33 CFR 401.102 : Navigation And Navigable Waters (§ 1.01-1 To Parts 404-499) — (Parts 200-202 To Parts 404-499) — Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department Of Transportation (Part 400 To Parts 404-499) — Seaway Regulations And Rules (§ 401.1 To § 401.206) — Penalties - Violations Of Seaway Regulations (§ 401.101 And § 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 $88,613.

(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.