COEFinal Rule
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
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Summary
This regulation adjusts the financial penalties that the Army Corps of Engineers can impose on individuals and companies who violate federal rules, accounting for inflation so that penalties keep pace with rising costs. The adjustment ensures that penalties remain meaningful deterrents for breaking environmental and water resource protection laws.
Key Points
- 1The Army Corps of Engineers increases the dollar amounts of fines and penalties it can charge for rule violations to account for inflation since the last adjustment
- 2This affects companies and individuals who violate regulations related to wetlands, water resources, dam safety, and other projects under the Corps' jurisdiction
- 3Higher penalty amounts make it more costly for people to ignore environmental rules, encouraging better compliance
- 4The adjustment typically happens annually and is required by federal law to maintain the real-world impact of penalties over time
- 5Anyone doing work that requires Army Corps permits or approval should be aware that violations now carry larger potential financial consequences
Key Dates
Published
August 8, 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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