PHMSA has updated §190.223 Maximum penalties going forward in accordance with the following table.
Description | Citation | Existing penalty | New penalty (existing penalty × 1.01764) |
Maximum penalty for each pipeline safety violation | 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1) | 218,647 | 222,504 |
Maximum penalty for a related series of pipeline safety violations | 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1) | 2,186,465 | 2,225,034 |
Maximum additional penalty for each liquefied natural gas pipeline facility violation | 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(2) | 79,875 | 81,284 |
Maximum penalty for discrimination against employees providing pipeline safety information | 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(3) | 1,270 | 1,292 |