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['Hazmat: Highway']
['Violations - Hazmat']
12/01/2023
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ez Explanations
The current established penalty guidelines for hazmat violations contain the List of Frequently Cited Violations and their suggested initial penalties and fines. Failure to comply with registration, training, security plans, permit authorization, and other hazmat requirements are violations that may result in penalties.
Scope
Penalties and fines for violations apply to all carriers and drivers of hazardous materials.
Regulatory citations
- 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 107 — Guidelines for Civil Penalties
- 49 CFR 107.329 — Maximum penalties
Key definitions
- None
Summary of requirements
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has established guidelines (Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 107) for initial proposed penalties for hazmat violations. In these guidelines is the List of Frequently Cited Violations. This list is used by the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety for making initial penalty determinations in enforcement cases. The list gives a description of the violation, the appropriate section(s) in the regulations, and the baseline fine.
Information on maximum penalties can be found in 107.329.
['Hazmat: Highway']
['Violations - Hazmat']
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