; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking $50,000 and inserting $200,000 ; and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking $1,000 and inserting $200,000 . 8. Criminal penalties Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking knowingly and willfully each place it appears and inserting knowingly or recklessly . 9. Direct hire authority for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (a) Authority The Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration may appoint qualified candidates to positions described in subsection (b) without regard to sections 3309 through 3319 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Applicability The authority under subsection (a) applies with respect to candidates for any position that would likely allow increased activities relating to pipeline safety, as determined by the Administrator. (c) Termination The authority to make appointments under this section shall not be available after September 30, 2024. 10. Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through calendar year 2023, the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Administration to hire women, minorities, and veterans as inspectors since January 1, 2012.