GroundRules
49 CFR 209.619: Assessment considerations.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- PART 209—RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- Subpart G—Enforcement, Hearing, and Appeal Procedures for Rail Safety Violations
The assessment of a civil penalty under § 209.617 is made only after considering:
(a) the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(b) with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of violations, the ability to pay, and any effect on the ability to continue to do business; and
(c) other matters that justice requires.
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