; violations of chapters 203 through 209 Section 21302(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 203–209 each place it appears and inserting 203 through 209 ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking $25,000 and inserting the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income, as applicable, or $250,000 ; and (B) by striking $100,000 and inserting the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income, as applicable, or $1,000,000 . (d) Violations of chapter 211 Section 21303(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking $25,000 and inserting the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income, as applicable, or $250,000 ; and (2) by striking $100,000 and inserting the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income, as applicable, or $1,000,000 . 8. Safer tank cars (a) Phase-Out schedule Notwithstanding section 7304 of the FAST Act ( 49 U.S.C. 20155 note), beginning on May 1, 2025, a rail carrier may not use DOT–111 specification railroad tank cars that do not comply with DOT–117, DOT–117P, or DOT–117R specification requirements, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, to transport Class 3 flammable liquids regardless of the composition of the train consist. (b) Conforming regulatory amendments (1) In general The Secretary— (A) shall immediately remove or revise the date-specific deadlines in any applicable regulations or orders to the extent necessary to conform with the requirement under subsection (a)