360 CMR app 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 |
$____ |
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