2001 Federal Sentencing Guideline Manual
§2Q1.5. Threatened Tampering with Public Water System
(a) Base Offense Level: 10
(b) Specific Offense Characteristic
(1) If the threat or attempt resulted in disruption of a public water system or evacuation of a community or a substantial public expenditure, increase by 4 levels.
(c) Cross Reference
(1) If the purpose of the offense was to influence government action or to extort money, apply §2B3.2 (Extortion by Force or Threat of Injury or Serious Damage).
Commentary
Statutory Provision: 42 U.S.C. § 300i-1.