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8 Aug 2025

💰Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Impacts For Businesses

Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule

Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is issuing this final rule to adjust its civil monetary penalties (CMP) under the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1922 (RHA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the National Fishing Enhancement Act (NFEA) to account for inflation.

Agencies

  • Defense Department
  • Engineers Corps

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

This regulation directly impacts business owners through the adjustment of civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for violations under the Clean Water Act and other related laws. Businesses may face increased financial liability due to these adjusted penalty amounts, which will be effective from August 8, 2025.

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