§ 6.1 Definitions.
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Department of Commerce(a) The means the United States Department of Commerce.
Civil Monetary Penalty(b) means any penalty, fine, or other sanction that:
(1) Is for a specific monetary amount as provided by Federal law, or has a maximum amount provided for by Federal law; and
(2) Is assessed or enforced by an agency pursuant to Federal law; and
(3) Is assessed or enforced pursuant to an administrative proceeding or a civil action in the Federal courts.
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