# CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (TERMINALS) — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 220196001 **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2019-11-20 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.440(b), 195.452(i)(3). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (TERMINALS). PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.440(b), 195.452(i)(3). The case was opened on 2019-11-20 and is reported as closed as of 2020-04-24. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 220196001_Final Order_04242020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220196001/220196001_Final%20Order_04242020.pdf 220196001_Final Order_04242020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220196001/220196001_Final%20Order_04242020_text.pdf 220196001_NOPV PCO_11202019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220196001/220196001_NOPV%20PCO_11202019.pdf 220196001_NOPV PCO_11202019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220196001/220196001_NOPV%20PCO_11202019_text.pdf 220196001_Operator Response to Notice_01212020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220196001/220196001_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_01212020.pdf 220196001_Final Order_04242020_text.pdf April 24, 2020 VIA EMAIL TO: cjorda@citgo.com Mr. Carlos E. Jordá President and Chief Executive Officer Citgo Petroleum Corporation 1293 Eldridge Parkway Houston, Texas 77077 Re: CPF No. 2-2019-6001 Dear Mr. Jordá Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and finds that the proposed actions to comply with the pipeline safety regulations have been completed. This case is now closed. Service of the Final Order by electronic mail is effective upon the date of transmission 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, Southern Region Director, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Karl Schmidt, Vice President, Supply and Marketing, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, kschmid@citgo.com Mr. Robert B. Bertrand, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Manager, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, rbertr1@citgo.com CONFIMRATION OF 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 ) Citgo Petroleum Corporation, ) CPF No. 2-2019-6001 ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 20, 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 Citgo Petroleum Corporation (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, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 195.440(b) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow the general program recommendations of API RP 1162 and assess the unique attributes and characteristics of its Port Everglades Beeline pipeline. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. The Director has indicated that Respondent completed the actions proposed in the Notice to correct the violations. Therefore, it is not necessary to include the proposed compliance terms in this Final Order. WARNING ITEM With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(i)(3), but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be a warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. CPF 2-2019-6001 Page 2 § 190.5. April 24, 2020 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. 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