FRA increases penalties for hazmat transport violations
August 5, 2010
Citing inflation, the Federal Railroad Administration on July 27 issued a final rule (.pdf file) that increases the maximum penalty and the aggravated maximum penalty for a violation of federal hazardous materials transportation laws or regulations.
The penalties will apply when assessing a civil monetary penalty for a violation. The aggravated maximum penalty is only for a violation that results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person, or substantial destruction of property.
The final rule also establishes: