2024-30608. Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
General civil penalty for violations of certain aviation economic regulations and statutes	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	$41,577	$75,000
General civil penalty for violations of certain aviation economic regulations and statutes involving an individual or small business concern	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	1,828	1,875
Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of most provisions of Chapter 401 of Title 49, including the anti-discrimination provisions of sections 40127 and 41705 and rules and orders issued pursuant to these provisions	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)	16,630	17,062
Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41719 and rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(C)	8,315	8,531
Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41712 or consumer protection rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(D)	4,159	4,267

B. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2025 Adjustments

FAA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below. Pursuant to section 507 of the 2024 Reauthorization Act, the Department increased the maximum civil penalty in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) to $75,000 for persons who are not individuals or small business concerns. The Department also added the civil penalty specified in section 770 of the 2024 Reauthorization Act for violations of 47 U.S.C. 47107(a)(22) related to the restriction or prohibition of the sale or self-fueling of any 100-octane low lead aviation gasoline, including any grant assurances made under that section.^[4]

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Violation of hazardous materials transportation law	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	$99,756	$102,348
Violation of hazardous materials transportation law resulting in death, serious illness, severe injury, or substantial property destruction	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)	232,762	238,809
Minimum penalty for violation of hazardous materials transportation law relating to training	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)	601	617
Maximum penalty for violation of hazardous materials transportation law relating to training	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)	99,756	102,348
Knowing presentation of a nonconforming aircraft for issuance of an initial airworthiness certificate by a production certificate holder	49 U.S.C. 44704(d)(3)(B)	1,181,581	1,212,278
Knowing failure by an applicant for or holder of a type certificate to submit safety critical information or include certain such information in an airplane flight manual or flight crew operating manual contrary to 49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(1)-(3)	49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(4)(A)	1,181,582	1,212,278
Operation of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon	49 U.S.C. 44802 note	30,417	31,207
Violation by a person other than an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B)	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	41,577	75,000
Violation by an airman serving as an airman under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered by 46301(a)(5)(A) or (B))	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	1,828	1,875
Violation by an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5))	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	1,828	1,875
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Violation by an individual or small business concern (except an airman serving as an airman) under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)(i) or (ii)	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)	16,630	17,062
Violation by an individual or small business concern related to the transportation of hazardous materials	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(i)	16,630	17,062
Violation by an individual or small business concern related to the registration or recordation under 49 U.S.C. chapter 441, of an aircraft not used to provide air transportation	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(ii)	16,630	17,062
Violation by an individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44718(d), relating to limitation on construction or establishment of landfills	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iii)	16,630	17,062
Violation by an individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44725, relating to the safe disposal of life- limited aircraft parts	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iv)	16,630	17,062
Individual who aims the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft	49 U.S.C. 46301 note	31,819	32,646
Tampering with a smoke alarm device	49 U.S.C. 46301(b)	5,339	5,478
Knowingly providing false information about alleged violation involving the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States	49 U.S.C. 46302	28,995	29,748
Physical or sexual assault or threat to physically or sexually assault crewmember or other individual on an aircraft, or action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or individuals on board	49 U.S.C. 46318	43,658	44,792
Permanent closure of an airport without providing sufficient notice	49 U.S.C. 46319	16,630	17,062
Operating an unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interfering with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort	49 U.S.C. 46320	25,455	26,116
Violation of 49 U.S.C. 41707(a)(22), including any grant assurances made under that section	49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(8)	N/A	5,000
Violation of 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923, a regulation issued under these statutes, or any term or condition of a license or permit issued or transferred under these statutes	51 U.S.C. 50917(c)	292,181	299,772

C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2025 Adjustments

NHTSA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Maximum penalty amount for each violation of: 49 U.S.C. 30112, 30115, 30117-30122, 30123(a), 30125(c), 30127, 30141-30147, 30166 or 31137, or a regulation prescribed under any of these sections	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(1), 30165(a)(3)	$27,168	$27,874
Maximum penalty amount for a related series of violations of: 49 U.S.C. 30112, 30115, 30117-30122, 30123(a), 30125(c), 30127, 30141-30147, 30166 or 31137, or a regulation prescribed under any of these sections	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(1), 30165(a)(3)	135,828,178	139,356,994
Maximum penalty per school bus related violation of 49 U.S.C. 30112(a)(1) or 30112(a)(2)	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(2)(A)	15,445	15,846
Maximum penalty amount for a series of school bus related violations of 49 U.S.C. 30112(a)(1) or 30112(a)(2)	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(2)(B)	23,167,823	23,769,723
Maximum penalty per violation for filing false or misleading reports	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(4)	6,650	6,823
Maximum penalty amount for a series of violations related to filing false or misleading reports	49 U.S.C. 30165(a)(4)	1,330,069	1,364,624
Maximum penalty amount for each violation of the reporting requirements related to maintaining the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System	49 U.S.C. 30505	2,168	2,224
Maximum penalty amount for each violation of a bumper standard under 49 U.S.C. 32506	49 U.S.C. 32507(a)	3,558	3,650
Maximum penalty amount for a series of violations of a bumper standard under 49 U.S.C. 32506	49 U.S.C. 32507(a)	3,961,763	4,064,690
Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 32308(a) related to providing information on crashworthiness and damage susceptibility	49 U.S.C. 32308(b)	3,558	3,650
Maximum penalty amount for a series of violations of 49 U.S.C. 32308(a) related to providing information on crashworthiness and damage susceptibility	49 U.S.C. 32308(b)	1,940,403	1,990,815
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Maximum penalty for each violation related to the tire fuel efficiency information program	49 U.S.C. 32308(c)	73,628	75,541
Maximum civil penalty for willfully failing to affix, or failing to maintain, the label required in 49 U.S.C. 32304	49 U.S.C. 32309	2,168	2,224
Maximum penalty amount per violation related to odometer tampering and disclosure	49 U.S.C. 32709	13,300	13,676
Maximum penalty amount for a related series of violations related to odometer tampering and disclosure	49 U.S.C. 32709	1,330,069	1,364,624
Maximum penalty amount per violation related to odometer tampering and disclosure with intent to defraud	49 U.S.C. 32710	13,330	13,676
Maximum penalty amount for each violation of 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(1)-(4)	49 U.S.C. 33115(a)	2,922	2,998
Maximum penalty amount for a related series of violations of 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(1)-(4)	49 U.S.C. 33115(a)	730,455	749,432
Maximum civil penalty for violations of 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(5)	49 U.S.C. 33115(b)	216,972	222,609
Maximum civil penalty for violations under 49 U.S.C. 32911(a) related to automobile fuel economy	49 U.S.C 32912(a)	51,139	52,468
Civil penalty factor for violations of fuel economy standards prescribed for a model year under 49 U.S.C. 32902.5	49 U.S.C. 32912(b)	17	17
Maximum civil penalty factor that may be prescribed for fuel economy standards under 49 U.S.C. 32912(c)(1)(A)	49 U.S.C. 32912(c)(1)(B)	32	33
Maximum civil penalty for a violation under the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency program	49 U.S.C. 32902	50,360	51,668

D. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 2025 Adjustments

FMCSA's civil penalties affected by this rule are all located in appendices A and B to 49 CFR part 386. The 2025 adjustments to these civil penalties are summarized in the chart below. Note that in the regulatory text for the 2023 update, the penalty for violations of Appendix A IV (i) Out-of-service order (conducting operations during suspension or revocation for failure to pay penalties) and the penalty for Appendix B (a)(3) Non-recordkeeping violations were incorrectly stated as $18,758. The correct dollar amount, as stated in the preamble of the 2023 update, was $18,759. The error in the regulatory text has been corrected in this 2024 update, reflecting a penalty for this 2025 update of $19,246.

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Appendix A II Subpoena	49 U.S.C. 525	$1,330	$1,365
Appendix A II Subpoena	49 U.S.C. 525	13,300	13,676
Appendix A IV (a) Out-of-service order (operation of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) by driver)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	2,304	2,364
Appendix A IV (b) Out-of-service order (requiring or permitting operation of CMV by driver)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	23,048	23,647
Appendix A IV (c) Out-of-service order (operation by driver of CMV or intermodal equipment that was placed out of service)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	2,304	2,364
Appendix A IV (d) Out-of-service order (requiring or permitting operation of CMV or intermodal equipment that was placed out of service)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	23,048	23,647
Appendix A IV (e) Out-of-service order (failure to return written certification of correction)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)	1,152	1,182
Appendix A IV (g) Out-of-service order (failure to cease operations as ordered)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(F)	33,252	34,116
Appendix A IV (h) Out-of-service order (operating in violation of order)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	29,221	29,980
Appendix A IV (i) Out-of-service order (conducting operations during suspension or revocation for failure to pay penalties)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A) and (b)(7)	18,759	19,246
Appendix A IV (j) (conducting operations during suspension or revocation)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(7)	29,221	29,980
Appendix B (a)(1) Recordkeeping—maximum penalty per day	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(i)	1,544	1,584
Appendix B (a)(1) Recordkeeping—maximum total penalty	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(i)	15,445	15,846
Appendix B (a)(2) Knowing falsification of records	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(B)(ii)	15,445	15,846
Appendix B (a)(3) Non- recordkeeping violations	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A)	18,759	19,246
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Appendix B (a)(4) Non- recordkeeping violations by drivers	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(A)	4,690	4,812
Appendix B (a)(5) Violation of 49 CFR 392.5 (first conviction)	49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)	3,861	3,961
Appendix B (a)(5) Violation of 49 CFR 392.5 (second or subsequent conviction)	49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)	7,723	7,924
Appendix B (b) Commercial driver's license (CDL) violations	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(C)	6,974	7,155
Appendix B (b)(1): Special penalties pertaining to violation of out-of-service orders (first conviction)	49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)	3,861	3,961
Appendix B (b)(1) Special penalties pertaining to violation of out-of-service orders (second or subsequent conviction)	49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(A)	7,723	7,924
Appendix B (b)(2) Employer violations pertaining to knowingly allowing, authorizing employee violations of out-of-service order (minimum penalty)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(C)	6,974	7,155
Appendix B (b)(2) Employer violations pertaining to knowingly allowing, authorizing employee violations of out-of-service order (maximum penalty)	49 U.S.C. 31310(i)(2)(C)	38,612	39,615
Appendix B (b)(3) Special penalties pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossing violations	49 U.S.C. 31310(j)(2)(B)	20,017	20,537
Appendix B (d) Financial responsibility violations	49 U.S.C. 31138(d)(1), 31139(g)(1)	20,579	21,114
Appendix B (e)(1) Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (transportation or shipment of hazardous materials)	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	99,756	102,348
Appendix B (e)(2) Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (training)—minimum penalty	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)	601	617
Appendix B (e)(2): Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (training)—maximum penalty	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	99,756	102,348
Appendix B (e)(3) Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (packaging or container)	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	99,756	102,348
Appendix B (e)(4): Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (compliance with FMCSRs)	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	99,756	102,348
Appendix B (e)(5) Violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and Safety Permitting Regulations (death, serious illness, severe injury to persons; destruction of property)	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)	232,762	238,809
Appendix B (f)(1) Operating after being declared unfit by assignment of a final “unsatisfactory” safety rating (generally)	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(F)	33,252	34,116
Appendix B (f)(2) Operating after being declared unfit by assignment of a final “unsatisfactory” safety rating (hazardous materials)-maximum penalty	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	99,756	102,348
Appendix B (f)(2): Operating after being declared unfit by assignment of a final “unsatisfactory” safety rating (hazardous materials)-maximum penalty if death, serious illness, severe injury to persons; destruction of property	49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)	232,762	238,809
Appendix B (g)(1): Violations of the commercial regulations (CRs) (property carriers)	49 U.S.C. 14901(a)	13,300	13,676
Appendix B (g)(2) Violations of the CRs (brokers)	49 U.S.C. 14916(c)	13,300	13,676
Appendix B (g)(3) Violations of the CRs (passenger carriers)	49 U.S.C. 14901(a)	33,252	34,116
Appendix B (g)(4) Violations of the CRs (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers)	49 U.S.C. 14901(a)	13,300	13,676
Appendix B (g)(5) Violations of the operating authority requirement (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers)—maximum penalty for intentional violation	49 U.S.C. 14901 note	18,291	18,766
Appendix B (g)(5) Violations of the operating authority requirement (foreign motor carriers, foreign motor private carriers)—maximum penalty for a pattern of intentional violations	49 U.S.C. 14901 note	45,730	46,918
Appendix B (g)(6) Violations of the CRs (motor carrier or broker for transportation of hazardous wastes)—minimum penalty	49 U.S.C. 14901(b)	26,602	27,293
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Appendix B (g)(6) Violations of the CRs (motor carrier or broker for transportation of hazardous wastes)—maximum penalty	49 U.S.C. 14901(b)	53,203	54,585
Appendix B (g)(7): Violations of the CRs (household goods (HHG) carrier or freight forwarder, or their receiver or trustee)	49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(1)	2,000	2,052
Appendix B (g)(8) Violation of the CRs (weight of HHG shipment, charging for services)—minimum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 14901(e)	4,005	4,109
Appendix B (g)(8) Violation of the CRs (weight of HHG shipment, charging for services)—minimum penalty for subsequent violation	49 U.S.C. 14901(e)	10,009	10,269
Appendix B (g)(10) Tariff violations	49 U.S.C. 13702, 14903	200,174	205,375
Appendix B (g)(11) Additional tariff violations (rebates or concessions)—first violation	49 U.S.C. 14904(a)	400	410
Appendix B (g)(11) Additional tariff violations (rebates or concessions)—subsequent violations	49 U.S.C. 14904(a)	500	513
Appendix B (g)(12): Tariff violations (freight forwarders)—maximum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1)	1,002	1,028
Appendix B (g)(12): Tariff violations (freight forwarders)—maximum penalty for subsequent violations	49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1)	4,005	4,109
Appendix B (g)(13): service from freight forwarder at less than rate in effect—maximum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2)	1,002	1,028
Appendix B (g)(13): service from freight forwarder at less than rate in effect—maximum penalty for subsequent violation(s)	49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2)	4,005	4,109
Appendix B (g)(14): Violations related to loading and unloading motor vehicles	49 U.S.C. 14905	20,017	20,537
Appendix B (g)(16): Reporting and recordkeeping under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B (except 13901 and 13902(c))—minimum penalty	49 U.S.C. 14901	1,330	1,365
Appendix B (g)(16): Reporting and recordkeeping under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B—maximum penalty	49 U.S.C. 14907	10,009	10,269
Appendix B (g)(17): Unauthorized disclosure of information	49 U.S.C. 14908	4,005	4,109
Appendix B (g)(18): Violation of 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B, or condition of registration	49 U.S.C. 14910	1,002	1,028
Appendix B (g)(21)(i): Knowingly and willfully fails to deliver or unload HHG at destination	49 U.S.C. 14915	20,017	20,537
Appendix B (g)(22): HHG broker estimate before entering into an agreement with a motor carrier	49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(2)	15,445	15,846
Appendix B (g)(23): HHG transportation or broker services—registration requirement	49 U.S.C. 14901 (d)(3)	38,612	39,615
Appendix B (h): Copying of records and access to equipment, lands, and buildings—maximum penalty per day	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(E)	1,544	1,584
Appendix B (h): Copying of records and access to equipment, lands, and buildings—maximum total penalty	49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(E)	15,445	15,846
Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302-31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502—minimum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 524	2,661	2,730
Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302-31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502—maximum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 524	6,650	6,823
Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302-31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502—minimum penalty for subsequent violation(s)	49 U.S.C. 524	3,323	3,409
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Appendix B (i)(1): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. ch. 5, 51, subchapter III of ch. 311 (except 31138 and 31139), 31302-31304, 31305(b), 31310(g)(1)(A), or 31502—maximum penalty for subsequent violation(s)	49 U.S.C. 524	9,965	10,224
Appendix B (i)(2): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B—minimum penalty for first violation	49 U.S.C. 14906	2,661	2,730
Appendix B (i)(2): Evasion of regulations under 49 U.S.C. subtitle IV, part B—minimum penalty for subsequent violation(s)	49 U.S.C. 14906	6,650	6,823

E. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 2025 Adjustments

FRA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Minimum rail safety penalty	49 U.S.C. ch. 213	$1,086	$1,114
Ordinary maximum rail safety penalty	49 U.S.C. ch. 213	35,516	36,439
Maximum penalty for an aggravated rail safety violation	49 U.S.C. ch. 213	142,063	145,754
Minimum penalty for hazardous materials training violations	49 U.S.C. 5123	601	617
Maximum penalty for ordinary hazardous materials violations	49 U.S.C. 5123	99,756	102,348
Maximum penalty for aggravated hazardous materials violations	49 U.S.C. 5123	232,762	238,809

F. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 2025 Adjustments

PHMSA's civil penalties affected by this rule for hazardous materials violations are located in 49 CFR 107.329, appendix A to subpart D of 49 CFR part 107, and § 171.1. The civil penalties affected by this rule for pipeline safety violations are located in § 190.223. PHMSA's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598
Maximum penalty for hazardous materials violation	49 U.S.C. 5123	$99,756	$102,348
Maximum penalty for hazardous materials violation that results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property	49 U.S.C. 5123	232,762	238,809
Minimum penalty for hazardous materials training violations	49 U.S.C. 5123	601	617
Maximum penalty for each pipeline safety violation	49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1)	266,015	272,926
Maximum penalty for a related series of pipeline safety violations	49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1)	2,660,135	2,729,245
Maximum additional penalty for each liquefied natural gas pipeline facility violation	49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(2)	97,179	99,704
Maximum penalty for discrimination against employees providing pipeline safety information	49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(3)	1,544	1,584

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G. Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2025 Adjustments

MARAD's 2025 civil penalty adjustments are summarized in the chart below.

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Maximum civil penalty for a single violation of any provision under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 313 and all of Subtitle III related MARAD regulations, except for violations of 46 U.S.C. 31329	46 U.S.C. 31309	$25,548	$26,212
Maximum civil penalty for a single violation of 46 U.S.C. 31329 as it relates to the court sales of documented vessels	46 U.S.C. 31330	63,991	65,653
Maximum civil penalty for a single violation of 46 U.S.C. 56101 as it relates to approvals required to transfer a vessel to a noncitizen	46 U.S.C. 56101(e)	25,712	26,380
Maximum civil penalty for failure to file an Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) report	46 U.S.C. 50113(b)	162	166
Maximum civil penalty for violating procedures for the use and allocation of shipping services, port facilities and services for national security and national defense operations	50 U.S.C. 4513	32,341	33,181
Maximum civil penalty for violations in applying for or renewing a vessel's fishery endorsement	46 U.S.C. 12151	187,602	192,476

H. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) 2025 Adjustments

The 2025 civil penalty adjustment for GLS is as follows:

Description	Citation	Existing penalty	New penalty (existing penalty × 1.02598)
Maximum civil penalty for each violation of the Seaway Rules and Regulations at 33 CFR part 401	33 U.S.C. 1232	$114,630	$117,608

Regulatory Analysis and Notices

A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

This final rule has been evaluated in accordance with existing policies and procedures and is considered not significant under Executive Order 12866 and DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures; therefore, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The Department has determined the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.) does not apply to this rulemaking. The RFA applies, in pertinent part, only when “an agency is required. . . to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking.” 5 U.S.C. 604(a). The Small Business Administration's A Guide for Government Agencies: How to Comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (2012), explains that:

If, under the [Administrative Procedure Act (APA)] or any rule of general applicability governing federal grants to state and local governments, the agency is required to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the RFA

must be considered [citing 5 U.S.C. 604(a)]. . . . If an NPRM is not required, the RFA does not apply.

As stated above, DOT has determined that good cause exists to publish this final rule without notice and comment procedures under the APA. Therefore, the analytical requirements of the RFA do not apply.

C. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 (“Federalism”). This regulation has no substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the National Government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. It does not contain any provision that imposes substantial direct compliance costs on State and local governments. Therefore, the consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do not apply.

D. Executive Order 13175

This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. Because none of the measures in the rule have tribal implications or impose substantial direct compliance costs on Indian tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 do not apply. ( print page 106290)

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must publish a document in the Federal Register providing notice of and a 60-day comment period on, and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning, each proposed collection of information. This final rule imposes no new information reporting or record keeping necessitating clearance by OMB.

F. National Environmental Policy Act

The Department has analyzed the environmental impacts of this final rule pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and has determined that it is categorically excluded pursuant to DOT Order 5610.1C, Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (44 FR 56420, Oct. 1, 1979, as amended July 13, 1982, and July 30, 1985). Categorical exclusions are actions identified in an agency's NEPA implementing procedures that do not normally have a significant impact on the environment and therefore do not require either an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). See40 CFR 1508.1. In analyzing the applicability of a categorical exclusion, the agency must also consider whether extraordinary circumstances are present that would warrant the preparation of an EA or EIS. Id. Paragraph 4(c)(5) of DOT Order 5610.1C incorporates the categorical exclusions for all DOT Operating Administrations. This action qualifies for a categorical exclusion in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures (80 FR 44208, July 24, 2015), paragraph 5-6.6.f, which covers regulations not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts. The Department does not anticipate any environmental impacts, and there are no extraordinary circumstances present in connection with this final rule.

G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Department analyzed the final rule under the factors in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. The Department considered whether the rule includes a Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year. The Department has determined that this final rule will not result in such expenditures. Accordingly, no further assessment or analysis is required under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

List of Subjects in

14 CFR Part 13

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Air transportation
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Investigations
• Law enforcement
• Penalties

14 CFR Part 383

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Penalties

14 CFR Part 406

• Administrative procedure and review
• Commercial space transportation
• Enforcement
• Investigations
• Penalties
• Rules of adjudication

33 CFR Part 401

• Hazardous materials transportation
• Navigation (water)
• Penalties
• Radio
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels
• Waterways

46 CFR Part 221

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Maritime carriers
• Mortgages
• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Trusts and trustees

46 CFR Part 307

• Marine safety
• Maritime carriers
• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

46 CFR Part 340

• Harbors
• Maritime carriers
• National defense
• Packaging and containers

46 CFR Part 356

• Citizenship and naturalization
• Fishing vessels
• Mortgages
• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Vessels

49 CFR Part 107

• Administrative practices and procedure
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Packaging and containers
• Penalties
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 171

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Exports
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Hazardous waste
• Imports
• Information
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 190

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Penalties
• Pipeline safety

49 CFR Part 209

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Parts 213, 216, 217, 221, 224, 229, 230, 232, 233, and 239

• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 214

• Bridges
• Occupational safety and health
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 215

• Freight
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 218

• Locomotives
• Occupational safety and health
• Penalties
• Railroad employees
• Railroad safety
• Tampering

49 CFR Part 219

• Alcohol abuse
• Drug abuse
• Drug testing
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Safety
• Transportation

49 CFR Part 220

• Penalties
• Radio
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Parts 222, 235, 240, 242, 243, and 244

• Administrative practice and procedure
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 223

• Glazing standards
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 225

• Investigations
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 227

• Hazardous materials transportation
• Locomotive noise control
• Occupational safety and health
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 228

• Penalties
• Railroad employees
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 231

• Penalties
• Railroad safety

49 CFR Part 234

• Highway safety
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping

49 CFR Part 236

• Penalties
• Positive train control
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 237

• Bridges
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 238

• Fire prevention
• Passenger equipment
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 241

• Communications
• Penalties
• Railroad safety
• Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

49 CFR Part 272

• Penalties
• Railroad employees
• Railroad safety
• Railroads
• Safety
• Transportation

49 CFR Part 386

• Administrative procedures
• Commercial motor vehicle safety
• Highways and roads
• Motor carriers
• Penalties

49 CFR Part 578

• Imports
• Motor vehicle safety
• Motor vehicles
• Penalties
• Rubber and rubber products
• Tires

Accordingly, the Department of Transportation amends 14 CFR chapters I, II, and III, 33 CFR chapter IV, 46 CFR chapter II, and 49 CFR chapters I, II, III, and V as follows:

Title 14—Aeronautics and Space

PART 13—INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

1. The authority citation for part 13 is revised to read as follows:

Authority: 18 U.S.C. 6002; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 5121-5124, 40113-40114, 44103-44106, 44701-44704, 44709-44710, 44713, 44725, 44742, 44802 (note), 46101-46111, 46301, 46302 (for a violation of 49 U.S.C. 46504), 46304-46316, 46318-46320, 46501-46502, 46504, 46507, 47106, 47107, 47111, 47122, 47306, 47531-47532; 49 CFR 1.83.

2. Amend § 13.301 by revising paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as follows:

§ 13.301

Inflation adjustments of civil monetary penalties.

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(b) Each adjustment to a maximum civil monetary penalty or to minimum and maximum civil monetary penalties that establish a civil monetary penalty range applies to actions initiated under this part for violations occurring on or after December 30, 2024, notwithstanding references to specific civil penalty amounts elsewhere in this part.

(c) Minimum and maximum civil monetary penalties are as follows:

Table 1 to § 13.301( c )—Minimum and Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts for Certain Violations

United States Code citation	Civil monetary penalty description	2024 minimum penalty amount	New adjusted minimum penalty amount for violations occurring on or after December 30, 2024	2024 maximum penalty amount	New adjusted maximum penalty amount for violations occurring on or after December 30, 2024
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)	Violation of hazardous materials transportation law	N/A	N/A	$99,756	$102,348.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)	Violation of hazardous materials transportation law resulting in death, serious illness, severe injury, or substantial property destruction	N/A	N/A	$232,762	$238,809.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)	Violation of hazardous materials transportation law relating to training	$601	$617	$99,756	$102,348.
49 U.S.C. 44704(d)(3)	Knowing presentation of a nonconforming aircraft for issuance of an initial airworthiness certificate by a production certificate holder	N/A	N/A	$1,181,581	$1,212, 278.
49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(4)	Knowing failure by an applicant for or holder of a type certificate to submit safety critical information or include certain such information in an airplane flight manual or flight crew operating manual	N/A	N/A	$1,181,581	$1,212,278.
49 U.S.C. 44704(e)(5)	Knowing false statement by an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate holder with respect to the submission of certain safety critical information	N/A	N/A	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) and (a)(5)	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) and (a)(5).
49 U.S.C. 44742	Interference by a supervisory employee of an organization designation authorization (ODA) holder that manufactures a transport category airplane with an ODA unit member's performance of authorized functions	N/A	N/A	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1).
49 U.S.C. 44802 note	Operation of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon	N/A	N/A	$30,417	$31,207.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	Violation by a person other than an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B)	N/A	N/A	$41,577	$75,000.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	Violation by an airman serving as an airman under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered by 46301(a)(5)(A) or (B))	N/A	N/A	$1,828	$1,875.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)	Violation by an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) (but not covered in 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5))	N/A	N/A	$1,828	$1,875.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(3)	Violation of 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) (or any assurance made under such section) or 49 U.S.C. 47133	N/A	N/A	Increase above otherwise applicable maximum amount not to exceed 3 times the amount of revenues used in violation of such section	No change.
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49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)	Violation by an individual or small business concern (except an airman serving as an airman) under 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A)(i) or (ii)	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(i)	Violation by an individual or small business concern related to the transportation of hazardous materials	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(ii)	Violation by an individual or small business concern related to the registration or recordation under 49 U.S.C. chapter 441, of an aircraft not used to provide air transportation	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iii)	Violation by an individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44718(d), relating to limitation on construction or establishment of landfills	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(B)(iv)	Violation by an individual or small business concern of 49 U.S.C. 44725, relating to the safe disposal of life-limited aircraft parts	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(8)	Violation of 49 U.S.C. 41707(a)(22), including any grant assurances made under that section	N/A	N/A	N/A	$5,000.
49 U.S.C. 46301 note	Individual who aims the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft	N/A	N/A	$31,819	$32,646.
49 U.S.C. 46301(b)	Tampering with a smoke alarm device	N/A	N/A	$5,339	$5,478.
49 U.S.C. 46302	Knowingly providing false information about alleged violation involving the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States	N/A	N/A	$28,995	$29,748.
49 U.S.C. 46318	Physical or sexual assault or threat to physically or sexually assault crewmember or other individual on an aircraft, or action that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or individuals on board	N/A	N/A	$43,658	$44,792.
49 U.S.C. 46319	Permanent closure of an airport without providing sufficient notice	N/A	N/A	$16,630	$17,062.
49 U.S.C. 46320	Operating an unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interfering with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort	N/A	N/A	$25,455	$26,116.
49 U.S.C. 47531	Violation of 49 U.S.C. 47528-47530 or 47534, relating to the prohibition of operating certain aircraft not complying with stage 3 noise levels	N/A	N/A	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) and (a)(5)	See entries for 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) and (a)(5).