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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 27
[USCG-2003-15486]
RIN 1625-AA73
Civil Monetary Penalties--Adjustments for Inflation; Correction
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final regulations
published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2003. The regulations
related to inflation adjustments in fines and other civil monetary
penalties that are mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended.
DATES: Effective on January 3, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Spears, Office of Standards
Evaluation and Development, Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-1099.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Coast Guard published a final rule in the Federal Register of
December 23, 2003 (68 FR 74189). The final rule was authorized by the
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended
(``the statute''; see 28 U.S.C. 2641 note), and promulgated under a
``good cause'' exception to the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B), because the Coast Guard found good cause to dispense with
the usual notice and comment requirements due to the lack of discretion
rulemakers can exercise under the statute. One of the amendments made
by the final rule revised 33 CFR 27.3 and its accompanying Table 1,
``Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments.''
Need for Correction
As published, the final rule inadvertently contained some
potentially misleading language and omitted certain fines or penalties
that, pursuant to the statute, required inclusion.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 27
Marine safety, Oil pollution, Penalties, Vessels, Waterways.
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Accordingly, 33 CFR part 27 is corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 27--CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES ADMINISTERED BY THE COAST GUARD
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1. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 1-6, Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended
by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C. 2461
note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2
(106).
Sec. 27.1 [Removed]
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2. Remove Sec. 27.1.
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3. Revise Sec. 27.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 27.3 Penalty Table.
Table 1 lists sections of the United States Code that authorize
civil monetary penalties for laws administered by the Coast Guard.
These penalties are assessable in either civil judicial or
administrative proceedings. Table 1 is periodically amended to
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reflect relevant changes in the United States Code and to show
adjustments in penalty amounts that are mandated by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, but Table 1
will not reflect statutory changes that may take effect subsequent to
the most recent amendment of Table 1. In any case of conflict between
Table 1 and the current provisions of the United States Code or another
Federal statute, the current Code or statutory provision is
controlling.
Table 1.--Civil Monetary Penalties
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Inflation
Statutory adjustments
U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description penalty ($) per 1990 Act
as amended ($)
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14 U.S.C. 88(c)............................ Saving Life and Property........... 5,000 6,500
14 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 3,000 3,300
Assurance Records (first offense).
14 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 20,000 27,000
Assurance Records (subsequent
offenses).
16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)....................... Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters 25,000 27,500
of the United States.
19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 2,000 2,200
Masters of Vessels.
19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 500 550
Masters of Vessels--Minimum
Penalty.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 5,000 (**)
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge.
19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 1,000 (**)
Directed; Master, Owner, Operator
or Person in Charge--Minimum
Penalty.
33 U.S.C. 471.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 100 110
General.
33 U.S.C. 474.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 200 220
St. Mary's river.
33 U.S.C. 495(b)........................... Bridges/Failure to Comply with * 5,000 (***)
Regulations.
33 U.S.C. 499(c)........................... Bridges/Drawbridges................ * 5,000 (***)
33 U.S.C. 502(c)........................... Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge * 5,000 (***)
Obstructing Navigation.
33 U.S.C. 533(b)........................... Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.. * 5,000 (***)
33 U.S.C. 1208(a).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650
Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.
33 U.S.C. 1208(b).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1232(a).......................... PWSA Regulations................... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 1236(b).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500
Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person
in Charge.
33 U.S.C. 1236(c).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500
Marine Parades; Owner Onboard
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1236(d).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 2,500 2,750
Marine Parades; Other Persons.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000
Discharges (Class I per violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500
Discharges (Class I total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000
Discharges (Class II per day of
violation).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 125,000 157,500
Discharges (Class II total under
paragraph).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500
Discharges (per day of violation)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 1,000 1,100
Discharges (per barrel of oil or
unit discharged) Judicial
Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500
to Carry Out Removal/Comply With
Order (Judicial Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500
to Comply with Regulation Issued
Under 1321(j) (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 3,000 3,300
Discharges, Gross Negligence (per
barrel of oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 100,000 110,000
Discharges, Gross Negligence-
Minimum Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).
33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; 2,000 2,200
Operating.
33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 5,000 6,500
Manufacture.
33 U.S.C. 1517(a).......................... Deepwater Ports; Oil Discharge..... 10,000 11,000
33 U.S.C. 1608(a).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500
Operator.
33 U.S.C. 1608(b).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500
Vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)....................... Pollution from Ships; General...... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)....................... Pollution from Ships; False 5,000 6,500
Statement.
33 U.S.C. 2072(a).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.. 5,000 6,500
33 U.S.C. 2072(b).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.... 5,000 6,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(a).......................... Shore Protection; General.......... 25,000 32,500
33 U.S.C. 2609(b).......................... Shore Protection; Operating Without 10,000 11,000
Permit.
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)......................... Oil Pollution Liability and 25,000 32,500
Compensation.
42 U.S.C. 9609(a).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Class I).
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42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Class II).
42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500
Liability, Compensation (Class II
subsequent offense).
42 U.S.C. 9609(c).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment).
42 U.S.C. 9609(d).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500
Liability, Compensation (Judicial
Assessment subsequent offense).
46 U.S.C. App 1505(a)(2)................... Safe Containers for International 5,000 6,500
Cargo.
46 U.S.C. App 1805(c)(2)................... Suspension of Passenger Service.... 50,000 60,000
46 U.S.C. 2110(e).......................... Vessel Inspection or Examination 5,000 6,500
Fees.
46 U.S.C. 2115............................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing. 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Recreational 5,000 (***)
Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 25,000 (***)
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)....................... Operating a Vessel While Under the 5,000 5,500
Influence of Alcohol or a
Dangerous Drug.
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 5,000 6,500
Owner, Charterer, Managing
Operator, or Agent.
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 1,000 1,100
Master.
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)....................... Immersion Suits.................... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)....................... Inspection Permit.................. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 3318(a).......................... Vessel Inspection; General......... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 3318(g).......................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 5,000 6,500
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 3318(h).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100
Notice IAW 3304(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(i).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100
Notice IAW 3309(c).
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel >= 1600 10,000 11,000
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1600 2,000 2,200
Gross Tons.
46 U.S.C. 3318(k).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to 10,000 11,000
Comply with 3311(b).
46 U.S.C. 3318(l).......................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 5,000 6,500
3318(b)-3318(f).
46 U.S.C. 3502(e).......................... List/count of Passengers........... 100 110
46 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers......... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of 500 650
Tickets.
46 U.S.C. 3506............................. Copies of Laws on Passenger 200 220
Vessels; Master.
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)....................... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........ 25,000 32,500
46 U.S.C. 4106............................. Uninspected Vessels................ 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels (maximum for 250,000 (***)
related series of violations).
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels; Violation of 5,000 (***)
4307(a).
46 U.S.C. 4311(c).......................... Recreational vessels............... 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 4507(a).......................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing 5,000 6,500
Industry Vessels.
46 U.S.C. 4703............................. Abandonment of Barges.............. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 5116(a).......................... Load Lines......................... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 5116(b).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 5116(c).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(a).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties........ 25,000 27,500
46 U.S.C. 6103(b).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties; 5,000 6,500
Violation of 6104.
46 U.S.C. 8101(e).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100
Failure to Report Deficiency in
Vessel Complement.
46 U.S.C. 8101(f).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels....... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8101(g).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 10,000 11,000
Employing or Serving in Capacity
not Licensed by USCG.
46 U.S.C. 8101(h).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100
Freight Vessel < 100 GT, Small
Passenger Vessel, or Sailing
School Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 8102(a).......................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels...... 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 8103(f).......................... Citizenship Requirements........... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 8104(i).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000
8104(a) or (b).
46 U.S.C. 8104(j).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000
8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).
46 U.S.C. 8302(e).......................... Staff Department on Vessels........ 100 110
46 U.S.C. 8304(d).......................... Officer's Competency Certificates.. 100 110
46 U.S.C. 8502(e).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 10,000 11,000
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
46 U.S.C. 8502(f).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual..... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8503............................. Federal Pilots..................... 25,000 32,500
46 U.S.C. 8701(d).......................... Merchant Mariners Documents........ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 8702(e).......................... Crew Requirements.................. 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 8906............................. Small Vessel Manning............... 25,000 27,500
46 U.S.C. 9308(a).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 10,000 11,000
Charterer, Managing Operator,
Agent, Master or Individual in
Charge.
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46 U.S.C. 9308(b).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.. 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 9308(c).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 10,000 11,000
9303.
46 U.S.C. 10104(b)......................... Failure to Report Sexual Offense... 5,000 6,500
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)...................... Pay Advances to Seamen............. 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10314(b)......................... Pay Advances to Seamen; 500 650
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10315(c)......................... Allotment to Seamen................ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10321............................ Seamen Protection; General......... 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)...................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances........ 5,000 5,500
46 U.S.C. 10505(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 5,000 5,500
Remuneration for Employment.
46 U.S.C. 10508(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 5,000 5,500
Protection; General.
46 U.S.C. 10711............................ Effects of Deceased Seamen......... 200 220
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)...................... Complaints of Unfitness............ 500 650
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)......................... Proceedings on Examination of 100 110
Vessel.
46 U.S.C. 10907(b)......................... Permission to Make Complaint....... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11101(f)......................... Accommodations for Seamen.......... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11102(b)......................... Medicine Chests on Vessels......... 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11104(b)......................... Destitute Seamen................... 100 110
46 U.S.C. 11105(c)......................... Wages on Discharge................. 500 650
46 U.S.C. 11303(a)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to 200 220
Maintain.
46 U.S.C. 11303(b)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make 200 220
Entry.
46 U.S.C. 11303(c)......................... Log Books; Late Entry.............. 150 165
46 U.S.C. 11506............................ Carrying of Sheath Knives.......... 50 65
46 U.S.C. 12122(a)......................... Vessel Documentation............... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 12122(c)......................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery 100,000 110,000
Endorsement.
46 U.S.C. 12309(b)......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.. 1,000 1,100
46 U.S.C. 12507(b)......................... Vessel Identification System....... 10,000 11,000
46 U.S.C. 14701............................ Measurement of Vessels............. 20,000 27,000
46 U.S.C. 14702............................ Measurement; False Statements...... 20,000 27,000
46 U.S.C. 31309............................ Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000
Liens.
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000
Liens; Mortgagor.
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 25,000 27,500
Liens; Violation of 31329.
46 U.S.C. 70119............................ Port Security...................... 25,000 (***)
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 25,000 32,500
Vessels.
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 250 275
Vessels--Minimum Penalty.
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* These penalties will increase in accordance with the statute to: $10,000 in 2005, $15,000 in 2006, $20,000 in
2007, and $25,000 in 2008 and thereafter.
** Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.
*** These penalties did not qualify for an adjustment under the rounding rules of the Act.
Dated: December 23, 2004.
T.H. Gilmour,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 04-28676 Filed 12-30-04; 8:45 am]
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