⚖️2025 Civil Penalties Adjustments for Businesses Under NAGPRA
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
Summary
This rule revises U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regulations implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to provide for annual adjustments of civil penalties to account for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget guidance. The purpose of these adjustments is to maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the policy goals of the underlying statute. This rule also updates the mailing address for the NAGPRA Program.
Agencies
- Interior Department
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Business Impact
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The content directly impacts businesses through annual adjustments of civil penalties tied to compliance with NAGPRA regulations. Increased penalties can have significant financial implications for businesses handling Native American cultural items, thus necessitating awareness and compliance efforts.