401.102—Civil penalty.
(a)
A person, as described in § 401.101(b), who violates a regulation is liable to a civil penalty of not more than $36,625.
(b)
In assessing or collecting any civil penalty incurred under paragraph (a) of this section, the Corporation may, in its discretion, remit, mitigate or compromise any penalty.
(c)
Upon failure to collect a penalty levied under this section, the Corporation may request the United States Attorney General to commence any action for collection in any district court of the United States. A vessel by means of which a violation of a regulation is committed shall be liable in rem and may be proceeded against accordingly.