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 5, 2019, 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 2019 Adjusted maximum penalty amount ($) 14 U.S.C. 521(c)Saving Life and Property$10,651 14 U.S.C. 521(e)Saving Life and Property; Intentional Interference with Broadcast1,093 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (first offense)5,350 14 U.S.C. 645(i)Confidentiality of Medical Quality Assurance Records (subsequent offenses)35,668 16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters of the United States39,936 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels7,975 19 U.S.C. 70Obstruction of Revenue Officers by Masters of Vessels - Minimum Penalty1,861 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 General11,563 33 U.S.C. 474Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations St. Mary's River798 33 U.S.C. 495(b)Bridges/Failure to Comply with Regulations29,192 33 U.S.C. 499(c)Bridges/Drawbridges29,192 33 U.S.C. 502(c)Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge Obstructing Navigation29,192 33 U.S.C. 533(b)Bridges/Maintenance and Operation29,192 33 U.S.C. 1208(a)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Master, Person in Charge or Pilot2,126 33 U.S.C. 1208(b)Bridge to Bridge Communication; Vessel2,126 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I per violation)18,943 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class I total under paragraph)47,357 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II per day of violation)18,943 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (Class II total under paragraph)236,783 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment47,357 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment1,895 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment)47,357 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment)47,357 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment5,683 33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D)Oil/Hazardous Substances: Discharges, Gross Negligence - Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment)189,427 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Operating7,975 33 U.S.C. 1322(j)Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or Manufacture21,265 33 U.S.C. 1608(a)International Navigation Rules; Operator14,910 33 U.S.C. 1608(b)International Navigation Rules; Vessel14,910 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)Pollution from Ships; General74,552 33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)Pollution from Ships; False Statement14,910 33 U.S.C. 2072(a)Inland Navigation Rules; Operator14,910 33 U.S.C. 2072(b)Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel14,910 33 U.S.C. 2609(a)Shore Protection; General52,596 33 U.S.C. 2609(b)Shore Protection; Operating Without Permit21,039 33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation47,357 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; Civil Enforcement43,359 33 U.S.C. 3852(a)(1)(A)Clean Hulls; related to false statements57,813 33 U.S.C. 3852(c)Clean Hulls; Recreational Vessels5,781 42 U.S.C. 9609(a)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class I)57,317 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II)57,317 42 U.S.C. 9609(b)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense)171,952 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment)57,317 42 U.S.C. 9609(c)Hazardous Substances, Releases, Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense)171,952 46 U.S.C. 80509(a)Safe Containers for International Cargo6,265 46 U.S.C. 70305(c)Suspension of Passenger Service62,656 46 U.S.C. 2110(e)Vessel Inspection or Examination Fees9,472 46 U.S.C. 2115Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing7,710 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Recreational Vessels6,974 46 U.S.C. 2302(a)Negligent Operations: Other Vessels34,871 46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug7,710 46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent12,007 46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)Vessel Reporting Requirements: Master2,402 46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)Immersion Suits12,007 46 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)Inspection Permit2,505 46 U.S.C. 3318(a)Vessel Inspection; General12,007 46 U.S.C. 3318(g)Vessel Inspection; Nautical School Vessel12,007 46 U.S.C. 3318(h)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3304(b)2,402 46 U.S.C. 3318(i)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give Notice IAW 3309(c)2,402 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel ≥1,600 Gross Tons24,017 46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)Vessel Inspection; Vessel <1,600 Gross Tons4,803 46 U.S.C. 3318(k)Vessel Inspection; Failure to Comply with 3311(b)24,017 46 U.S.C. 3318(l)Vessel Inspection; Violation of 3318(b)-3318(f)12,007 46 U.S.C. 3502(e)List/count of Passengers250 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers25,037 46 U.S.C. 3504(c)Notification to Passengers; Sale of Tickets1,251 46 U.S.C. 3506Copies of Laws on Passenger Vessels; Master501 46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo62,595 46 U.S.C. 4106Uninspected Vessels10,519 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels (maximum for related series of violations)331,174 46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)Recreational Vessels; Violation of 4307(a)6,623 46 U.S.C. 4311(c)Recreational Vessels2,505 46 U.S.C. 4507Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels10,519 46 U.S.C. 4703Abandonment of Barges1,783 46 U.S.C. 5116(a)Load Lines11,463 46 U.S.C. 5116(b)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)22,927 46 U.S.C. 5116(c)Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)11,463 46 U.S.C. 6103(a)Reporting Marine Casualties39,936 46 U.S.C. 6103(b)Reporting Marine Casualties; Violation of 610410,519 46 U.S.C. 8101(e)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement1,895 46 U.S.C. 8101(f)Manning of Inspected Vessels18,943 46 U.S.C. 8101(g)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG18,943 46 U.S.C. 8101(h)Manning of Inspected Vessels; Freight Vessel <100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel2,505 46 U.S.C. 8102(a)Watchmen on Passenger Vessels2,505 46 U.S.C. 8103(f)Citizenship Requirements1,251 46 U.S.C. 8104(i)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(a) or (b)18,943 46 U.S.C. 8104(j)Watches on Vessels; Violation of 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h)18,943 46 U.S.C. 8302(e)Staff Department on Vessels250 46 U.S.C. 8304(d)Officer's Competency Certificates250 46 U.S.C. 8502(e)Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,943 46 U.S.C. 8502(f)Coastwise Pilotage; Individual18,943 46 U.S.C. 8503Federal Pilots60,039 46 U.S.C. 8701(d)Merchant Mariners Documents1,251 46 U.S.C. 8702(e)Crew Requirements18,943 46 U.S.C. 8906Small Vessel Manning39,936 46 U.S.C. 9308(a)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge18,943 46 U.S.C. 9308(b)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual18,943 46 U.S.C. 9308(c)Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 930318,943 46 U.S.C. 10104(b)Failure to Report Sexual Offense10,067 46 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)Pay Advances to Seamen1,251 46 U.S.C. 10314(b)Pay Advances to Seamen; Remuneration for Employment1,251 46 U.S.C. 10315(c)Allotment to Seamen1,251 46 U.S.C. 10321Seamen Protection; General8,678 46 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)Coastwise Voyages: Advances8,678 46 U.S.C. 10505(b)Coastwise Voyages: Advances; Remuneration for Employment8,678 46 U.S.C. 10508(b)Coastwise Voyages: Seamen Protection; General8,678 46 U.S.C. 10711Effects of Deceased Seamen501 46 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)Complaints of Unfitness1,251 46 U.S.C. 10903(d)Proceedings on Examination of Vessel250 46 U.S.C. 10907(b)Permission to Make Complaint1,251 46 U.S.C. 11101(f)Accommodations for Seamen1,251 46 U.S.C. 11102(b)Medicine Chests on Vessels1,251 46 U.S.C. 11104(b)Destitute Seamen250 46 U.S.C. 11105(c)Wages on Discharge1,251 46 U.S.C. 11303(a)Log Books; Master Failing to Maintain501 46 U.S.C. 11303(b)Log Books; Master Failing to Make Entry501 46 U.S.C. 11303(c)Log Books; Late Entry375 46 U.S.C. 11506Carrying of Sheath Knives125 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)Vessel Documentation16,398 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(2)Documentation of Vessels- Related to activities involving mobile offshore drilling units27,331 46 U.S.C. 12151(c)Vessel Documentation; Fishery Endorsement125,314 46 U.S.C. 12309(a)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels - Willful violation12,519 46 U.S.C. 12309(b)Numbering of Undocumented Vessels2,505 46 U.S.C. 12507(b)Vessel Identification System21,039 46 U.S.C. 14701Measurement of Vessels45,855 46 U.S.C. 14702Measurement; False Statements45,855 46 U.S.C. 31309Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens21,039 46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Mortgagor21,039 46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens; Violation of 3132952,596 46 U.S.C. 70036(a)Ports and Waterways Safety Regulations94,219 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(B)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge9,472 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(C)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel9,472 46 U.S.C. 70041(d)(1)(D)Vessel Navigation: Regattas or Marine Parades; Other Persons4,735 46 U.S.C. 70119(a)Port Security34,871 46 U.S.C. 70119(b)Port Security - Continuing Violations62,656 46 U.S.C. 70506Maritime Drug Law Enforcement; Penalties5,781 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Maximum Penalty81,993 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(2)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Penalty from Fatalities, Serious Injuries/Illness or Substantial Damage to Property191,316 49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(3)Hazardous Materials: Related to Vessels - Training493 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; 84 FR 13510, Apr. 5, 2019]