2020-11124. Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation  

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    AGENCY:

    Department of Homeland Security.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    In this final rule, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making the 2020 annual inflation adjustment to its civil monetary penalties. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act) was signed into law on November 2, 2015. Pursuant to the 2015 Act, all agencies must adjust civil monetary penalties annually and publish the adjustment in the Federal Register. Accordingly, this final rule adjusts DHS's civil monetary penalties for 2020 pursuant to the 2015 Act and OMB guidance. The new penalties will be effective for penalties assessed after June 17, 2020 whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015.

    DATES:

    This rule is effective on June 17, 2020.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Hillary Hunnings, 202-282-9043, hillary.hunnings@hq.dhs.gov.

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    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 improve the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The 2015 Act required agencies to: (1) Adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial “catch-up” adjustment through issuance of an Interim Final Rule (IFR) and (2) make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. Through the “catch-up” adjustment, agencies were required to adjust the maximum amounts of civil monetary penalties to more accurately reflect inflation rates.

    For the subsequent annual adjustments, the 2015 Act requires agencies to increase the penalty amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment. The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide guidance to agencies each year to assist agencies in making the annual adjustments. The 2015 Act requires agencies to make the annual adjustments no later than January 15 of each year and to publish the adjustments in the Federal Register.

    Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS undertook a review of the civil penalties that DHS and its components administer.[2] On July 1, 2016, DHS published an IFR adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties with an initial “catch-up” adjustment, as required by the 2015 Act.[3] 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.[4] The adjusted penalties were effective for civil penalties assessed after August 1, 2016 (the effective date of the IFR), whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015 (the date of enactment of the 2015 Act). On January 27, 2017, DHS published a final rule making the annual adjustment for 2017.[5] DHS made the 2018 annual inflation adjustment on April 2, 2018.[6] DHS made the 2019 annual inflation adjustment on April 5, 2019.[7]

    II. Overview of the Final Rule

    This final rule makes the 2020 annual inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and pursuant to guidance OMB issued to agencies on December 16, 2019.[8] The penalty amounts in this final rule will be effective for penalties assessed after June 17, 2020 where the associated violation occurred after November 2, 2015. Consistent with OMB guidance, the 2015 Act does not change previously assessed penalties that the agency is actively collecting or has collected.

    The adjusted penalty amounts will apply to penalties assessed after the effective date of this final rule. We discuss civil penalties by DHS component in Section III below. For each component identified in Section III, below, we briefly describe the Start Printed Page 36470relevant civil penalty (or penalties), and we provide a table showing the increase in the penalties for 2020. 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 2019 final rule, (4) the cost-of-living adjustment multiplier for 2020 that OMB provided in its December 16, 2019, guidance, and (5) the new 2020 adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act instructs agencies to round penalties to the nearest $1. For a more complete discussion of the method used for calculating the initial “catch-up” inflation adjustments and a component-by-component breakdown to the nature of the civil penalties and relevant legal authorities, please see the IFR preamble at 81 FR 42987-43000.

    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), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 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. We include tables at the end of each section, which list the individual adjustments for each penalty.

    A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) administers only one civil penalty that the 2015 Act affects. That penalty assesses fines for violations of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). CFATS is a program that regulates the security of chemical facilities that, in the discretion of the Secretary, present high levels of security risk. DHS established the CFATS program in 2007 pursuant to section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295).[9] The CFATS regulation is located in part 27 of title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Below is a table showing the 2020 adjustment for the CFATS penalty that CISA administers.

    Table 1—CFATS Civil Penalty Adjustment

    Penalty nameCitationPenalty amount as adjusted in the 2019 FRMultiplier *New penalty as adjusted by this final rule
    Penalty for non-compliance with CFATS regulations6 U.S.C. 624(b)(1); 6 CFR 27.300(b)(3)$34,871 per day1.01764$35,486 per day.
    * OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.pdf.

    B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses civil monetary penalties under various titles of the United States Code and the CFR. These include penalties for certain violations of title 8 of the CFR regarding the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (Pub. L. 82-414, as amended) (INA). The INA contains provisions that impose penalties on persons, including carriers and aliens, who violate specified provisions of the INA. The relevant penalty provisions are located in numerous sections of the INA, however CBP has enumerated these penalties in regulation in one location—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 DHS's and CBP's adjustments to the non-INA penalties, see the 2019 annual inflation adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR 13500.

    Below is a table showing the 2020 adjustment for the penalties that CBP administers.

    Table 2—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Civil Penalties Adjustments

    Penalty nameCitationPenalty amount as adjusted in the 2019 FRMultiplier *New penalty as adjusted by this final rule
    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 States8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(1) (INA section 231(g))$1,3941.01764$1,419.
    Penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(2); (INA section 234)$3,7881.01764$3,855.
    Penalties for failure to depart voluntarily8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3) (INA section 240B(d))$1,597-$7,9871.01764$1,625-$8,128.
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    Penalties for violations of removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft under section 241(d) of the INA, or for costs associated with removal under section 241(e) of the INA8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(A); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(4); (INA section 243(c)(1)(A))$3,1951.01764$3,251.
    Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2) of the INA8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(B); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(5) (INA section 243(c)(1)(B))$7,9871.01764$8,128.
    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 INA8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(6); (INA section 251(d))$378 for each alien1.01764$385 for each alien.
    Penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of section 251(d) of the INA8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(6); (INA section 251(d))$9,4721.01764$9,639.
    Penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(7) (INA section 254(a))$947-$5,6831.01764$964-$5,783.
    Penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(8) (INA section 255)$1,8951.01764$1,928.
    Penalties for discharge of alien crewmen8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(9) (INA section 256)$2,841-$5,6831.01764$2,891-$5,783.
    Penalties for bringing into the United States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(10); (INA section 257)$18,9431.01764$19,277.
    Penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(11) (INA section 271(a))$5,6831.01764$5,783.
    Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(12) (INA section 272(a))$5,6831.01764$5,783.
    Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required documentation8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(13) (INA section 273(b))$5,6831.01764$5,783.
    Penalties for failure to depart8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(14) (INA section 274D)$7991.01764$813.
    Penalties for improper entry8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(15) (INA section 275(b))$80-$4001.01764$81-$407.
    Penalty for dealing in or using empty stamped imported liquor containers19 U.S.C. 469$5311.01764** 540.
    Penalty for employing a vessel in a trade without a required Certificate of Documentation **19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 CFR 4.80(i)$1,3291.01764$1,352.
    Penalty for transporting passengers coastwise for hire by certain vessels (known as Bowaters vessels) that do not meet specified conditions46 U.S.C. 12118(f)(3)$5311.01764** 540.
    Penalty for transporting passengers between coastwise points in the United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel46 U.S.C. 55103(b); 19 CFR 4.80(b)(2)$7981.01764$812.
    Penalty for towing a vessel between coastwise points in the United States by a non-coastwise qualified vessel46 U.S.C. 55111(c); 19 CFR 4.92$930-$2,924 plus $159; per ton1.01764$946-$2,976, plus $162 per ton.
    * OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.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-Start Printed Page 364729, 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 preamble at 81 FR 42991. Below is a table showing the 2020 adjustment for the penalties that ICE administers.[10]

    Table 3—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Civil Penalties Adjustments

    Penalty nameCitationPenalty amount as adjusted in the 2019 FRMultiplier *New penalty as adjusted by this final rule
    Civil penalties for failure to depart voluntarily, INA section 240B(d)8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR 280.53(b)(3)$1,597-$7,9871.01764$1,625-$8,128
    Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), penalty for first offense8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A)473-3,7881.01764481-3,855
    Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), penalty for first offense8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B)400-3,1951.01764407-3,251
    Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(1)-(a)(4), penalty for subsequent offenses8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C)3,788-9,4721.017643,855-9,639
    Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 274C(a)(5)-(a)(6), penalty for subsequent offenses8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D)3,195-7,9871.017643,251-8,128
    Violation/prohibition of indemnity bonds8 CFR 274a.8(b)2,2921.017642,332
    Civil penalties for knowingly hiring, recruiting, referral, or retention of unauthorized aliens—Penalty for first offense (per unauthorized alien)8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(A)573-4,5861.01764583-4,667
    Penalty for second offense (per unauthorized alien)8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(B)4,586-11,4631.017644,667-11,665
    Penalty for third or subsequent offense (per unauthorized alien)8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(C)6,878-22,9271.017646,999-23,331
    Civil penalties for I-9 paperwork violations8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2)230-2,2921.01764234-2,332
    Civil penalties for failure to depart, INA section 274D8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(14)7991.01764813
    * OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.pdf.

    D. U.S. Coast Guard

    The Coast Guard is authorized to assess close to 150 penalties involving maritime safety and security and environmental stewardship that are critical to the continued success of Coast Guard missions. Various statutes in titles 14, 16, 19, 33, 42, 46, and 49 of the United States Code authorize these penalties. Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast majority of these penalties as these statutes deal with navigation, navigable waters, and shipping. Beyond titles 33 and 46, the Coast Guard is also authorized to collect civil monetary penalties related to the organization and management of the Coast Guard, obstruction of revenue, and hazardous substances and materials. For a complete 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.[11]

    The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending 33 CFR part 27. To find the applicable penalty amount for a violation that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, look to the prior versions of the CFR that pertain to the date on which the violation occurred.

    With this update, the Coast Guard is removing the penalty for “Aquatic Nuisance Species in the Waters of the United States,” 16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1), because section 1101 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act (codified at 16 U.S.C. 4711) was repealed by section 903(a)(2)(A)(i) of Public Law 115-282, effective December 4, 2018. Table 4 below shows the 2020 adjustment for the penalties that the Coast Guard administers.

    Table 4—U.S. Coast Guard Civil Penalties Adjustments

    Penalty nameCitationPenalty amount as adjusted in the 2019 FRMultiplier *New penalty as adjusted by this final rule
    Saving Life and Property14 U.S.C. 521(c)$10,6511.01764$10,839
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    Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast14 U.S.C. 521(e)1,0931.017641,112
    Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)14 U.S.C. 645(i); 33 CFR 27.35,3501.017645,444
    Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)14 U.S.C. 645(i); 33 CFR 27.335,6681.0176436,297
    Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.37,9751.017648,116
    Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.31,8611.017641,894
    Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge19 U.S.C. 1581(d)** 5,000N/A** 5,000
    Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty19 U.S.C. 1581(d)1,000**N/A1,000**
    Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General33 U.S.C. 471; 33 CFR 27.311,5631.0176411,767
    Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's river33 U.S.C. 474; 33 CFR 27.37981.01764812
    Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 CFR 27.329,1921.0176429,707
    Bridges/Drawbridges33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 CFR 27.329,1921.0176429,707
    Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 CFR 27.329,1921.0176429,707
    Bridges/Maintenance and Operation33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 CFR 27.329,1921.0176429,707
    Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 33 CFR 27.32,1261.017642,164
    Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 33 CFR 27.32,1261.017642,164
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33 CFR 27.318,9431.0176419,277
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33 CFR 27.347,3571.0176448,192
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 27.318,9431.0176419,277
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 27.3236,7831.01764240,960
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 27.347,3571.0176448,192
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 27.31,8951.017641,928
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 33 CFR 27.347,3571.0176448,192
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 33 CFR 27.347,3571.0176448,192
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 27.35,6831.017645,783
    Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence-Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 27.3189,4271.01764192,768
    Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.37,9751.017648,116
    Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.321,2651.0176421,640
    International Navigation Rules; Operator33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 33 CFR 27.314,9101.0176415,173
    International Navigation Rules; Vessel33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 33 CFR 27.314,9101.0176415,173
    Pollution from Ships; General33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.374,5521.0176475,867
    Pollution from Ships; False Statement33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.314,9101.0176415,173
    Inland Navigation Rules; Operator33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 33 CFR 27.314,9101.0176415,173
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    Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 33 CFR 27.314,9101.0176415,173
    Shore Protection; General33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 33 CFR 27.352,5961.0176453,524
    Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 33 CFR 27.321,0391.0176421,410
    Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 33 CFR 27.347,3571.0176448,192
    Clean Hulls33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.343,3591.0176444,124
    Clean Hulls—related to false statements33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 27.357,8131.0176458,833
    Clean Hulls—Recreational Vessel33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 33 CFR 27.35,7811.017645,883
    Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 33 CFR 27.357,3171.0176458,328
    Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.357,3171.0176458,328
    Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3171,9521.01764174,985
    Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.357,3171.0176458,328
    Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3171,9521.01764174,985
    Safe Containers for International Cargo46 USC 80509; 33 CFR 27.36,2651.017646,376
    Suspension of Passenger Service46 USC 70305; 33 CFR 27.362,6561.0176463,761
    Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 33 CFR 27.39,4721.017649,639
    Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 CFR 27.37,7101.017647,846
    Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR 27.36,9741.017647,097
    Negligent Operations: Other Vessels46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR 27.334,8711.0176435,486
    Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.37,7101.017647,846
    Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR 27.312,0071.0176412,219
    Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.32,4021.017642,444
    Immersion Suits46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.312,0071.0176412,219
    Inspection Permit46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5); 33 CFR 27.32,5051.017642,549
    Vessel Inspection; General46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 33 CFR 27.312,0071.0176412,219
    Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 33 CFR 27.312,0071.0176412,219
    Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 33 CFR 27.32,4021.017642,444
    Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 33 CFR 27.32,4021.017642,444
    Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.324,0171.0176424,441
    Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.34,8031.017644,888
    Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 33 CFR 27.324,0171.0176424,441
    Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 33 CFR 27.312,0071.0176412,219
    List/count of Passengers46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 33 CFR 27.32501.01764254
    Notification to Passengers46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR 27.325,0371.0176425,479
    Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR 27.31,2511.017641,273
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    Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 CFR 27.35011.01764510
    Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1); 33 CFR 27.362,5951.0176463,699
    Uninspected Vessels46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 CFR 27.310,5191.0176410,705
    Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3331,1741.01764337,016
    Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.36,6231.017646,740
    Recreational vessels46 U.S.C. 4311(c); 33 CFR 27.32,5051.017642,549
    Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 CFR 27.310,5191.0176410,705
    Abandonment of Barges46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 CFR 27.31,7831.017641,814
    Load Lines46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 33 CFR 27.311,4631.0176411,665
    Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 33 CFR 27.322,9271.0176423,331
    Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 33 CFR 27.311,4631.0176411,665
    Reporting Marine Casualties46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 33 CFR 27.339,9361.0176440,640
    Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610446 U.S.C. 6103(b); 33 CFR 27.310,5191.0176410,705
    Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 33 CFR 27.31,8951.017641,928
    Manning of Inspected Vessels46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 CFR 27.318,9431.0176419,277
    Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 CFR 27.318,9431.0176419,277
    Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 CFR 27.32,5051.017642,549
    Watchmen on Passenger Vessels46 U.S.C. 8102(a)2,5051.017642,549
    Citizenship Requirements46 U.S.C. 8103(f)1,2511.017641,273
    Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)46 U.S.C. 8104(i)18,9431.0176419,277
    Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)46 U.S.C. 8104(j)18,9431.0176419,277
    Staff Department on Vessels46 U.S.C. 8302(e)2501.01764254
    Officer's Competency Certificates46 U.S.C. 8304(d)2501.01764254
    Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge46 U.S.C. 8502(e)18,9431.0176419,277
    Coastwise Pilotage; Individual46 U.S.C. 8502(f)18,9431.0176419,277
    Federal Pilots46 U.S.C. 850360,0391.0176461,098
    Merchant Mariners Documents46 U.S.C. 8701(d)1,2511.017641,273
    Crew Requirements46 U.S.C. 8702(e)18,9431.0176419,277
    Small Vessel Manning46 U.S.C. 890639,9361.0176440,640
    Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge46 U.S.C. 9308(a)18,9431.0176419,277
    Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual46 U.S.C. 9308(b)18,9431.0176419,277
    Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930346 U.S.C. 9308(c)18,9431.0176419,277
    Failure to Report Sexual Offense46 U.S.C. 10104(b)10,0671.0176410,245
    Pay Advances to Seamen46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)1,2511.017641,273
    Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment46 U.S.C. 10314(b)1,2511.017641,273
    Allotment to Seamen46 U.S.C. 10315(c)1,2511.017641,273
    Seamen Protection; General46 U.S.C. 103218,6781.017648,831
    Coastwise Voyages: Advances46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)8,6781.017648,831
    Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment46 U.S.C. 10505(b)8,6781.017648,831
    Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General46 U.S.C. 10508(b)8,6781.017648,831
    Effects of Deceased Seamen46 U.S.C. 107115011.01764510
    Complaints of Unfitness46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)1,2511.017641,273
    Proceedings on Examination of Vessel46 U.S.C. 10903(d)2501.01764254
    Permission to Make Complaint46 U.S.C. 10907(b)1,2511.017641,273
    Accommodations for Seamen46 U.S.C. 11101(f)1,2511.017641,273
    Medicine Chests on Vessels46 U.S.C. 11102(b)1,2511.017641,273
    Destitute Seamen46 U.S.C. 11104(b)2501.01764254
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    Wages on Discharge46 U.S.C. 11105(c)1,2511.017641,273
    Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain46 U.S.C. 11303(a)5011.01764510
    Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry46 U.S.C. 11303(b)5011.01764510
    Log Books; Late Entry46 U.S.C. 11303(c)3751.01764382
    Carrying of Sheath Knives46 U.S.C. 115061251.01764127
    Vessel Documentation46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)16,3981.0176416,687
    Documentation of Vessels—Related to Activities involving mobile offshore drilling units46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)27,3311.0176427,813
    Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement46 U.S.C. 12151(c)125,3141.01764127,525
    Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation46 U.S.C. 12309(a)12,5191.0176412,740
    Numbering of Undocumented Vessels46 U.S.C. 12309(b)2,5051.017642,549
    Vessel Identification System46 U.S.C. 12507(b)21,0391.0176421,410
    Measurement of Vessels46 U.S.C. 1470145,8551.0176446,664
    Measurement; False Statements46 U.S.C. 1470245,8551.0176446,664
    Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens46 U.S.C. 3130921,0391.0176421,410
    Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)21,0391.0176421,410
    Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132946 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)52,5961.0176453,524
    Ports and Waterway Safety Regulations46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 33 CFR 27.394,2191.0176495,881
    Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B); 33 CFR 27.39,4721.017649,639
    Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 CFR 27.39,4721.017649,639
    Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR 27.34,7351.017644,819
    Port Security46 U.S.C. 70119(a)34,8711.0176435,486
    Port Security—Continuing Violations46 U.S.C. 70119(b)62,6561.0176463,761
    Maritime Drug Law Enforcement46 U.S.C. 70506(c)5,7811.017645,883
    Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)81,9931.0176483,439
    Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or substantial Damage to Property49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)191,3161.01764194,691
    Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels; Training49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)4931.01764502
    * OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.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),[12] as well as violations of requirements described in chapter 449 of title 49 of the United States Code. These penalties can apply to a wide variety of situations, as described in the statutory and regulatory provisions, as well as in guidance that TSA publishes. Below is a table showing the 2020 adjustment for the penalties that TSA administers.

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    Table 5—Transportation Security Administration Civil Penalties Adjustments

    Penalty nameCitationPenalty amount as adjusted in the 2019 FRMultiplier *New penalty as adjusted by this final rule
    Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, or order issued thereunder by a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation.49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5), (6); 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(2), (8); 9 CFR 1503.401(c)(3).$34,174 (up to a total of $546,774 per civil penalty action)1.01764$34,777 (up to a total of $556,419 per civil penalty action).
    Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)-(f), 44908, and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, 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.49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1), (4), (5); 49 U.S.C. 46301(d)(8); 49 CFR 1503.401(c)(1) and (2).$13,669 (up to a total of $68,347 total for small business, $546,774 for others)1.01764$13,910 (up to a total of $69,553 total for small business, $556,419 for others).
    Violation of any other provision of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation prescribed, or order issued thereunder.49 U.S.C. 114(u); 49 CFR 1503.401(b).$11,698 (up to a total of $58,490 total for small businesses, $467,920 for others)1.01764$11,904 (up to a total of $59,522 total for small businesses, $76,174 for others).
    * OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.pdf.

    IV. Administrative Procedure Act

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

    V. Regulatory Analyses

    A. Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13771

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 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. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed this rule. As this rule is not a significant regulatory action, this rule is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum “Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13771, Titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs'” (April 5, 2017).

    This final rule makes nondiscretionary adjustments to existing civil monetary penalties in accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB guidance.[13] 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.

    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 Start Printed Page 36478final 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).

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    List of Subjects

    6 CFR Part 27

    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Security measures

    8 CFR Part 270

    • Administrative practice and procedure
    • Aliens
    • Employment
    • Fraud
    • Penalties

    8 CFR Part 274a

    • Administrative practice and procedure
    • Aliens
    • Employment
    • Penalties
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

    8 CFR Part 280

    • Administrative practice and procedure
    • Immigration
    • Penalties

    19 CFR Part 4

    • 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
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    Amendments to the Regulations

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

    Title 6—Domestic Security

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    PART 27—CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS

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

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    Authority: 6 U.S.C. 624; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599; Pub. L. 113-254, 128 Stat. 2898, as amended by Pub. L. 116-2, 133 Stat. 5.

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

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    Orders.
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    (b) * * *

    (3) Where the Assistant Secretary determines that a facility is in violation of an Order issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section and issues an Order Assessing Civil Penalty pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of this section, a chemical facility is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day during which the violation continues, if the violation of the Order occurred on or before November 2, 2015, or $35,486 for each day during which the violation of the Order continues, if the violation occurred after November 2, 2015.

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    Title 8—Aliens and Nationality

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    PART 270—PENALTIES FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD

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

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    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.

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    4. In § 270.3, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read as follows:

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    Penalties.
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    (b) * * *

    (1) * * *

    (ii) * * *

    (A) First offense under section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4). Not less than $275 and not exceeding $2,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act before March 27, 2008; not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $481 and not exceeding $3,855 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 $407 and not exceeding $3,251 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 $3,855 and not more than $9,639 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 $3,351 and not more than $8,128 for each fraudulent document or each proscribed activity described in section 274C(a)(5) or (a)(6) of the Act after November 2, 2015.

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    PART 274a—CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS

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

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

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    6. In § 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

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    Prohibition of indemnity bonds.
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    (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 Start Printed Page 36479September 29, 1999, of $1,100 for each violation occurring on or after September 29, 1999 but on or before November 2, 2015, and of $2,332 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.

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    7. In § 274a.10, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and the first sentence of paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows:

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    Penalties.
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    (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 $583 and not more than $4,667 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the offense occurred occurring after November 2, 2015;

    (B) Second offense—not less than $2,200 and not more than $5,500 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $3,200 and not more than $6,500, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $4,667 and not more than $11,665 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the second offense occurred after November 2, 2015; or

    (C) More than two offenses—not less than $3,300 and not more than $11,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred before March 27, 2008; not less than $4,300 and not exceeding $16,000, for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred on or after March 27, 2008 and on or before November 2, 2015; and not less than $6,999 and not more than $23,331 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom the third or subsequent offense occurred after November 2, 2015; and

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    (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 § 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 $234 and not more than $2,332 for each individual with respect to whom such violation occurred after November 2, 2015. * * *

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    PART 280—IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF FINES

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

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    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.

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    9. In § 280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1) through (15) to read as follows:

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    Civil monetary penalties inflation adjustment.
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    (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 $1,394 to $1,419.

    (2) Section 234 of the Act, Penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens: From $3,788 to $3,855.

    (3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, Penalties for failure to depart voluntarily: From $1,597 minimum/$7,987 maximum to $1,625 minimum/$8,128 maximum.

    (4) Section 243(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Penalties for violations of removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft, under section 241(d) of the Act, or for costs associated with removal under section 241(e) of the Act: From $3,195 to $3,251.

    (5) Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2): From $7,987 to $8,128.

    (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 $378 to $385; and penalties for use of alien crewmen for longshore work in violation of section 251(d) of the Act: From $9,472 to $9,639.

    (7) Section 254(a) of the Act, Penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen: From $947 minimum/$5,683 maximum to $964 minimum/$5,783 maximum.

    (8) Section 255 of the Act, Penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: From $1,895 to $1,928.

    (9) Section 256 of the Act, Penalties for discharge of alien crewmen: From $2,841 minimum/$5,683 maximum to $2,891 minimum/$5,783 maximum.

    (10) Section 257 of the Act, Penalties for bringing into the United States alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws: From $18,943 maximum to $19,277 maximum.

    (11) Section 271(a) of the Act, Penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens: From $5,683 to $5,783.

    (12) Section 272(a) of the Act, Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground: From $5,683 to $5,783.

    (13) Section 273(b) of the Act, Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required documentation: From $5,683 to $5,783.

    (14) Section 274D of the Act, Penalties for failure to depart: From $799 maximum to $813 maximum, for each day the alien is in violation.

    (15) Section 275(b) of the Act, Penalties for improper entry: From $80 minimum/$400 maximum to $81 minimum/$407 maximum, for each entry or attempted entry.

    Title 19—Customs Duties

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    PART 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES

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

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    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624, 2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 501, 60105.

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    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; Public Law 108-7, Division B, Title II, § 211;

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    Section 4.92 also issued under 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 55111;

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    11. In § 4.80, remove the heading from paragraph (b) and revise paragraphs (b)(2) and (i) to read as follows:

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    Vessels entitled to engage in coastwise trade.
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    (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 $812 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).

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    (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 § 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 $1352 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.

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    12. In § 4.92, revise the third sentence to read as follows:

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    Towing.

    * * * The penalties for violation of this section occurring after November 2, 2015, are a fine of from $946 to $2,976 against the owner or master of the towing vessel and a further penalty against the towing vessel of $162 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

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    PART 27—ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION

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

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    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).

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    14. In § 27.3, revise the third sentence of the introductory text and table 1 to read as follows:

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    Penalty adjustment table.

    * * * The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after June 17, 2020, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. * * *

    Table 1 to § 27.3—Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments

    U.S. code citationCivil monetary penalty description2020 Adjusted maximum penalty amount ($)
    14 U.S.C. 521(c)Saving Life and Property$10,839
    14 U.S.C. 521(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,112
    14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,444
    14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)36,297
    19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels8,116
    19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty1,894
    19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 15,000
    19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge—Minimum Penalty 11,000
    33 U.S.C. 471Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General11,767
    33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River812
    33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations29,707
    33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges29,707
    33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation29,707
    33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation29,707
    33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,164
    33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,164
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)19,277
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)48,192
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)19,277
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)240,960
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment48,192
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment1,928
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)48,192
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)48,192
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment5,783
    33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)192,768
    33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating8,116
    33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture21,640
    33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator15,173
    33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel15,173
    33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General75,867
    33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement15,173
    33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator15,173
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    33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel15,173
    33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General53,524
    33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit21,410
    33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation48,192
    33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement44,124
    33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements58,833
    33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels5,883
    42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)58,328
    42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)58,328
    42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)174,985
    42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)58,328
    42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)174,985
    46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo6,376
    46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service63,761
    46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees9,639
    46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing7,846
    46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels7,097
    46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels35,486
    46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug7,846
    46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent12,219
    46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,444
    46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits12,219
    46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,549
    46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General12,219
    46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel12,219
    46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)2,444
    46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,444
    46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons24,441
    46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons4,888
    46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)24,441
    46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)12,219
    46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers254
    46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers25,479
    46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,273
    46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master510
    46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo63,699
    46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels10,705
    46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)337,016
    46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)6,740
    46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,549
    46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels10,705
    46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,814
    46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines11,665
    46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)23,331
    46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)11,665
    46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties40,640
    46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610410,705
    46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement1,928
    46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,549
    46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,549
    46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,273
    46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels254
    46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates254
    46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots61,098
    46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,273
    46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements19,277
    46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning40,640
    46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge19,277
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    46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual19,277
    46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930319,277
    46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense10,245
    46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,273
    46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,273
    46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,273
    46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General8,831
    46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances8,831
    46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment8,831
    46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General8,831
    46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen510
    46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,273
    46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel254
    46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,273
    46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,273
    46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,273
    46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen254
    46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,273
    46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain510
    46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry510
    46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry382
    46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives127
    46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation16,687
    46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units27,813
    46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement127,525
    46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation12,740
    46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,549
    46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System21,410
    46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels46,664
    46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements46,664
    46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens21,410
    46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor21,410
    46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132953,524
    46 U.S.C. 70036(a)Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations95,881
    46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge9,639
    46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel9,639
    46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons4,819
    46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security35,486
    46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security—Continuing Violations63,761
    46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties5,883
    49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty83,439
    49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property194,691
    49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training502
    1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.

    Title 49—Transportation

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    PART 1503—INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

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

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

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

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    Maximum penalty amounts.
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    (b) * * *

    (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern, as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015 $11,904 per violation, up to a total of $59,522 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern; and

    (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person. For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $11,904 per violation, up to a total of $476,174 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person.

    (c) * * *

    (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern, as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $13,910 per violation, up to a total of $69,553 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 Start Printed Page 36483other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $13,910 per violation, up to a total of $556,419 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, $34,777 per violation, up to a total of $556,419 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.

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    Chad R. Mizelle,

    Senior Official Performing the Duties of the General Counsel.

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    Footnotes

    1.  The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Public Law 114-74 (Nov. 2, 2015).

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    2.  The 2015 Act applies to all agency civil penalties except for any penalty (including any addition to tax and additional amount) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202 et seq.). See sec. 4(a)(1) of the 2015 Act. In the case of DHS, several civil penalties that are assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard fall under the Tariff Act of 1930, and thus DHS did not adjust those civil penalties in this rulemaking.

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    4.  OMB, Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Table A, 24 February 2016. https://www.whitehouse.gov/​sites/​whitehouse.gov/​files/​omb/​memoranda/​2016/​m-16-06.pdf (last accessed Dec. 5, 2017).

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    8.  OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 16, 2019. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.pdf.

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    9.  Section 550 has since been superseded by the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-254). The new legislation codified the statutory authority for the CFATS program within Title XXI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. See 6 U.S.C. 621 et seq. Public Law 113-254 authorized the CFATS program from January 18, 2015 to January 17, 2019. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act (Pub. L. 116-2) extends the CFATS program authorization to April 17, 2020.

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    10.  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.

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    11.  The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 re-designated certain existing sections of the United States Code, including 14 U.S.C. 88 (now 14 U.S.C. 521) and 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 1236 (now 46 U.S.C. 70036 and 70041). The table reflects those changes to the statutory citations.

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    12.  See, e.g., 46 U.S.C. 70105, 49 U.S.C. 46302 and 46303, and 49 U.S.C. chapter 449.

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    13.  OMB Memorandum M-20-05, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2020, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, Dec. 14, 2018. Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/​wp-content/​uploads/​2019/​12/​M-20-05.pdf.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-11124 Filed 6-16-20; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 9110-9-P, 9111-14-P, 9111-28-P, 9110-04-P, 9110-05-P

Document Information

Effective Date:
6/17/2020
Published:
06/17/2020
Department:
Transportation Security Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2020-11124
Dates:
This rule is effective on June 17, 2020.
Pages:
36469-36483 (15 pages)
RINs:
1601-AA95
Topics:
Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Employment, Exports, Fraud, Freight, Harbors, Investigations, Law enforcement, Maritime carriers, Oil pollution, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Vessels
PDF File:
2020-11124.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Federative Republic of Brazil
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: TSA PreCheckTM Application Program
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Security Appointment Center Visitor Request Form and Foreign National Vetting Request
» Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
» Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled from or were Otherwise Present within the People's Republic of China or the Islamic Republic of Iran
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/Credential
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: TSA Airspace Waiver Program
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/Credential
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: TSA Claims Application
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Airport Security
CFR: (9)
49 CFR 4.80
49 CFR 4.92
49 CFR 27.3
49 CFR 27.300
49 CFR 270.3
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