DOT INCREASES CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNTS
September 1, 2016
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published an interim final rule to adjust for inflation the maximum civil penalty amounts for violation of certain economic statutes, and the rules and orders issued pursuant to these statutes.
Under Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 methodology, the following increases became effective August 5, 2016:
- 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) – General civil penalty for violations of certain aviation economic regulations and statutes. From $27,500 to $32,140 (base line penalty $25,000);
- 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(1) – General civil penalty for violations of certain aviation economic regulations and statutes involving an individual or small business concern. From $1,100 to $1,414 (base line penalty $1,100);
- 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(A) – Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of most provisions of Chapter 401 of Title 49, including the anti-discrimination provisions of sections 40127 and 41705 and rules and orders issued pursuant to these provisions. From $11,000 to $12,856 (base line penalty $10,000);
- 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(C) – Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41719 and rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision. From $5,500 to $6,428; and
- 49 U.S.C. 46301(a)(5)(D) – Civil penalties for individuals or small businesses for violations of 49 U.S.C. 41712 or consumer protection rules and orders issued pursuant to that provision. From $2750 to $3214.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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