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January 11, 2022

CFATS Penalty Adjustment

The Department of Homeland Security has adjusted the maximum civil penalty for a violation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) from a penalty of not more than $35,905 for each day during which a violation continues to a penalty of not more than $38,139 for each day during which a violation continues.

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