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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter A - General |
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Part 27 - Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation |
§ 27.3 - Penalty adjustment table.
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§ 27.3 Penalty adjustment table.
Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The “adjusted maximum penalty” is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 1113, 20222023, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.
Table 1 to § 27.3 - Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
U.S. code citation Civil monetary penalty description 2022 2023 Adjusted
maximum penalty
amount
($)14 U.S.C. 521(c) Saving Life and Property 11$12,649 551 14 U.S.C. 521(e) Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast 1,195 288 14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) 56,851 304 14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) 3942,011 033 19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels 89,723 399 19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty 2,035 193 19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge1 5,000 19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge - Minimum Penalty1 1,000 33 U.S.C. 471 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General 1213,647 627 33 U.S.C. 474 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River 873 941 33 U.S.C. 495(b) Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations 3134,928 401 33 U.S.C. 499(c) Bridges/Drawbridges 3134,928 401 33 U.S.C. 502(c) Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation 3134,928 401 33 U.S.C. 533(b) Bridges/Maintenance and Operation 3134,928 401 33 U.S.C. 1208(a) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot 2,326 506 33 U.S.C. 1208(b) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel 2,326 506 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) 2022,719 324 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) 5155,796 808 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) 2022,719 324 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) 258279,978 036 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment 5155,796 808 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 2,072 233 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment) 5155,796 808 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment) 5155,796 808 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 6,215 696 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment) 207223,183 229 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating 89,723 399 33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture 2325,258 059 33 U.S.C. 1608(a) International Navigation Rules; Operator 1617,307 570 33 U.S.C. 1608(b) International Navigation Rules; Vessel 1617,307 570 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) Pollution from Ships; General 8187,540 855 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) Pollution from Ships; False Statement 1617,307 570 33 U.S.C. 2072(a) Inland Navigation Rules; Operator 1617,307 570 33 U.S.C. 2072(b) Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel 1617,307 570 33 U.S.C. 2609(a) Shore Protection; General 5761,527 982 33 U.S.C. 2609(b) Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit 2324,011 793 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation 5155,796 808 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement 4751,424 097 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; related to false statements 6368,232 129 33 U.S.C. 3852(c) Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels 6,323 813 42 U.S.C. 9609(a) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) 6267,689 544 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) 6267,689 544 42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) 188202,069 635 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) 6267,689 544 42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense) 188202,069 635 46 U.S.C. 80509(a) Safe Containers for International Cargo 67,852 383 46 U.S.C. 70305(c) Suspension of Passenger Service 6873,529 837 46 U.S.C. 2110(e) Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees 1011,360 162 46 U.S.C. 2115 Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing 89,433 086 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels 78,628 219 46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 3841,139 093 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug 89,433 086 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent 1314,132 149 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master 2,627 830 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) Immersion Suits 1314,132 149 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) Inspection Permit 2,739 952 46 U.S.C. 3318(a) Vessel Inspection; General 1314,132 149 46 U.S.C. 3318(g) Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel 1314,132 149 46 U.S.C. 3318(h) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) 2,627 830 46 U.S.C. 3318(i) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) 2,627 830 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1,600 ≥1600 Gross Tons 2628,269 303 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1,600 <1600 Gross Tons (GT) 5,254 661 46 U.S.C. 3318(k) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) 2628,269 303 46 U.S.C. 3318(l) Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f) 1314,132 149 46 U.S.C. 3502(e) List/count of Passengers 273 294 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers 2729,384 505 46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 3506 Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master 548 590 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo 6873,462 764 46 U.S.C. 4106 Uninspected Vessels 1112,506 397 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) 362390,217 271 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) 7,244 805 46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Recreational Vessels 2,739 951 46 U.S.C. 4507 Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels 1112,506 397 46 U.S.C. 4703 Abandonment of Barges 12,949 100 46 U.S.C. 5116(a) Load Lines 1213,537 508 46 U.S.C. 5116(b) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) 2527,076 018 46 U.S.C. 5116(c) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) 1213,537 508 46 U.S.C. 6103(a) Reporting Marine Casualties 4347,678 061 46 U.S.C. 6103(b) Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 1112,506 397 46 U.S.C. 8101(e) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement 2,072 233 46 U.S.C. 8101(f) Manning of Inspected Vessels 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8101(g) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8101(h) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel 2,739 951 46 U.S.C. 8102(a) Watchmen on Passenger Vessels 2,739 951 46 U.S.C. 8103(f) Citizenship Requirements 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 8104(i) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8104(j) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8302(e) Staff Department on Vessels 273 294 46 U.S.C. 8304(d) Officer's Competency Certificates 273 294 46 U.S.C. 8502(e) Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8502(f) Coastwise Pilotage; Individual 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8503 Federal Pilots 6570,666 752 46 U.S.C. 8701(d) Merchant Mariners Documents 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 8702(e) Crew Requirements 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 8906 Small Vessel Manning 4347,678 061 46 U.S.C. 9308(a) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 9308(b) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 9308(c) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 2022,719 324 46 U.S.C. 10104(b) Failure to Report Sexual Offense 11,011 864 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) Pay Advances to Seamen 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 10314(b) Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 10315(c) Allotment to Seamen 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 10321 Seamen Protection; General 910,491 226 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) Coastwise Voyages: Advances 910,491 226 46 U.S.C. 10505(b) Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment 910,491 226 46 U.S.C. 10508(b) Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General 910,491 226 46 U.S.C. 10711 Effects of Deceased Seamen 548 590 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) Complaints of Unfitness 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 10903(d) Proceedings on Examination of Vessel 273 294 46 U.S.C. 10907(b) Permission to Make Complaint 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 11101(f) Accommodations for Seamen 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 11102(b) Medicine Chests on Vessels 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 11104(b) Destitute Seamen 273 294 46 U.S.C. 11105(c) Wages on Discharge 1,368 474 46 U.S.C. 11303(a) Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain 548 590 46 U.S.C. 11303(b) Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry 548 590 46 U.S.C. 11303(c) Log Books; Late Entry 411 443 46 U.S.C. 11506 Carrying of Sheath Knives 137 148 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) Vessel Documentation 1719,935 324 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units 2932,893 208 46 U.S.C. 12151(c) Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement 137147,060 675 46 U.S.C. 12309(a) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation 1314,693 754 46 U.S.C. 12309(b) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels 2,739 951 46 U.S.C. 12507(b) Vessel Identification System 2324,011 793 46 U.S.C. 14701 Measurement of Vessels 5054,154 038 46 U.S.C. 14702 Measurement; False Statements 5054,154 038 46 U.S.C. 31309 Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens 2324,011 793 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor 2324,011 793 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 5761,527 982 46 U.S.C. 70036(a) Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations 103111,050 031 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge 1011,360 162 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel 1011,360 162 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons 5,179 580 46 U.S.C. 70119(a) Port Security 3841,139 093 46 U.S.C. 70119(b) Port Security - Continuing Violations 6873,529 837 46 U.S.C. 70506 Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties 6,323 813 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty 8996,678 624 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property 209225,249 455 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training 540 582 [82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36480, June 17, 2020; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58276, Sept. 18, 2020; 87 FR 1328, Jan. 11, 2022; 88 FR 2184, Jan. 13, 2023]