360 CMR, 2, A

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Appendix A

Calculation of a Penalty pursuant to 360 CMR 2.33(1) and (6)

For each discharge violation:

Evaluation Criteria

Score

Weight Factor

Weighted Score

Violation Magnitude

____

x 30

=____

Flow

____

x 30

=____

Culpability

____

x 20

=____

Frequency

____

x 20

=____

TOTAL

x $10

PENALTY AMOUNT

____

Adjustment factors

To make the violator's failure to comply more costly than if the violator had complied

+____

To help to deter future noncompliance by the violator or others

+____

To compensate the Authority or others for damages suffered or costs incurred

+____

To compensate for other damages to the public health safety, welfare, or the environment

+____

If previous penalties did not assure compliance by the violator

+____

Violator's ability to pay

-____

TOTAL PENALTY AFTER ADJUSTMENT

$____

360 CMR, 2, A

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1399, eff. 9/6/2019.