; or (B) a train consist with a total length of at least 7,500 feet. (c) Waiver A railroad carrier may seek a waiver of the requirements under subsection (a) in accordance with section 20103(d). (d) Preservation of authority Nothing in this section may be construed to restrict the authority of the Secretary. . (c) Clerical amendment The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 20153 the following: 20154. Freight train crew size safety standards. . 109. Increased penalties for violations of rail safety regulations (a) Railroad safety violations Section 21301(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: (1) A person may not fail to comply with a requirement of, a regulation prescribed under, or an order issued by, the Secretary under chapters 201 through 211. Subject to section 21304, a person violating a requirement of, a regulation prescribed under, or an order issued by, the Secretary under chapters 201 through 211 is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty. An act by an individual that causes a railroad carrier to be in violation constitutes a violation of this paragraph. A separate violation occurs for each day such violation continues. (2) The Secretary shall include in, or make applicable to, each requirement of, regulation prescribed under, and order issued under chapters 201 through 211 a civil penalty for a violation of such requirement, regulation, or order in an amount equal to— (A) at least $5,000 and not more than $1,000,000; or (B) if the person committing such violation is a small business concern (as such term is used in part 121 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)), including a Class III railroad, at least $1,000 and not more than $200,000. ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively