# BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 12024053NOPV **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2024-08-30 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.563(a). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.563(a). The case was opened on 2024-08-30 and is reported as closed as of 2025-03-31. Proposed civil penalty: $46,100. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12024053NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing and Informal Settlement Conference and Statement of Issues_11122024_(23-263971).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Informal%20Settlement%20Conference%20and%20Statement%20of%20Issues_11122024_(23-263971).pdf 12024053NOPV_PCO PCP_08302024_(23-263971).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PCO%20PCP_08302024_(23-263971).pdf 12024053NOPV_PCO PCP_08302024_(23-263971)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PCO%20PCP_08302024_(23-263971)_text.pdf 12024053NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971).pdf 12024053NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971)_text.pdf 12024053NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03312025_(23-263971).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03312025_(23-263971).pdf 12024053NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03312025_(23-263971)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03312025_(23-263971)_text.pdf 12024053NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03312025_(23-263971)_text.pdf WITHDRAWAL of NOTICE LETTER VIA EMAIL: trusso@buckeye.com March 31, 2025 Todd Russo Chief Executive Officer Buckeye Partners, LP 4200 Westheimer Road Suite #975 Houston, Texas 77027 CPF 1-2024-053-NOPV Dear Mr. Russo: On August 30, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety, Eastern Region issued to Buckeye Partners, LP (Buckeye) a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice), CPF No. 1-2024-053-NOPV. The Notice alleged that Buckeye failed to install cathodic protection on several breakout tanks in accordance with 49 CFR § 195.563(a). After reviewing the additional information provided by Buckeye, PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice. This case is now closed. Sincerely, Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Robert Osika, Director, Regulatory Compliance, Buckeye Partners, LP, rosika@buckeye.com Annie Cook, Counsel for Buckeye Partners, LP, Bracewell, LLP, annie.cook@bracewell.com 12024053NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971)_text.pdf January 8, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: rosika@buckeye.com and robert.burrough@dot.gov Mr. Robert Osika Director, Regulatory Compliance Buckeye Partners, LP 6161 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18106 Mr. Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 300 West Trenton, NJ 08628 Re: Notice of Hearing, Buckeye Partners, LP CPF No. 1-2024-053-NOPV Dear Mr. Osika and Mr. Burrough: In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place on May 7, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The hearing will be held at the PHMSA Eastern Region office, 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 300, West Trenton, NJ 08628. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to present photo identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the hearing is (609) 989-2171. At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by April 28, 2025), both parties must submit and exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and the name and email address of each attendee. This information should be provided electronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Larry White Presiding Official cc: Mr. Todd Russo, Chief Executive Officer, Buckeye Partners, LP, trusso@buckeye.com Ms. Annie Cook, Counsel for Buckeye Partners, LP, Bracewell, LLP, annie.cook@bracewell.com Mr. Ian Curry, OPS Eastern Region Counsel, PHMSA, ian.curry@dot.gov Ms. Emma Ross, OPS Eastern Region Law Clerk, PHMSA, emma.ross@dot.gov ## Provenance - Official: Yes - Source: - Source ID: `phmsa-enforcement` - SHA-256: `a2739c114ed07e96138df55440a71dbeaf992c8cc96366eed89b2e5e654e823e` - Retrieved: 2026-08-20T04:44:44.458Z - Exported: 2026-08-22T22:05:09.058Z - Document slug: `phmsa-enforcement-12024053nopv` ### Source metadata ```json { "cpf": "12024053NOPV", "operator": "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP", "region": "Eastern", "pipelineType": "INTERSTATE LIQUID", "caseStatus": "CLOSED", "citedSections": [ "195.563(a)" ], "dataAsOf": "08/04/2026 12PM", "caseDataAsOf": "2026-08-04", "attachmentCount": 7, "attachments": [ { "name": "12024053NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing and Informal Settlement Conference and Statement of Issues_11122024_(23-263971).pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Informal%20Settlement%20Conference%20and%20Statement%20of%20Issues_11122024_(23-263971).pdf", "bytes": 558518, "category": "party_submission" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_PCO PCP_08302024_(23-263971).pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PCO%20PCP_08302024_(23-263971).pdf", "bytes": 3332016, "category": "case_document" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_PCO PCP_08302024_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PCO%20PCP_08302024_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "bytes": 144954, "category": "case_document" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971).pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971).pdf", "bytes": 39969, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_01082025_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "bytes": 96459, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03312025_(23-263971).pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03312025_(23-263971).pdf", "bytes": 179661, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "12024053NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03312025_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024053NOPV/12024053NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03312025_(23-263971)_text.pdf", "bytes": 109722, "category": "agency_document" } ], "extractedAgencyDocumentCount": 2, "attachmentPolicy": "Official attachment links are retained. 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