REVISIONS TO FAA CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNTS
June 24, 2021
On May 3, 2021, the Department of Transportation issued a final rule providing the 2021 inflation adjustments to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT and FAA regulations. The most notable civil penalty adjustments at DOT and FAA are summarized in the chart below.
|
Description |
Existing Penalty |
New Penalty |
|
General civil penalty for violations of certain aviation economic regulations and statutes |
$34,777 |
$35,188 |
|
Violation of hazardous materials transportation law |
$83,439 |
$84,425 |
|
Violation by an individual or small business concern related to the transportation of hazardous materials |
$13,910 |
$14,074 |
|
Minimum penalty for violation of hazardous materials transportation law related to training |
$502 |
$508 |
|
Maximum penalty for violation of hazardous materials transportation law related to training |
$83,439 |
$84,425 |
|
Knowingly providing false information about alleged violation involving the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S. |
$24,252 |
$24,539 |
|
Interference with cabin or flight crew |
$36,516 |
$36,948 |
|
Violation of 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923, a regulation issued under these statutes, or any term or condition of a license or permit issued or transferred under these statutes. |
$244,391 |
$247,280 |
For the full list of civil penalty adjustments, please use this link. For further inquiries, please let us know.
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 Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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