Fines for nuclear safety violations just went up by 2.6%

US nuclear regulators just increased the maximum fines they can issue for safety violations. Companies that break nuclear safety rules will now pay up to $372,240 per violation, per day.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission adjusts its fines for inflation every year, as required by law. These small, mandatory increases mean the cost of non-compliance slowly but steadily rises. This ensures that the financial penalty for safety breaches does not lose its deterrent effect over time.