# DIRECTOR REVIEW.

**Citation:** Minn. R. 7530.0500  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 1997-05-13

If the pipeline operator objects to the proposed compliance order or civil penalty and submits written explanations, information, or other materials in response to a warning letter or notice of probable violation, the director shall review the submissions and determine whether to negotiate further, 

## Document text

If the pipeline operator objects to the proposed compliance order or civil penalty and submits written explanations, information, or other materials in response to a warning letter or notice of probable violation, the director shall review the submissions and determine whether to negotiate further, modify, or withdraw the warning letter or notice of probable violation, or initiate a hearing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.50 to 14.69.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7530.0500>
- Source ID: `mn-revisor`
- SHA-256: `6a99dd9fc7c96e1d13819e7b72b189e5b915fd5129a4ff7d5cd4a836c7336226`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T03:50:50.082Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T19:08:34.129Z
- Document slug: `minn-r-7530-0500`

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