Currently, agencies almost always waive fines for first-time violators anyway. But there are occasions in which regulations need to be enforced in a timely manner.
Paperwork is the basis for enforcing public protections.
For example, when a worker safety protection is issued, businesses often need to report on compliance or post information to workers. Under the McIntosh bill, small business would be given an opportunity not to comply without fear of penalty. In a recent hearing, the Justice Dept. indicated that this would severely impair drug enforcement. In the case of a chemical standard, it could mean more workers die. In the case of meat inspection, we risk the fear of bacterial contamination.