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Federal Register · June 2, 2026
The title they went with Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties Noisy translates that to

Federal shipping penalties will not rise with inflation

What happened
The Federal Maritime Commission will not increase its civil monetary penalties for 2026. This means shipping companies and other maritime operators will pay the same maximum fines as last year, effectively a discount due to inflation.
Why it matters
Federal agencies are legally required to adjust civil penalties for inflation every year. This agency just announced it will not, following guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. This means the real cost of breaking maritime rules will quietly go down for the year.
The signal
Watch if other federal agencies also announce they are not adjusting penalties for inflation, signaling a broader trend.
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