# PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 220195004 **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2019-04-11 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.505(b), 195.505(c). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.505(b), 195.505(c). The case was opened on 2019-04-11 and is reported as closed as of 2021-10-28. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 220195004_Closure Letter_10282021_(17-155507S).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Closure%20Letter_10282021_(17-155507S).pdf 220195004_Closure Letter_10282021_(17-155507S)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Closure%20Letter_10282021_(17-155507S)_text.pdf 220195004_Final Order_12022019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Final%20Order_12022019.pdf 220195004_Final Order_12022019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Final%20Order_12022019_text.pdf 220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019.pdf 220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019_text.pdf 220195004_Operator Response to Notice_05072019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_05072019.pdf 220195004_Closure Letter_10282021_(17-155507S)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: wayne simmons@kindermorgan.com October 28, 2021 Mr. Wayne Simmons Chief Operating Officer - Products Pipelines 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77002 CPF 2-2019-5004 Dear Mr. Simmons: On December 2, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Plantation Pipe Line Company (now Products (SE) Pipe Line) (PPL) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order (CO) with remedial requirements to ensure PPL’s compliance with the federal pipeline safety regulations. In response to the CO, PPL made multiple submittals to OPS Southern Region, documenting its efforts toward compliance. Based on our review of the documentation provided, PHMSA has determined that PPL has complied with the terms of the CO and the Final Order. This case is now closed, and no further action is necessary with respect to the matters involved in this case. Please be advised that this letter refers only to the above referenced order (CPF 2-2019-5004) and not to any other PHMSA cases, if any. Sincerely, James A. Urisko Director, Office of Pipeline Safety PHMSA Southern Region 220195004_Final Order_12022019_text.pdf December 2, 2019 Mr. Steven J. Kean Chief Executive Officer Kinder Morgan, Inc. 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77002 Re: CPF No. 2-2019-5004 Dear Mr. Kean: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and specifies actions that need to be taken by Plantation Pipe Line Company, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc., to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Southern Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by certified mail is effective upon the date of mailing as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Alan K. Mayberry Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosures (Final Order and NOPV) cc: Mr. James A. Urisko, P.E., Director, Southern Region, OPS, PHMSA Mr. Wayne G. Simmons, Chief Operating Officer, Products Pipelines, Kinder Morgan, Inc., 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77002 Mr. Edward A. “Buzz” Fant, Director, Compliance Codes and Standards, Kinder Morgan, Inc., 1001 Louisiana Street, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77002 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 ____________________________________ In the Matter of ) Plantation Pipe Line Company, ) CPF No. 2-2019-5004 a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc., ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On April 11, 2019, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Southern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Plantation Pipe Line Company (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation or corrective measures. Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice: 49 C.F.R. § 195.505(b) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to have and follow a written qualification program that included provisions to ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks were qualified. 49 C.F.R. § 195.505(c) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to have and follow a written qualification program that included provisions to allow individuals that are not qualified pursuant to this subpart to perform a covered task if directed and observed by an individual that is qualified. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the actions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violations. The Director may grant an extension of time to comply with any of the required items upon a written request timely submitted by the Respondent and demonstrating good cause for an extension. Upon completion of ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties under 49 C.F.R. § 190.223 or in referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a district court of the United States. CPF No. 2-2019-5004 Page 2 The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. December 2, 2019 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety ## Provenance - Official: Yes - Source: - Source ID: `phmsa-enforcement` - SHA-256: `e89a450693f1bb11f6d15dad36c320f32b17434ff4e9bffd4016653d61ef1d57` - Retrieved: 2026-08-20T04:44:44.458Z - Exported: 2026-08-22T04:03:36.850Z - Document slug: `phmsa-enforcement-220195004` ### Source metadata ```json { "cpf": "220195004", "operator": "PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION", "region": "Southern", "pipelineType": "INTERSTATE LIQUID ONSHORE", "caseStatus": "CLOSED", "citedSections": [ "195.505(b)", "195.505(c)" ], "dataAsOf": "08/04/2026 12PM", "caseDataAsOf": "2026-08-04", "attachmentCount": 7, "attachments": [ { "name": "220195004_Closure Letter_10282021_(17-155507S).pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Closure%20Letter_10282021_(17-155507S).pdf", "bytes": 69854, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "220195004_Closure Letter_10282021_(17-155507S)_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Closure%20Letter_10282021_(17-155507S)_text.pdf", "bytes": 94897, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "220195004_Final Order_12022019.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Final%20Order_12022019.pdf", "bytes": 2059794, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "220195004_Final Order_12022019_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Final%20Order_12022019_text.pdf", "bytes": 105017, "category": "agency_document" }, { "name": "220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019.pdf", "bytes": 792247, "category": "case_document" }, { "name": "220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019_text.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_NOPV_PCO_04112019_text.pdf", "bytes": 165954, "category": "case_document" }, { "name": "220195004_Operator Response to Notice_05072019.pdf", "url": "https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220195004/220195004_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_05072019.pdf", "bytes": 289919, "category": "party_submission" } ], "extractedAgencyDocumentCount": 2, "attachmentPolicy": "Official attachment links are retained. 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