Hazardous Materials: Revision of Maximum and Minimum Civil Penalties
pipeline-safety · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2013-04-17 · Effective 2013-04-17 · 78 FR 22798
Document
Document number
2013-08981
Federal Register citation
78 FR 22798
CFR reference
49 CFR 107
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pipeline-safety
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2013-04-17
Effective date
2013-04-17
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2012-0257 (HM-258)
Abstract
PHMSA is revising the references in its regulations to the maximum and minimum civil penalties for a knowing violation of the Federal hazardous material transportation law or a regulation, order, special permit, or approval issued under that law. As amended in the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21), effective October 1, 2012, the maximum civil penalty for a knowing violation is now $75,000, except that the maximum civil penalty is $175,000 for a violation that results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property. In addition, there is no longer a minimum civil penalty amount, except that the minimum civil penalty amount of $450 applies to a violation relating to training.