On March 21, 2022 (87 FR 15839), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the federal register providing statutorily-prescribed 2022 adjustment to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of the following DOT Agencies and their respective regulations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 14 CFR Parts 13 and 406; Office of the Secretary (OST) in 14 CFR Part 383; Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) in 33 CFR Part 401; Maritime Administration (MARAD) in 46 CFR Parts 221 – 356; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in 49 CFR Parts 107 – 190; Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in 49 CFR Parts 209 – 272; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) in 49 CFR Part 386; and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 49 CFR Part 578. In addition, this final rule notes new DOT authority to assess civil penalties for violations of requirements related to newly manufactured and operating railroad freight cars. This final rule is effective March 21, 2022.

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DOT 03-21-2022 final rule Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts