FINAL RULE ON 2022 CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION ISSUED BY DHS

Penalty Name

Citation

2021 Penalty Amount

2022 Adjusted Penalty

Penalties for non- compliance with arrival and departure manifest requirements for passengers, crewmembers, or occupants transported on commercial vessels or aircraft arriving to or departing from the United States

8 U.S.C. 1221(g)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(1)

(INA section 231(g))

$1,436

$1,525

Penalties for non- compliance with landing requirements at designated ports of entry for aircraft transporting aliens

8 U.S.C. 1224

8 CFR 280.53(b)(2)

(INA section 234)

$3,901

$4,144

Penalties for failure to depart voluntarily

8 U.S.C. 1229c(d)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(3)

(INA section 240B(d))

$1,644-$8,224

$1,746-$8,736

Penalties for violations of removal orders relating to aliens transported on vessels or aircraft under section 241(d) of the INA, or for costs associated with removal under section 241(e) of the INA

8 U.S.C.

1253(c)(1)(A)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(4)

(INA section 243(c)(1)(A))

$3,289

$3,494

Penalties for failure to report an illegal landing or desertion of alien crewmen, and for each alien not reported on arrival or departure manifest or lists required in accordance with section 251 of the INA

8 U.S.C. 1281(d)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(6)

(INA section 251(d))

$390 for each

alien

$414 for each

alien

Penalties for failure to control, detain, or remove alien crewmen

8 U.S.C. 1284(a)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(7)

(INA section 254(a))

$975-$5,851

$1,036-$6,215

Penalties for failure to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens

8 U.S.C. 1321(a)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(11)

(INA section 271(a))

$5,851

$6,215

Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens subject

to denial of admission on a health-related ground

8 U.S.C. 1322(a)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(12)

(INA section 272(a))

$5,851

$6,215

Penalties for bringing to the United States aliens without required documentation

8 U.S.C. 1323(b)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(13)

(INA section 273(b))

$5,851

$6,215

Penalties for failure to depart

8 U.S.C. 1324d

8 CFR 280.53(b)(14)

(INA section 274D)

$823

$874

Penalties for improper entry

8 U.S.C. 1325(b)

8 CFR 280.53(b)(15)

(INA section 275(b))

$82-$412

$87-$438

Penalty Name

Citation

2021 Penalty Amount

2022 Adjusted Penalty

Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)– (d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)– (f), 44908, and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, or order issued thereunder by a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation

49 U.S.C.

46301(a)(1), (4),

(5), (6); 49 U.S.C.

46301(d)(2), (8);

49 CFR

1503.401(c)(3)

$35,188 (up to a total of $562,996 per civil penalty action)

$37,377 (up to a total of $598,026 per civil penalty

action)

Violation of 49 U.S.C. ch. 449 (except secs. 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)–(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)–(f), 44908, and 44909), or 49 U.S.C. 46302 or 46303, a regulation prescribed, or order issued thereunder by an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), any person not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation, or a small business concern

49 U.S.C.

46301(a)(1), (4),

(5); 49 U.S.C.

46301(d)(8);

49 CFR

1503.401(c)(1) and

(2)

$14,074 (up to a total of $70,375 for individuals or

small businesses, $562,996 for others)

$14,950 (up to a total of $74,754 for individuals or small businesses, $598,026 for others)

Violation of any other provision of title 49 U.S.C. or of 46 U.S.C. ch. 701, a regulation prescribed, or Order issued thereunder

49 U.S.C. 114(u);

49 CFR 1503.401(b)

$12,045 (up to a total of $60,226 total for

individuals or small businesses, $481,802 for others)

$12,794 (up to a total of $63,973 total for individuals or small businesses, $511,780 for others)