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 January 27, 2017, 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 2017 adjusted maximum penalty amount ($) 14 U.S.C. 88(c)Saving Life and Property10,181 14 U.S.C. 88(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,045 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,114 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)34,095 16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the United States38,175 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels7,623 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty1,779 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 General11,053 33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River762 33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations27,904 33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges27,904 33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation27,904 33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation27,904 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,033 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,033 33 U.S.C. 1232(a)PWSA Regulations90,063 33 U.S.C. 1236(b)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge9,054 33 U.S.C. 1236(c)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel9,054 33 U.S.C. 1236(d)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons4,527 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)18,107 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)45,268 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)18,107 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)226,338 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment45,268 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment1,811 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)45,268 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)45,268 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment5,432 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)181,071 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating7,623 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture20,327 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator14,252 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel14,252 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General71,264 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement14,252 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator14,252 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel14,252 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General50,276 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit20,111 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation45,268 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement41,446 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements55,263 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels5,526 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)54,789 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)54,789 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)164,367 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)54,789 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)164,367 46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo5,989 46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service59,893 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees9,054 46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing7,370 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels6,666 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels33,333 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug7,370 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent11,478 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,296 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits11,478 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,394 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General11,478 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel11,478 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)2,296 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,296 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1600 Gross Tons22,957 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1600 Gross Tons4,591 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)22,957 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)11,478 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers239 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers23,933 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,196 46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master479 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo59,834 46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels10,055 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)316,566 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)6,331 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,394 46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels10,055 46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,704 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines10,957 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)21,916 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)10,957 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties38,175 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610410,055 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement1,811 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels18,107 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG18,107 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,394 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,394 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,196 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)18,107 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)18,107 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels239 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates239 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,107 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual18,107 46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots57,391 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,196 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements18,107 46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning38,175 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,107 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual18,107 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930318,107 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense9,623 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,196 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,196 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,196 46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General8,296 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances8,296 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment8,296 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General8,296 46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen479 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,196 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel239 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,196 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,196 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,196 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen239 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,196 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain479 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry479 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry359 46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives120 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation15,675 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels - Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units26,126 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement119,786 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation11,967 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,394 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System20,111 46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels43,832 46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements43,832 46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens20,111 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor20,111 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132950,276 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security33,333 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security - Continuing Violations59,893 46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties5,526 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty78,376 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property182,877 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training471 1 Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.

[82 FR 8581, Jan. 27, 2017]