If an operator violates permit conditions, what is the maximum daily fine per violation?

• A. $25,000
• B. $10,000
• C. $5,000
• D. $50,000

Answer: (A)

Fines for permit violations are civil penalties assessed for each day a violation lasts. The enforcement framework uses a per-day cap, so there is a maximum amount that can be charged for a single day of violation. That cap is twenty-five thousand dollars per day per violation. So, every day the operator remains in violation, up to that daily limit can be applied, and the total penalty can grow with the number of days the violation persists. While more penalties can apply in certain cases (like willful or repeat offenses), the stated maximum per day for a single violation is twenty-five thousand dollars.