DOT INCREASES MINIMUM CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNTS
December 5, 2018
The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced changes to the amounts it can penalize airlines and travel agents for regulatory violations. Effective November 27, 2018, the maximum general civil penalty that can be imposed for violations of DOT’s aviation economic regulations and statutes was increased from $32,140 to $33,333.
Adjustments to FAA penalty amounts included, among others:
- Violation of hazardous materials transportation law – increased from $78,376 to $79,976;
- Violation of hazardous materials transportation law resulting in death, serious illness, severe injury, or substantial property destruction – increased from $182,877 to $186,610; and
- Violation by a person other than an individual or small business concern under 49 U.S.C. 46301 – increased from $32,666 to $33,333.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Alexander Matthews (amatthews@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6633).
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