81 FR 44535 - Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)
| Page Range | 44535-44541 | |
| FR Document | 2016-16190 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44535-44541] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16190] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Parts 723, 724, 845, and 846 RIN 1029-AC72 [Docket ID: OSM-2016-0008; S1D1S SS08011000 SX066A0067F 167S180110; S2D2D SS08011000 SX066A00 33F 16XS501520] Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Interim final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act [[Page 44536]] Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance, this rule adjusts the level of civil monetary penalties assessed under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). DATES: This rule is effective on August 1, 2016. Comments will be accepted until September 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket No. OSM-2016-0008 and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Administrative Record, Room 252 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240. Please include the Docket ID: OSM-2016-0008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrienne Alsop, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, South Interior Building MS-203, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 208-2818. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background A. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 B. Calculation of Adjustments C. Effect of Rule in Federal Program States and on Indian Lands D. Effect of the Rule on Approved State Programs II. Procedural Matters and Required Determinations A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866 and 13563) B. Regulatory Flexibility Act C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Takings (E.O. 12630) F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) H. Consultation with Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175 and Departmental Policy) I. Paperwork Reduction Act J. National Environmental Policy Act K. Effects on Energy Supply, Distribution, and Use (E.O. 13211) L. Clarity of this Regulation M. Data Quality Act N. Administrative Procedure Act I. Background A. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 Section 518 of SMCRA, 30 U.S.C. 1268, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assess civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for violations of SMCRA. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) regulations implementing the CMP provisions of section 518 are located in 30 CFR parts 723, 724, 845, and 846. We are adjusting CMPs in four sections--30 CFR 723.14, 724.14, 845.14, and 846.14. On November 2, 2015, the President signed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of Public Law 114-74) (``the Act'') into law. The Act requires that Federal agencies promulgate rules to adjust the level of civil monetary penalties (``CMPs'') to account for inflation. The Act requires agencies to enact an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment by August 1, 2016. The Act also authorizes agencies to make subsequent annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties to account for inflation. These adjustments are aimed at maintaining the deterrent effect of civil penalties and furthering the policy goals of the statutes which authorize them. Pursuant to SMCRA, this rule adjusts the following civil penalties: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Adjusted CFR Citation Points penalty ($) penalty ($) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 CFR 723.14................................. 1............................... 32 63 2............................... 74 127 3............................... 96 190 3............................... 108 253 5............................... 210 316 6............................... 232 380 7............................... 254 443 8............................... 276 506 9............................... 298 569 10.............................. 320 633 11.............................. 342 696 12.............................. 364 759 13.............................. 486 822 14.............................. 508 886 15.............................. 530 949 16.............................. 552 1,012 17.............................. 574 1,075 18.............................. 596 1,139 19.............................. 718 1,202 20.............................. 740 1,265 21.............................. 762 1,328 22.............................. 784 1,392 23.............................. 806 1,455 24.............................. 828 1,518 25.............................. 850 1,581 26.............................. 960 1,898 27.............................. 1,070 2,214 28.............................. 1,080 2,530 29.............................. 1,090 2,725 30.............................. 2,100 3,163 31.............................. 2,210 3,479 32.............................. 2,320 3,795 33.............................. 2,430 4,112 34.............................. 2,540 4,428 35.............................. 2,650 4,744 [[Page 44537]] 36.............................. 2,760 5,060 37.............................. 2,870 5,377 38.............................. 2,980 5,693 39.............................. 3,090 6,009 40.............................. 3,200 6,325 41.............................. 3,310 6,642 42.............................. 3,420 6,958 43.............................. 3,530 7,274 44.............................. 3,640 7,591 45.............................. 4,750 7,907 46.............................. 4,860 8,223 47.............................. 4,970 8,539 48.............................. 5,080 8,856 49.............................. 5,190 9,172 50.............................. 5,300 9,488 51.............................. 5,410 9,804 52.............................. 5,520 10,121 53.............................. 5,630 10,437 54.............................. 5,740 10,753 55.............................. 5,850 11,070 56.............................. 5,960 11,386 57.............................. 7,070 11,702 58.............................. 7,180 12,018 59.............................. 7,290 12,335 60.............................. 7,400 12,651 61.............................. 7,510 12,967 62.............................. 7,620 13,284 63.............................. 7,730 13,600 64.............................. 7,840 13,916 65.............................. 7,950 14,232 66.............................. 8,060 14,549 67.............................. 8,170 14,865 68.............................. 8,280 15,181 69.............................. 8,390 15,497 70.............................. 8,500 15,814 30 CFR 723.15(b) (Assessment of separate Maximum......................... 1,025 2,372 violations for each day). 30 CFR 724.14(b) (Individual)................. Maximum......................... 8,500 17,395 30 CFR 845.14................................. 1............................... 32 63 2............................... 74 127 3............................... 96 190 3............................... 108 253 5............................... 210 316 6............................... 232 380 7............................... 254 443 8............................... 276 506 9............................... 298 569 10.............................. 320 633 11.............................. 342 696 12.............................. 364 759 13.............................. 486 822 14.............................. 508 886 15.............................. 530 949 16.............................. 552 1,012 17.............................. 574 1,075 18.............................. 596 1,139 19.............................. 718 1,202 20.............................. 740 1,265 21.............................. 762 1,328 22.............................. 784 1,392 23.............................. 806 1,455 24.............................. 828 1,518 25.............................. 850 1,581 26.............................. 960 1,898 27.............................. 1,070 2,214 28.............................. 1,080 2,530 29.............................. 1,090 2,725 30.............................. 2,100 3,163 31.............................. 2,210 3,479 32.............................. 2,320 3,795 33.............................. 2,430 4,112 34.............................. 2,540 4,428 35.............................. 2,650 4,744 [[Page 44538]] 36.............................. 2,760 5,060 37.............................. 2,870 5,377 38.............................. 2,980 5,693 39.............................. 3,090 6,009 40.............................. 3,200 6,325 41.............................. 3,310 6,642 42.............................. 3,420 6,958 43.............................. 3,530 7,274 44.............................. 3,640 7,591 45.............................. 4,750 7,907 46.............................. 4,860 8,223 47.............................. 4,970 8,539 48.............................. 5,080 8,856 49.............................. 5,190 9,172 50.............................. 5,300 9,488 51.............................. 5,410 9,804 52.............................. 5,520 10,121 53.............................. 5,630 10,437 54.............................. 5,740 10,753 55.............................. 5,850 11,070 56.............................. 5,960 11,386 57.............................. 7,070 11,702 58.............................. 7,180 12,018 59.............................. 7,290 12,335 60.............................. 7,400 12,651 61.............................. 7,510 12,967 62.............................. 7,620 13,284 63.............................. 7,730 13,600 64.............................. 7,840 13,916 65.............................. 7,950 14,232 66.............................. 8,060 14,549 67.............................. 8,170 14,865 68.............................. 8,280 15,181 69.............................. 8,390 15,497 70.............................. 8,500 15,814 30 CFR 845.15(b) (Assessment of separate Maximum......................... 1,025 2,372 violations for each day). 30 CFR 846.14(b) (Individual)................. Maximum......................... 8,500 17,395 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Calculation of Adjustments The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance on calculating the catch-up adjustment. See February 24, 2016, Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, from Shaun Donovan, Director, Office of Management and Budget, re: Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The OMB guidance defines ``civil monetary penalty'' as ``any assessment with a dollar amount that is levied for a violation of a Federal civil statute or regulation, and is assessed or enforceable through a civil action in Federal court or an administrative proceeding.'' It further instructs that a civil monetary penalty ``does not include a penalty levied for violation of a criminal statute, or fees for services, licenses, permits, or other regulatory reviews.'' The guidance also specifies that agencies should calculate the catch-up adjustment by determining the percent change between the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the month of October in the calendar year of the previous adjustment (or in the year of establishment, if no adjustment has been made) and the October 2015 CPI-U. OSMRE used this guidance to identify applicable civil monetary penalties and calculate the required catch-up adjustments. Generally, OSMRE assigns points to a violation as described in 30 CFR 723.13 and 845.13. The CMP owed is based on the number of points received, ranging from one point to seventy points. For 2016, the Act requires that OSMRE adjust the civil penalty amounts for violations of SMCRA and provides the adjustment timing. The Act instructs OSMRE to use the maximum civil penalty amount as last adjusted by a provision of law other than the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (Public Law 104-410) (FCPIA of 1990) when calculating the 2016 civil penalty adjustment. The maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of SMCRA have not been adjusted by a provision of law other than the FCPIA of 1990 since the penalties were established in SMCRA in 1977. Because the penalties were first published in the Federal Register in 1979, in computing the new civil penalty amounts for violations of SMCRA, OSMRE used the adjustment factor for 1979 provided in OMB's guidance. This resulted in a multiplying factor of 3.16274. The statutory maximum civil penalty amount (e.g., $5,000) was multiplied by the multiplying factor (e.g., $5,000 x 3.16274 = $15,813.70). The Act requires that the maximum civil penalty amount be rounded to the nearest $1.00 at the end of the calculation process (e.g., $15,814). OSMRE's calculated increases do not exceed 150 percent of the maximum civil penalty amount as of November 2, 2015, and thus, they comply with the Act. Also, pursuant to the Act, these increases apply to civil penalties assessed after the date they take effect, even if the associated violation predates such increase. C. Effect of Rule in Federal Program States and on Indian Lands OSMRE directly regulates surface coal mining and reclamation activities within a State or on tribal lands if the [[Page 44539]] State or tribe does not adopt its own program pursuant to section 503 of SMCRA. The increase in civil monetary penalties contained in this rule will apply to the following Federal program states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Washington. The Federal programs for those States appear at 30 CFR parts 903, 905, 910, 912, 921, 922, 933, 937, 939, 941, 942, and 947, respectively. The increase in civil monetary penalties also applies to Indian lands under the Federal program for Indian lands, which appears in 30 CFR 750.18. D. Effect of the Rule on Approved State Programs State regulatory programs are not required to mirror all of the penalty provisions of our regulations. In re Permanent Surface Mining Regulation Litigation, No. 79-1144, Mem. Op. (D.D.C. May 16, 1980), 19 Env't Rep. Cas. (BNA) 1477. Thus, this rule has no effect on CMPs in states with SMCRA primacy. II. Procedural Matters and Required Determinations A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866 and 13563) Executive Order 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget will review all significant rules. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that this rule is not significant. Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that regulations must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent with these requirements, to the extent permitted by statute. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (FRA) requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for all rules unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The RFA applies only to rules for which an agency is required to first publish a proposed rule. See 5 U.S.C. 603(a) and 604(a). The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 requires agencies to adjust civil penalties with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment through an interim final rule. An interim final rule does not include first publishing a proposed rule. Thus, the RFA does not apply to this rulemaking. C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (a) Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. (b) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions. (c) Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act This rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100 million per year. The rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not required. E. Takings (E.O. 12630) This rule does not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630. A takings implication assessment is not required. F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) Under the criteria in section 1 of Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. A federalism summary impact statement is not required. G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) This rule complies with the requirements of Executive Order 12988. Specifically, this rule: (a) Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be written to minimize litigation; and (b) Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal standards. H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175 and Departmental Policy) The Department of the Interior strives to strengthen its government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes through a commitment to consultation with Indian tribes and recognition of their right to self-governance and tribal sovereignty. We have evaluated this rule under the Department's consultation policy and under the criteria in Executive Order 13175 and have determined that it has no substantial direct effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and that consultation under the Department's tribal consultation policy is not required. I. Paperwork Reduction Act This rule does not contain information collection requirements, and a submission to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is not required. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. J. National Environmental Policy Act This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required because the rule is covered by a categorical exclusion. This rule is excluded from the requirement to prepare a detailed statement because it is a regulation of an administrative nature. (For further information see 43 CFR 46.210(i).) We have also determined that the rule does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215 that would require further analysis under NEPA. K. Effects on Energy Supply, Distribution, and Use (E.O. 13211) This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition in Executive [[Page 44540]] Order 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required. L. Clarity of This Regulation We are required by Executive Orders 12866 (section 1 (b)(12)), 12988 (section 3(b)(1)(B)), and 13563 (section 1(a)), and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must: (a) Be logically organized; (b) Use the active voice to address readers directly; (c) Use common, everyday words and clear language rather than jargon; (d) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and (e) Use lists and tables wherever possible. If you believe that we have not met these requirements, send us comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. To better help us revise the rule, your comments should be as specific as possible. For example, you should tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that you find unclear, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc. M. Data Quality Act In developing this rule, we did not conduct or use a study, experiment, or survey requiring peer review under the Data Quality Act (Pub. L. 106-554). N. Administrative Procedure Act The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 requires agencies to publish interim final rules by July 1, 2016, with an effective date for the adjusted penalties no later than August 1, 2016. To comply with the Act, we are issuing these regulations as an interim final rule and are requesting comments post- promulgation. Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that ``notice and public procedure . . . are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest,'' the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for prior public comment. 5 U.S.C. 553(b). OSMRE finds that there is good cause to promulgate this rule without first providing for public comment. It would not be practicable to meet the deadlines imposed by the Act if we were to first publish a proposed rule, allow the public sufficient time to submit comments, analyze the comments, and publish a final rule. Also, OSMRE is promulgating this final rule to implement the statutory directive in the Act, which requires agencies to publish an interim final rule and to update the civil penalty amounts by applying a specified formula. OSMRE has no discretion to vary the amount of the adjustment to reflect any views or suggestions provided by commenters. Accordingly, it would serve no purpose to provide an opportunity for pre-promulgation public comment on this rule. Thus, OSMRE finds pre-promulgation notice and public comment to be impracticable and unnecessary. Also, OSMRE finds that there is good cause for publishing this rule less than thirty days before its effective date, since the Act requires agencies to publish interim final rules with an effective date no later than August 1, 2016. 5 U.S.C. 553(d). OSMRE has no discretion to provide for an effective date that is later than August 1, 2016. List of Subjects 30 CFR Part 723 Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties, Surface mining, Underground mining. 30 CFR Part 724 Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties, Surface mining, Underground mining. 30 CFR Part 845 Administrative practice and procedure, Law enforcement, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surface mining, Underground mining. 30 CFR Part 846 Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties, Surface mining, Underground mining. Dated: June 29, 2016. Janice M. Schneider, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management. For the reasons given in the preamble, the Department of the Interior amends 30 CFR parts 723, 724, 845, and 846 as set forth below. PART 723--CIVIL PENALTIES 0 1. The authority citation for Part 723 is amended to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., and 31 U.S.C. 3701. 0 2. Section 723.14 is amended by revising the table to read as follows: Sec. 723.14 Determination of amount of penalty. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Points Dollars ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1....................................................... 63 2....................................................... 127 3....................................................... 190 4....................................................... 253 5....................................................... 316 6....................................................... 380 7....................................................... 443 8....................................................... 506 9....................................................... 569 10...................................................... 633 11...................................................... 696 12...................................................... 759 13...................................................... 822 14...................................................... 886 15...................................................... 949 16...................................................... 1,012 17...................................................... 1,075 18...................................................... 1,139 19...................................................... 1,202 20...................................................... 1,265 21...................................................... 1,328 22...................................................... 1,392 23...................................................... 1,455 24...................................................... 1,518 25...................................................... 1,581 26...................................................... 1,898 27...................................................... 2,214 28...................................................... 2,530 29...................................................... 2,725 30...................................................... 3,163 31...................................................... 3,479 32...................................................... 3,795 33...................................................... 4,112 34...................................................... 4,428 35...................................................... 4,744 36...................................................... 5,060 37...................................................... 5,377 38...................................................... 5,693 39...................................................... 6,009 40...................................................... 6,325 41...................................................... 6,642 42...................................................... 6,958 43...................................................... 7,274 44...................................................... 7,591 45...................................................... 7,907 46...................................................... 8,223 47...................................................... 8,539 48...................................................... 8,856 49...................................................... 9,172 50...................................................... 9,488 51...................................................... 9,804 52...................................................... 10,121 53...................................................... 10,437 54...................................................... 10,753 55...................................................... 11,070 56...................................................... 11,386 57...................................................... 11,702 58...................................................... 12,018 59...................................................... 12,335 60...................................................... 12,651 61...................................................... 12,967 62...................................................... 13,284 63...................................................... 13,600 64...................................................... 13,916 65...................................................... 14,232 66...................................................... 14,549 67...................................................... 14,865 68...................................................... 15,181 69...................................................... 15,497 70...................................................... 15,814 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 3. Section 723.15 is amended by revising paragraph (b) introductory text to read as follows: [[Page 44541]] Sec. 723.15 Assessment of separate violations for each day. * * * * * (b) In addition to the civil penalty provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, whenever a violation contained in a notice of violation or cessation order has not been abated within the abatement period set in the notice or order or as subsequently extended pursuant to section 521(a) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. 1271(a), a civil penalty of not less than $2,372 will be assessed for each day during which such failure to abate continues, except that: * * * * * PART 724--INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES 0 4. The authority citation for part 724 continues to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., and 31 U.S.C. 3701. 0 5. Section 724.14 is amended by revising the first sentence of paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 724.14 Amount of individual civil penalty. * * * * * (b) The penalty will not exceed $17,395 for each violation. * * * PART 845--CIVIL PENALTIES 0 6. The authority citation for part 845 continues to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., 31 U.S.C. 3701, Pub. L. 100-202, and Pub. L. 100-446. 0 7. Section 845.14 is amended by revising the table to read as follows: Sec. 845.14 Determination of amount of penalty. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Points Dollars ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1....................................................... 63 2....................................................... 127 3....................................................... 190 4....................................................... 253 5....................................................... 316 6....................................................... 380 7....................................................... 443 8....................................................... 506 9....................................................... 569 10...................................................... 633 11...................................................... 696 12...................................................... 759 13...................................................... 822 14...................................................... 886 15...................................................... 949 16...................................................... 1,012 17...................................................... 1,075 18...................................................... 1,139 19...................................................... 1,202 20...................................................... 1,265 21...................................................... 1,328 22...................................................... 1,392 23...................................................... 1,455 24...................................................... 1,518 25...................................................... 1,581 26...................................................... 1,898 27...................................................... 2,214 28...................................................... 2,530 29...................................................... 2,725 30...................................................... 3,163 31...................................................... 3,479 32...................................................... 3,795 33...................................................... 4,112 34...................................................... 4,428 35...................................................... 4,744 36...................................................... 5,060 37...................................................... 5,377 38...................................................... 5,693 39...................................................... 6,009 40...................................................... 6,325 41...................................................... 6,642 42...................................................... 6,958 43...................................................... 7,274 44...................................................... 7,591 45...................................................... 7,907 46...................................................... 8,223 47...................................................... 8,539 48...................................................... 8,856 49...................................................... 9,172 50...................................................... 9,488 51...................................................... 9,804 52...................................................... 10,121 53...................................................... 10,437 54...................................................... 10,753 55...................................................... 11,070 56...................................................... 11,386 57...................................................... 11,702 58...................................................... 12,018 59...................................................... 12,335 60...................................................... 12,651 61...................................................... 12,967 62...................................................... 13,284 63...................................................... 13,600 64...................................................... 13,916 65...................................................... 14,232 66...................................................... 14,549 67...................................................... 14,865 68...................................................... 15,181 69...................................................... 15,497 70...................................................... 15,814 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0 8. Section 845.15 is amended by revising paragraph (b) introductory text to read as follows: Sec. 845.15 Assessment of separate violations for each day. * * * * * (b) In addition to the civil penalty provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, whenever a violation contained in a notice of violation or cessation order has not been abated within the abatement period set in the notice or order or as subsequently extended pursuant to section 521(a) of the Act, a civil penalty of not less than $2,372 will be assessed for each day during which such failure to abate continues, except that: * * * * * PART 846--CIVIL PENALTIES 0 9. The authority citation for part 846 continues to read as follows: Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., and 31 U.S.C. 3701. 0 10. Section 846.14 is amended by revising the first sentence of paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 846.14 Amount of individual civil penalty. * * * * * (b) The penalty will not exceed $17,395 for each violation. * * * [FR Doc. 2016-16190 Filed 7-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-05-P
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(d) Organizational Expenses— considering, at a minimum, if the Karol V. Mason,
Organizational expenses that are vehicle is essential to the provision of Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice
necessary and essential to providing direct services; Programs.
direct services and other allowable (i) Maintenance, repair, or [FR Doc. 2016–16085 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am]
victim services, including, but not replacement of essential items—Costs of BILLING CODE 4410–18–P
limited to, the prorated costs of rent; maintenance, repair, and replacement of
utilities; local travel expenses for items that contribute to maintenance of
service providers; and required minor a healthy or safe environment for crime
building adaptations necessary to meet DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
victims (such as a furnace in a shelter;
the Department of Justice standards and routine maintenance, repair costs, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
implementing the Americans with and automobile insurance for leased and Enforcement
Disabilities Act and/or modifications vehicles), as determined by the SAA
that would improve the program’s after considering, at a minimum, if other 30 CFR Parts 723, 724, 845, and 846
ability to provide services to victims; sources of funding are available; and
(e) Equipment and furniture— RIN 1029–AC72
(j) Project evaluation—Costs of
Expenses of procuring furniture and evaluations of specific projects (in order [Docket ID: OSM–2016–0008; S1D1S
equipment that facilitate the delivery of to determine their effectiveness), within SS08011000 SX066A0067F 167S180110;
direct services (e.g., mobile the limits set by SAAs. S2D2D SS08011000 SX066A00 33F
communication devices, telephones, 16XS501520]
braille and TTY/TDD equipment, § 94.122 Expressly unallowable sub-
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computers and printers, beepers, video recipient costs. Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
cameras and recorders for documenting Notwithstanding any other provision AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining
and reviewing interviews with children, of this subpart, no VOCA funds may be Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
two-way mirrors, colposcopes, digital used to fund or support the following: ACTION: Interim final rule.
cameras, and equipment and furniture (a) Lobbying—Lobbying or advocacy
for shelters, work spaces, victim waiting activities with respect to legislation or SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Civil
rooms, and children’s play areas), to administrative changes to regulations Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
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![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 131 / Friday, July 8, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 44541
§ 723.15 Assessment of separate Points Dollars PART 846—CIVIL PENALTIES
violations for each day.
* * * * * 23 .......................................... 1,455 ■ 9. The authority citation for part 846
(b) In addition to the civil penalty 24 .......................................... 1,518 continues to read as follows:
provided for in paragraph (a) of this 25 .......................................... 1,581 Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201
section, whenever a violation contained 26 .......................................... 1,898 et seq., and 31 U.S.C. 3701.
in a notice of violation or cessation 27 .......................................... 2,214
28 .......................................... 2,530 ■ 10. Section 846.14 is amended by
order has not been abated within the revising the first sentence of paragraph
29 .......................................... 2,725
abatement period set in the notice or (b) to read as follows:
30 .......................................... 3,163
order or as subsequently extended 31 .......................................... 3,479
pursuant to section 521(a) of the Act, 30 32 .......................................... 3,795 § 846.14 Amount of individual civil penalty.
U.S.C. 1271(a), a civil penalty of not less 33 .......................................... 4,112 * * * * *
than $2,372 will be assessed for each 34 .......................................... 4,428 (b) The penalty will not exceed
day during which such failure to abate 35 .......................................... 4,744 $17,395 for each violation. * * *
continues, except that: 36 .......................................... 5,060 [FR Doc. 2016–16190 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am]
* * * * * 37 .......................................... 5,377
BILLING CODE 4310–05–P
38 .......................................... 5,693
PART 724—INDIVIDUAL CIVIL 39 .......................................... 6,009
PENALTIES 40 .......................................... 6,325
41 .......................................... 6,642 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
■ 4. The authority citation for part 724 42 .......................................... 6,958 SECURITY
continues to read as follows: 43 .......................................... 7,274
44 .......................................... 7,591 Coast Guard
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 45 .......................................... 7,907
et seq., and 31 U.S.C. 3701. 46 .......................................... 8,223 33 CFR Part 117
■ 5. Section 724.14 is amended by 47 .......................................... 8,539
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0633]
revising the first sentence of paragraph 48 .......................................... 8,856
(b) to read as follows: 49 .......................................... 9,172
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
50 .......................................... 9,488
§ 724.14 Amount of individual civil penalty. 51 .......................................... 9,804
Housatonic River, Stratford, CT
* * * * * 52 .......................................... 10,121 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
(b) The penalty will not exceed 53 .......................................... 10,437 ACTION:Notice of deviation from
54 .......................................... 10,753
$17,395 for each violation. * * * drawbridge regulation.
55 .......................................... 11,070
PART 845—CIVIL PENALTIES 56 .......................................... 11,386 SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
57 .......................................... 11,702 temporary deviation from the operating
■ 6. The authority citation for part 845 58 .......................................... 12,018
schedule that governs the Metro-North
continues to read as follows: 59 .......................................... 12,335
60 .......................................... 12,651
Devon Bridge across the Housatonic
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, 30 U.S.C. 1201 61 .......................................... 12,967 River, mile 3.9, at Stratford,
et seq., 31 U.S.C. 3701, Pub. L. 100–202, and 62 .......................................... 13,284 Connecticut. This deviation is necessary
Pub. L. 100–446. 63 .......................................... 13,600 to allow the bridge owner to perform
■ 7. Section 845.14 is amended by 64 .......................................... 13,916 timber ties replacement and steel repairs
revising the table to read as follows: 65 .......................................... 14,232 at the bridge.
66 .......................................... 14,549 DATES: This deviation is effective from
§ 845.14 Determination of amount of 67 .......................................... 14,865 8 a.m. on September 6, 2016 to 8 a.m.
penalty. 68 .......................................... 15,181 on September 19, 2016.
* * * * * 69 .......................................... 15,497
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
70 .......................................... 15,814
deviation, [USCG–2016–0633] is
Points Dollars
available at http://www.regulations.gov.
1 ............................................ 63 ■ 8. Section 845.15 is amended by Type the docket number in the
2 ............................................ 127 revising paragraph (b) introductory text ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
3 ............................................ 190 to read as follows: Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
4 ............................................ 253 associated with this deviation.
5 ............................................ 316 § 845.15 Assessment of separate
violations for each day. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
6 ............................................ 380 you have questions on this temporary
7 ............................................ 443 * * * * *
8 ............................................ 506
deviation, call or email Judy Leung-Yee,
(b) In addition to the civil penalty Project Officer, First Coast Guard
9 ............................................ 569
10 .......................................... 633
provided for in paragraph (a) of this District, telephone (212) 514–4330,
11 .......................................... 696 section, whenever a violation contained email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil.
12 .......................................... 759 in a notice of violation or cessation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
13 .......................................... 822 order has not been abated within the Metro-North Devon Bridge, mile 3.9,
14 .......................................... 886 abatement period set in the notice or across the Housatonic River, has a
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15 .......................................... 949 order or as subsequently extended vertical clearance in the closed position
16 .......................................... 1,012 pursuant to section 521(a) of the Act, a
17 .......................................... 1,075 of 19 feet at mean high water and 25 feet
civil penalty of not less than $2,372 will at mean low water. The existing bridge
18 .......................................... 1,139 be assessed for each day during which
19 .......................................... 1,202 operating regulations are found at 33
20 .......................................... 1,265
such failure to abate continues, except CFR 117.207(b).
21 .......................................... 1,328 that: The waterway is transited by seasonal
22 .......................................... 1,392 * * * * * recreational vessels.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Interim final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective on August 1, 2016. Comments will be accepted until September 6, 2016. | |
| Contact | Adrienne Alsop, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, South Interior Building MS-203, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 208-2818. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 44535 | |
| RIN Number | 1029-AC72 | |
| CFR Citation | 30
CFR
723 30 CFR 724 30 CFR 845 30 CFR 846 | |
| CFR Associated | Administrative Practice and Procedure; Penalties; Surface Mining; Underground Mining; Law Enforcement and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements |
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