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, as determined by the Coast Guard.
Table 1--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments------------------------------------------------------------------------
2014
Adjusted
U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty maximum
description penalty
amount ($)------------------------------------------------------------------------14 U.S.C. 88(c)................ Saving Life and Property... 8,00014 U.S.C. 645(i)............... Confidentiality of Medical 4,000
Quality Assurance Records
(first offense).14 U.S.C. 645(i)............... Confidentiality of Medical 30,000
Quality Assurance Records
(subsequent offenses).16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)........... Aquatic Nuisance Species in 35,000
Waters of the United
States.19 U.S.C. 70................... Obstruction of Revenue 3,000
Officers by Masters of
Vessels.19 U.S.C. 70................... Obstruction of Revenue 700
Officers by 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 \1\.19 U.S.C. 1581(d).............. Failure to Stop Vessel When 1,000
Directed; Master, Owner,
Operator or Person in
Charge--Minimum Penalty
\1\.33 U.S.C. 471.................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor 110
Regulations General.33 U.S.C. 474.................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor 300
Regulations St. Mary's
River.33 U.S.C. 495(b)............... Bridges/Failure to Comply 25,000
with Regulations \2\.33 U.S.C. 499(c)............... Bridges/Drawbridges \2\.... 25,00033 U.S.C. 502(c)............... Bridges/Failure to Alter 25,000
Bridge Obstructing
Navigation \2\.33 U.S.C. 533(b)............... Bridges/Maintenance and 25,000
Operation \2\.33 U.S.C. 1208(a).............. Bridge to Bridge 800
Communication; Master,
Person in Charge or Pilot.33 U.S.C. 1208(b).............. Bridge to Bridge 800
Communication; Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1232(a).............. PWSA Regulations........... 40,00033 U.S.C. 1236(b).............. Vessel Navigation: Regattas 8,000
or Marine Parades;
Unlicensed Person in
Charge.33 U.S.C. 1236(c).............. Vessel Navigation: Regattas 8,000
or Marine Parades; Owner
Onboard Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1236(d).............. Vessel Navigation: Regattas 3,000
or Marine Parades; Other
Persons.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)..... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 15,000
Discharges (Class I per
violation).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)..... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 40,000
Discharges (Class I total
under paragraph).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii).... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 15,000
Discharges (Class II per
day of violation).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii).... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 190,000
Discharges (Class II total
under paragraph).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 40,000
Discharges (per day of
violation) Judicial
Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 1,100
Discharges (per barrel of
oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 40,000
Failure to Carry Out
Removal/Comply With Order
(Judicial Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 40,000
Failure to Comply with
Regulation Issued Under
1321(j) (Judicial
Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 4,000
Discharges, Gross
Negligence (per barrel of
oil or unit discharged)
Judicial Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)........ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 130,000
Discharges, Gross
Negligence--Minimum
Penalty (Judicial
Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1322(j).............. Marine Sanitation Devices; 3,000
Operating.33 U.S.C. 1322(j).............. Marine Sanitation Devices; 8,000
Sale or Manufacture.33 U.S.C. 1608(a).............. International Navigation 8,000
Rules; Operator.33 U.S.C. 1608(b).............. International Navigation 8,000
Rules; Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)........... Pollution from Ships; 40,000
General.33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)........... Pollution from Ships; False 8,000
Statement.33 U.S.C. 2072(a).............. Inland Navigation Rules; 8,000
Operator.33 U.S.C. 2072(b).............. Inland Navigation Rules; 8,000
Vessel.33 U.S.C. 2609(a).............. Shore Protection; General.. 40,00033 U.S.C. 2609(b).............. Shore Protection; Operating 15,000
Without Permit.33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)............. Oil Pollution Liability and 40,000
Compensation.33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)........ Clean Hulls; Civil 37,500
Enforcement.33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(B)........ Clean Hulls; Civil 50,000
Enforcement.42 U.S.C. 9609(a).............. Hazardous Substances, 35,000
Releases, Liability,
Compensation (Class I).42 U.S.C. 9609(b).............. Hazardous Substances, 35,000
Releases, Liability,
Compensation (Class II).42 U.S.C. 9609(b).............. Hazardous Substances, 100,000
Releases, Liability,
Compensation (Class II
subsequent offense).42 U.S.C. 9609(c).............. Hazardous Substances, 35,000
Releases, Liability,
Compensation (Judicial
Assessment).42 U.S.C. 9609(c).............. Hazardous Substances, 100,000
Releases, Liability,
Compensation (Judicial
Assessment subsequent
offense).46 U.S.C. 80509(a)............. Safe Containers for 8,000
International Cargo.46 U.S.C. 41107................ International Ocean 6,000
Commerce Transportation--
Common Carrier Agreements
per violation.46 U.S.C. App 1712(a).......... International Ocean 30,000
Commerce Transportation--
Common Carrier Agreements
per violation--Willful
violation.
46 U.S.C. App 1712(b).......... International Ocean 60,000
Commerce Transportation--
Common Carrier Agreements--
Fine for tariff violation
(per shipment).46 U.S.C. 70305(c)............. Suspension of Passenger 70,000
Service.46 U.S.C. 2110(e).............. Vessel Inspection or 8,000
Examination Fees.46 U.S.C. 2115................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug 7,000
Testing.46 U.S.C. 2302(a).............. Negligent Operations: 6,000
Recreational Vessels.46 U.S.C. 2302(a).............. Negligent Operations: Other 30,000
Vessels.46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)........... Operating a Vessel While 7,000
Under the Influence of
Alcohol or a Dangerous
Drug.46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)........... Vessel Reporting 8,000
Requirements: Owner,
Charterer, Managing
Operator, or Agent.46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)........... Vessel Reporting 1,100
Requirements: Master.46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)........... Immersion Suits............ 8,00046 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)........... Inspection Permit.......... 1,10046 U.S.C. 3318(a).............. Vessel Inspection; General. 8,00046 U.S.C. 3318(g).............. Vessel Inspection; Nautical 8,000
School Vessel.46 U.S.C. 3318(h).............. Vessel Inspection; Failure 1,100
to Give Notice IAW 3304(b).46 U.S.C. 3318(i).............. Vessel Inspection; Failure 1,100
to Give Notice IAW 3309(c).46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........... Vessel Inspection; Vessel 15,000
=1600 Gross
Tons.46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)........... Vessel Inspection; Vessel 3,000
<1600 Gross Tons.46 U.S.C. 3318(k).............. Vessel Inspection; Failure 15,000
to Comply with 3311(b).46 U.S.C. 3318(l).............. Vessel Inspection; 8,000
Violation of 3318(b)-
3318(f).46 U.S.C. 3502(e).............. List/count of Passengers... 11046 U.S.C. 3504(c).............. Notification to Passengers. 15,00046 U.S.C. 3504(c).............. Notification to Passengers; 800
Sale of Tickets.46 U.S.C. 3506................. Copies of Laws on Passenger 300
Vessels; Master.46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)........... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo 40,00046 U.S.C. 4106................. Uninspected Vessels........ 8,00046 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........... Recreational Vessels 300,000
(maximum for related
series of violations).46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)........... Recreational Vessels; 6,000
Violation of 4307(a).46 U.S.C. 4311(c).............. Recreational Vessels....... 1,10046 U.S.C. 4507................. Uninspected Commercial 8,000
Fishing Industry Vessels.46 U.S.C. 4703................. Abandonment of Barges...... 1,10046 U.S.C. 5116(a).............. Load Lines................. 8,00046 U.S.C. 5116(b).............. Load Lines; Violation of 15,000
5112(a).46 U.S.C. 5116(c).............. Load Lines; Violation of 8,000
5112(b).46 U.S.C. 6103(a).............. Reporting Marine Casualties 35,00046 U.S.C. 6103(b).............. Reporting Marine 8,000
Casualties; Violation of
6104.46 U.S.C. 8101(e).............. Manning of Inspected 1,100
Vessels; Failure to Report
Deficiency in Vessel
Complement.46 U.S.C. 8101(f).............. Manning of Inspected 15,000
Vessels.46 U.S.C. 8101(g).............. Manning of Inspected 15,000
Vessels; Employing or
Serving in Capacity not
Licensed by USCG.46 U.S.C. 8101(h).............. Manning of Inspected 1,100
Vessels; Freight Vessel
<100 GT, Small Passenger
Vessel, or Sailing School
Vessel.46 U.S.C. 8102(a).............. Watchmen on Passenger 1,100
Vessels.46 U.S.C. 8103(f).............. Citizenship Requirements... 80046 U.S.C. 8104(i).............. Watches on Vessels; 15,000
Violation of 8104(a) or
(b).46 U.S.C. 8104(j).............. Watches on Vessels; 15,000
Violation of 8104(c), (d),
(e), or (h).46 U.S.C. 8302(e).............. Staff Department on Vessels 11046 U.S.C. 8304(d).............. Officer's Competency 110
Certificates.46 U.S.C. 8502(e).............. Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 15,000
Charterer, Managing
Operator, Agent, Master or
Individual in Charge.46 U.S.C. 8502(f).............. Coastwise Pilotage; 15,000
Individual.46 U.S.C. 8503................. Federal Pilots............. 40,00046 U.S.C. 8701(d).............. Merchant Mariners Documents 80046 U.S.C. 8702(e).............. Crew Requirements.......... 15,00046 U.S.C. 8906................. Small Vessel Manning....... 35,00046 U.S.C. 9308(a).............. Pilotage: Great Lakes; 15,000
Owner, Charterer, Managing
Operator, Agent, Master or
Individual in Charge.46 U.S.C. 9308(b).............. Pilotage: Great Lakes; 15,000
Individual.46 U.S.C. 9308(c).............. Pilotage: Great Lakes; 15,000
Violation of 9303.46 U.S.C. 10104(b)............. Failure to Report Sexual 8,000
Offense.46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2).......... Pay Advances to Seamen..... 80046 U.S.C. 10314(b)............. Pay Advances to Seamen; 800
Remuneration for
Employment.46 U.S.C. 10315(c)............. Allotment to Seamen........ 80046 U.S.C. 10321................ Seamen Protection; General. 7,00046 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2).......... Coastwise Voyages: Advances 7,00046 U.S.C. 10505(b)............. Coastwise Voyages: 7,000
Advances; Remuneration for
Employment.46 U.S.C. 10508(b)............. Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 7,000
Protection; General.46 U.S.C. 10711................ Effects of Deceased Seamen. 30046 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2).......... Complaints of Unfitness.... 800
46 U.S.C. 10903(d)............. Proceedings on Examination 110
of Vessel.46 U.S.C. 10907(b)............. Permission to Make 800
Complaint.46 U.S.C. 11101(f)............. Accommodations for Seamen.. 80046 U.S.C. 11102(b)............. Medicine Chests on Vessels. 80046 U.S.C. 11104(b)............. Destitute Seamen........... 11046 U.S.C. 11105(c)............. Wages on Discharge......... 80046 U.S.C. 11303(a)............. Log Books; Master Failing 300
to Maintain.46 U.S.C. 11303(b)............. Log Books; Master Failing 300
to Make Entry.46 U.S.C. 11303(c)............. Log Books; Late Entry...... 20046 U.S.C. 11506................ Carrying of Sheath Knives.. 8046 U.S.C. 12151(a)............. Documentation of Vessels 15,000
(violation per day).46 U.S.C. 12151(c)............. Engaging in Fishing After 130,000
Falsifying Eligibility
(fine per day).46 U.S.C. 12309(a)............. Numbering of Undocumented 6,000
Vessels--Willful violation.46 U.S.C. 12309(b)............. Numbering of Undocumented 1,100
Vessels.46 U.S.C. 12507(b)............. Vessel Identification 15,000
System.46 U.S.C. 14701................ Measurement of Vessels..... 30,00046 U.S.C. 14702................ Measurement; False 30,000
Statements.46 U.S.C. 31309................ Commercial Instruments and 15,000
Maritime Liens.46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2).......... Commercial Instruments and 15,000
Maritime Liens; Mortgagor.46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2).......... Commercial Instruments and 35,000
Maritime Liens; Violation
of 31329.46 U.S.C. 70119................ Port Security.............. 30,00046 U.S.C. 70119(b)............. Port Security--Continuing 50,000
Violations.46 U.S.C. 70506................ Maritime Drug Law 5,000
Enforcement; Penalties.49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........... Hazardous Materials: 60,000
Related to Vessels--
Maximum Penalty.49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)........... Hazardous Materials: 300
Related to Vessels--
Minimum Penalty.49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)........... Hazardous Materials: 110,000
Related to Vessels--
Penalty from Fatalities,
Serious Injuries/Illness
or Substantial Damage to
Property.------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: The changes in Civil Penalties for calendar year 2014, shown
above, are based on the change in CPI-U from June 2009 to June 2010.
The recorded change in CPI-U during that period was 1.05%. Because of
the small change in CPI-U and the required rules for rounding, there
was no change to any of the maximum penalty amounts from the previous
adjustment.\1\ Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation
adjustments.\2\ These penalties increased 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. [USCG-2012-0306, 77 FR 37309, June 21, 2012, as amended by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38428, July 7, 2014]
SUBCHAPTER B_PERSONNEL