WCPOFinal Rule
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2025
OtherFinance & BankingLabor & WorkplaceEnvironment
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Summary
This regulation updates the dollar amounts of federal penalties and fines for 2025 to account for inflation, ensuring that penalties keep pace with rising prices. Federal agencies use these adjusted amounts when they penalize companies or individuals who violate federal laws and rules.
Key Points
- 1Penalty amounts across federal agencies are being increased to reflect inflation since the last adjustment
- 2These adjustments apply to fines issued by agencies for violations of environmental, labor, safety, and other federal regulations
- 3The specific penalty amounts for individual violations will be higher in 2025 than they were in 2024
- 4These changes take effect in 2025 and will be used by federal agencies when enforcing federal laws
- 5The adjustment is automatic and required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Key Dates
Published
January 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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