# 40 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 16 / § 16.10: § 16.10   Penalties.

## Text

The Act provides, in pertinent part: “Any person who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains any record concerning an individual from an agency under false pretenses shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not more than $5,000.” (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3))

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_1.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.2 (2026) § 16.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_2.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   Procedures for accessing, correcting, or amending personal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.4 (2026) § 16.4   Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_4.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   Request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026) § 16.6   Initial decision on request for access to, or correction or amendment of, records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_6.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   The appeal process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_7.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   Special procedures: Medical Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_8.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026) § 16.10   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_10.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.12 (2026) § 16.12   Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_12.md)

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