PHMSA INCREASES PENALTIES FOR HAZMAT VIOLATIONS
May 26, 2017
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a Department under DOT, is increasing maximum fines for violations related to the transportation of hazardous materials that result in death, serious illness or injury, or severe destruction of property from $ 179,993 to $182,877 per violation. It can also fine a maximum of $78,376 for knowing violations of a less serious nature. This is an increase from $77,114. The fine increases are a result of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 which requires agencies to increase fines to account for inflation. PHMSA oversees all transporters of hazardous materials, including airlines.
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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