil penalties 
that are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and 
the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) fall under the Tariff Act of 1930, and 
therefore DHS did not adjust those civil penalties in this 
rulemaking.
    \8\ 81 FR 42987 (July 1, 2016).
    \9\ Id.; Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Exec. Office of The 
President, M-16-06, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties 
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Table A: 2016 
Civil Monetary Penalty Catch-Up Adjustment Multiplier by Calendar 
Year, (Feb. 24, 2016) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/memoranda/#memoranda-2016).
    \10\ 81 FR at 42987 (July 1, 2016).
    \11\ 82 FR 8571 (Jan. 27, 2017).
    \12\ 83 FR 13826 (Apr. 2, 2018).
    \13\ 84 FR 13499 (Apr. 5, 2019).
    \14\ 85 FR 36469 (June 17, 2020).
    \15\ 86 FR 57532 (Oct. 18, 2021).
    \16\ 87 FR 1317 (Jan. 11, 2022).
    \17\ 88 FR 2175 (Jan. 13, 2023).
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II. Overview of the Final Rule

    This final rule makes the 2024 annual inflation adjustments to 
civil monetary penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and pursuant to 
guidance OMB issued to agencies on December 19, 2023.\18\ The

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penalty amounts in this final rule will be effective for penalties 
assessed after June 28, 2024 where the associated violation occurred 
after November 2, 2015. Consistent with OMB guidance, the 2015 Act does 
not retrospectively change previously assessed penalties that the 
agency is actively collecting or has collected.
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    \18\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, 
M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, 
Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).
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    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 2024. 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 
2023 final rule, (4) the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier for 2024 
that OMB provided in its December 19, 2023, guidance, and (5) the new 
2024 adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act instructs agencies to round 
penalties to the nearest multiple of $1.\19\ 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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    \19\ Public Law 114-74 section 701(b)(2)(A).
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    Additionally, in Section III(D) discussing the civil penalties of 
the U.S. Coast Guard, DHS is accounting for additional civil monetary 
penalties that the U.S. Coast Guard is statutorily authorized to 
collect.
    Finally, in issuing this final rule, it is DHS's intention that the 
rule's penalty provisions be considered severable from one another to 
the greatest extent possible. For example, if a court of competent 
jurisdiction were to hold that a particular penalty amount could not be 
applied as adjusted for inflation to particular persons or in 
particular circumstances, DHS would intend for the court to leave the 
remainder of the rule in place with respect to all other penalties as 
adjusted for inflation and covered persons and circumstances.

III. Adjustments by Component

    In the following sections, we briefly describe the civil penalties 
that DHS and its components, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 
the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Coast 
Guard (USCG), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 
assess. Other components not mentioned do not impose any civil monetary 
penalties for 2024. At the end of each section we include tables that 
list the individual adjustments for each penalty.

A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 
administers the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). 
CFATS is a program that regulates the security of chemical facilities 
that, in the discretion of the Secretary, present high levels of 
security risk. DHS established the CFATS program in 2007 pursuant to 
section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 
of 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295).\20\ Pursuant to section 5 of the Protecting 
and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 
(Pub. L. 113-254, as amended by Pub. L. 116-150; 6 U.S.C. 621 note), 
authorization had been granted for CFATS until July 27, 2023. Congress 
did not act to reauthorize the program in time and, as such, the 
authorization expired on July 28, 2023. Therefore, regulations written 
pursuant to CFATS authority are not currently active. While regulatory 
text for the CFATS regulation, including a civil penalty, is located in 
part 27 of title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the text 
is inactive due to the lapse in authority. For that reason, we are not 
proposing any changes relating to adjustments to the maximum civil 
penalty amount that may be assessed pursuant to CFATS at this time.
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    \20\ Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and 
Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 
(Public Law 113-254). The new legislation codified the statutory 
authority for the CFATS program within Title XXI of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002, as amended. See 6 U.S.C. 621 et seq. Public 
Law 113-254 authorized the CFATS program from January 18, 2015, to 
January 17, 2019. Public Law 116-150 extends the CFATS program 
authorization to July 27, 2023.
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B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses civil 
monetary penalties under various titles of the United States Code 
(U.S.C.) and the CFR. These include penalties for certain violations of 
title 8 of the CFR regarding the Immigration and Nationality Act of 
1952 (Pub. L. 82-414, as amended) (INA). The INA contains provisions 
that impose penalties on persons, including carriers and aliens, who 
violate specified provisions of the INA. The relevant penalty 
provisions appear in numerous sections of the INA; however, CBP has 
enumerated these penalties in regulation in one location--8 CFR 280.53. 
For a complete list of the INA sections for which penalties are 
assessed, in addition to a brief description of each violation, see the 
2016 IFR preamble at 81 FR 42989-42990. For a complete list and brief 
description of the non-INA civil monetary penalties assessed by CBP 
subject to adjustment and a discussion of the history of the DHS and 
CBP adjustments to the non-INA penalties, see the 2019 annual inflation 
adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR 13499, 13500 (April 5, 2019).
    Below is a table showing the 2024 adjustment for the penalties that 
CBP administers.

                     Table 1--U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Penalties Adjustments
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           Penalty name                  Citation         adjusted in the     Multiplier *     adjusted by this
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Penalties for non-compliance with  8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8  $1,643.............         1.03241  $1,696.
 arrival and departure manifest     CFR 280.53(b)(1)
 requirements for passengers,       (INA section
 crewmembers, or occupants          231(g)).
 transported on commercial
 vessels or aircraft arriving to
 or departing from the United
 States.
Penalties for non-compliance with  8 U.S.C. 1224; 8     $4,465.............         1.03241  $4,610.
 landing requirements at            CFR 280.53(b)(2)
 designated ports of entry for      (INA section 234).
 aircraft transporting aliens.
Penalties for failure to depart    8 U.S.C. 1229c(d);   $1,881-$9,413......         1.03241  $1,942-$9,718.
 voluntarily.                       8 CFR 280.53(b)(3)
                                    (INA section
                                    240B(d)).

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Penalties for violations of        8 U.S.C.             $3,765.............         1.03241  $3,887.
 removal orders relating to         1253(c)(1)(A); 8
 aliens transported on vessels or   CFR 280.53(b)(4)
 aircraft under section 241(d) of   (INA section
 the INA, or for costs associated   243(c)(1)(A)).
 with removal under section
 241(e) of the INA.
Penalties for failure to remove    8 U.S.C.             $9,413.............         1.03241  $9,718.
 alien stowaways under section      1253(c)(1)(B); 8
 241(d)(2) of the INA.              CFR 280.53(b)(5)
                                    (INA section
                                    243(c)(1)(B)).
Penalties for failure to report    8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8  $446 for each alien         1.03241  $460 for each
 an illegal landing or desertion    CFR 280.53(b)(6)                                          alien.
 of alien crewmen, and for each     (INA section
 alien not reported on arrival or   251(d)).
 departure manifest or lists
 required in accordance with
 section 251 of the INA.
Penalties for use of alien         8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8  $11,162............         1.03241  $11,524.
 crewmen for longshore work in      CFR 280.53(b)(6)
 violation of section 251(d) of     (INA section
 the INA.                           251(d)).
Penalties for failure to control,  8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8  $1,116-$6,696......         1.03241  $1,152-$6,913.
 detain, or remove alien crewmen.   CFR 280.53(b)(7)
                                    (INA section
                                    254(a)).
Penalties for employment on        8 U.S.C. 1285; 8     $2,232.............         1.03241  $2,304.
 passenger vessels of aliens        CFR 280.53(b)(8)
 afflicted with certain             (INA section 255).
 disabilities.
Penalties for discharge of alien   8 U.S.C. 1286; 8     $3,348-$6,696......         1.03241  $3,457-$6,913.
 crewmen.                           CFR 280.53(b)(9)
                                    (INA section 256).
Penalties for bringing into the    8 U.S.C. 1287; 8     $22,324............         1.03241  $23,048.
 United States alien crewmen with   CFR 280.53(b)(10)
 intent to evade immigration laws.  (INA section 257).
Penalties for failure to prevent   8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8  $6,696.............         1.03241  $6,913.
 the unauthorized landing of        CFR 280.53(b)(11)
 aliens.                            (INA section
                                    271(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the      8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8  $6,696.............         1.03241  $6,913.
 United States aliens subject to    CFR 280.53(b)(12)
 denial of admission on a health-   (INA section
 related ground.                    272(a)).
Penalties for bringing to the      8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8  $6,696.............         1.03241  $6,913.
 United States aliens without       CFR 280.53(b)(13)
 required documentation.            (INA section
                                    273(b)).
Penalties for failure to depart..  8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8    $942...............         1.03241  $973.
                                    CFR 280.53(b)(14)
                                    (INA section 274D).
Penalties for improper entry.....  8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8  $94-$472...........         1.03241  $97-487.
                                    CFR 280.53(b)(15)
                                    (INA section
                                    275(b)).
Penalty for dealing in or using    19 U.S.C. 469......  $625...............         1.03241  $645.**
 empty stamped imported liquor
 containers.
Penalty for employing a vessel in  19 U.S.C. 1706a 19   $1,566.............         1.03241  $1,617.
 a trade without a required         CFR 4.80(i).
 Certificate of Documentation.
Penalty for transporting           46 U.S.C.            $625...............         1.03241  $645.**
 passengers coastwise for hire by   12118(f)(3).
 certain vessels (known as
 Bowaters vessels) that do not
 meet specified conditions.
Penalty for transporting           46 U.S.C. 55103(b);  $941...............         1.03241  $971.
 passengers between coastwise       19 CFR 4.80(b)(2).
 points in the United States by a
 non-coastwise qualified vessel.
Penalty for towing a vessel        46 U.S.C. 55111(c);  $1,096-$3,446 plus          1.03241  $1,132-$3,558 plus
 between coastwise points in the    19 CFR 4.92.         $187 per ton.                        $193 per ton.
 United States by a non-coastwise
 qualified vessel.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
  Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
  2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).
** No applicable conforming edit to regulatory text.

C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assesses civil 
monetary penalties for certain employment-related violations arising 
from the INA. ICE's civil penalties are located in title 8 of the CFR.
    There are three different sections in the INA that impose civil 
monetary penalties for violations of the laws that relate to employment 
actions: sections 274A, 274B, and 274C. ICE has primary enforcement 
responsibilities for two of these civil penalty provisions (sections 
274A and 274C), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has enforcement 
responsibilities for one of these civil penalty provisions (section 
274B). The INA, in sections 274A and 274C, provides for imposition of 
civil penalties for various specified unlawful acts pertaining to the 
employment eligibility verification process (Form I-9, Employment 
Eligibility Verification), the employment of unauthorized aliens, and 
document fraud.
    Because both DHS and DOJ implement the three employment-related 
penalty sections in the INA, both Departments' implementing regulations 
reflect the civil penalty amounts. For a complete description of the 
civil money penalties assessed and a discussion of DHS's and DOJ's 
efforts to update the penalties in years past, see the IFR

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preamble at 81 FR 42991. Below is a table showing the 2024 adjustment 
for the penalties that ICE administers.\21\
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    \21\ Table 3 also includes two civil penalties that are also 
listed as penalties administered by CBP. These are penalties for 
failure to depart voluntarily, INA section 240B(d), and failure to 
depart after a final order of removal, INA section 274D. Both CBP 
and ICE may administer these penalties, but as ICE is the DHS 
component primarily responsible for assessing and collecting them, 
they are also listed among the penalties ICE administers.

                  Table 2--U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments
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           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);   $1,881-$9,413......         1.03241  $1,942-$9,718.
 depart voluntarily, INA section    8 CFR 280.53(b)(3).
 240B(d).
Civil penalties for violation of   8 CFR                $557-$4,465........         1.03241  $575-$4,610.
 INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4),    270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A).
 penalty for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of   8 CFR                $472-$3,765........         1.03241  $487-$3,887.
 INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6),    270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B).
 penalty for first offense.
Civil penalties for violation of   8 CFR                $4,465-$11,162.....         1.03241  $4,610-$11,524.
 INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4),    270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C).
 penalty for subsequent offenses.
Civil penalties for violation of   8 CFR                $3,765-$9,413......         1.03241  $3,887-$9,718.
 INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6),    270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D).
 penalty for subsequent offenses.
Violation/prohibition of           8 CFR 274a.8(b)....  $2,701.............         1.03241  $2,789.
 indemnity bonds.
Civil penalties for knowingly      8 CFR                $676-$5,404........         1.03241  $698-$5,579.
 hiring, recruiting, referral, or   274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(
 retention of unauthorized          A).
 aliens--Penalty for first
 offense (per unauthorized alien).
Penalty for second offense (per    8 CFR                $5,404-$13,508.....         1.03241  $5,579-$13,946.
 unauthorized alien).               274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(
                                    B).
Penalty for third or subsequent    8 CFR                $8,106-$27,018.....         1.03241  $8,369-$27,894.
 offense (per unauthorized alien).  274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(
                                    C).
Civil penalties for I-9 paperwork  8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2)  $272-$2,701........         1.03241  $281-$2,789.
 violations.
Civil penalties for failure to     8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8    $942...............         1.03241  $973.
 depart, INA section 274D.          CFR 280.53(b)(14).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
  Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
  2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).

D. U.S. Coast Guard

    The Coast Guard is authorized to assess nearly 150 penalties 
involving maritime safety and security and environmental stewardship 
that are critical to the continued success of Coast Guard missions. 
Various statutes in titles 14, 16, 19, 33, 42, 46, and 49 of the U.S.C. 
authorize these penalties. Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast majority 
of these penalties as these statutes deal with navigation, navigable 
waters, and shipping. For a more detailed discussion of the civil 
monetary penalties assessed by the Coast Guard, see the 2016 IFR 
preamble at 81 FR 42992.
    The Coast Guard has identified the penalties it administers, 
adjusted those penalties for inflation, and is listing those new 
penalties in a table located in the CFR--specifically, Table 1 in 33 
CFR 27.3. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 identifies the statutes that provide 
the Coast Guard with civil monetary penalty authority and sets out the 
inflation-adjusted maximum penalty that the Coast Guard may impose 
pursuant to each statutory provision. Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 provides 
the current maximum penalty for violations that occurred after November 
2, 2015. The applicable civil monetary penalty amounts for violations 
occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously 
published regulations amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the applicable 
penalty amount for a violation that occurred on or before November 2, 
2015, look to the prior versions of the CFR that pertain to the date on 
which the violation occurred.
    The Coast Guard has also identified updates to Table 1 in 33 CFR 
27.3 to ensure it accurately reflects all civil monetary penalties that 
the Coast Guard is statutorily authorized to impose by statute. Table 
3, below, lists the penalties that this rule adds or revises in Table 1 
in 33 CFR 27.3 followed by a description of each. The added penalties 
are those that were either recently enacted or inadvertently excluded 
from Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 and from prior civil monetary penalty 
adjustment rulemakings but that are set and authorized for Coast 
Guard's assessment by statute. They are now added to Table 1 in 33 CFR 
27.3 to create a more complete list of Coast Guard civil monetary 
penalties and to align with the requirements of the 2015 Act. This rule 
also removes one penalty, specifically 46 U.S.C. 10104(b), from the 
existing Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3 because Congress revised and replaced 
the penalties in 46 U.S.C. 10104 with those that now appear at 46 
U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) and 46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2).\22\
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    \22\ Public Law 117-263 section 11609 (Dec. 23, 2022) (codified 
as amended at 46 U.S.C. 10104).

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Master Key Control System........  46 U.S.C. 3106(d)..  $1,000.............         1.03241  $1,032.
Passenger Vessel Security and      46 U.S.C.            Daily $25,000/              1.03241  Daily $25,810/
 Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum    3507(h)(1)(A).       Maximum $50,000.                     Maximum $51,621.
 Penalty.

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Passenger Vessel Security and      46 U.S.C. 3508(d)..  $50,000............         1.03241  $51,621.
 Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene
 Preservation Training; Maximum
 Penalty.
Engine Cut-Off Switches;           46 U.S.C. 4311(c)..  $100...............         1.03241  $103.
 Violation of 4312(b), First
 Offense.
Engine Cut-Off Switches;           46 U.S.C. 4311(c)..  $250...............         1.03241  $258.
 Violation of 4312(b), Second
 Offense.
Engine Cut-Off Switches;           46 U.S.C. 4311(c)..  $500...............         1.03241  $516.
 Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent
 to Second Offense.
Employing Qualified Available      46 U.S.C.            Daily $10,000/              1.03241  Daily $10,324/
 U.S. Citizens or Residents.        8106(f)(2)-(3).      Maximum $100,000.                    Maximum $103,241.
Requirement to Report Sexual       46 U.S.C.            $50,000............         1.03241  $51,621.
 Assault and Harassment;            10104(a)(2).
 Mandatory Reporting by
 Responsible Entity of a Vessel.
Requirement to Report Sexual       46 U.S.C.            $25,000............         1.03241  $25,810.
 Assault and Harassment; Company    10104(d)(2).
 After Action Summary, violation
 of 10104(d)(1).
Requirement to Report Sexual       46 U.S.C.            $500...............         1.03241  $516.
 Assault and Harassment; Company    10104(d)(2).
 After Action Summary, daily
 noncompliance penalty.
Requirement to Report Sexual       46 U.S.C.            $50,000............         1.03241  $51,621.
 Assault and Harassment; Company    10104(d)(2).
 After Action Summary, Civil
 Penalty Maximum.
Vessel escort operations and       46 U.S.C. 55112(d).  $10,000............         1.03241  $10,324.
 towing assistance.
Regulation of Vessels in           46 U.S.C. 70052(c).  $25,000............         1.03241  $25,810.
 Territorial Waters of the United
 States.
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
  Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
  2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).

    The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2023 (2023 NDAA) authorized a civil penalty of $1,000 under 46 
U.S.C. 3106(d) for violations of the required Master Key Control 
System.\23\ That penalty became effective on December 23, 2022 \24\ and 
is included in the updates to Table 1 in 33 CFR 27.3. The civil 
monetary penalties for violations of passenger vessel security and 
safety requirements, authorized by 46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A), and 
violations of crewmembers' crime scene preservation training 
requirements, authorized by 46 U.S.C. 3508(d), are also included. The 
penalty in section 3508(d) was previously authorized in 46 U.S.C. 
3508(e) and was redesignated to paragraph 3508(d) by the John S. McCain 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.\25\ These 
civil monetary penalties involving cruise vessel security and safety 
are in effect per statute and Coast Guard policy letters.\26\
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    \23\ See Public Law 117-263 section 3106 (Dec. 23, 2022).
    \24\ Id.
    \25\ See Public Law 115-232 section 3543 (Aug.13, 2018).
    \26\ See CG-543 Policy Letter 11-09 (June 28, 2011) & CG-543 
Policy Letter 11-10 (July 27, 2011).
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    USCG also adds penalties for violating requirements for engine 
cutoff switches for first offense, second offense, and subsequent-to-
second offense. These three penalties in 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) were 
codified by Section 8316 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, (Pub. L. 116-283, 
January 1, 2021). In addition, the Coast Guard adds the existing civil 
penalty for Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents in 
46 U.S.C. 8106(f). This penalty was originally authorized by Congress 
through Section 312 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act 
of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-241, July 11, 2006).
    Penalties for violations of a requirement of mandatory reporting of 
sexual assault and sexual harassment and violations for non-compliance 
with requirements to submit a company after-action summary, as codified 
at 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) and 10104(d)(2), are also added to Table 1 in 
33 CFR 27.3. An after-action summary summarizes the actions taken after 
an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. These penalties 
were added by the 2023 NDAA and became effective on December 23, 
2022.\27\ The Coast Guard also adds a civil penalty for violating 
vessel escort operations and towing requirements, authorized at 46 
U.S.C. 55112(d) as well as a civil penalty for violations of anchorage 
and vessel movement during a national emergency authorized by 46 U.S.C. 
70052(c) under subchapter VI Regulation of Vessels in the Territorial 
Waters of the United States, an important national security enforcement 
authority of the Coast Guard.
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    \27\ See Public Law 117-263 section 11609 (Dec. 23, 2022).
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    Table 4 below shows the 2024 adjustment for the remaining penalties 
that the Coast Guard administers that have previously already been 
included in Table 1 of 33 CFR 27.3.

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                              Table 4--U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments
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                                                         Penalty amount as                      New penalty as
           Penalty name                  Citation         adjusted in the     Multiplier *     adjusted by this
                                                              2023 FR                             final rule
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Saving Life and Property.........  14 U.S.C. 521(c)...  $12,551............         1.03241  $12,958.
Saving Life and Property;          14 U.S.C. 521(e)...  1,288..............         1.03241  1,330.
 Intentional Interference with
 Broadcast.
Confidentiality of Medical         14 U.S.C. 936(i);    6,304..............         1.03241  6,508.
 Quality Assurance Records (first   33 CFR 27.3.
 offense).
Confidentiality of Medical         14 U.S.C. 936(i);    42,032.............         1.03241  43,394.
 Quality Assurance Records          33 CFR 27.3.
 (subsequent offenses).
Obstruction of Revenue Officers    19 U.S.C. 70; 33     9,399..............         1.03241  9,704.
 by Masters of Vessels.             CFR 27.3.
Obstruction of Revenue Officers    19 U.S.C. 70; 33     2,193..............         1.03241  2,264.
 by Masters of Vessels-Minimum      CFR 27.3.
 Penalty.
Failure to Stop Vessel When        19 U.S.C. 1581(d)..  ** 5,000...........             N/A  ** 5,000.
 Directed; Master, Owner,
 Operator or Person in Charge.
Failure to Stop Vessel When        19 U.S.C. 1581(d)..  ** 1,000...........             N/A  ** 1,000.
 Directed; Master, Owner,
 Operator or Person in Charge-
 Minimum Penalty.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor            33 U.S.C. 471; 33    13,627.............         1.03241  14,069.
 Regulations General.               CFR 27.3.
Anchorage Ground/Harbor            33 U.S.C. 474; 33    941................         1.03241  971.
 Regulations St. Mary's river.      CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Comply with     33 U.S.C. 495(b);    34,401.............         1.03241  35,516.
 Regulations.                       33 CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Drawbridges..............  33 U.S.C. 499(c);    34,401.............         1.03241  35,516.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge    33 U.S.C. 502(c);    34,401.............         1.03241  35,516.
 Obstructing Navigation.            33 CFR 27.3.
Bridges/Maintenance and Operation  33 U.S.C. 533(b);    34,401.............         1.03241  35,516.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Bridge to Bridge Communication;    33 U.S.C. 1208(a);   2,506..............         1.03241  2,587.
 Master, Person in Charge or        33 CFR 27.3.
 Pilot.
Bridge to Bridge Communication;    33 U.S.C. 1208(b);   2,506..............         1.03241  2,587.
 Vessel.                            33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 Discharges (Class I per            1321(b)(6)(B)(i);
 violation).                        33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            55,808.............         1.03241  57,617.
 Discharges (Class I total under    1321(b)(6)(B)(i);
 paragraph).                        33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 Discharges (Class II per day of    1321(b)(6)(B)(ii);
 violation).                        33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            279,036............         1.03241  288,080.
 Discharges (Class II total under   1321(b)(6)(B)(ii);
 paragraph).                        33 CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            55,808.............         1.03241  57,617.
 Discharges (per day of             1321(b)(7)(A); 33
 violation) Judicial Assessment.    CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            2,233..............         1.03241  2,305.
 Discharges (per barrel of oil or   1321(b)(7)(A); 33
 unit discharged) Judicial          CFR 27.3.
 Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure  33 U.S.C.            55,808.............         1.03241  57,617.
 to Carry Out Removal/Comply With   1321(b)(7)(B); 33
 Order (Judicial Assessment).       CFR 27.3.
Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure  33 U.S.C.            55,808.............         1.03241  57,617.
 to Comply with Regulation Issued   1321(b)(7)(C); 33
 Under 1321(j) (Judicial            CFR 27.3.
 Assessment).
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            6,696..............         1.03241  6,913.
 Discharges, Gross Negligence       1321(b)(7)(D); 33
 (per barrel of oil or unit         CFR 27.3.
 discharged) Judicial Assessment.
Oil/Hazardous Substances:          33 U.S.C.            223,229............         1.03241  230,464.
 Discharges, Gross Negligence-      1321(b)(7)(D); 33
 Minimum Penalty (Judicial          CFR 27.3.
 Assessment).
Marine Sanitation Devices;         33 U.S.C. 1322(j);   9,399..............         1.03241  9,704.
 Operating.                         33 CFR 27.3.
Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale    33 U.S.C. 1322(j);   25,059.............         1.03241  25,871.
 or Manufacture.                    33 CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules;    33 U.S.C. 1608(a);   17,570.............         1.03241  18,139.
 Operator.                          33 CFR 27.3.
International Navigation Rules;    33 U.S.C. 1608(b);   17,570.............         1.03241  18,139.
 Vessel.                            33 CFR 27.3.
Pollution from Ships; General....  33 U.S.C.            87,855.............         1.03241  90,702.
                                    1908(b)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Pollution from Ships; False        33 U.S.C.            17,570.............         1.03241  18,139.
 Statement.                         1908(b)(2); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Operator  33 U.S.C. 2072(a);   17,570.............         1.03241  18,139.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel..  33 U.S.C. 2072(b);   17,570.............         1.03241  18,139.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; General........  33 U.S.C. 2609(a);   61,982.............         1.03241  63,991.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Shore Protection; Operating        33 U.S.C. 2609(b);   24,793.............         1.03241  25,597.
 Without Permit.                    33 CFR 27.3.
Oil Pollution Liability and        33 U.S.C. 2716a(a);  55,808.............         1.03241  57,617.
 Compensation.                      33 CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls......................  33 U.S.C.            51,097.............         1.03241  52,753.
                                    3852(a)(1)(A); 33
                                    CFR 27.3.
Clean Hulls-related to false       33 U.S.C.            68,129.............         1.03241  70,337.
 statements.                        3852(a)(1)(A); 33
                                    CFR 27.3.

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Clean Hulls-Recreational Vessel..  33 U.S.C. 3852(c);   6,813..............         1.03241  7,034.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Hazardous Substances, Releases,    42 U.S.C. 9609(a);   67,544.............         1.03241  69,733.
 Liability, Compensation (Class     33 CFR 27.3.
 I).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,    42 U.S.C. 9609(b);   67,544.............         1.03241  69,733.
 Liability, Compensation (Class     33 CFR 27.3.
 II).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,    42 U.S.C. 9609(b);   202,635............         1.03241  209,202.
 Liability, Compensation (Class     33 CFR 27.3.
 II subsequent offense).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,    42 U.S.C. 9609(c);   67,544.............         1.03241  69,733.
 Liability, Compensation            33 CFR 27.3.
 (Judicial Assessment).
Hazardous Substances, Releases,    42 U.S.C. 9609(c);   202,635............         1.03241  209,202.
 Liability, Compensation            33 CFR 27.3.
 (Judicial Assessment subsequent
 offense).
Safe Containers for International  46 U.S.C. 80509; 33  7,383..............         1.03241  7,622.
 Cargo.                             CFR 27.3.
Suspension of Passenger Service..  46 U.S.C. 70305; 33  73,837.............         1.03241  76,230.
                                    CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection or Examination   46 U.S.C. 2110(e);   11,162.............         1.03241  11,524.
 Fees.                              33 CFR 27.3.
Alcohol and Dangerous Drug         46 U.S.C. 2115; 33   9,086..............         1.03241  9,380.
 Testing.                           CFR 27.3.
Negligent Operations:              46 U.S.C. 2302(a);   8,219..............         1.03241  8,485.
 Recreational Vessels.              33 CFR 27.3.
Negligent Operations: Other        46 U.S.C. 2302(a);   41,093.............         1.03241  42,425.
 Vessels.                           33 CFR 27.3.
Operating a Vessel While Under     46 U.S.C.            9,086..............         1.03241  9,380.
 the Influence of Alcohol or a      2302(c)(1); 33 CFR
 Dangerous Drug.                    27.3.
Vessel Reporting Requirements:     46 U.S.C.            14,149.............         1.03241  14,608.
 Owner, Charterer, Managing         2306(a)(4); 33 CFR
 Operator, or Agent.                27.3.
Vessel Reporting Requirements:     46 U.S.C.            2,830..............         1.03241  2,922.
 Master.                            2306(b)(2); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Immersion Suits..................  46 U.S.C.            14,149.............         1.03241  14,608.
                                    3102(c)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Inspection Permit................  46 U.S.C.            2,951..............         1.03241  3,047.
                                    3302(i)(5); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Vessel Inspection; General.......  46 U.S.C. 3318(a);   14,149.............         1.03241  14,608.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Nautical        46 U.S.C. 3318(g);   14,149.............         1.03241  14,608.
 School Vessel.                     33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to      46 U.S.C. 3318(h);   2,830..............         1.03241  2,922.
 Give Notice in accordance with     33 CFR 27.3.
 (IAW) 3304(b).
Vessel Inspection; Failure to      46 U.S.C. 3318(i);   2,830..............         1.03241  2,922.
 Give Notice IAW 3309(c).           33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600   46 U.S.C.            28,304.............         1.03241  29,221.
 Gross Tons.                        3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600    46 U.S.C.            5,661..............         1.03241  5,844.
 Gross Tons (GT).                   3318(j)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Failure to      46 U.S.C. 3318(k);   28,304.............         1.03241  29,221.
 Comply with 3311(b).               33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Inspection; Violation of    46 U.S.C. 3318(l);   14,149.............         1.03241  14,608.
 3318(b)-3318(f).                   33 CFR 27.3.
List/count of Passengers.........  46 U.S.C. 3502(e);   294................         1.03241  304.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers.......  46 U.S.C. 3504(c);   29,505.............         1.03241  30,461.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Notification to Passengers; Sale   46 U.S.C. 3504(c);   1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
 of Tickets.                        33 CFR 27.3.
Copies of Laws on Passenger        46 U.S.C. 3506; 33   590................         1.03241  609.
 Vessels; Master.                   CFR 27.3.
Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo......  46 U.S.C.            73,764.............         1.03241  76,155.
                                    3718(a)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Uninspected Vessels..............  46 U.S.C. 4106; 33   12,397.............         1.03241  12,799.
                                    CFR 27.3.
Recreational Vessels (maximum for  46 U.S.C.            390,271............         1.03241  402,920.
 related series of violations).     4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Recreational Vessels; Violation    46 U.S.C.            7,805..............         1.03241  8,058.
 of 4307(a).                        4311(b)(1); 33 CFR
                                    27.3.
Recreational vessels.............  46 U.S.C. 4311(d);   2,951..............         1.03241  3,047.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Uninspected Commercial Fishing     46 U.S.C. 4507; 33   12,397.............         1.03241  12,799.
 Industry Vessels.                  CFR 27.3.
Abandonment of Barges............  46 U.S.C. 4703; 33   2,100..............         1.03241  2,168.
                                    CFR 27.3.
Load Lines.......................  46 U.S.C. 5116(a);   13,508.............         1.03241  13,946.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a).  46 U.S.C. 5116(b);   27,018.............         1.03241  27,894.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b).  46 U.S.C. 5116(c);   13,508.............         1.03241  13,946.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties......  46 U.S.C. 6103(a);   47,061.............         1.03241  48,586.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Reporting Marine Casualties;       46 U.S.C. 6103(b);   12,397.............         1.03241  12,799.
 Violation of 6104.                 33 CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels;      46 U.S.C. 8101(e);   2,233..............         1.03241  2,305.
 Failure to Report Deficiency in    33 CFR 27.3.
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Manning of Inspected Vessels.....  46 U.S.C. 8101(f);   22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
                                    33 CFR 27.3.
Manning of Inspected Vessels;      46 U.S.C. 8101(g);   22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 Employing or Serving in Capacity   33 CFR 27.3.
 not Licensed by USCG.
Manning of Inspected Vessels;      46 U.S.C. 8101(h);   2,951..............         1.03241  3,047.
 Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small      33 CFR 27.3.
 Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
 School Vessel.
Watchmen on Passenger Vessels....  46 U.S.C. 8102(a)..  2,951..............         1.03241  3,047.
Citizenship Requirements.........  46 U.S.C. 8103(f)..  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Watches on Vessels; Violation of   46 U.S.C. 8104(i)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 8104(a) or (b).
Watches on Vessels; Violation of   46 U.S.C. 8104(j)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
Staff Department on Vessels......  46 U.S.C. 8302(e)..  294................         1.03241  304.
Officer's Competency Certificates  46 U.S.C. 8304(d)..  294................         1.03241  304.
Coastwise Pilotage; Owner,         46 U.S.C. 8502(e)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 Charterer, Managing Operator,
 Agent, Master or Individual in
 Charge.
Coastwise Pilotage; Individual...  46 U.S.C. 8502(f)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
Federal Pilots...................  46 U.S.C. 8503.....  70,752.............         1.03241  73,045.
Merchant Mariners Documents......  46 U.S.C. 8701(d)..  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Crew Requirements................  46 U.S.C. 8702(e)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
Small Vessel Manning.............  46 U.S.C. 8906.....  47,061.............         1.03241  48,586.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner,      46 U.S.C. 9308(a)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 Charterer, Managing Operator,
 Agent, Master or Individual in
 Charge.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual  46 U.S.C. 9308(b)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation   46 U.S.C. 9308(c)..  22,324.............         1.03241  23,048.
 of 9303.
Pay Advances to Seamen...........  46 U.S.C.            1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
                                    10314(a)(2).
Pay Advances to Seamen;            46 U.S.C. 10314(b).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
 Remuneration for Employment.
Allotment to Seamen..............  46 U.S.C. 10315(c).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Seamen Protection; General.......  46 U.S.C. 10321....  10,226.............         1.03241  10,557.
Coastwise Voyages: Advances......  46 U.S.C.            10,226.............         1.03241  10,557.
                                    10505(a)(2).
Coastwise Voyages: Advances;       46 U.S.C. 10505(b).  10,226.............         1.03241  10,557.
 Remuneration for Employment.
Coastwise Voyages: Seamen          46 U.S.C. 10508(b).  10,226.............         1.03241  10,557.
 Protection; General.
Effects of Deceased Seamen.......  46 U.S.C. 10711....  590................         1.03241  609.
Complaints of Unfitness..........  46 U.S.C.            1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
                                    10902(a)(2).
Proceedings on Examination of      46 U.S.C. 10903(d).  294................         1.03241  304.
 Vessel.
Permission to Make Complaint.....  46 U.S.C. 10907(b).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Accommodations for Seamen........  46 U.S.C. 11101(f).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Medicine Chests on Vessels.......  46 U.S.C. 11102(b).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Destitute Seamen.................  46 U.S.C. 11104(b).  294................         1.03241  304.
Wages on Discharge...............  46 U.S.C. 11105(c).  1,474..............         1.03241  1,522.
Log Books; Master Failing to       46 U.S.C. 11303(a).  590................         1.03241  609.
 Maintain.
Log Books; Master Failing to Make  46 U.S.C. 11303(b).  590................         1.03241  609.
 Entry.
Log Books; Late Entry............  46 U.S.C. 11303(c).  443................         1.03241  457.
Carrying of Sheath Knives........  46 U.S.C. 11506....  148................         1.03241  153.
Vessel Documentation.............  46 U.S.C.            19,324.............         1.03241  19,950.
                                    12151(a)(1).
Documentation of Vessels--Related  46 U.S.C. 12151      32,208.............         1.03241  33,252.
 to Activities involving mobile     (a)(2).
 offshore drilling units.
Vessel Documentation; Fishery      46 U.S.C. 12151(c).  147,675............         1.03241  152,461.
 Endorsement.
Numbering of Undocumented          46 U.S.C. 12309(a).  14,754.............         1.03241  15,232.
 Vessels--Willful violation.
Numbering of Undocumented Vessels  46 U.S.C. 12309(b).  2,951..............         1.03241  3,047.
Vessel Identification System.....  46 U.S.C. 12507(b).  24,793.............         1.03241  25,597.
Measurement of Vessels...........  46 U.S.C. 14701....  54,038.............         1.03241  55,789.
Measurement; False Statements....  46 U.S.C. 14702....  54,038.............         1.03241  55,789.
Commercial Instruments and         46 U.S.C. 31309....  24,793.............         1.03241  25,597.
 Maritime Liens.
Commercial Instruments and         46 U.S.C.            24,793.............         1.03241  25,597.
 Maritime Liens; Mortgagor.         31330(a)(2).
Commercial Instruments and         46 U.S.C.            61,982.............         1.03241  63,991.
 Maritime Liens; Violation of       31330(b)(2).
 31329.
Ports and Waterway Safety          46 U.S.C. 70036(a);  111,031............         1.03241  114,630.
 Regulations.                       33 CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or     46 U.S.C.            11,162.............         1.03241  11,524.
 Marine Parades; Unlicensed         70041(d)(1)(B); 33
 Person in Charge.                  CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or     46 U.S.C.            11,162.............         1.03241  11,524.
 Marine Parades; Owner Onboard      70041(d)(1)(C); 33
 Vessel.                            CFR 27.3.
Vessel Navigation: Regattas or     46 U.S.C.            5,580..............         1.03241  5,761.
 Marine Parades; Other Persons.     70041(d)(1)(D); 33
                                    CFR 27.3.
Port Security....................  46 U.S.C. 70119(a).  41,093.............         1.03241  42,425.
Port Security--Continuing          46 U.S.C. 70119(b).  73,837.............         1.03241  76,230.
 Violations.
Maritime Drug Law Enforcement....  46 U.S.C. 70506(c).  6,813..............         1.03241  7,034.
Hazardous Materials: Related to    49 U.S.C.            96,624.............         1.03241  99,756.
 Vessels.                           5123(a)(1).
Hazardous Materials: Related to    49 U.S.C.            225,455............         1.03241  232,762.
 Vessels--Penalty from              5123(a)(2).
 Fatalities, Serious Injuries/
 Illness or substantial Damage to
 Property.

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Hazardous Materials: Related to    49 U.S.C.            582................         1.03241  601.
 Vessels; Training.                 5123(a)(3).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
  Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
  2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).
** Enacted under the Tariff Act; exempt from inflation adjustments.

E. Transportation Security Administration

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is updating its 
civil penalties regulation in accordance with the 2015 Act. Pursuant to 
its statutory authority in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5), (6), 49 
U.S.C. 46301(d)(2), (8), and 49 U.S.C. 114(u), TSA may impose penalties 
for violations of statutes that TSA administers, including penalties 
for violations of implementing regulations or orders. Note that 
pursuant to division K, title I, sec. 1904(b)(1)(I), of Public Law 115-
254, 132 Stat. 3186, 3545 (Oct. 5, 2018), the TSA Modernization Act--
part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018--the former 49 U.S.C. 
114(v), which relates to penalties, was re-designated as 49 U.S.C. 
114(u).
    TSA assesses these penalties for a wide variety of aviation and 
surface security requirements, including violations of TSA's 
requirements applicable to Transportation Worker Identification 
Credentials (TWIC),\28\ as well as violations of requirements described 
in chapter 449 of title 49 of the U.S.C. These penalties can apply to a 
wide variety of situations, as described in the statutory and 
regulatory provisions, as well as in guidance that TSA publishes. Below 
is a table showing the 2024 adjustment for the penalties that TSA 
administers.
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    \28\ See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and 46303, and 
49 U.S.C. chapter 449.

                   Table 5--Transportation Security Administration Civil Penalties Adjustments
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                                                         Penalty amount as                      New penalty as
           Penalty name                  Citation         adjusted in the     Multiplier *     adjusted by this
                                                              2023 FR                             final rule
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Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449     49 U.S.C.            $40,272 (up to a            1.03241  $41,577 (up to a
 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),     46301(a)(1), (4),    total of $644,343                    total of $665,226
 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A),                (5), (6); 49         per civil penalty                    per civil penalty
 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and     U.S.C.               action).                             action).
 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or      46301(d)(2), (8);
 46303, a regulation prescribed,    49 CFR
 or order issued thereunder by a    1503.401(c)(3).
 person operating an aircraft for
 the transportation of passengers
 or property for compensation.
Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449     49 U.S.C.            $16,108 (up to a            1.03241  $16,630 (up to a
 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d),     46301(a)(1), (4),    total of $80,544                     total of $83,154
 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A),                (5); 49 U.S.C.       for individuals or                   for individuals or
 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and     46301(d)(8); 49      small businesses,                    small businesses,
 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or      CFR 1503.401(c).     $644,343 for                         $665,226 for
 46303, a regulation prescribed,                         others).                             others).
 or order issued thereunder by an
 individual (except an airman
 serving as an airman), any
 person not operating an aircraft
 for the transportation of
 passengers or property for
 compensation, or a small
 business concern.
Violation of any other provision   49 U.S.C. 114(u);    $13,785 (up to a            1.03241  $14,232 (up to a
 of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46        49 CFR 1503.401(b).  total of $68,928                     total of $71,162
 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation                            total for                            total for
 prescribed, or order issued                             individuals or                       individuals or
 thereunder.                                             small businesses,                    small businesses,
                                                         $551,417 for                         $569,288 for
                                                         others).                             others).
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* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation
  Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
  2015 (Dec. 19, 2022) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).

IV. Administrative Procedure Act

    The Administrative Procedure Act (``APA'') (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) 
require agencies, when conducting rulemaking, to provide advance public 
notice, seek public comment, and provide a thirty-day delayed effective 
date. An agency may issue a rule without first providing an opportunity 
for notice and comment if the agency makes a finding of good cause that 
that notice and comment procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or 
contrary to the public interest. Notice and comment procedures are 
unnecessary, for example, if Congress requires non-discretionary action 
of an agency, leaving the agency without discretion to vary its action 
in response to the views or suggestions of public commenters.
    With respect to the annual inflation adjustments, DHS finds that 
notice and comment procedures are not required. The 2015 Act had 
instructed agencies to make the required annual adjustments 
``notwithstanding section 553 of title 5 of the U.S.C.'' (See 28 U.S.C. 
2461 note). Furthermore, DHS has good cause to forgo notice and comment 
procedures because such procedures would be unnecessary due to DHS's 
lack of discretion in updating the penalties. As required by the 2015 
Act, DHS is updating the penalty amounts by applying the cost-of-living 
adjustment multiplier that OMB has provided to agencies. For the same 
reasons, DHS also finds that it has good cause to forgo a delayed 
effective date under section 553(d) of the APA.
    With respect to the penalties that Coast Guard has added in this

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rulemaking, DHS finds that there is good cause to bypass notice and 
comment procedures. In this rule, the Coast Guard adds penalties to 
Table 1 in 33 CFR part 27. The penalties address master key control 
systems (46 U.S.C. 3106(d)), passenger vessel safety and security (46 
U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A) and 46 U.S.C. 3508(d)), engine cut-off switches 
(46 U.S.C. 4311(c)), employing qualified available U.S. citizens or 
residents (46 U.S.C. 8106(f)(2)-(3)), the requirement to report sexual 
assault and harassment (46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) and 46 U.S.C. 
10104(d)(2)), vessel escort operations and towing assistance (46 U.S.C. 
55112(d)), and the regulation of vessels in the territorial waters of 
the United States (46 U.S.C. 70052(c). See Table 3, ``U.S. Coast Guard 
Civil Penalty Additions,'' above for more information on the penalties 
that the Coast Guard is adding to Table 1 in 33 CFR part 27. DHS finds 
that there is good cause to forgo notice and comment procedures for 
these additions because notice and comment procedures would be 
unnecessary. Notice and comment would not change either the initial 
maximum statutory penalties (set by their authorizing statutes) or the 
multiplier (set by OMB). The authorizing statutes for these penalties 
and the 2015 Act leave the Coast Guard no discretion to consider any 
other alternatives for setting the penalties. For the reasons stated 
above, DHS also finds that good cause exists to forgo a 30-day delayed 
effective date under section 553(d) of the APA.

V. Regulatory Analyses

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review''), as 
amended by Executive Order 14094 (``Modernizing Regulatory Review''), 
and 13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') direct 
agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory 
alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory 
approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, 
environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, 
and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility.
    OMB has not designated this final rule a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended by 
Executive Order 14094. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed this rule. 
This final rule makes nondiscretionary adjustments to existing civil 
monetary penalties in accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB 
guidance.\29\ DHS therefore did not consider alternatives and does not 
have the flexibility to alter the adjustments of the civil monetary 
penalty amounts as provided in this rule. To the extent this final rule 
increases civil monetary penalties, it would result in an increase in 
transfers from persons or entities assessed a civil monetary penalty to 
the government.
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    \29\ Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, 
M-24-07, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, 
Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 
Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 19, 2023) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/M-24-07-Implementation-of-Penalty-Inflation-Adjustments-for-2024.pdf).
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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.

VI. Signing Authorities

    The amendments to 19 CFR part 4 in this document are issued in 
accordance with 19 CFR 0.2(a), which provides that the authority of the 
Secretary of the Treasury with respect to CBP regulations that are not 
related to customs revenue functions was transferred to the Secretary 
of Homeland Security pursuant to Section 403(l) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002. Accordingly, this final rule to amend such 
regulations may be signed by the Secretary of Homeland Security (or his 
or her delegate).

List of Subjects

8 CFR Part 270

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

8 CFR Part 274a

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

8 CFR Part 280

    Administrative practice and procedure, Immigration, Penalties.

19 CFR Part 4

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

33 CFR Part 27

    Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties.

49 CFR Part 1503

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

Amendments to the Regulations

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

Title 8--Aliens and Nationality

PART 270--PENALTIES FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD

0
1. The authority citation for part 270 continues to read as follows:

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


0
2. In Sec.  270.3, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  270.3  Penalties.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (A) First offense under section 274C(a)(1) through (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,

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2015; and not less than $575 and not exceeding $4,610 for each 
fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015.
    (B) First offense under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not less than 
$250 and not exceeding $2,000 for each fraudulent document or each 
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the 
Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $275 and not exceeding $2,200 
for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in 
section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, and 
on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $487 and not exceeding 
$3,887 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity 
described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act after November 2, 
2015.
    (C) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4). 
Not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 for each fraudulent 
document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) 
through (a)(4) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 
and not exceeding $6,500 for each fraudulent document or each 
proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of 
the Act occurring on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 
2, 2015; and not less than $4,610 and not more than $11,524 for each 
fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 
274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act after November 2, 2015.
    (D) Subsequent offenses under section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6). Not 
less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 for each fraudulent document 
or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) 
of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $2,200 and not 
exceeding $5,500 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed 
activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act occurring 
on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not 
less than $3,887 and not more than $9,718 for each fraudulent document 
or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) 
of the Act after November 2, 2015.
* * * * *

PART 274a--CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS

0
3. The authority citation for part 274a continues to read as follows:

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


0
4. In Sec.  274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  274a.8  Prohibition of indemnity bonds.

* * * * *
    (b) Penalty. Any person or other entity who requires any individual 
to post a bond or security as stated in this section shall, after 
notice and opportunity for an administrative hearing in accordance with 
section 274A(e)(3)(B) of the Act, be subject to a civil monetary 
penalty of $1,000 for each violation before September 29, 1999, of 
$1,100 for each violation occurring on or after September 29, 1999, but 
on or before November 2, 2015, and of $2,789 for each violation 
occurring after November 2, 2015, and to an administrative order 
requiring the return to the individual of any amounts received in 
violation of this section or, if the individual cannot be located, to 
the general fund of the Treasury.

0
5. In Sec.  274a.10, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and 
paragraph (b)(2) introductory text to read as follows:


Sec.  274a.10  Penalties.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (A) First offense--not less than $275 and not more than $2,200 for 
each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred 
before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200, for 
each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred 
occurring on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 2, 
2015; and not less than $698 and not more than $5,579 for each 
unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred occurring 
after November 2, 2015;
    (B) Second offense--not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 
for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense 
occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 and not more than 
$6,500, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second 
offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008, and on or before November 
2, 2015; and not less than $5,579 and not more than $13,946 for each 
unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred 
after November 2, 2015; or
    (C) More than two offenses--not less than $3,300 and not more than 
$11,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or 
subsequent offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $4,300 
and not exceeding $16,000, for each unauthorized alien with respect to 
whom the third or subsequent offense occurred on or after March 27, 
2008, and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $8,369 and 
not more than $27,894 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom 
the third or subsequent offense occurred after November 2, 2015; and
* * * * *
    (2) A respondent determined by the Service (if a respondent fails 
to request a hearing) or by an administrative law judge, to have failed 
to comply with the employment verification requirements as set forth in 
Sec.  274a.2(b), shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of 
not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each individual with 
respect to whom such violation occurred before September 29, 1999; not 
less than $110 and not more than $1,100 for each individual with 
respect to whom such violation occurred on or after September 29, 1999, 
and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $281 and not more 
than $2,789 for each individual with respect to whom such violation 
occurred after November 2, 2015. In determining the amount of the 
penalty, consideration shall be given to:
* * * * *

PART 280--IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF FINES

0
6. The authority citation for part 280 continues to read as follows:

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


0
7. In Sec.  280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1) through (15) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  280.53  Civil monetary penalties inflation adjustment.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Section 231(g) of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with 
arrival and departure manifest requirements for passengers, 
crewmembers, or occupants transported on commercial vessels or aircraft 
arriving to or departing from the United States: From $1,643 to $1,696.
    (2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties for non-compliance with 
landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft 
transporting aliens: From $4,465 to $4,610.
    (3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to depart 
voluntarily: From $1,881 minimum/$9,413 maximum to $1,942 minimum/
$9,718 maximum.
    (4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, penalties for violations of 
removal

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orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft, under 
section 241(d) of the Act, or for costs associated with removal under 
section 241(e) of the Act: From $3,765 to $3,887.
    (5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 
241(d)(2) of the Act: From $9,413 to $9,718.
    (6) Section 251(d) of the Act, penalties for failure to report an 
illegal landing or desertion of alien crewmen, and for each alien not 
reported on arrival or departure manifest or lists required in 
accordance with section 251 of the Act: From $446 to $460; and 
penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of 
section 251(d) of the Act: From $11,162 to $11,524.
    (7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to control, 
detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $1,116 minimum/$6,696 maximum to 
$1,152 minimum/$6,913 maximum.
    (8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties for employment on passenger 
vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $2,232 to 
$2,304.
    (9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties for discharge of alien 
crewmen: From $3,348 minimum/$6,696 maximum to $3,457 minimum/$6,913 
maximum.
    (10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties for bringing into the United 
States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From 
$22,324 maximum to $23,048 maximum.
    (11) Section 271(a) of the Act, penalties for failure to prevent 
the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $6,696 to $6,913.
    (12) Section 272(a) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the 
United States aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related 
ground: From $6,696 to $6,913.
    (13) Section 273(b) of the Act, penalties for bringing to the 
United States aliens without required documentation: From $6,696 to 
$6,913.
    (14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties for failure to depart: From 
$942 maximum to $973 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation.
    (15) Section 275(b) of the Act, penalties for improper entry: From 
$94 minimum/$472 maximum to $97 minimum/$487 maximum, for each entry or 
attempted entry.

Title 19--Customs Duties

PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES

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

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

0
9. In Sec.  4.80, revise paragraphs (b)(2) and (i) to read as follows:


Sec.  4.80  Vessels entitled to engage in coastwise trade.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) The penalty imposed for the unlawful transportation of 
passengers between coastwise points is $300 for each passenger so 
transported and landed on or before November 2, 2015, and $971 for each 
passenger so transported and landed after November 2, 2015 (46 U.S.C. 
55103, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment 
Act Improvements Act of 2015).
* * * * *
    (i) Any vessel, entitled to be documented and not so documented, 
employed in a trade for which a Certificate of Documentation is issued 
under the vessel documentation laws (see Sec.  4.0(c)), other than a 
trade covered by a registry, is liable to a civil penalty of $500 for 
each port at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of 
Documentation on or before November 2, 2015, and $1,617 for each port 
at which it arrives without the proper Certificate of Documentation 
after November 2, 2015 (19 U.S.C. 1706a, as adjusted by the Federal 
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015). If 
such a vessel has on board any foreign merchandise (sea stores 
excepted), or any domestic taxable alcoholic beverages, on which the 
duty and taxes have not been paid or secured to be paid, the vessel and 
its cargo are subject to seizure and forfeiture.

0
10. In Sec.  4.92, revise the third sentence to read as follows:


Sec.  4.92  Towing.

    * * * The penalties for violation of this section occurring after 
November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $1,132 to $3,558 against the owner 
or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing 
vessel of $193 per ton of the towed vessel (46 U.S.C. 55111, as 
adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 
Improvements Act of 2015).

Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters

PART 27--ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION

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

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

0
12. In Sec.  27.3, revise the third sentence of the introductory text 
and Table 1 to read as follows:


Sec.  27.3  Penalty adjustment table.

    * * * The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this 
section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after June 28, 
2024, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * * 
*

                      Table 1 to Sec.   27.3--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
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                                                                                                 2024 Adjusted
             U.S. Code citation                     Civil monetary penalty description          maximum penalty
                                                                                                  amount ($)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 U.S.C. 521(c)............................  Saving Life and Property......................             $12,958
14 U.S.C. 521(e)............................  Saving Life and Property; Intentional                        1,330
                                               Interference with Broadcast.
14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance                 6,508
                                               Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 936(i)............................  Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance                43,394
                                               Records (subsequent offenses).
19 U.S.C. 70................................  Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of                9,704
                                               Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70................................  Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of                2,264
                                               Vessels--Minimum Penalty.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)...........................  Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master,                5,000
                                               Owner, Operator or Person in Charge \1\.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d)...........................  Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master,                1,000
                                               Owner, Operator or Person in Charge--Minimum
                                               Penalty \1\.

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33 U.S.C. 471...............................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General...              14,069
33 U.S.C. 474...............................  Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's                 971
                                               River.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)............................  Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations....              35,516
33 U.S.C. 499(c)............................  Bridges/Drawbridges...........................              35,516
33 U.S.C. 502(c)............................  Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing                 35,516
                                               Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)............................  Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.............              35,516
33 U.S.C. 1208(a)...........................  Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person               2,587
                                               in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b)...........................  Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel........               2,587
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)..................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I               23,048
                                               per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)..................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I               57,617
                                               total under paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii).................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II              23,048
                                               per day of violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii).................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II             288,080
                                               total under paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day               57,617
                                               of violation) Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per                    2,305
                                               barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial
                                               Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out              57,617
                                               Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial
                                               Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply                 57,617
                                               with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j)
                                               (Judicial Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross                  6,913
                                               Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit
                                               discharged) Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).....................  Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross                230,464
                                               Negligence--Minimum Penalty (Judicial
                                               Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)...........................  Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating..........               9,704
33 U.S.C. 1322(j)...........................  Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture              25,871
33 U.S.C. 1608(a)...........................  International Navigation Rules; Operator......              18,139
33 U.S.C. 1608(b)...........................  International Navigation Rules; Vessel........              18,139
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)........................  Pollution from Ships; General.................              90,702
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)........................  Pollution from Ships; False Statement.........              18,139
33 U.S.C. 2072(a)...........................  Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.............              18,139
33 U.S.C. 2072(b)...........................  Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel...............              18,139
33 U.S.C. 2609(a)...........................  Shore Protection; General.....................              63,991
33 U.S.C. 2609(b)...........................  Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit....              25,597
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)..........................  Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation......              57,617
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A).....................  Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement................              52,753
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A).....................  Clean Hulls; related to false statements......              70,337
33 U.S.C. 3852(c)...........................  Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels.............               7,034
42 U.S.C. 9609(a)...........................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                  69,733
                                               Compensation (Class I).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)...........................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                  69,733
                                               Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b)...........................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                 209,202
                                               Compensation (Class II subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)...........................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                  69,733
                                               Compensation (Judicial Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c)...........................  Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability,                 209,202
                                               Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent
                                               offense).
46 U.S.C. 80509(a)..........................  Safe Containers for International Cargo.......               7,622
46 U.S.C. 70305(c)..........................  Suspension of Passenger Service...............              76,230
46 U.S.C. 2110(e)...........................  Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees.........              11,524
46 U.S.C. 2115..............................  Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing............               9,380
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)...........................  Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels....               8,485
46 U.S.C. 2302(a)...........................  Negligent Operations: Other Vessels...........              42,425
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)........................  Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence                 9,380
                                               of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)........................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner,                       14,608
                                               Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)........................  Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master.........               2,922
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)........................  Immersion Suits...............................              14,608
46 U.S.C. 3106(d)...........................  Master Key Control System.....................               1,032
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)........................  Inspection Permit.............................               3,047
46 U.S.C. 3318(a)...........................  Vessel Inspection; General....................              14,608
46 U.S.C. 3318(g)...........................  Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel.....              14,608
46 U.S.C. 3318(h)...........................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in                 2,922
                                               accordance with (IAW) 3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i)...........................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW                2,922
                                               3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................  Vessel Inspection; Vessel >=1600 Gross Tons...              29,221
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........................  Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons                   5,844
                                               (GT).
46 U.S.C. 3318(k)...........................  Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with                   29,221
                                               3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l)...........................  Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-                    14,608
                                               3318(f).
46 U.S.C. 3502(e)...........................  List/count of Passengers......................                 304
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)...........................  Notification to Passengers....................              30,461
46 U.S.C. 3504(c)...........................  Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets...               1,522
46 U.S.C. 3506..............................  Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master...                 609
46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A).....................  Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily          25,810 Daily/
                                               Penalty & Maximum Penalty.                         51,621 Maximum

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46 U.S.C. 3508(d)...........................  Passenger Vessel Security and Safety;                       51,621
                                               Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation
                                               Training; Maximum Penalty.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)........................  Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo...................              76,155
46 U.S.C. 4106..............................  Uninspected Vessels...........................              12,799
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................  Recreational Vessels (maximum for related                  402,920
                                               series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........................  Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)....               8,058
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)...........................  Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b),                 103
                                               First Offense.
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)...........................  Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b),                 258
                                               Second Offense.
46 U.S.C. 4311(c)...........................  Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b),                 516
                                               Subsequent to Second Offense.
46 U.S.C. 4311(d)...........................  Recreational Vessels..........................               3,047
46 U.S.C. 4507..............................  Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry                     12,799
                                               Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 4703..............................  Abandonment of Barges.........................               2,168
46 U.S.C. 5116(a)...........................  Load Lines....................................              13,946
46 U.S.C. 5116(b)...........................  Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)..............              27,894
46 U.S.C. 5116(c)...........................  Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)..............              13,946
46 U.S.C. 6103(a)...........................  Reporting Marine Casualties...................              48,586
46 U.S.C. 6103(b)...........................  Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104              12,799
46 U.S.C. 8101(e)...........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to                     2,305
                                               Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f)...........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels..................              23,048
46 U.S.C. 8101(g)...........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or                  23,048
                                               Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S.
                                               Coast Guard (USCG).
46 U.S.C. 8101(h)...........................  Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel                 3,047
                                               <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
                                               School Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a)...........................  Watchmen on Passenger Vessels.................               3,047
46 U.S.C. 8103(f)...........................  Citizenship Requirements......................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 8104(i)...........................  Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or                 23,048
                                               (b).
46 U.S.C. 8104(j)...........................  Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d),              23,048
                                               (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8106(f)...........................  Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or       10,324 Daily/
                                               Residents.                                        103,241 Maximum
46 U.S.C. 8302(e)...........................  Staff Department on Vessels...................                 304
46 U.S.C. 8304(d)...........................  Officer's Competency Certificates.............                 304
46 U.S.C. 8502(e)...........................  Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing              23,048
                                               Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in
                                               Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f)...........................  Coastwise Pilotage; Individual................              23,048
46 U.S.C. 8503..............................  Federal Pilots................................              73,045
46 U.S.C. 8701(d)...........................  Merchant Mariners Documents...................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 8702(e)...........................  Crew Requirements.............................              23,048
46 U.S.C. 8906..............................  Small Vessel Manning..........................              48,586
46 U.S.C. 9308(a)...........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer,                    23,048
                                               Managing Operator, Agent, Master or
                                               Individual in Charge.
46 U.S.C. 9308(b)...........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.............              23,048
46 U.S.C. 9308(c)...........................  Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303......              23,048
46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2).......................  Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and                    51,621
                                               Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by
                                               Responsible Entity of a Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2).......................  Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and                    25,810
                                               Harassment; Company After Action Summary,
                                               violation of 10104(d)(1).
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2).......................  Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and                       516
                                               Harassment; Company After Action Summary,
                                               Daily Noncompliance Penalty.
46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2).......................  Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and                    51,621
                                               Harassment; Company After Action Summary,
                                               Civil Penalty Maximum.
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2).......................  Pay Advances to Seamen........................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)..........................  Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for                     1,522
                                               Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)..........................  Allotment to Seamen...........................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 10321.............................  Seamen Protection; General....................              10,557
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2).......................  Coastwise Voyages: Advances...................              10,557
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)..........................  Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for               10,557
                                               Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)..........................  Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General.              10,557
46 U.S.C. 10711.............................  Effects of Deceased Seamen....................                 609
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2).......................  Complaints of Unfitness.......................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)..........................  Proceedings on Examination of Vessel..........                 304
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)..........................  Permission to Make Complaint..................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)..........................  Accommodations for Seamen.....................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)..........................  Medicine Chests on Vessels....................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)..........................  Destitute Seamen..............................                 304
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)..........................  Wages on Discharge............................               1,522
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)..........................  Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain.........                 609
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)..........................  Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry.......                 609
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)..........................  Log Books; Late Entry.........................                 457
46 U.S.C. 11506.............................  Carrying of Sheath Knives.....................                 153

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46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1).......................  Vessel Documentation..........................              19,950
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2).......................  Documentation of Vessels--Related to                        33,252
                                               activities involving mobile offshore drilling
                                               units.
46 U.S.C. 12151(c)..........................  Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement.....             152,461
46 U.S.C. 12309(a)..........................  Numbering of Undocumented Vessels--Willful                  15,232
                                               violation.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)..........................  Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.............               3,047
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)..........................  Vessel Identification System..................              25,597
46 U.S.C. 14701.............................  Measurement of Vessels........................              55,789
46 U.S.C. 14702.............................  Measurement; False Statements.................              55,789
46 U.S.C. 31309.............................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens.....              25,597
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2).......................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens;                  25,597
                                               Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2).......................  Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens;                  63,991
                                               Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 55112(d)..........................  Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance              10,324
46 U.S.C. 70052(c)..........................  Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of              25,810
                                               the United States.
46 U.S.C. 70036(a)..........................  Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations........             114,630
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)....................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;              11,524
                                               Unlicensed Person in Charge.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)....................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;              11,524
                                               Owner Onboard Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)....................  Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades;               5,761
                                               Other Persons.
46 U.S.C. 70119(a)..........................  Port Security.................................              42,425
46 U.S.C. 70119(b)..........................  Port Security--Continuing Violations..........              76,230
46 U.S.C. 70506.............................  Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties......               7,034
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                   99,756
                                               Maximum Penalty.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                  232,762
                                               Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/
                                               Illness or Substantial Damage to Property.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)........................  Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels--                      601
                                               Training.
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\1\ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments.

Title 49--Transportation

PART 1503--INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

0
13. The authority citation for part 1503 continues to read as follows:

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


0
14. In Sec.  1503.401, revise paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1), 
(2), and (3) to read as follows:


Sec.  1503.401  Maximum penalty amounts.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (``small 
business concern'' as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act 
(15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, 
$14,232 per violation, up to a total of $71,162 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of an individual or small business concern; and
    (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of any other person. For violations that occurred 
after November 2, 2015, $14,232 per violation, up to a total of 
$569,288 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person.
    (c) * * *
    (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (``small 
business concern'' as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act 
(15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, 
$16,630 per violation, up to a total of $83,154 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of an individual (except an airman serving as an 
airman), or a small business concern.
    (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
$10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an 
airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers 
or property for compensation. For violations that occurred after 
November 2, 2015, $16,630 per violation, up to a total of $665,226 per 
civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman 
serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation 
of passengers or property for compensation.
    (3) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, 
$25,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty 
action, in the case of a person operating an aircraft for the 
transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an 
individual serving as an airman). For violations that occurred after 
November 2, 2015, $41,577 per violation, up to a total of $665,226 per 
civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual 
serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of 
passengers or property for compensation.

Jonathan E. Meyer,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-14121 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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