Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment of 2015
motor-carrier · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Published 2017-04-12 · Effective 2017-04-24 · 82 FR 17584
Document
Document number
2017-07316
Federal Register citation
82 FR 17584
CFR reference
49 CFR 386
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
motor-carrier
Sub-agency
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Publication date
2017-04-12
Effective date
2017-04-24
DOT docket
Docket Number: FMCSA-2016-0128
Abstract
FMCSA amends the civil penalties listed in its regulations to ensure that the civil penalties assessed or enforced by the Agency reflect the statutorily mandated ranges as adjusted for inflation. Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act), FMCSA is required to promulgate annual adjustments each year by January 15th. Pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, FMCSA finds that good cause exists for immediate implementation of this final rule because prior notice and comment are unnecessary, per the specific provisions of the 2015 Act.