Nuclear Screw-Ups Now Cost $372K Per Day Thanks
Published Date: 1/15/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting January 15, 2025, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is raising the fines for breaking nuclear safety and fraud rules to keep up with inflation. This means penalties for violations can now be up to $372,240 per day, and fraud penalties can reach $14,308 per false claim. If you’re involved in nuclear regulation or reporting, these new numbers mean bigger consequences for breaking the rules.
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Atomic Energy Act Penalty Raised
If you are a licensee or person subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforcement under the Atomic Energy Act, the maximum civil penalty per violation, per day is increased to $372,240. This change is effective January 15, 2025 and represents an increase of $9,426 from the prior maximum of $362,814.
Fraud Claim Penalty Increased
If you are liable under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act and subject to NRC enforcement, the maximum civil penalty for each false claim or statement is increased to $14,308. This change is effective January 15, 2025 and represents an increase of $362 from the prior amount of $13,946.
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