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about PHMSA Proposes $ 1.6 M in Civil Penalties for Safety Violations Following Fatal 2015 Louisiana Compressor Station Explosion

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That's in addition to its $ 2.4 million civil penalty reached with the SEC.

The Enrollment Program also authorizes a superior court to have jurisdiction over enrollees by allowing it to «appoint a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court for a defendant or the defendant's assets,» as well as authorizes the Commissioner of Business Oversight to «include in civil actions claims for ancillary relief, including restitution and disgorgement, on behalf of a person injured, as well as attorney's fees and costs, and civil penalties of up to $ 25,000» for up to four years after the purported violation occurred and «refer evidence regarding violations of the bill's provisions to the Attorney General, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the United States Department of the Treasury, or the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, who would be authorized, with or without this type of a reference, to institute appropriate proceedings.»

The settlement is comprised of $ 28.8 million in disgorgement and interest, which will be distributed to investors, and a $ 10 million civil penalty.

Without admitting or denying the findings, Morgan Stanley agreed to pay a $ 7.5 m civil penalty, to cease and desist from committing or causing any similar violations in the future, and to be censured.

I may be Catholic, but I'm not a maniac about it, runs their unofficial subtext — meaning: I'm happy to take credit for enlightened Catholic positions on the death penalty / social justice / civil rights, but of course I don't believe in those archaic teachings about divorce / homosexuality / and above all birth control.

Is America now more morally sensitive, more well structured in its laws and practices insofar as it accepts publicly avowed homosexual behavior; constructs laws that protect homosexuals from the criminal penalties formally attached to homosexual acts; and allows for civil unions or even gay marriages?

(1) Knowingly sells or labels a product as organic, except in accordance with the Act, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than the amount specified in 3.91 (b)(1)(xxxvii) of this title» per violation.

Justice Logan also needed to consider the fact that some contraventions occurred prior to the increase in civil penalties which came into force on 1 January 2007; however, procedural failures prevented higher penalties from being considered (at para 25) «Neither as originally cast nor by permitted amendment did the [ACCC's] statement of claim contain an allegation of any material fact necessary to engage a maximum penalty greater than $ 10 million in respect of any of the alleged contraventions.»

The High Court concluded that «in civil penalty proceedings, courts are not precluded from considering and, if appropriate, imposing penalties that are agreed between the parties» (quote taken from judgment summary).

The High Court unanimously allowed the appeals, concluding that the «decision in Barbaro does not apply to civil penalty proceedings and a court is not precluded from receiving and, if appropriate, accepting an agreed or other civil penalty submission.»

Silver in may was sentenced to 12 years in and prison and owes nearly $ 7 million in civil penalties stemming from his conviction late last year on corruption, fraud and self - dealing charges.

If, in fact, former Rep. Vito Fossella is indeed again mulling a comeback bid, he might first consider setting things right with the FEC, which is threatening civil penalties, and audit or «legal enforcement action» for his consistent failure to file required campaign finance reports.

«During the 60s and 70s and 80s there was a rash of child sex abuse throughout America that institutions turned a blind eye to and now you have adults who are now coming to terms with this abuse but they have no recourse in the court system, either through criminal or civil penalties because their time to file a lawsuit has expired,» he said.

New legislation that would increase penalties for prostitution near city schools — inspired by the anger over the open sex trade happening near PS 6 in West Farms — is getting some push back by a civil rights group that says the stiffer penalties will only make it harder for prostitutes to get out of the lifestyle.

The employers who didn't pay the prevailing wage were forced to not only pony up the money to their workers, but also were hit with a combined $ 307,560 in civil penalties.

Additional safeguards include requiring multiple witnesses attesting the patient is acting on their own and at least two doctors in overseeing the process as well, who would be protected against both civil and criminal liability, along with any professional penalties for participating.

If they can not show dishonesty or criminal intent then civil penalties, up to double the amount of tax owed, in addition to the tax itself, can still be levied.

We agree that it should be based on the «potential lost revenue» model from the existing civil penalties for inaccuracies in returns and that it should apply to each tax year separately.»

In her follow - up letter dated July 13, she recommends that the civil penalty specified in the Consent Order be increased from $ 1.5 million to no less than $ 10 million, to be used «to finance environmental benefit projects and damage claims of property owners, both public and private.&raquIn her follow - up letter dated July 13, she recommends that the civil penalty specified in the Consent Order be increased from $ 1.5 million to no less than $ 10 million, to be used «to finance environmental benefit projects and damage claims of property owners, both public and private.&raquin the Consent Order be increased from $ 1.5 million to no less than $ 10 million, to be used «to finance environmental benefit projects and damage claims of property owners, both public and private.»

It's true that failing to pay $ 4,050 in longstanding penalties isn't a high crime — in fact, it's no crime at all, but rather a violation of civil statutes.

The use of software like ticket bots has been banned in New York, but only small, minor civil penalties could be imposed, offering little deterrence in the multi-billion dollar ticket industry spread across small and big players.

But determining what other «minor» charges might also better dealt with through civil penalties, summonses or desk appearances will require consultation with the NYPD and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, she said, as well as time to ensure that the court system is equipped to deal with an increase in summonses.

Energy company BP faces civil penalties based in part on the number of birds and other wildlife lost in the spill, therefore the mortality estimates could influence the amount the company will be required to pay.

Impose a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison for anyone even attempting to a clone a human being, and establish a minimum civil penalty of $ 1 million or three times the gross profits resulting from the violation, whichever is greater;

Use for any other purpose is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties.

Violation of this restriction may result in infringement of intellectual property and contractual rights of Humor Rainbow or third parties which is prohibited by law and could result in substantial civil and criminal penalties.

The reforms give the Australian Information Commissioner increased enforcement powers, which includes, but is not limited to: impose civil penalties in the case of serious or repeated breaches of privacy (up to $ 340 000 for an individual and $ 1.7 million for a corporation); impose criminal penalties; and / or conduct assessments of privacy performance for both Australian government agencies and businesses.

The $ 426,500 penalty — which was the amount of cash FESA and Families for Excellent Schools had on hand as of August 21 — represents the largest civil forfeiture negotiated by the OCPF in the agency's 44 - year history.

Contracts made by officials with a financial interest in the outcome may be voided in some cases, and the officials can even face civil and criminal penalties.

Section 31406 of Senate Bill 1813 (known as MAP - 21), calls for «Mandatory Event Data Recorders» to be installed in all new automobiles and legislates for civil penalties to be imposed against individuals for failing to do so

Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited, and may result in civil and criminal penalties, or administrative disciplinary action.

Where necessary, the Office pursues enforcement action, which may be in the nature of warning letters or more formal action, such as consent orders or administrative litigation to impose cease and desist provisions and civil penalties.

The third segment, Individual Liability Cases, is designed for actions against individuals in violation of the safety laws, including civil penalties, disqualification orders, and warning letters.

The carrier may also be assessed civil penalties of not less than $ 10,282 for providing transportation requiring federal operating authority registration and up to $ 14,502 for operating a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce without necessary USDOT registration.

Although it's still unclear what civil penalties FCA could face, the EPA said back in January that the maximum fine is around $ 4.6 billion.

For example, in my office, the Honors Attorney Program lawyers investigate deceptive airline advertising and pursue enforcement to ensure that unlawful activities cease and civil penalties are assessed as appropriate.»

EgyptAir violated rules requiring the disclosure of fees for baggage and the inclusion of assurances in its customer service plan allowing consumers to cancel a reservation without penalty for 24 hours after they book a flight and was assessed a civil penalty of $ 60,000.

Any railroad carrier or person failing to comply with this Emergency Order is subject to civil penalties of up to $ 175,000 for each violation or for each day it is found to be in violation (49 U.S.C. 5123).

December 20, 2010: Toyota agrees to pay the maximum $ 16.375 million civil penalty as the result of another NHTSA investigation into whether their recall of 5.5 million vehicles for pedal entrapment was conducted in a timely manner.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $ 80,000 against Alitalia, an airline based in Italy, for violating an international treaty by limiting reimbursement to passengers whose baggage was lost or delayed on Alitalia flights to and from the United States.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16 (b)- (h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in United States of America v. Apple, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 12 - CIV - 2826.

Minor erroneous information incorrectly provided on a payday loan application is unlikely to result in either criminal or civil penalties.

Under a settlement with the FTC, GC Services will pay a civil penalty of $ 700,000, stop violating the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, and maintain records — for at least three years — to show they're in compliance.

In addition to a civil penalty of $ 2.5 million, Asset Acceptance has agreed to inform consumers when their debts are too old to be legally enforceable and to let consumers know that a partial payment would essentially restart the statute of limitations on that account.

The information provided in the application is true and correct as of the date set forth opposite my signature and that any intentional or negligent misinformation of the information contained in the application may result in civil liability, including monetary damages, to any person who may suffer any loss due to the reliance upon any misrepresentations that I have made on the application, and / or criminal penalties including, but not limited to, fine or imprisonment or both under the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Sec 1001, et seg.

All civil penalties shall be paid into the special fund set up by the State Treasurer pursuant to Section 5 - 2A - 20 and used in the supervision and examination of licensees.

After obtaining the required license, and paying the civil penalty prescribed by this subsection, the creditor may bring and maintain proceedings in the courts of this state on consumer credit transaction contracts, and the enforceability of the contracts shall not be impaired by the prior failure to obtain a license, irrespective of whether the consumer credit transaction contracts were made before or after the license was obtained.

The charge is considered a criminal offense.The changes in the ordinance would make the charges civil penalties and allow a judge to make a ruling.

A conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation, the person shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to contest the citation and that, in such case, judgment may be entered against the person for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty.