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contains regulatory documents having general

applicability and legal effect, most of which

are keyed to and codified in the Code of

Federal Regulations, which is published under

50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by

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Vol. 90, No. 1 

Thursday, January 2, 2025 

1The 2015 Act was part of the Bipartisan Budget 

Act of 2015, Public Law 114–74 (Nov. 2, 2015) 

(codified as amended at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note). 

2Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)–(2). 

3Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(1)(A)– 

(B). 

4Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(1)(D)(b)(2). 

5Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(2)(4)(a). 

6Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(1)(A)(a). 

7The 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 (USCG) fall under the Tariff Act of 

1930, and therefore DHS did not adjust those civil 

penalties in this rulemaking. 

8 81 FR 42987 (July 1, 2016). 

9 Id.; Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Exec. Office of 

The President, M–16–06, Implementation of the 

Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 

Improvements Act of 2015, Table A: 2016 Civil 

Monetary Penalty Catch-Up Adjustment Multiplier 

by Calendar Year, (Feb. 24, 2016) (https://

www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-foragencies/memoranda/#memoranda-2016). 

10 81 FR at 42987 (July 1, 2016). 

11 82 FR 8571 (Jan. 27, 2017); 83 FR 13826 (Apr. 

2, 2018); 84 FR 13499 (Apr. 5, 2019); 85 FR 36469 

(June 17, 2020); 86 FR 57532 (Oct. 18, 2021); 87 FR 

1317 (Jan. 11, 2022); 88 FR 2175 (Jan. 13, 2023); 89 

FR 53849 (June 28, 2024). 

12Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the 

President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty 

Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the 

Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 

Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https:// 

www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ 

M-25-02.pdf). 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

8 CFR Parts 270, 274a, and 280 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

19 CFR Part 4 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 27 

Transportation Security Administration 

49 CFR Part 1503 

RIN 1601–AB16 

Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for 

Inflation 

AGENCY: Department of Homeland 

Security (DHS). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: In this final rule, DHS adjusts 

for inflation its civil monetary penalties 

for 2025, in accordance with the Federal 

Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 

Improvements Act of 2015 and 

Executive Office of the President (EOP) 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) guidance. The new penalty 

amounts will be effective for penalties 

assessed after January 2, 2025, whose 

associated violations occurred after 

November 2, 2015. 

DATES: This rule is effective on January 

2, 2025. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Hillary Hunnings, Attorney-Advisor, 

202–282–9043, hillary.hunnings@

hq.dhs.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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 

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, sec. 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 further 

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.2 Through the 

‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment, agencies were 

required to adjust the amounts of civil 

monetary penalties to more accurately 

reflect inflation rates.3

For the subsequent annual 

adjustments, the 2015 Act requires 

agencies to increase the penalty 

amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment.4

The 2015 Act directs OMB to provide 

guidance to agencies each year to assist 

agencies in making the annual 

adjustments.5 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.6

Pursuant to the 2015 Act, DHS 

undertook a review of the civil penalties 

that DHS and its components 

administer.7 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.8 DHS 

calculated the adjusted penalties based 

upon nondiscretionary provisions in the 

2015 Act and upon guidance that OMB 

issued to agencies on February 24, 

2016.9 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).10 In 

2017 and in every year since, DHS 

published a final rule making the 

annual inflation adjustment.11

II. Overview of the Final Rule 

This final rule makes the 2025 annual 

inflation adjustments to civil monetary 

penalties pursuant to the 2015 Act and 

pursuant to guidance OMB issued to 

agencies on December 17, 2024.12 The 

penalty amounts in this final rule will 

be effective for penalties assessed after 

January 2, 2025 where the associated 

violation occurred after November 2, 

2015. Consistent with OMB guidance, 

the 2015 Act does not retrospectively 

change previously assessed penalties 

that the agency is actively collecting or 

has collected. 

We discuss civil penalties by DHS 

component in Section III below. For 

each component identified in Section 

III, below, we briefly describe the 

relevant civil penalty (or penalties), and 

we provide a table showing the increase 

in the penalties for 2025. In the table for 


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13Public Law 114–74 sec. 701(b)(2)(A). 14Section 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. Public Law 116–150 extends the 

CFATS program authorization to July 27, 2023. 

each component, we show (1) the 

penalty name, (2) the penalty statutory 

and or regulatory citation, (3) the 

penalty amount as adjusted in the 2024 

final rule, (4) the cost-of-living 

adjustment multiplier for 2025 that 

OMB provided in its December 17, 

2024, guidance, and (5) the new 2025 

adjusted penalty. The 2015 Act instructs 

agencies to round penalties to the 

nearest multiple of $1.13 For a more 

complete discussion of the method used 

for calculating the initial ‘‘catch-up’’ 

inflation adjustments and a componentby-component breakdown to the nature 

of the civil penalties and relevant legal 

authorities, please see the IFR preamble 

at 81 FR 42987–43000. 

Finally, in issuing this final rule, it is 

DHS’s intention that the rule’s penalty 

provisions be considered severable from 

one another to the greatest extent 

possible. For example, if a court of 

competent jurisdiction were to hold that 

a particular penalty amount could not 

be applied as adjusted for inflation to 

particular persons or in particular 

circumstances, DHS would intend for 

the court to leave the remainder of the 

rule in place with respect to all other 

penalties as adjusted for inflation and 

covered persons and circumstances. 

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), the U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection (CBP), the 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 for 2025. At the end 

of each section, we include tables that 

list the individual adjustments for each 

penalty. 

A. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 

Security Agency 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 

Security Agency (CISA) administers 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).14 Pursuant to 

section 5 of the Protecting and Securing 

Chemical Facilities from Terrorist 

Attacks Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113–254, as 

amended by Pub. L. 116–150; 6 U.S.C. 

621 note), authorization had been 

granted for CFATS until July 27, 2023. 

Congress did not act to reauthorize the 

program in time and, as such, the 

authorization expired on July 28, 2023. 

Therefore, regulations written pursuant 

to CFATS authority are not currently 

active. While regulatory text for the 

CFATS regulation, including a civil 

penalty, is located in part 27 of title 6 

of the Code of Federal Regulations 

(CFR), the text is inactive due to the 

lapse in authority. For that reason, we 

are not adjusting the maximum civil 

penalty amount that CISA may assess at 

this time. 

B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

The U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection (CBP) assesses civil monetary 

penalties under various titles of the 

United States Code (U.S.C.) 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 noncitizens, who violate 

specified provisions of the INA. The 

relevant penalty provisions appear 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 the DHS and CBP 

adjustments to the non-INA penalties, 

see the 2019 annual inflation 

adjustment final rule preamble at 84 FR 

13499, 13500 (April 5, 2019). 

Table 1 shows the 2025 adjustment 

for the penalties that CBP administers. 

TABLE 1—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS

Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

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 States.

8 U.S.C. 1221(g); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(1) (INA section 231(g)).

$1,696 .................................... 1.02598 $1,740. 

Penalties for non-compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for 

aircraft transporting aliens.

8 U.S.C. 1224; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(2) 

(INA section 234).

$4,610 .................................... 1.02598 $4,730. 

Penalties for failure to depart voluntarily ........ 8 U.S.C. 1229c(d); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(3) (INA section 

240B(d)).

$1,942–$9,718 ....................... 1.02598 $1,992–$9,970. 

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 INA.

8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(A); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(4) (INA section 

243(c)(1)(A)).

$3,887 .................................... 1.02598 $3,988. 

Penalties for failure to remove alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2) of the INA.8 U.S.C. 1253(c)(1)(B); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(5) (INA section 

243(c)(1)(B)).

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15Table 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. 

TABLE 1—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS—Continued 

Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

New penalty 

as adjusted by 

this final rule 

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 INA.

8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(6) (INA section 251(d)).

$460 for each alien ................ 1.02598 $472 for each alien. 

Penalties for use of alien crewmen for 

longshore work in violation of section 

251(d) of the INA.

8 U.S.C. 1281(d); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(6) (INA section 251(d)).

$11,524 .................................. 1.02598 $11,823. 

Penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen.8 U.S.C. 1284(a); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(7) (INA section 254(a)).

$1,152–$6,913 ....................... 1.02598 $1,182–$7,093. 

Penalties for employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities.8 U.S.C. 1285; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(8) 

(INA section 255).

$2,304 .................................... 1.02598 $2,364. 

Penalties for discharge of alien crewmen ...... 8 U.S.C. 1286; 8 CFR 280.53(b)(9) 

(INA section 256).

$3,457–$6,913 ....................... 1.02598 $3,547–$7,093. 

Penalties for bringing into the United States 

alien crewmen with intent to evade immigration laws.

8 U.S.C. 1287; 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(10) (INA section 257).

$23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens.8 U.S.C. 1321(a); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(11) (INA section 

271(a)).

$6,913 .................................... 1.02598 $7,093. 

Penalties for bringing to the United States 

aliens subject to denial of admission on a 

health-related ground.

8 U.S.C. 1322(a); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(12) (INA section 

272(a)).

$6,913 .................................... 1.02598 $7,093. 

Penalties for bringing to the United States 

aliens without required documentation.

8 U.S.C. 1323(b); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(13) (INA section 

273(b)).

$6,913 .................................... 1.02598 $7,093. 

Penalties for failure to depart ......................... 8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(14) (INA section 274D).

$973 ....................................... 1.02598 $998. 

Penalties for improper entry ........................... 8 U.S.C. 1325(b); 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(15) (INA section 

275(b)).

$97–$487 ............................... 1.02598 $100–$500. 

Penalty for dealing in or using empty 

stamped imported liquor containers.

19 U.S.C. 469 .................................. $645 ....................................... 1.02598 $662.** 

Penalty for employing a vessel in a trade 

without a required Certificate of Documentation.

19 U.S.C. 1706a; 19 CFR 4.80(i) ... $1,617 .................................... 1.02598 $1,659. 

Penalty for transporting passengers coastwise for hire by certain vessels (known as 

Bowaters vessels) that do not meet specified conditions.

46 U.S.C. 12118(f)(3) ...................... $645 ....................................... 1.02598 $662.** 

Penalty for transporting passengers between 

coastwise points in the United States by a 

non-coastwise qualified vessel.

46 U.S.C. 55103(b); 19 CFR 

4.80(b)(2).

$971 ....................................... 1.02598 $996. 

Penalty for towing a vessel between coastwise points in the United States by a noncoastwise qualified vessel.46 U.S.C. 55111(c); 19 CFR 4.92 .. $1,132–$3,558 plus $193 per 

ton.

1.02598 $1,161–$3,650 plus $198 per 

ton. 

* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.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– 

9, Employment Eligibility Verification), 

the employment of unauthorized 

noncitizens, and document fraud. 

Because both DHS and DOJ 

implement the three employmentrelated 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. Table 2 shows 

the 2025 adjustment for the penalties 

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TABLE 2—U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS

Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

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).

$1,942–$9,718 ....................... 1.02598 $1,992–$9,970. 

Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 

274C(a)(1)–(a)(4), penalty for first offense.

8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(A) .................. $575–$4,610 .......................... 1.02598 $590–$4,730. 

Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 

274C(a)(5)–(a)(6), penalty for first offense.

8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(B) .................. $487–$3,887 .......................... 1.02598 $500–$3,988. 

Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 

274C(a)(1)–(a)(4), penalty for subsequent 

offenses.

8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(C) .................. $4,610–$11,524 ..................... 1.02598 $4,730–$11,823. 

Civil penalties for violation of INA sections 

274C(a)(5)–(a)(6), penalty for subsequent 

offenses.

8 CFR 270.3(b)(1)(ii)(D) .................. $3,887–$9,718 ....................... 1.02598 $3,988–$9,970. 

Violation/prohibition of indemnity bonds ......... 8 CFR 274a.8(b) ............................. $2,789 .................................... 1.02598 $2,861. 

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) .............. $698–$5,579 .......................... 1.02598 $716–$5,724. 

Penalty for second offense (per unauthorized 

alien).

8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(B) .............. $5,579–$13,946 ..................... 1.02598 $5,724–$14,308. 

Penalty for third or subsequent offense (per 

unauthorized alien).

8 CFR 274a.10(b)(1)(ii)(C) .............. $8,369–$27,894 ..................... 1.02598 $8,586–$28,619. 

Civil penalties for I–9 paperwork violations .... 8 CFR 274a.10(b)(2) ....................... $281–$2,789 .......................... 1.02598 $288–$2,861. 

Civil penalties for failure to depart, INA section 274D.8 U.S.C. 1324d; 8 CFR 

280.53(b)(14).

$973 ....................................... 1.02598 $998. 

* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf). 

D. U.S. Coast Guard 

The Coast Guard is authorized to 

assess the following 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 U.S.C. authorize these penalties. 

Titles 33 and 46 authorize the vast 

majority of these penalties as these 

statutes deal with navigation, navigable 

waters, and shipping. For a more 

detailed 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 and adjusted 

those penalties for inflation 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 inflationadjusted 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. The 

applicable civil monetary 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. 

Table 3 below shows the 2025 

adjustment for the penalties that the 

Coast Guard administers. 

TABLE 3—U.S. COAST GUARD CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS

Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

New penalty 

as adjusted 

by this final rule 

Saving Life and Property ................................ 14 U.S.C. 521(c) ............................. $12,958 .................................. 1.02598 $13,295. 

Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast.14 U.S.C. 521(e) ............................. $1,330 .................................... 1.02598 $1,365. 

Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 

Records (first offense).

14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ....... $6,508 .................................... 1.02598 $6,677. 

Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance 

Records (subsequent offenses).

14 U.S.C. 936(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ....... $43,394 .................................. 1.02598 $44,521. 

Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters 

of Vessels.

19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 ............. $9,704 .................................... 1.02598 $9,956. 

Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters 

of Vessels—Minimum Penalty.

19 U.S.C. 70; 33 CFR 27.3 ............. $2,264 .................................... 1.02598 $2,323. 

Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge.19 U.S.C. 1581(d) ........................... $5,000 ** ................................ N/A $5,000.** 

Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in ChargeMinimum Penalty.19 U.S.C. 1581(d) ........................... $1,000 ** ................................ N/A $1,000.** 

Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General.33 U.S.C. 471; 33 CFR 27.3 ........... $14,069 .................................. 1.02598 $14,435. 

Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. 

Mary’s River.

33 U.S.C. 474; 33 CFR 27.3 ........... $971 ....................................... 1.02598 $996. 

Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations .. 33 U.S.C. 495(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ...... $35,516 .................................. 1.02598 $36,439. 

Bridges/Drawbridges ...................................... 33 U.S.C. 499(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ...... $35,516 .................................. 1.02598 $36,439. 

Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing 

Navigation.

33 U.S.C. 502(c); 33 CFR 27.3 ...... $35,516 .................................. 1.02598 $36,439. 

Bridges/Maintenance and Operation .............. 33 U.S.C. 533(b); 33 CFR 27.3 ...... $35,516 .................................. 1.02598 $36,439. 


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TABLE 3—U.S. COAST GUARD CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS—Continued 

Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

New penalty 

as adjusted 

by this final rule 

Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, 

Person in Charge or Pilot.

33 U.S.C. 1208(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $2,587 .................................... 1.02598 $2,654. 

Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel ...... 33 U.S.C. 1208(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $2,587 .................................... 1.02598 $2,654. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 

(Class I per violation).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 

(Class I total under paragraph).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$57,617 .................................. 1.02598 $59,114. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 

(Class II per day of violation).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges 

(Class II total under paragraph).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$288,080 ................................ 1.02598 $295,564. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per 

day of violation) Judicial Assessment.

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$57,617 .................................. 1.02598 $59,114. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per 

barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$2,305 .................................... 1.02598 $2,365. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry 

Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial 

Assessment).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$57,617 .................................. 1.02598 $59,114. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) 

(Judicial Assessment).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$57,617 .................................. 1.02598 $59,114. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, 

Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit 

discharged) Judicial Assessment.

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$6,913 .................................... 1.02598 $7,093. 

Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, 

Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment).

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$230,464 ................................ 1.02598 $236,451. 

Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating ............ 33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ..... $9,704 .................................... 1.02598 $9,956. 

Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture.33 U.S.C. 1322(j); 33 CFR 27.3 ..... $25,871 .................................. 1.02598 $26,543. 

International Navigation Rules; Operator ....... 33 U.S.C. 1608(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $18,139 .................................. 1.02598 $18,610. 

International Navigation Rules; Vessel .......... 33 U.S.C. 1608(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $18,139 .................................. 1.02598 $18,610. 

Pollution from Ships; General ........................ 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $90,702 .................................. 1.02598 $93,058. 

Pollution from Ships; False Statement ........... 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3 $18,139 .................................. 1.02598 $18,610. 

Inland Navigation Rules; Operator ................. 33 U.S.C. 2072(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $18,139 .................................. 1.02598 $18,610. 

Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel .................... 33 U.S.C. 2072(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $18,139 .................................. 1.02598 $18,610. 

Shore Protection; General .............................. 33 U.S.C. 2609(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $63,991 .................................. 1.02598 $65,653. 

Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit .. 33 U.S.C. 2609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $25,597 .................................. 1.02598 $26,262. 

Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation ........ 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .. $57,617 .................................. 1.02598 $59,114. 

Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement ....................... 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$52,753 .................................. 1.02598 $54,124. 

Clean Hulls—related to false statements ....... 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$70,337 .................................. 1.02598 $72,164. 

Clean Hulls—Recreational Vessel ................. 33 U.S.C. 3852(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $7,034 .................................... 1.02598 $7,217. 

Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 

Compensation (Class I).

42 U.S.C. 9609(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $69,733 .................................. 1.02598 $71,545. 

Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 

Compensation (Class II).

42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $69,733 .................................. 1.02598 $71,545. 

Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 

Compensation (Class II subsequent offense).

42 U.S.C. 9609(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $209,202 ................................ 1.02598 $214,637. 

Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 

Compensation (Judicial Assessment).

42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $69,733 .................................. 1.02598 $71,545. 

Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, 

Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense).

42 U.S.C. 9609(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $209,202 ................................ 1.02598 $214,637. 

Safe Containers for International Cargo ........ 46 U.S.C. 80509; 33 CFR 27.3 ....... $7,622 .................................... 1.02598 $7,820. 

Suspension of Passenger Service ................. 46 U.S.C. 70305; 33 CFR 27.3 ....... $76,230 .................................. 1.02598 $78,210. 

Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees ......... 46 U.S.C. 2110(e); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $11,524 .................................. 1.02598 $11,823. 

Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing ............ 46 U.S.C. 2115; 33 CFR 27.3 ......... $9,380 .................................... 1.02598 $9,624. 

Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels .. 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $8,485 .................................... 1.02598 8,705. 

Negligent Operations: Other Vessels ............. 46 U.S.C. 2302(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $42,425 .................................. 1.02598 $43,527. 

Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug.46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $9,380 .................................... 1.02598 $9,624. 

Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, 

Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent.

46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4); 33 CFR 27.3 $14,608 .................................. 1.02598 $14,988. 

Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master ....... 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2); 33 CFR 27.3 $2,922 .................................... 1.02598 $2,998. 

Immersion Suits .............................................. 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $14,608 .................................. 1.02598 $14,988. 

Master Key Control System ........................... 46 U.S.C. 3106(d) ........................... $1,032 .................................... 1.02598 $1,059. 

Inspection Permit ............................................ 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5); 33 CFR 27.3 $3,047 .................................... 1.02598 $3,126. 

Vessel Inspection; General ............................ 46 U.S.C. 3318(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $14,608 .................................. 1.02598 $14,988. 

Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel .... 46 U.S.C. 3318(g); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $14,608 .................................. 1.02598 $14,988. 

Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in 

accordance with (IAW) 3304(b).

46 U.S.C. 3318(h); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $2,922 .................................... 1.02598 $2,998. 

Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice 

IAW 3309(c).

46 U.S.C. 3318(i); 33 CFR 27.3 ..... $2,922 .................................... 1.02598 $2,998. 

Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $29,221 .................................. 1.02598 $29,980. 

Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons 

(GT).

46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $5,844 .................................... 1.02598 $5,996. 


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Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

New penalty 

as adjusted 

by this final rule 

Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 

3311(b).

46 U.S.C. 3318(k); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $29,221 .................................. 1.02598 $29,980. 

Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)– 

3318(f).

46 U.S.C. 3318(l); 33 CFR 27.3 ..... $14,608 .................................. 1.02598 $14,988. 

List/count of Passengers ................................ 46 U.S.C. 3502(e); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $304 ....................................... 1.02598 $312. 

Notification to Passengers .............................. 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $30,461 .................................. 1.02598 $31,252. 

Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets ... 46 U.S.C. 3504(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master.46 U.S.C. 3506; 33 CFR 27.3 ......... $609 ....................................... 1.02598 $625. 

Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily 

Penalty & Maximum Penalty.

46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A) .................. Daily $25,810/Maximum 

$51,621.

1.02598 Daily $26,481/Maximum 

$52,962. 

Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; 

Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation 

Training; Maximum Penalty.

46 U.S.C. 3508(d) ........................... $51,621 .................................. 1.02598 $52,962. 

Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo ........................ 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $76,155 .................................. 1.02598 $78,134. 

Uninspected Vessels ...................................... 46 U.S.C. 4106; 33 CFR 27.3 ......... $12,799 .................................. 1.02598 $13,132. 

Recreational Vessels (maximum for related 

series of violations).

46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $402,920 ................................ 1.02598 $413,388. 

Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) .... 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1); 33 CFR 27.3 $8,058 .................................... 1.02598 $8,267. 

Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 

4312(b), First Offense.

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) ........................... $103 ....................................... 1.02598 $106. 

Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 

4312(b), Second Offense.

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) ........................... $258 ....................................... 1.02598 $265. 

Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 

4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense.

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) ........................... $516 ....................................... 1.02598 $529. 

Recreational vessels ...................................... 46 U.S.C. 4311(d); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $3,047 .................................... 1.02598 $3,126. 

Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry 

Vessels.

46 U.S.C. 4507; 33 CFR 27.3 ......... $12,799 .................................. 1.02598 $13,132. 

Abandonment of Barges ................................. 46 U.S.C. 4703; 33 CFR 27.3 ......... $2,168 .................................... 1.02598 $2,224. 

Load Lines ...................................................... 46 U.S.C. 5116(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $13,946 .................................. 1.02598 $14,308. 

Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) .................... 46 U.S.C. 5116(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $27,894 .................................. 1.02598 $28,619. 

Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) .................... 46 U.S.C. 5116(c); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $13,946 .................................. 1.02598 $14,308. 

Reporting Marine Casualties .......................... 46 U.S.C. 6103(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $48,586 .................................. 1.02598 $49,848. 

Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 

6104.

46 U.S.C. 6103(b); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $12,799 .................................. 1.02598 $13,132. 

Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement.46 U.S.C. 8101(e); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $2,305 .................................... 1.02598 $2,365. 

Manning of Inspected Vessels ....................... 46 U.S.C. 8101(f); 33 CFR 27.3 ..... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or 

Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. 

Coast Guard (USCG).

46 U.S.C. 8101(g); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or 

Sailing School Vessel.

46 U.S.C. 8101(h); 33 CFR 27.3 .... $3,047 .................................... 1.02598 $3,126. 

Watchmen on Passenger Vessels ................. 46 U.S.C. 8102(a) ........................... $3,047 .................................... 1.02598 $3,126. 

Citizenship Requirements ............................... 46 U.S.C. 8103(f) ............................ $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or 

(b).

46 U.S.C. 8104(i) ............................ $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), 

(d), (e), or (h).

46 U.S.C. 8104(j) ............................ $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens 

or Residents.

46 U.S.C. 8106(f)(2)–(3) ................. Daily $10,324/Maximum 

$103,241.

1.02598 Daily $10,592/Maximum 

$105,923. 

Staff Department on Vessels ......................... 46 U.S.C. 8302(e) ........................... $304 ....................................... 1.02598 $312. 

Officer’s Competency Certificates .................. 46 U.S.C. 8304(d) ........................... $304 ....................................... 1.02598 $312. 

Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual 

in Charge.

46 U.S.C. 8502(e) ........................... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Coastwise Pilotage; Individual ........................ 46 U.S.C. 8502(f) ............................ $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Federal Pilots .................................................. 46 U.S.C. 8503 ................................ $73,045 .................................. 1.02598 $74,943. 

Merchant Mariners Documents ...................... 46 U.S.C. 8701(d) ........................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Crew Requirements ........................................ 46 U.S.C. 8702(e) ........................... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Small Vessel Manning .................................... 46 U.S.C. 8906 ................................ $48,586 .................................. 1.02598 $49,848. 

Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, 

Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge.

46 U.S.C. 9308(a) ........................... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual ................... 46 U.S.C. 9308(b) ........................... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 ....... 46 U.S.C. 9308(c) ........................... $23,048 .................................. 1.02598 $23,647. 

Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 

Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel.

46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) ..................... $51,621 .................................. 1.02598 $52,962. 

Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 

Harassment; Company After Action Summary, violation of 10104(d)(1).

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ..................... $25,810 .................................. 1.02598 $26,481. 

Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 

Harassment; Company After Action Summary, daily noncompliance penalty.

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ..................... $516 ....................................... 1.02598 $529. 

Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and 

Harassment; Company After Action Summary, Civil Penalty Maximum.

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ..................... $51,621 .................................. 1.02598 $52,962. 

Pay Advances to Seamen .............................. 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) ..................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 


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46303, and 49 U.S.C. chapter 449. 

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Penalty name Citation Penalty amount as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR Multiplier * 

New penalty 

as adjusted 

by this final rule 

Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for 

Employment.

46 U.S.C. 10314(b) ......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Allotment to Seamen ...................................... 46 U.S.C. 10315(c) ......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Seamen Protection; General .......................... 46 U.S.C. 10321 .............................. $10,557 .................................. 1.02598 $10,831. 

Coastwise Voyages: Advances ...................... 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) ..................... $10,557 .................................. 1.02598 $10,831. 

Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment.46 U.S.C. 10505(b) ......................... $10,557 .................................. 1.02598 $10,831. 

Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; 

General.

46 U.S.C. 10508(b) ......................... $10,557 .................................. 1.02598 $10,831. 

Effects of Deceased Seamen ......................... 46 U.S.C. 10711 .............................. $609 ....................................... 1.02598 $625. 

Complaints of Unfitness ................................. 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) ..................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Proceedings on Examination of Vessel ......... 46 U.S.C. 10903(d) ......................... $304 ....................................... 1.02598 $312. 

Permission to Make Complaint ...................... 46 U.S.C. 10907(b) ......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Accommodations for Seamen ........................ 46 U.S.C. 11101(f) .......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Medicine Chests on Vessels .......................... 46 U.S.C. 11102(b) ......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Destitute Seamen ........................................... 46 U.S.C. 11104(b) ......................... $304 ....................................... 1.02598 $312. 

Wages on Discharge ...................................... 46 U.S.C. 11105(c) ......................... $1,522 .................................... 1.02598 $1,562. 

Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain ........... 46 U.S.C. 11303(a) ......................... $609 ....................................... 1.02598 $625. 

Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry ...... 46 U.S.C. 11303(b) ......................... $609 ....................................... 1.02598 $625. 

Log Books; Late Entry .................................... 46 U.S.C. 11303(c) ......................... $457 ....................................... 1.02598 $469. 

Carrying of Sheath Knives ............................. 46 U.S.C. 11506 .............................. $153 ....................................... 1.02598 $157. 

Vessel Documentation .................................... 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) ..................... $19,950 .................................. 1.02598 $20,468. 

Documentation of Vessels—Related to Activities involving mobile offshore drilling units.46 U.S.C. 12151 (a)(2) .................... $33,252 .................................. 1.02598 $34,116. 

Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement 46 U.S.C. 12151(c) ......................... $152,461 ................................ 1.02598 $156,422. 

Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation.46 U.S.C. 12309(a) ......................... $15,232 .................................. 1.02598 $15,628. 

Numbering of Undocumented Vessels ........... 46 U.S.C. 12309(b) ......................... $3,047 .................................... 1.02598 $3,126. 

Vessel Identification System .......................... 46 U.S.C. 12507(b) ......................... $25,597 .................................. 1.02598 $26,262. 

Measurement of Vessels ................................ 46 U.S.C. 14701 .............................. $55,789 .................................. 1.02598 $57,238. 

Measurement; False Statements ................... 46 U.S.C. 14702 .............................. $55,789 .................................. 1.02598 $57,238. 

Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens 46 U.S.C. 31309 .............................. $25,597 .................................. 1.02598 $26,262. 

Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 

Mortgagor.

46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) ..................... $25,597 .................................. 1.02598 $26,262. 

Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; 

Violation of 31329.

46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) ..................... $63,991 .................................. 1.02598 $65,653. 

Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance.46 U.S.C. 55112(d); 33 CFR 27.3 .. $10,324 .................................. 1.02598 $10,592. 

Ports and Waterway Safety Regulations ....... 46 U.S.C. 70036(a); 33 CFR 27.3 .. $114,630 ................................ 1.02598 $117,608. 

Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge.46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$11,524 .................................. 1.02598 $11,823. 

Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel.46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$11,524 .................................. 1.02598 $11,823. 

Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons.46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D); 33 CFR 

27.3.

$5,761 .................................... 1.02598 $5,911. 

Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of 

the United States.

46 U.S.C. 70052(c) ......................... $25,810 .................................. 1.02598 $26,481. 

Port Security ................................................... 46 U.S.C. 70119(a) ......................... $42,425 .................................. 1.02598 $43,527. 

Port Security—Continuing Violations ............. 46 U.S.C. 70119(b) ......................... $76,230 .................................. 1.02598 $78,210. 

Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties ... 46 U.S.C. 70506 .............................. $7,034 .................................... 1.02598 $7,217. 

Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels 

Maximum Penalty.

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) ....................... $99,756 .................................. 1.02598 $102,348. 

Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels— 

Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property.

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) ....................... $232,762 ................................ 1.02598 $238,809. 

Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels; 

Training.

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) ....................... $601 ....................................... 1.02598 $617. 

* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.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 redesignated 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),16 as 

well as violations of requirements 

described in chapter 449 of title 49 of 


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17Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the 

President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty 

Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the 

Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 

Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https:// 

www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ 

M-25-02.pdf). 

the U.S.C. 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. Table 4 shows the 2025 

adjustment for the penalties that TSA 

administers. 

TABLE 4—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CIVIL PENALTIES ADJUSTMENTS

Penalty name Citation 

Penalty amount 

as adjusted 

in the 2024 FR 

Multiplier * 

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); 49 CFR 1503.401(c)(3).

$41,577 (up to a total of 

$665,226 per civil penalty 

action).

1.02598 $42,657 (up to a total of 

$682,509 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).

$16,630 (up to a total of 

$83,154 for individuals or 

small businesses, $665,226 

for others).

1.02598 $17,062 (up to a total of 

$85,314 for individuals or 

small businesses, $682,509 

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).

$14,232 (up to a total of 

$71,162 total for individuals 

or small businesses, 

$569,288 for others).

1.02598 $14,602 (up to a total of 

$73,011 total for individuals 

or small businesses, 

$584,078 for others). 

* Office of Mgmt. and Budget, Exec. Office of the President, M–25–02, Implementation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2024, Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M-25-02.pdf). 

IV. Administrative Procedure Act 

The Administrative Procedure Act 

(‘‘APA’’) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) require 

agencies, when conducting rulemaking, 

to provide advance public notice, seek 

public comment, and provide a thirtyday delayed effective date. An agency 

may issue a rule without first providing 

an opportunity for notice and comment 

if the agency makes a finding of good 

cause that notice and comment 

procedures are impracticable, 

unnecessary, or contrary to the public 

interest. Notice and comment 

procedures are unnecessary, for 

example, if Congress requires nondiscretionary action of an agency, 

leaving the agency without discretion to 

vary its action in response to the views 

or suggestions of public commenters. 

DHS finds that notice and comment 

procedures are not required for these 

annual inflation adjustments. The 2015 

Act had instructed agencies to make the 

required annual adjustments 

‘‘notwithstanding section 553 of title 5 

of the U.S.C.’’ (See 28 U.S.C. 2461 note). 

Furthermore, DHS has good cause to 

forgo notice and comment procedures 

because such procedures would be 

unnecessary due to DHS’s lack of 

discretion in updating the penalties. As 

required by the 2015 Act, DHS is 

updating the penalty amounts by 

applying the cost-of-living adjustment 

multiplier that OMB has provided to 

agencies. For the same reasons, DHS 

also finds that it has good cause to forgo 

a delayed effective date under section 

553(d) of the APA. 

V. Regulatory Analyses 

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 

Executive Orders 12866 (‘‘Regulatory 

Planning and Review’’), as amended by 

Executive Order 14094 (‘‘Modernizing 

Regulatory Review’’), and 13563 

(‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory 

Review’’) 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, as amended by Executive Order 

14094. Accordingly, OMB has not 

reviewed this rule. This final rule makes 

nondiscretionary adjustments to 

existing civil monetary penalties in 

accordance with the 2015 Act and OMB 

guidance.17 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 

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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 

final rule does not trigger any new or 

revised recordkeeping or reporting. 

List of Subjects 

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. 

Amendments to the Regulations 

Accordingly, for the reasons stated in 

the preamble, DHS is amending 8 CFR 

parts 270, 274a, and 280, 19 CFR part 

4, 33 CFR part 27, and 49 CFR part 1503 

as follows: 

Title 8—Aliens and Nationality 

PART 270—PENALTIES FOR 

DOCUMENT FRAUD 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 270 

continues to read as follows: 

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. 

■ 2. In § 270.3, revise paragraphs 

(b)(1)(ii)(A) through (D) to read as 

follows: 

§ 270.3 Penalties. 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(1) * * * 

(ii) * * * 

(A) First offense under section 

274C(a)(1) through (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 (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 

(4) of the Act on or after March 27, 2008, 

and on or before November 2, 2015; and 

not less than $590 and not exceeding 

$4,730 for each fraudulent document or 

each proscribed activity described in 

section 274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act 

after November 2, 2015. 

(B) First offense under section 

274C(a)(5) or (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 (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 (6) of the Act on 

or after March 27, 2008, and on or 

before November 2, 2015; and not less 

than $500 and not exceeding $3,988 for 

each fraudulent document or each 

proscribed activity described in section 

274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act after 

November 2, 2015. 

(C) Subsequent offenses under section 

274C(a)(1) through (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 (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 (4) of the Act occurring on or 

after March 27, 2008 and on or before 

November 2, 2015; and not less than 

$4,730 and not more than $11,823 for 

each fraudulent document or each 

proscribed activity described in section 

274C(a)(1) through (4) of the Act after 

November 2, 2015. 

(D) Subsequent offenses under section 

274C(a)(5) or (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 (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 (6) of the Act 

occurring on or after March 27, 2008, 

and on or before November 2, 2015; and 

not less than $3,988 and not more than 

$9,970 for each fraudulent document or 

each proscribed activity described in 

section 274C(a)(5) or (6) of the Act after 

November 2, 2015. 

* * * * * 

PART 274a—CONTROL OF 

EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 274a 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1105a, 

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. 

■ 4. In § 274a.8, revise paragraph (b) to 

read as follows: 

§ 274a.8 Prohibition of indemnity bonds. 

* * * * * 

(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 

September 29, 1999, of $1,100 for each 

violation occurring on or after 

September 29, 1999, but on or before 

November 2, 2015, and of $2,861 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. 

■ 5. In § 274a.10, revise paragraphs 

(b)(1)(ii)(A) through (C) and the first 

sentence of paragraph (b)(2) 

introductory text to read as follows: 

§ 274a.10 Penalties. 

* * * * * 

(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 $716 and not more than $5,724 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 

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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 $8,586 and not more than 

$28,619 for each unauthorized alien 

with respect to whom the third or 

subsequent offense occurred after 

November 2, 2015; and 

* * * * * 

(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 $288 and not 

more than $2,861 for each individual 

with respect to whom such violation 

occurred after November 2, 2015. * * * 

* * * * * 

PART 280—IMPOSITION AND 

COLLECTION OF FINES 

■ 6. The authority citation for part 280 

continues to read as follows: 

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. 

■ 7. In § 280.53, revise paragraphs (b)(1) 

through (15) to read as follows: 

§ 280.53 Civil monetary penalties inflation 

adjustment. 

* * * * * 

(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 $1,696 to $1,740. 

(2) Section 234 of the Act, penalties 

for non-compliance with landing 

requirements at designated ports of 

entry for aircraft transporting aliens: 

From $4,610 to $4,730. 

(3) Section 240B(d) of the Act, 

penalties for failure to depart 

voluntarily: From $1,942 minimum/ 

$9,718 maximum to $1,992 minimum/ 

$9,970 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 $3,887 to $3,988. 

(5) Penalties for failure to remove 

alien stowaways under section 241(d)(2) 

of the Act: From $9,718 to $9,970. 

(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 $460 to $472; and penalties for 

use of alien crewmen for longshore 

work in violation of section 251(d) of 

the Act: From $11,524 to $11,823. 

(7) Section 254(a) of the Act, penalties 

for failure to control, detain, or remove 

alien crewmen: From $1,152 minimum/ 

$6,913 maximum to $1,182 minimum/ 

$7,093 maximum. 

(8) Section 255 of the Act, penalties 

for employment on passenger vessels of 

aliens afflicted with certain disabilities: 

From $2,304 to $2,364. 

(9) Section 256 of the Act, penalties 

for discharge of alien crewmen: From 

$3,457 minimum/$6,913 maximum to 

$3,547 minimum/$7,093 maximum. 

(10) Section 257 of the Act, penalties 

for bringing into the United States alien 

crewmen with intent to evade 

immigration laws: From $23,048 

maximum to $23,647 maximum. 

(11) Section 271(a) of the Act, 

penalties for failure to prevent the 

unauthorized landing of aliens: From 

$6,913 to $7,093. 

(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 $6,913 to $7,093. 

(13) Section 273(b) of the Act, 

penalties for bringing to the United 

States aliens without required 

documentation: From $6,913 to $7,093. 

(14) Section 274D of the Act, penalties 

for failure to depart: From $973 

maximum to $998 maximum, for each 

day the alien is in violation. 

(15) Section 275(b) of the Act, 

penalties for improper entry: From $97 

minimum/$487 maximum to $100 

minimum/$500 maximum, for each 

entry or attempted entry. 

Title 19—Customs Duties 

PART 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND 

DOMESTIC TRADES 

■ 8. The authority citation for part 4 

continues to read in part as follows: 

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 

1415, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624, 2071 note; 46 

U.S.C. 501, 60105. 

* * * * * 

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; 

Pub. L. 108–7, Division B, Title II, § 211; 

* * * * * 

Section 4.92 also issued under 28 U.S.C. 

2461 note; 46 U.S.C. 55111; 

* * * * * 

■ 9. In § 4.80, revise paragraphs (b)(2) 

and (i) to read as follows: 

§ 4.80 Vessels entitled to engage in 

coastwise trade. 

* * * * * 

(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 $996 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). 

* * * * * 

(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 $1,659 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. 

■ 10. In § 4.92, revise the third sentence 

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§ 4.92 Towing. 

* * * The penalties for violation of 

this section occurring after November 2, 

2015, are a fine of from $1,161 to $3,650 

against the owner or master of the 

towing vessel and a further penalty 

against the towing vessel of $198 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 

PART 27—ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL 

MONETARY PENALTIES FOR 

INFLATION 

■ 11. 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). 

■ 12. In § 27.3, revise the third sentence 

of the introductory text and table 1 to 

read as follows: 

§ 27.3 Penalty adjustment table. 

* * * The adjusted civil penalty 

amounts listed in Table 1 to this section 

are applicable for penalty assessments 

issued after January 2, 2025, with 

respect to violations occurring after 

November 2, 2015. * * * 

TABLE 1 TO § 27.3—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS

U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description 

2025 Adjusted 

maximum 

penalty amount 

($) 

14 U.S.C. 521(c) .................... Saving Life and Property ........................................................................................................ $13,295 

14 U.S.C. 521(e) .................... Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast ........................................ 1,365 

14 U.S.C. 936(i) ..................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense) .................................... 6,677 

14 U.S.C. 936(i) ..................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses) ...................... 44,521 

19 U.S.C. 70 .......................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels ....................................................... 9,956 

19 U.S.C. 70 .......................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels—Minimum Penalty ........................ 2,323 

19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .................. Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 1 ..... 5,000 

19 U.S.C. 1581(d) .................. Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge— 

Minimum Penalty 1.

1,000 

33 U.S.C. 471 ........................ Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General ................................................................... 14,435 

33 U.S.C. 474 ........................ Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary’s River ...................................................... 996 

33 U.S.C. 495(b) .................... Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations ........................................................................... 36,439 

33 U.S.C. 499(c) .................... Bridges/Drawbridges ............................................................................................................... 36,439 

33 U.S.C. 502(c) .................... Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation .......................................................... 36,439 

33 U.S.C. 533(b) .................... Bridges/Maintenance and Operation ...................................................................................... 36,439 

33 U.S.C. 1208(a) .................. Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot ................................... 2,654 

33 U.S.C. 1208(b) .................. Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel ............................................................................... 2,654 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) ...... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation) .............................................. 23,647 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i) ...... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph) .............................. 59,114 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) ..... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation) ................................. 23,647 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii) ..... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph) ............................. 295,564 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment ............. 59,114 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.2,365 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment).59,114 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment).59,114 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.7,093 

33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D) ......... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence—Minimum Penalty (Judicial 

Assessment).

236,451 

33 U.S.C. 1322(j) ................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating .................................................................................... 9,956 

33 U.S.C. 1322(j) ................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture ................................................................... 26,543 

33 U.S.C. 1608(a) .................. International Navigation Rules; Operator ............................................................................... 18,610 

33 U.S.C. 1608(b) .................. International Navigation Rules; Vessel ................................................................................... 18,610 

33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1) ............. Pollution from Ships; General ................................................................................................. 93,058 

33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2) ............. Pollution from Ships; False Statement ................................................................................... 18,610 

33 U.S.C. 2072(a) .................. Inland Navigation Rules; Operator ......................................................................................... 18,610 

33 U.S.C. 2072(b) .................. Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel ............................................................................................. 18,610 

33 U.S.C. 2609(a) .................. Shore Protection; General ...................................................................................................... 65,653 

33 U.S.C. 2609(b) .................. Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit .......................................................................... 26,262 

33 U.S.C. 2716a(a) ................ Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation ................................................................................ 59,114 

33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) ......... Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement ............................................................................................... 54,124 

33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A) ......... Clean Hulls; related to false statements ................................................................................. 72,164 

33 U.S.C. 3852(c) .................. Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels ......................................................................................... 7,217 

42 U.S.C. 9609(a) .................. Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I) ................................... 71,545 

42 U.S.C. 9609(b) .................. Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II) .................................. 71,545 

42 U.S.C. 9609(b) .................. Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense) 214,637

42 U.S.C. 9609(c) .................. Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment) .............. 71,545 

42 U.S.C. 9609(c) .................. Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense).214,637 

46 U.S.C. 80509(a) ................ Safe Containers for International Cargo ................................................................................. 7,820 

46 U.S.C. 70305(c) ................ Suspension of Passenger Service .......................................................................................... 78,210 

46 U.S.C. 2110(e) .................. Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees ................................................................................. 11,823 


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U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description 

2025 Adjusted 

maximum 

penalty amount 

($) 

46 U.S.C. 2115 ...................... Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing .................................................................................... 9,624 

46 U.S.C. 2302(a) .................. Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels .......................................................................... 8,705 

46 U.S.C. 2302(a) .................. Negligent Operations: Other Vessels ..................................................................................... 43,527 

46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1) .............. Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug ................. 9,624 

46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4) ............. Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent ............. 14,988 

46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2) ............. Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master ................................................................................ 2,998 

46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1) .............. Immersion Suits ...................................................................................................................... 14,988 

46 U.S.C. 3106(d) .................. Master Key Control System .................................................................................................... 1,059 

46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5) ............... Inspection Permit .................................................................................................................... 3,126 

46 U.S.C. 3318(a) .................. Vessel Inspection; General ..................................................................................................... 14,988 

46 U.S.C. 3318(g) .................. Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel ............................................................................ 14,988 

46 U.S.C. 3318(h) .................. Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice in accordance with (IAW) 3304(b) ....................... 2,998 

46 U.S.C. 3318(i) ................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c) ......................................................... 2,998 

46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) ............... Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons ........................................................................ 29,980 

46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1) ............... Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons (GT) ............................................................... 5,996 

46 U.S.C. 3318(k) .................. Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b) ................................................................ 29,980 

46 U.S.C. 3318(l) ................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f) ..................................................................... 14,988 

46 U.S.C. 3502(e) .................. List/count of Passengers ........................................................................................................ 312 

46 U.S.C. 3504(c) .................. Notification to Passengers ...................................................................................................... 31,252 

46 U.S.C. 3504(c) .................. Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets ............................................................................ 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 3506 ...................... Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master ..................................................................... 625 

46 U.S.C. 3507(h)(1)(A) ......... Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Daily Penalty & Maximum Penalty ......................... 26,481 Daily/ 

$52,962 Maximum 

46 U.S.C. 3508(d) .................. Passenger Vessel Security and Safety; Crewmembers Crime Scene Preservation Training; Maximum Penalty.52,962 

46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1) ............. Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo ................................................................................................. 78,134 

46 U.S.C. 4106 ...................... Uninspected Vessels .............................................................................................................. 13,132 

46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) ............. Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations) .......................................... 413,388 

46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1) ............. Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a) ............................................................................ 8,267 

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) .................. Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), First Offense ................................................ 106 

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) .................. Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Second Offense ........................................... 265 

46 U.S.C. 4311(c) .................. Engine Cut-Off Switches; Violation of 4312(b), Subsequent to Second Offense .................. 529 

46 U.S.C. 4311(d) .................. Recreational Vessels .............................................................................................................. 3,126 

46 U.S.C. 4507 ...................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels ............................................................... 13,132 

46 U.S.C. 4703 ...................... Abandonment of Barges ......................................................................................................... 2,224 

46 U.S.C. 5116(a) .................. Load Lines .............................................................................................................................. 14,308 

46 U.S.C. 5116(b) .................. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a) ............................................................................................. 28,619 

46 U.S.C. 5116(c) .................. Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b) ............................................................................................. 14,308 

46 U.S.C. 6103(a) .................. Reporting Marine Casualties .................................................................................................. 49,848 

46 U.S.C. 6103(b) .................. Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 6104 ..................................................................... 13,132 

46 U.S.C. 8101(e) .................. Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement ........... 2,365 

46 U.S.C. 8101(f) ................... Manning of Inspected Vessels ................................................................................................ 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8101(g) .................. Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by U.S. 

Coast Guard (USCG).

23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8101(h) .................. Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel.3,126 

46 U.S.C. 8102(a) .................. Watchmen on Passenger Vessels .......................................................................................... 3,126 

46 U.S.C. 8103(f) ................... Citizenship Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 8104(i) ................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b) ................................................................... 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8104(j) ................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h) ..................................................... 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8106(f) ................... Employing Qualified Available U.S. Citizens or Residents .................................................... 10,592 Daily/ 

$105,923 Maximum 

46 U.S.C. 8302(e) .................. Staff Department on Vessels .................................................................................................. 312 

46 U.S.C. 8304(d) .................. Officer’s Competency Certificates .......................................................................................... 312 

46 U.S.C. 8502(e) .................. Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in 

Charge.

23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8502(f) ................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual ................................................................................................ 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8503 ...................... Federal Pilots .......................................................................................................................... 74,943 

46 U.S.C. 8701(d) .................. Merchant Mariners Documents ............................................................................................... 1,552 

46 U.S.C. 8702(e) .................. Crew Requirements ................................................................................................................ 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 8906 ...................... Small Vessel Manning ............................................................................................................ 49,848 

46 U.S.C. 9308(a) .................. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual 

in Charge.

23,647 

46 U.S.C. 9308(b) .................. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual ............................................................................................ 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 9308(c) .................. Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 9303 ................................................................................ 23,647 

46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(2) ........... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Mandatory Reporting by Responsible Entity of a Vessel.51,621 

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ........... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, 

violation of 10104(d)(1).

25,810 


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U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description 

2025 Adjusted 

maximum 

penalty amount 

($) 

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ........... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, 

Daily Noncompliance Penalty.

516 

46 U.S.C. 10104(d)(2) ........... Requirement to Report Sexual Assault and Harassment; Company After Action Summary, 

Civil Penalty Maximum.

51,621 

46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2) ........... Pay Advances to Seamen ...................................................................................................... 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 10314(b) ................ Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment ................................................... 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 10315(c) ................ Allotment to Seamen .............................................................................................................. 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 10321 .................... Seamen Protection; General .................................................................................................. 10,831 

46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2) ........... Coastwise Voyages: Advances .............................................................................................. 10,831 

46 U.S.C. 10505(b) ................ Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment ........................................... 10,831 

46 U.S.C. 10508(b) ................ Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General ................................................................ 10,831 

46 U.S.C. 10711 .................... Effects of Deceased Seamen ................................................................................................. 625 

46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2) ........... Complaints of Unfitness .......................................................................................................... 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 10903(d) ................ Proceedings on Examination of Vessel .................................................................................. 312 

46 U.S.C. 10907(b) ................ Permission to Make Complaint ............................................................................................... 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 11101(f) ................. Accommodations for Seamen ................................................................................................. 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 11102(b) ................ Medicine Chests on Vessels .................................................................................................. 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 11104(b) ................ Destitute Seamen ................................................................................................................... 312 

46 U.S.C. 11105(c) ................ Wages on Discharge .............................................................................................................. 1,562 

46 U.S.C. 11303(a) ................ Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain ................................................................................... 625 

46 U.S.C. 11303(b) ................ Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry .............................................................................. 625 

46 U.S.C. 11303(c) ................ Log Books; Late Entry ............................................................................................................ 469 

46 U.S.C. 11506 .................... Carrying of Sheath Knives ...................................................................................................... 157 

46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1) ........... Vessel Documentation ............................................................................................................ 20,468 

46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2) ........... Documentation of Vessels—Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units ..... 34,116 

46 U.S.C. 12151(c) ................ Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement ....................................................................... 156,422 

46 U.S.C. 12309(a) ................ Numbering of Undocumented Vessels—Willful violation ....................................................... 15,628 

46 U.S.C. 12309(b) ................ Numbering of Undocumented Vessels ................................................................................... 3,126 

46 U.S.C. 12507(b) ................ Vessel Identification System ................................................................................................... 26,262 

46 U.S.C. 14701 .................... Measurement of Vessels ........................................................................................................ 57,238 

46 U.S.C. 14702 .................... Measurement; False Statements ............................................................................................ 57,238 

46 U.S.C. 31309 .................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens ......................................................................... 26,262 

46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2) ........... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor ...................................................... 26,262 

46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2) ........... Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 31329 .......................................... 65,653 

46 U.S.C. 55112(d) ................ Vessel Escort Operations and Towing Assistance ................................................................. 10,592 

46 U.S.C. 70036(a) ................ Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations .............................................................................. 117,608 

46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B) ....... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge .................. 11,823 

46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C) ...... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel ........................... 11,823 

46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D) ...... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons .......................................... 5,911 

46 U.S.C. 70052(c) ................ Regulation of Vessels in Territorial Waters of the United States ........................................... 26,481 

46 U.S.C. 70119(a) ................ Port Security ........................................................................................................................... 43,527 

46 U.S.C. 70119(b) ................ Port Security—Continuing Violations ...................................................................................... 78,210 

46 U.S.C. 70506 .................... Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties ........................................................................... 7,217 

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1) ............. Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Maximum Penalty .............................................. 102,348 

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2) ............. Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness 

or Substantial Damage to Property.

238,809 

49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3) ............. Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels—Training .............................................................. 617 

1Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930 exempt from inflation adjustments. 

Title 49—Transportation 

PART 1503—INVESTIGATIVE AND 

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 

■ 13. The authority citation for part 

1503 continues to read as follows: 

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. 

■ 14. In § 1503.401, revise paragraphs 

(b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) through (3) to 

read as follows: 

§ 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts. 

* * * * * 

(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 

(‘‘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, 

$14,602 per violation, up to a total of 

$73,011 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, 

$14,602 per violation, up to a total of 

$584,078 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 

(‘‘small business concern’’ as defined in 


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section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 

U.S.C. 632)). For violations that 

occurred after November 2, 2015, 

$17,062 per violation, up to a total of 

$85,314 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 

other 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, $17,062 per violation, up to a 

total of $682,509 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, 

$42,657 per violation, up to a total of 

$682,509 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. 

Kara Lynum, 

Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security. 

[FR Doc. 2024–31204 Filed 12–31–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P; 9111–14–P; 9111–28–P; 

9110–04–P; 9110–05–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–2670; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2024–00736–R; Amendment 

39–22916; AD 2024–25–51] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 

Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 

Model MBB–BK 117 C–2 helicopters. 

The FAA previously sent this AD as an 

emergency AD to all known U.S. owners 

and operators of these helicopters. This 

AD was prompted by a report of 

vibrations of the yaw axis during a 

hover taxi. This AD requires repetitively 

inspecting the bolted joint between the 

cardan-pivot joint assembly and the tail 

rotor actuator piston rod and, depending 

on the results, taking corrective action. 

This AD also prohibits installing certain 

tail rotor actuators unless its 

requirements are met. These actions are 

specified in a European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is 

incorporated by reference. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective January 17, 

2025. Emergency AD 2024–25–51, 

issued on December 12, 2024, which 

contains the requirements of this 

amendment, was effective with actual 

notice. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of January 17, 2025. 

The FAA must receive comments on 

this AD by February 18, 2025. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

regulations.gov. Follow the instructions 

for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 

No. FAA–2024–2670; or in person at 

Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 

5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this final rule, the mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information 

(MCAI), any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

Docket Operations is listed above. 

Material Incorporated by Reference: 

• For EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: 

+49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@

easa.europa.eu; website: 

easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

material on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

• You may view this material at the 

FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 

Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood 

Parkway, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 

76177. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call (817) 222–5110. It is also available 

at regulations.gov under Docket No. 

FAA–2024–2670. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara 

Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 

1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (206) 231– 

3189; email: Tara.Lucas@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites you to send any 

written data, views, or arguments about 

this final rule. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2024–2670; Project Identifier MCAI– 

2024–00736–R’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the final 

rule, explain the reason for any 

recommended change, and include 

supporting data. The FAA will consider 

all comments received by the closing 

date and may amend this final rule 

because of those comments. 

Except for Confidential Business 

Information (CBI) as described in the 

following paragraph, and other 

information as described in 14 CFR 

11.35, the FAA will post all comments 

received, without change, to 

regulations.gov, including any personal 

information you provide. The agency 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact received 

about this final rule. 

Confidential Business Information 

CBI is commercial or financial 

information that is both customarily and 

actually treated as private by its owner. 

Under the Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt 

from public disclosure. If your 

comments responsive to this AD contain 

commercial or financial information 

that is customarily treated as private, 

that you actually treat as private, and 

that is relevant or responsive to this AD, 

it is important that you clearly designate 

the submitted comments as CBI. Please 

mark each page of your submission 

containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA 

will treat such marked submissions as 

confidential under the FOIA, and they 

will not be placed in the public docket 

of this AD. Submissions containing CBI 

should be sent to Tara Lucas, Aviation 


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