49 C.F.R. § 107.331 Assessment considerations.
Title 49 - Transportation
After finding a knowing violation under this subpart, the Office of Chief Counsel assesses a civil penalty taking the following into account: (a) The nature and circumstances of the violation; (b) The extent and gravity of the violation; (c) The degree of the respondent's culpability; (d) The respondent's prior violations; (e) The respondent's ability to pay; (f) The effect on the respondent's ability to continue in business; and (g) Such other matters as justice may require. [Amdt. 107–11, 48 FR 2651, Jan. 20, 1983, as amended by Amdt. 107–30, 58 FR 50500, Sept. 27, 1993; Amdt. 107–38, 61 FR 21100, May 9, 1996]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 107—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES
Subpart D—Enforcement
Compliance Orders and Civil Penalties
§ 107.331 Assessment considerations.