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FRA Increases Maximum Penalties for Hazmat Violations

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule, effective September 27, 2010, which will adjust the ordinary maximum penalty from $50,000 to $55,000 and the aggravated maximum penalty from $100,000 to $110,000 that it will apply when assessing a…

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civil monetary penalty for a violation of the Federal hazardous material transportation laws or a regulation, special permit, or approval issued under those laws.