Table 1 identifies the statutes administered by the Coast Guard that authorize a civil monetary penalty. The “adjusted maximum penalty” is the maximum penalty authorized by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, as determined by the Coast Guard. The adjusted civil penalty amounts listed in Table 1 are applicable for penalty assessments issued after April 2, 2018, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The applicable civil penalty amounts for violations occurring on or before November 2, 2015, are set forth in previously published regulations amending this part.

Table 1 - Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation AdjustmentsU.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description 2018 adjusted maximum penalty amount 14 U.S.C. 88(c)Saving Life and Property$10,389 14 U.S.C. 88(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,066 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,218 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)34,791 16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the United States38,954 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels7,779 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty1,815 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge 15,000 19 U.S.C. 1581(d)Failure to Stop Vessel When Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge - Minimum Penalty 11,000 33 U.S.C. 471Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations General11,279 33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River778 33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations28,474 33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges28,474 33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation28,474 33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation28,474 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,074 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,074 33 U.S.C. 1232(a)PWSA Regulations91,901 33 U.S.C. 1236(b)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge9,239 33 U.S.C. 1236(c)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel9,239 33 U.S.C. 1236(d)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons4,619 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)18,477 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)46,192 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)18,477 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)230,958 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment46,192 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment1,848 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)46,192 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)46,192 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment5,543 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)184,767 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating7,779 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture20,742 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator14,543 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel14,543 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General72,718 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement14,543 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator14,543 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel14,543 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General51,302 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit20,521 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation46,192 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement42,292 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements56,391 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels5,639 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)55,907 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)55,907 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)167,722 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)55,907 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)167,722 46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo6,111 46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service61,115 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees9,239 46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing7,520 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels6,802 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels34,013 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug7,520 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent11,712 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,343 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits11,712 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,443 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General11,712 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel11,712 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)2,343 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,343 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons23,426 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons4,685 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)23,426 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)11,712 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers244 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers24,421 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,220 46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master489 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo61,055 46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels10,260 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)323,027 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)6,460 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,443 46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels10,260 46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,739 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines11,181 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)22,363 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)11,181 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties38,954 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610410,260 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement1,848 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels18,477 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG18,477 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,443 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,443 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,220 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)18,477 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)18,477 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels244 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates244 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,477 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual18,477 46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots58,562 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,220 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements18,477 46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning38,954 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,477 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual18,477 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930318,477 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense9,819 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,220 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,220 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,220 46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General8,465 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances8,465 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment8,465 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General8,465 46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen489 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,220 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel244 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,220 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,220 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,220 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen244 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,220 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain489 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry489 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry366 46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives122 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation15,995 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels- Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units26,659 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement122,231 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation12,211 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,443 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System20,521 46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels44,727 46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements44,727 46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens20,521 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor20,521 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132951,302 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security34,013 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security - Continuing Violations61,115 46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties5,639 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty79,976 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property186,610 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training481 1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments

[82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13836, Apr. 2, 2018]