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Federal Register · August 8, 2025
The title they went with Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule Noisy translates that to

The Army Corps of Engineers just raised its fines for polluting rivers and harbors

What happened
The US Army Corps of Engineers just increased the fines it can issue for violating environmental laws. This means companies and individuals who pollute rivers, harbors, and wetlands will pay more if caught.
Why it matters
The fines for damaging US waterways have not kept pace with inflation for years. This update means the penalties are now more financially painful for those who break the rules. It makes it more expensive to pollute or damage protected waters.
The signal
Watch for the first few enforcement actions under these new penalty amounts to see if the Corps uses its increased authority, or if the higher fines remain largely theoretical.
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