33 C.F.R. PART 27—ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Authority: Secs. 1–6, Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Sec. 31001(s)(1), Pub. L. 104–134, 110 Stat. 1321 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, sec. 2 (106).
Source: CGD 96–052, 62 FR 16700, Apr. 8, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1 lists sections of the United States Code that authorize civil monetary penalties for laws administered by the Coast Guard. These penalties are assessable in either civil judicial or administrative proceedings. Table 1 is periodically amended to reflect relevant changes in the United States Code and to show adjustments in penalty amounts that are mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, but Table 1 will not reflect statutory changes that may take effect subsequent to the most recent amendment of Table 1. In any case of conflict between Table 1 and the current provisions of the United States Code or another Federal statute, the current Code or statutory provision is controlling. [USCG–2003–15486, 70 FR 17, Jan. 3, 2005]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 27—ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR INFLATION
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§ 27.3 Penalty Table.
§ 27.3 Penalty Table.
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Table 1_Civil Monetary Penalties---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inflation Statutory adjustments U.S. Code citation Civil monetary penalty description penalty ($) per 1990 Act as amended ($)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 U.S.C. 88(c)............................ Saving Life and Property........... 5,000 6,50014 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 3,000 3,300 Assurance Records (first offense).14 U.S.C. 645(i)........................... Confidentiality of Medical Quality 20,000 27,000 Assurance Records (subsequent offenses).16 U.S.C. 4711(g)(1)....................... Aquatic Nuisance Species in Waters 25,000 27,500 of the United States.19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 2,000 2,200 Masters of Vessels.19 U.S.C. 70............................... Obstruction of Revenue Officers by 500 550 Masters of Vessels_Minimum Penalty.19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 5,000 (**) Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge.19 U.S.C. 1581(d).......................... Failure to Stop Vessel When 1,000 (**) Directed; Master, Owner, Operator or Person in Charge_Minimum Penalty.33 U.S.C. 471.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 100 110 General.33 U.S.C. 474.............................. Anchorage Ground/Harbor Regulations 200 220 St. Mary's river.33 U.S.C. 495(b)........................... Bridges/Failure to Comply with * 5,000 (***) Regulations.33 U.S.C. 499(c)........................... Bridges/Drawbridges................ * 5,000 (***)33 U.S.C. 502(c)........................... Bridges/Failure to Alter Bridge * 5,000 (***) Obstructing Navigation.33 U.S.C. 533(b)........................... Bridges/Maintenance and Operation.. * 5,000 (***)33 U.S.C. 1208(a).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650 Master, Person in Charge or Pilot.33 U.S.C. 1208(b).......................... Bridge to Bridge Communication; 500 650 Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1232(a).......................... PWSA Regulations................... 25,000 32,50033 U.S.C. 1236(b).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500 Marine Parades; Unlicensed Person in Charge.33 U.S.C. 1236(c).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 5,000 6,500 Marine Parades; Owner Onboard Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1236(d).......................... Vessel Navigation: Regattas or 2,500 2,750 Marine Parades; Other Persons.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000 Discharges (Class I per violation).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(i)................. Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500 Discharges (Class I total under paragraph).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 10,000 11,000 Discharges (Class II per day of violation).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)(B)(ii)................ Oil/Hazardous Substances: 125,000 157,500 Discharges (Class II total under paragraph).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 25,000 32,500 Discharges (per day of violation) Judicial Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(A).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 1,000 1,100 Discharges (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(B).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500 to Carry Out Removal/Comply With Order (Judicial Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(C).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: Failure 25,000 32,500 to Comply with Regulation Issued Under 1321(j) (Judicial Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 3,000 3,300 Discharges, Gross Negligence (per barrel of oil or unit discharged) Judicial Assessment.33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(7)(D).................... Oil/Hazardous Substances: 100,000 110,000 Discharges, Gross Negligence- Minimum Penalty (Judicial Assessment).33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; 2,000 2,200 Operating.33 U.S.C. 1322(j).......................... Marine Sanitation Devices; Sale or 5,000 6,500 Manufacture.33 U.S.C. 1517(a).......................... Deepwater Ports; Oil Discharge..... 10,000 11,00033 U.S.C. 1608(a).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500 Operator.33 U.S.C. 1608(b).......................... International Navigation Rules; 5,000 6,500 Vessel.33 U.S.C. 1908(b)(1)....................... Pollution from Ships; General...... 25,000 32,50033 U.S.C. 1908(b)(2)....................... Pollution from Ships; False 5,000 6,500 Statement.33 U.S.C. 2072(a).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Operator.. 5,000 6,50033 U.S.C. 2072(b).......................... Inland Navigation Rules; Vessel.... 5,000 6,50033 U.S.C. 2609(a).......................... Shore Protection; General.......... 25,000 32,50033 U.S.C. 2609(b).......................... Shore Protection; Operating Without 10,000 11,000 Permit.33 U.S.C. 2716a(a)......................... Oil Pollution Liability and 25,000 32,500 Compensation.42 U.S.C. 9609(a).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500 Liability, Compensation (Class I).42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500 Liability, Compensation (Class II).42 U.S.C. 9609(b).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500 Liability, Compensation (Class II subsequent offense).42 U.S.C. 9609(c).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 25,000 27,500 Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment).42 U.S.C. 9609(d).......................... Hazardous Substances, Releases, 75,000 82,500 Liability, Compensation (Judicial Assessment subsequent offense).46 U.S.C. App 1505(a)(2)................... Safe Containers for International 5,000 6,500 Cargo.46 U.S.C. App 1805(c)(2)................... Suspension of Passenger Service.... 50,000 60,00046 U.S.C. 2110(e).......................... Vessel Inspection or Examination 5,000 6,500 Fees.46 U.S.C. 2115............................. Alcohol and Dangerous Drug Testing. 5,000 5,50046 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Recreational 5,000 (***) Vessels.46 U.S.C. 2302(a).......................... Negligent Operations: Other Vessels 25,000 (***)46 U.S.C. 2302(c)(1)....................... Operating a Vessel While Under the 5,000 5,500 Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug.46 U.S.C. 2306(a)(4)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 5,000 6,500 Owner, Charterer, Managing Operator, or Agent.46 U.S.C. 2306(b)(2)....................... Vessel Reporting Requirements: 1,000 1,100 Master.46 U.S.C. 3102(c)(1)....................... Immersion Suits.................... 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 3302(i)(5)....................... Inspection Permit.................. 1,000 1,10046 U.S.C. 3318(a).......................... Vessel Inspection; General......... 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 3318(g).......................... Vessel Inspection; Nautical School 5,000 6,500 Vessel.46 U.S.C. 3318(h).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100 Notice IAW 3304(b).46 U.S.C. 3318(i).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to Give 1,000 1,100 Notice IAW 3309(c).46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel >= 1600 10,000 11,000 Gross Tons.46 U.S.C. 3318(j)(1)....................... Vessel Inspection; Vessel < 1600 2,000 2,200 Gross Tons.46 U.S.C. 3318(k).......................... Vessel Inspection; Failure to 10,000 11,000 Comply with 3311(b).46 U.S.C. 3318(l).......................... Vessel Inspection; Violation of 5,000 6,500 3318(b)-3318(f).46 U.S.C. 3502(e).......................... List/count of Passengers........... 100 11046 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers......... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 3504(c).......................... Notification to Passengers; Sale of 500 650 Tickets.46 U.S.C. 3506............................. Copies of Laws on Passenger 200 220 Vessels; Master.46 U.S.C. 3718(a)(1)....................... Liquid Bulk/Dangerous Cargo........ 25,000 32,50046 U.S.C. 4106............................. Uninspected Vessels................ 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels (maximum for 250,000 (***) related series of violations).46 U.S.C. 4311(b)(1)....................... Recreational Vessels; Violation of 5,000 (***) 4307(a).46 U.S.C. 4311(c).......................... Recreational vessels............... 1,000 1,10046 U.S.C. 4507(a).......................... Uninspected Commercial Fishing 5,000 6,500 Industry Vessels.46 U.S.C. 4703............................. Abandonment of Barges.............. 1,000 1,10046 U.S.C. 5116(a).......................... Load Lines......................... 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 5116(b).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(a)... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 5116(c).......................... Load Lines; Violation of 5112(b)... 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 6103(a).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties........ 25,000 27,50046 U.S.C. 6103(b).......................... Reporting Marine Casualties; 5,000 6,500 Violation of 6104.46 U.S.C. 8101(e).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100 Failure to Report Deficiency in Vessel Complement.46 U.S.C. 8101(f).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels....... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 8101(g).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 10,000 11,000 Employing or Serving in Capacity not Licensed by USCG.46 U.S.C. 8101(h).......................... Manning of Inspected Vessels; 1,000 1,100 Freight Vessel < 100 GT, Small Passenger Vessel, or Sailing School Vessel.46 U.S.C. 8102(a).......................... Watchmen on Passenger Vessels...... 1,000 1,10046 U.S.C. 8103(f).......................... Citizenship Requirements........... 500 65046 U.S.C. 8104(i).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000 8104(a) or (b).46 U.S.C. 8104(j).......................... Watches on Vessels; Violation of 10,000 11,000 8104(c), (d), (e), or (h).46 U.S.C. 8302(e).......................... Staff Department on Vessels........ 100 11046 U.S.C. 8304(d).......................... Officer's Competency Certificates.. 100 11046 U.S.C. 8502(e).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Owner, 10,000 11,000 Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge.46 U.S.C. 8502(f).......................... Coastwise Pilotage; Individual..... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 8503............................. Federal Pilots..................... 25,000 32,50046 U.S.C. 8701(d).......................... Merchant Mariners Documents........ 500 65046 U.S.C. 8702(e).......................... Crew Requirements.................. 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 8906............................. Small Vessel Manning............... 25,000 27,50046 U.S.C. 9308(a).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Owner, 10,000 11,000 Charterer, Managing Operator, Agent, Master or Individual in Charge.46 U.S.C. 9308(b).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Individual.. 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 9308(c).......................... Pilotage: Great Lakes; Violation of 10,000 11,000 9303.46 U.S.C. 10104(b)......................... Failure to Report Sexual Offense... 5,000 6,50046 U.S.C. 10314(a)(2)...................... Pay Advances to Seamen............. 500 65046 U.S.C. 10314(b)......................... Pay Advances to Seamen; 500 650 Remuneration for Employment.46 U.S.C. 10315(c)......................... Allotment to Seamen................ 500 65046 U.S.C. 10321............................ Seamen Protection; General......... 5,000 5,50046 U.S.C. 10505(a)(2)...................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances........ 5,000 5,50046 U.S.C. 10505(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Advances; 5,000 5,500 Remuneration for Employment.46 U.S.C. 10508(b)......................... Coastwise Voyages: Seamen 5,000 5,500 Protection; General.46 U.S.C. 10711............................ Effects of Deceased Seamen......... 200 22046 U.S.C. 10902(a)(2)...................... Complaints of Unfitness............ 500 65046 U.S.C. 10903(d)......................... Proceedings on Examination of 100 110 Vessel.46 U.S.C. 10907(b)......................... Permission to Make Complaint....... 500 65046 U.S.C. 11101(f)......................... Accommodations for Seamen.......... 500 65046 U.S.C. 11102(b)......................... Medicine Chests on Vessels......... 500 65046 U.S.C. 11104(b)......................... Destitute Seamen................... 100 11046 U.S.C. 11105(c)......................... Wages on Discharge................. 500 65046 U.S.C. 11303(a)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to 200 220 Maintain.46 U.S.C. 11303(b)......................... Log Books; Master Failing to Make 200 220 Entry.46 U.S.C. 11303(c)......................... Log Books; Late Entry.............. 150 16546 U.S.C. 11506............................ Carrying of Sheath Knives.......... 50 6546 U.S.C. 12122(a)......................... Vessel Documentation............... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 12122(c)......................... Vessel Documentation; Fishery 100,000 110,000 Endorsement.46 U.S.C. 12309(b)......................... Numbering of Undocumented Vessels.. 1,000 1,10046 U.S.C. 12507(b)......................... Vessel Identification System....... 10,000 11,00046 U.S.C. 14701............................ Measurement of Vessels............. 20,000 27,00046 U.S.C. 14702............................ Measurement; False Statements...... 20,000 27,00046 U.S.C. 31309............................ Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000 Liens.46 U.S.C. 31330(a)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 10,000 11,000 Liens; Mortgagor.46 U.S.C. 31330(b)(2)...................... Commercial Instruments and Maritime 25,000 27,500 Liens; Violation of 31329.46 U.S.C. 70119............................ Port Security...................... 25,000 (***)49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 25,000 32,500 Vessels.49 U.S.C. 5123(a)(1)....................... Hazardous Materials: Related to 250 275 Vessels_Minimum Penalty.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* These penalties will increase in accordance with the statute to: $10,000 in 2005, $15,000 in 2006, $20,000 in 2007, and $25,000 in 2008 and thereafter.** Enacted under the Tariff Act of 1930, exempt from inflation adjustments.*** These penalties did not qualify for an adjustment under the rounding rules of the Act.
