49 C.F.R. § 1022.4

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1022.4 - Cost-of living adjustments of civil monetary penalties
(a) The inflation adjustment under § 1022.3 will initially be determined by increasing each maximum civil monetary penalty by the initial cost-of-living adjustment. Not later than January 15 of every year thereafter, the inflation adjustment will subsequently be determined by increasing the maximum civil monetary penalty for each civil monetary penalty by the cost-of-living adjustment. Any increase determined under this section shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
(b) The cost-of-living adjustment required by the statute results in the following adjustments to the civil monetary penalties within the jurisdiction of the Board:

Table 1 to Paragraph (b)

U.S. Code citationCivil monetary penalty description2023-
Penalty
amount
2024-
Adjusted penalty
amount
EP 716_8
(2023)
EP 716_9
(2024)
Rail Carrier
49 U.S.C. 11901(a) Unless otherwise specified, maximum penalty for each knowing violation under this part, and for each day$9,413$9,718
49 U.S.C. 11901(b) For each violation under § 11124(a)(2) or (b)942973
49 U.S.C. 11901(b) For each day violation continues4850
49 U.S.C. 11901(c) Maximum penalty for each knowing violation under §§ 10901-109069,4139,718
49 U.S.C. 11901(d) For each violation under §§ 11123 or 11124(a)(1)187-942193-973
49 U.S.C. 11901(d) For each day violation continues9497
49 U.S.C. 11901(e)(1), (4) For each violation under §§ 11141-11145, for each day942973
49 U.S.C. 11901(e)(2), (4) For each violation under § 11144(b)(1), for each day187193
49 U.S.C. 11901(e)(3)-(4) For each violation of reporting requirements, for each day187193
Motor and Water Carrier
49 U.S.C. 14901(a) Minimum penalty for each violation and for each day1,2881,330
49 U.S.C. 14901(a) For each violation under §§ 13901 or 13902(c)12,88313,301
49 U.S.C. 14901(a) For each violation related to transportation of passengers32,20833,252
49 U.S.C. 14901(b) For each violation of the hazardous waste rules under § 3001 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act25,767-51,53426,602-53,204
49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(1) Minimum penalty for each violation of household good regulations, and for each day1,8811,942
49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(2) Minimum penalty for each instance of transportation of household goods if broker provides estimate without carrier agreement18,82619,436
49 U.S.C. 14901(d)(3) Minimum penalty for each instance of transportation of household goods without being registered47,06148,586
49 U.S.C. 14901(e) Minimum penalty for each violation of a transportation rule3,7653,887
49 U.S.C. 14901(e) Minimum penalty for each additional violation9,4139,718
49 U.S.C. 14903(a) Maximum penalty for undercharge or overcharge of tariff rate, for each violation188,257194,359
49 U.S.C. 14904(a) For first violation, rebates at less than the rate in effect376388
49 U.S.C. 14904(a) For all subsequent violations472487
49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1) Maximum penalty for first violation for undercharges by freight forwarders942973
49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(1) Maximum penalty for subsequent violations3,7653,887
49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2) Maximum penalty for other first violations under § 13702942973
49 U.S.C. 14904(b)(2) Maximum penalty for subsequent violations3,7653,887
49 U.S.C. 14905(a) Maximum penalty for each knowing violation of § 14103(a), and knowingly authorizing, consenting to, or permitting a violation of § 14103(a) or (b)18,82619,436
49 U.S.C. 14906 Minimum penalty for first attempt to evade regulation2,5772,661
49 U.S.C. 14906 Minimum amount for each subsequent attempt to evade regulation6,4416,650
49 U.S.C. 14907 Maximum penalty for recordkeeping/reporting violations9,4139,718
49 U.S.C. 14908(a)(2) Maximum penalty for violation of § 14908(a)(1)3,7653,887
49 U.S.C. 14910 When another civil penalty is not specified under this part, for each violation, for each day942973
49 U.S.C. 14915(a)(1)-(2) Minimum penalty for holding a household goods shipment hostage, for each day14,96015,445
49 U.S.C. 14916(c)(1) Maximum penalty for each knowing violation under § 14916(a) for unlawful brokerage activities12,88313,301
Pipeline Carrier
49 U.S.C. 16101(a) Maximum penalty for violation of this part, for each day9,4139,718
49 U.S.C. 16101(b)(1), (4) For each recordkeeping violation under § 15722, each day942973
49 U.S.C. 16101(b)(2), (4) For each inspection violation liable under § 15722, each day187193
49 U.S.C. 16101(b)(3)-(4) For each reporting violation under § 15723, each day187193
49 U.S.C. 16103(a) Maximum penalty for improper disclosure of information1,8811,942

49 C.F.R. §1022.4

81 FR 72543, Oct. 20, 2016, as amended at 82 FR 4797, Jan. 17, 2017; 83 FR 993, Jan. 9, 2018; 83 FR 67699, Dec. 31, 2018; 85 FR 839, Jan. 8, 2019; 86 FR 3027, Jan. 14, 2021; 87 FR 2354, Jan. 14, 2022; 88 FR 2269, Jan. 13, 2022; 89 FR 2175, Jan. 12, 2024
81 FR 72543, 10/20/2016, as amended at 82 FR 4797, 1/17/2017; 83 FR 993, 1/9/2018; 81 FR 72543, 10/20/2016; 83 FR 67699, 12/31/2018; 85 FR 839, 1/8/2020; 86 FR 3027, 1/14/2021; 87 FR 2354, 1/14/2022; 88 FR 2269, 1/13/2023; 89 FR 2175, 1/12/2024