# 49 C.F.R. § 209.119 (2026): Assessment considerations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_119

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 209.119 (2026)
- **Heading:** Assessment considerations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 209: RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart B: Hazardous Materials Penalties / § 209.119: § 209.119   Assessment considerations.

## Text

The assessment of a civil penalty under § 209.117 is made only after considering:
(a) The nature and circumstances of the violation;
(b) The extent and gravity of the violation;
(c) The degree of the respondent's culpabilty;
(d) The respondent's history of prior offenses;
(e) The respondent's ability to pay;
(f) The effect on the respondent's ability to continue in business; and
(g) Such other matters as justice may require.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 209.101 (2026) § 209.101   Civil penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_101.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.103 (2026) § 209.103   Minimum and maximum penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_103.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.105 (2026) § 209.105   Notice of probable violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_105.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.107 (2026) § 209.107   Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_107.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.109 (2026) § 209.109   Payment of penalty; compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_109.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.111 (2026) § 209.111   Informal response and assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_111.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.113 (2026) § 209.113   Request for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_113.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.115 (2026) § 209.115   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_115.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.117 (2026) § 209.117   Presiding officer's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_117.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.119 (2026) § 209.119   Assessment considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_119.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.121 (2026) § 209.121   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_121.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.131 (2026) § 209.131   Criminal penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_131.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.133 (2026) § 209.133   Referral for prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_133.md)

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