49 CFR 209.609 - Payment of penalty; compromise.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 30, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart G [§ 209.601 - § 209.621]

§ 209.609 - Payment of penalty; compromise.

(a) Payment of a civil penalty must be made via the internet at https://www.pay.gov/paygov/. Instructions for online payment are found on the website.

(b) At any time before an order assessing a penalty is referred to the Attorney General for collection, the respondent may offer to compromise for a specific amount by contacting the Office of the Chief Counsel.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 5123,5124,20103,20107,20111,20112,20114; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 42 FR 56742, Oct. 28, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 209.609