(a) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted in accordance with this subtitle a civil penalty that does not exceed the maximum penalties provided in 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act). (b) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section. (c) To determine the amount of a penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider: (1) the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation; (2) with respect to the violator: (i) the degree of culpability; (ii) any history of prior violations; (iii) the ability to pay; (iv) any effect on the ability to continue doing business; and (v) good faith in attempting to comply; and (3) other matters that justice requires.
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