Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.190.225 Assessment considerations

(1) The nature, circumstances and gravity of the violation, including adverse impact on the environment;

(2) The degree of the respondent's culpability;

(3) The respondent's history of prior offenses;

(4) Any good faith by the respondent in attempting to achieve compliance;

(5) The effect on the respondent's ability to continue in business;  and

(1) The economic benefit gained from violation, if readily ascertainable, without any reduction because of subsequent damages;  and

(2) Such other matters as justice may require.