45 CFR 1174.34 - Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 24, 2024

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Nov 19, 2024

View all text of Subpart E [§ 1174.33 - § 1174.44]

§ 1174.34 - Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.

In determining an appropriate amount of civil penalties and assessments, the ALJ and the authority head, upon appeal, should evaluate any circumstances that mitigate or aggravate the violation and should articulate in their opinions the reasons that support the penalties and assessments they impose.

authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812; 5 U.S.C. App. 8G(a)(2)

source: 86 FR 44628, Aug. 13, 2021, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 1174.34