Penalty adjustment table.

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§ 27.3 Penalty adjustment table.

Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The “adjusted maximum penalty” is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 to this section are applicable for penalty assessments issued after January 11, 2022, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.

Table 1 to § 27.3 - Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments

U.S. code citation Civil monetary penalty description 2022 Adjusted
maximum penalty
amount ($)
14 U.S.C. 521(c) Saving Life and Property 11,649
14 U.S.C. 521(e) Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast 1,195
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) 5,851
14 U.S.C. 936(i) Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) 39,011
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels 8,723
19 U.S.C. 70 Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty 2,035
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge1 5,000
19 U.S.C. 1581(d) Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge - Minimum Penalty1 1,000
33 U.S.C. 471 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General 12,647
33 U.S.C. 474 Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River 873
33 U.S.C. 495(b) Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations 31,928
33 U.S.C. 499(c) Bridges/Drawbridges 31,928
33 U.S.C. 502(c) Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation 31,928
33 U.S.C. 533(b) Bridges/Maintenance and Operation 31,928
33 U.S.C. 1208(a) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot 2,326
33 U.S.C. 1208(b) Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel 2,326
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) 20,719
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) 51,796
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) 20,719
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) 258,978
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment 51,796
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 2,072
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment) 51,796
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment) 51,796
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment 6,215
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment) 207,183
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating 8,723
33 U.S.C. 1322(j) Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture 23,258
33 U.S.C. 1608(a) International Navigation Rules; Operator 16,307
33 U.S.C. 1608(b) International Navigation Rules; Vessel 16,307
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) Pollution from Ships; General 81,540
33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) Pollution from Ships; False Statement 16,307
33 U.S.C. 2072(a) Inland Navigation Rules; Operator 16,307
33 U.S.C. 2072(b) Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel 16,307
33 U.S.C. 2609(a) Shore Protection; General 57,527
33 U.S.C. 2609(b) Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit 23,011
33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation 51,796
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement 47,424
33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) Clean Hulls; related to false statements 63,232
33 U.S.C. 3852(c) Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels 6,323
42 U.S.C. 9609(a) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) 62,689
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) 62,689
42 U.S.C. 9609(b) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) 188,069
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) 62,689
42 U.S.C. 9609(c) Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense) 188,069
46 U.S.C. 80509(a) Safe Containers for International Cargo 6,852
46 U.S.C. 70305(c) Suspension of Passenger Service 68,529
46 U.S.C. 2110(e) Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees 10,360
46 U.S.C. 2115 Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing 8,433
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels 7,628
46 U.S.C. 2302(a) Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 38,139
46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug 8,433
46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent 13,132
46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master 2,627
46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) Immersion Suits 13,132
46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) Inspection Permit 2,739
46 U.S.C. 3318(a) Vessel Inspection; General 13,132
46 U.S.C. 3318(g) Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel 13,132
46 U.S.C. 3318(h) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) 2,627
46 U.S.C. 3318(i) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) 2,627
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1,600 Gross Tons 26,269
46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1,600 Gross Tons (GT) 5,254
46 U.S.C. 3318(k) Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) 26,269
46 U.S.C. 3318(l) Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f) 13,132
46 U.S.C. 3502(e) List/count of Passengers 273
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers 27,384
46 U.S.C. 3504(c) Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets 1,368
46 U.S.C. 3506 Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master 548
46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo 68,462
46 U.S.C. 4106 Uninspected Vessels 11,506
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) 362,217
46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) 7,244
46 U.S.C. 4311(c) Recreational Vessels 2,739
46 U.S.C. 4507 Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels 11,506
46 U.S.C. 4703 Abandonment of Barges 1,949
46 U.S.C. 5116(a) Load Lines 12,537
46 U.S.C. 5116(b) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) 25,076
46 U.S.C. 5116(c) Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) 12,537
46 U.S.C. 6103(a) Reporting Marine Casualties 43,678
46 U.S.C. 6103(b) Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 11,506
46 U.S.C. 8101(e) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement 2,072
46 U.S.C. 8101(f) Manning of Inspected Vessels 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8101(g) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8101(h) Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel 2,739
46 U.S.C. 8102(a) Watchmen on Passenger Vessels 2,739
46 U.S.C. 8103(f) Citizenship Requirements 1,368
46 U.S.C. 8104(i) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8104(j) Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8302(e) Staff Department on Vessels 273
46 U.S.C. 8304(d) Officer's Competency Certificates 273
46 U.S.C. 8502(e) Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8502(f) Coastwise Pilotage; Individual 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8503 Federal Pilots 65,666
46 U.S.C. 8701(d) Merchant Mariners Documents 1,368
46 U.S.C. 8702(e) Crew Requirements 20,719
46 U.S.C. 8906 Small Vessel Manning 43,678
46 U.S.C. 9308(a) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge 20,719
46 U.S.C. 9308(b) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual 20,719
46 U.S.C. 9308(c) Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 20,719
46 U.S.C. 10104(b) Failure to Report Sexual Offense 11,011
46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) Pay Advances to Seamen 1,368
46 U.S.C. 10314(b) Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment 1,368
46 U.S.C. 10315(c) Allotment to Seamen 1,368
46 U.S.C. 10321 Seamen Protection; General 9,491
46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) Coastwise Voyages: Advances 9,491
46 U.S.C. 10505(b) Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment 9,491
46 U.S.C. 10508(b) Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General 9,491
46 U.S.C. 10711 Effects of Deceased Seamen 548
46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) Complaints of Unfitness 1,368
46 U.S.C. 10903(d) Proceedings on Examination of Vessel 273
46 U.S.C. 10907(b) Permission to Make Complaint 1,368
46 U.S.C. 11101(f) Accommodations for Seamen 1,368
46 U.S.C. 11102(b) Medicine Chests on Vessels 1,368
46 U.S.C. 11104(b) Destitute Seamen 273
46 U.S.C. 11105(c) Wages on Discharge 1,368
46 U.S.C. 11303(a) Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain 548
46 U.S.C. 11303(b) Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry 548
46 U.S.C. 11303(c) Log Books; Late Entry 411
46 U.S.C. 11506 Carrying of Sheath Knives 137
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) Vessel Documentation 17,935
46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units 29,893
46 U.S.C. 12151(c) Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement 137,060
46 U.S.C. 12309(a) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation 13,693
46 U.S.C. 12309(b) Numbering of Undocumented Vessels 2,739
46 U.S.C. 12507(b) Vessel Identification System 23,011
46 U.S.C. 14701 Measurement of Vessels 50,154
46 U.S.C. 14702 Measurement; False Statements 50,154
46 U.S.C. 31309 Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens 23,011
46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor 23,011
46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 57,527
46 U.S.C. 70036(a) Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations 103,050
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge 10,360
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel 10,360
46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons 5,179
46 U.S.C. 70119(a) Port Security 38,139
46 U.S.C. 70119(b) Port Security - Continuing Violations 68,529
46 U.S.C. 70506 Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties 6,323
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty 89,678
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property 209,249
49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training 540

[82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36480, June 17, 2020; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58276, Sept. 18, 2020; 86 FR 57541, Oct. 18, 2021; 87 FR 1328, Jan. 11, 2022]


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