What are the penalties for the operator or owner of a vessel that doesn follow these regulations?
A. Penalties are determined on a case-by-case basis; they can include significant civil penalties and permit sanctions. NOAA intends to develop a civil administrative penalty schedule for the HMS FMP Final Rule, which will be available to the public from the Office of General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation.
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