# CRESTWOOD MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP — Notice of Probable Violation

**Citation:** CPF 320196006  
**Type / status:** enforcement / historical  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2019-11-22

CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.428(a), 195.452(l)(ii).

## Document text

Notice of Probable Violation involving CRESTWOOD MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.428(a),  195.452(l)(ii). The case was opened on 2019-11-22 and is reported as closed as of 2020-07-07. Proposed civil penalty: $236,100. Assessed civil penalty: $200,000. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

320196006_Closure Letter_07072020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Closure%20Letter_07072020.pdf

320196006_Closure Letter_07072020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Closure%20Letter_07072020_text.pdf

320196006_Consent Agreement and Order_05132020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_05132020.pdf

320196006_Consent Agreement and Order_05132020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_05132020_text.pdf

320196006_NOPV PCP PCO_11222019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_NOPV%20PCP%20PCO_11222019.pdf

320196006_NOPV PCP PCO_11222019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_NOPV%20PCP%20PCO_11222019_text.pdf

320196006_Operator Hearing Request Withdrawn_03232020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Operator%20Hearing%20Request%20Withdrawn_03232020.pdf

320196006_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing and Request for Case Files and Request for Civil Penalty Worksheet_12312019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Request%20for%20Case%20Files%20and%20Request%20for%20Civil%20Penalty%20Worksheet_12312019.pdf

320196006_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02192020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02192020.pdf

320196006_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02192020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320196006/320196006_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02192020_text.pdf

320196006_Consent Agreement and Order_05132020_text.pdf

May 13, 2020
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: james.johnston@crestwoodlp.com
Mr. James D. Johnston
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
811 Main Street, Suite 3400
Houston, Texas 77002
CPF No. 3-2019-6006
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Enclosed please find the fully-executed Consent Agreement and Order issued in the above-
referenced case, which was executed on May 13, 2020. Service of the Consent Agreement and
Order by electronic mail is deemed 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
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Allan Beshore, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Trey Overdyke, Counsel, Holland & Hart, LLP, jcoverdyke@hollandhart.com
Mr. Robert D. Ayers, Jr., Counsel, Holland & Hart, LLP, rdayers@hollandhart.com
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED



US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
____________________________________
)
In the Matter of )
)
Crestwood Equity Partners, LP, ) CPF No. 3-2019-6006
)
Respondent. )
)
CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER
WHEREAS, On November 22, 2019, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
(Director), issued to Crestwood Equity Partners, LP (Crestwood or Respondent), a Notice of
Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty (Notice), pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 U.S. Code,
for violations of 49 C.F.R. §§ 195.428(a) (Item 1) and 195.452(l)(ii) (Item 2). The Notice proposed
assessing an administrative civil penalty of $236,100 for Item 1. The Notice also proposed
ordering Respondent to take certain measures to correct Item 2; and
WHEREAS, on December 31, 2019, Crestwood submitted a written response to the Notice, in
which the company contested only Item 1 and the associated proposed civil penalty, and requested
an informal hearing. Crestwood also requested to meet with Central Region to discuss settlement.
Central Region and Crestwood (collectively, Parties) held a meeting telephonically on February
24, 2020, to discuss resolution of this enforcement proceeding; and
WHEREAS, as result of these good-faith discussions, the Parties have reached agreement on the
terms and conditions of a settlement, as set forth herein, and agree that this Consent Agreement
and Order (Agreement) will avoid further administrative proceedings or litigation, that it is the
most appropriate means of resolving this proceeding, and that it will promote the public interest
by improving the safety performance of Crestwood’s pipeline system and advancing the
enforcement and safety goals of PHMSA.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon consent and agreement of the Parties, it is Ordered and Adjudged as
follows:
I. General Provisions.
1. For purposes of this Agreement, Crestwood acknowledges that the company and
its pipeline system, known generally as the COLT Connector and located near Williston, North
Dakota, are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. 60101, et seq.,



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and the regulations and administrative orders issued thereunder. Crestwood further acknowledges
that it received proper notice of PHMSA’s action in this proceeding and that the Notice states
claims upon which relief may be granted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and the regulations
and orders issued thereunder.
2. Crestwood agrees to the terms of this Agreement and hereby waives any further
procedural requirements with respect to its issuance. Crestwood further waives all rights to contest
the validity of this Agreement, including all rights to administrative or judicial hearings or appeals.
3. Crestwood acknowledges that each allegation of violation cited in the Notice may
be considered by PHMSA as a prior offense in any future enforcement action brought against
Respondent by PHMSA, pursuant to the appropriate statute of limitations. This Consent
Agreement and Order, however, does not constitute a finding of violation of any Federal law or
regulation and may not be used in any civil proceeding of any kind as evidence or proof of any
fact, fault or liability, or as evidence of the violation of any law, rule, regulation or requirement,
except in a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this Consent Agreement and Order.
II. Civil Penalty.
4. The Parties mutually agree, and Crestwood agrees to pay, a civil penalty assessed
in connection with Item 1 of the Notice of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00).
5. Crestwood will pay the civil penalty amount in Paragraph 4 within 20 calendar days
of the Effective Date of this Agreement. Federal regulations (49 C.F.R. § 89.21(b)(3)) require
such payment to be made by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve Communications System
(Fedwire), to the account of the U.S. Treasury. Detailed instructions are contained in the
enclosure. Questions concerning wire transfers should be directed to: Financial Operations
Division (AMZ-341), Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center,
P.O. Box 269039, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125. The Financial Operations Division
telephone number is (405) 954-8893.
6. Failure to pay the $200,000 civil penalty will result in accrual of interest at the
current annual rate in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 3717, 31 C.F.R. § 901.9, and 49 C.F.R. § 89.23.
Pursuant to those same authorities, a late penalty charge of six percent (6%) per annum will be
charged if payment is not made within 110 days of service. Furthermore, failure to pay the civil
penalty may result in referral of the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action in a
district court of the United States.
III. Compliance Measures.
7. Within 60 days following the Effective Date of this Agreement, Respondent agrees
to perform the corrective actions set forth in the Proposed Compliance included with the Notice,
namely, with regard to Item 2 pertaining to the lack of records for the risk analysis, periodic
evaluation, and the preventive and mitigative measures identified and implemented at the Epping



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breakout tank and pump station facilities. Crestwood will conduct these activities and submit the
required documentation to the Director.
8. It is requested (not mandated) that Crestwood maintain documentation of the safety
improvement costs associated with fulfilling this Agreement and submit the total to the Director.
PHMSA requests that these costs be reported in two categories: (1) total cost associated with the
preparation/revision of plans, procedures, studies and analyses; and (2) total cost associated with
replacements, additions and other changes to pipeline infrastructure.
9. The Director may grant an extension of time to comply with any portion of
Paragraph 8 above upon a written request timely submitted by the Respondent and demonstrating
good cause for an extension. Upon completion of all actions required under Paragraph 8,
Crestwood may request that the Director close the case.
IV. Miscellaneous.
10. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive agreement and
understanding between the Parties with respect to this proceeding and the issues embodied in this
Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that there are no representations, agreements, or
understandings relating to the amount or collection of any civil penalties other than those expressly
contained in this Agreement.
11. Nothing in this Agreement affects or relieves Crestwood of its responsibility to
comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et
seq., and the regulations and orders issued thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement alters PHMSA’s
right of access, entry, inspection, and information gathering, or its authority to bring any
enforcement action against Crestwood pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, the regulations
and orders issued thereunder, or any other provision of Federal or state law.
12. This Agreement does not waive or modify any Federal, state, or local laws or
regulations applicable to Crestwood’s pipeline system. This Agreement is not a permit or a
modification of a permit under any Federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Crestwood remains
responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local
laws, regulations and permits.
13. This Agreement does not create rights in, or grant any cause of action to, any person
not a party to this Agreement. PHMSA is not liable for any injuries or damages to persons or
property arising from acts or omissions of Crestwood or its officers, employees, or agents carrying
out the work required by this Agreement. PHMSA, its officers, employees, agents, and
representatives are not liable for any cause of action arising from any acts or omissions of
Crestwood or its contractors in carrying out any work required by this Agreement.
14. purchasers.This Agreement shall apply to and be binding on PHMSA and Crestwood, its
officers, directors, employees, successors and assigns, including, but not limited to, subsequent



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15. Respondent’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement may be enforced by PHMSA
pursuant to its general enforcement authorities under 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and 49 C.F.R.
Part 190.
V. Effective Date.
16. Crestwood and PHMSA.
The “Effective Date” is the date on which this Agreement has been signed by both
VI. Ratification.
17. The Parties’ undersigned representatives certify that they are fully authorized to
enter into the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to execute and legally bind such party
to this document.
For Crestwood Equity Partners, LP (Respondent):
James Johnston
___________________________________
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
May 13, 2020
___________________________________
Date
For PHMSA:
___________________________________
Alan K. Mayberry
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety
May 13, 2020
___________________________________
Date

320196006_NOPV PCP PCO_11222019_text.pdf

NOTICE OF PROBABLE VIOLATION
PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY
and
PROPOSED COMPLIANCE ORDER
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
November 22, 2019
Mr. Robert G. Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
Crestwood Equity Partners, LP
811 Main Street Suit 3400
Houston, Texas 77002
CPF 3-2019-6006
Dear Mr. Phillips:
From March 19-23, and September 10-14, 2018, a representative of the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS),
pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) inspected your 10” Colt Connector
Pipeline’s procedures, records and field assests near Williston, ND.
As a result of the inspection, it is alleged that you have committed probable violations of the
Pipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The items
inspected and the probable violations are:



1.
8195.428 Overpressure safety devices and overfill protection systems.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each operator shall, at
intervals not exceeding 15 months, but at least once each calendar year, or in the
case of pipelines used to carry highly volatile liquids, at intervals not to exceed
72 months, but at least twice each calendar year, inspect and test each pressure
limiting device, relief valve, pressure regulator, or other item of pressure control
equipment to determine that it is functioning properly, is in good mechanical
condition, and is adequate from the standpoint of capacity and reliability of
operation for the service in which it is used.
Crestwood Equity Partners, LP (Crestwood) violated 49 C.F.R. § 195.428(a) by failing to
inspect and test each relief valve, at intervals not exceeding 15 months, but at least once each
calendar year, to determine that it is functioning properly, is in good mechanical condition, and
is adequate from the standpoint of capacity and reliability of operation for the service in which
it is used. Specifically, Crestwood failed to inspect and test 16 thermal relief valves that had
been installed in 2012 (as listed on the company's chart shown below), from 2015 to 2017, for
a total of 48 missed inspections. Additionally, Crestwood failed to conduct two inspections on
two other thermal relief valves that had been installed in 2017. Crestwood provided the
following list of relief valves that were not inspected prior to April 26, 2018:
COLT HUB
Facility Thermal Relief Valves
Location / Equipment
Mfr.
SN#
Model
In-Service Year
Tested Prior
4/26/2018
DAPL Lateral / Launcher
Mercer
1272637
91-11C51T11L1
2017
NO
DAPL Lateral / Receiver
Mercer
1272638
91-11C51T11L1
2017
NO
CH / P110 Discharge
Hydroseal
669544-1
14BE2MOP00/F3
2012
NO
CH / P110 Discharge
Hydroseal
669544-2
14BE2MOP00/F3
2012
NO
CH / Meter Skid Inlet
AGCO
T11-25811
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
CH / Meter Skid FE-140
AGCO
T11-29937
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
CH / Meter Skid FE-150
AGCO
T11-16662
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
CH / Meter Skid Outlet
AGCO
T11-29940
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
CH / Launcher-Receiver
Mercer
792780
91-11C51T11L1
2012
NO
CH / Tank 201-3 Fill
Taylor
017577-13
82E4451311
2012
NO
DF / Launcher-Receiver
Mercer
792774
91-11C51T11L1
2012
NO
DF / Meter Skid Inlet
AGCO
T11-21145
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
DF / Meter Skid FE-200
AGCO
T11-21146
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
DF / Meter Skid FE-210
AGCO
T11-16664
81PS1N88-8
2012
NO
DF / Meter By Pass
Mercer
792777
91-11C51T11L1
2012
NO
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DF / Meter Skid Outlet AGCO T11‐25810 81PS1N88‐8 2012 NO
DF / Enbridge Mercer 952908 91‐11C51T11L1 2012 NO
DF / Tesoro Mercer 792785 91‐11C51T07L1 2012 NO
Crestwood personnel acknowledged that all 18 thermal relief valves had not been inspected and
tested prior to April 26, 2018. Accordingly, Crestwood violated § 195.428(a) by failing to
inspect and test, at intervals not exceeding 15 months but at least once each calendar year, a
total of 50 relief valves from 2015 to 2017.
2. §195.452 Pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas.
(a) . . . . .
(l) What records must an operator keep to demonstrate compliance? (1) An operator
must maintain, for the useful life of the pipeline, records that demonstrate
compliance with the requirements of this subpart. At a minimum, an operator
must maintain the following records for review during an inspection:
(ii) Documents to support the decisions and analyses, including any modifications,
justifications, deviations and determinations made, variances, and actions taken,
to implement and evaluate each element of the integrity management program
listed in paragraph (f) of this section.
Crestwood violated 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(l)(ii) by failing to maintain, for the useful life of the
pipeline, records regarding pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas that
demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Subpart F – Operations and Maintenance.
Specifically, Crestwood did not have records to demonstrate compliance with:
 §195.452(f)(3) – “An analysis that integrates all available information about the integrity
of the entire pipeline and the consequences of a failure (see paragraph (g) of this section).”
Crestwood failed to have records demonstrating that it performed a risk analysis that
integrates all available information about the integrity of the Epping breakout tank and
pump station facilities.
 §195.452(f)(5) – “A continual process of assessment and evaluation to maintain a
pipeline's integrity (see paragraph (j) of this section).”
Crestwood failed to have records demonstrating that it had a continual process of
assessment and evaluation of the Epping breakout tank and pump station facilities to
maintain the pipeline’s integrity.
 §195.452(f)(6) – “Identification of preventive and mitigative measures to protect the high
consequence area (see paragraph (i) of this section).”
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Crestwood failed to have records demonstrating that it identified preventive and mitigative
measures to protect the Epping breakout tank and pump station facilities.
Accordingly, Crestwood violated §195.452(l)(ii) by failing to maintain records associated
with the implementation of its integrity management program, demonstrating compliance with
the requirements of Subpart F - Operations and Maintenance.
Proposed Civil Penalty
Under 49 U.S.C. § 60122 and 49 CFR § 190.223, you are subject to a civil penalty not to
exceed $213,268 per violation per day the violation persists, up to a maximum of $2,132,679
for a related series of violations. For violation occurring on or after November 2, 2015 and
before November 27, 2018, the maximum penalty may not exceed $209,002 per violation per
day, with a maximum penalty not to exceed $2,090,022. For violations occurring prior to
November 2, 2015, the maximum penalty may not exceed $200,000 per violation per day,
with a maximum penalty not to exceed $2,000,000 for a related series of violations. The
Compliance Officer has reviewed the circumstances and supporting documentation involved
for the above probable violation(s) and has recommended that you be preliminarily assessed a
civil penalty of $236,100 as follows:
Item number PENALTY
1 $236,100
Proposed Compliance Order
With respect to item(s) 2 pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration proposes to issue a Compliance Order to Crestwood Equity Partners LP.
Please refer to the Proposed Compliance Order, which is enclosed and made a part of this
Notice.
Response to this Notice
Enclosed as part of this Notice is a document entitled Response Options for Pipeline
Operators in Compliance Proceedings. Please refer to this document and note the response
options. All material you submit in response to this enforcement action may be made publicly
available. If you believe that any portion of your responsive material qualifies for confidential
treatment under 5 U.S.C. 552(b), along with the complete original document you must provide
a second copy of the document with the portions you believe qualify for confidential treatment
redacted and an explanation of why you believe the redacted information qualifies for
confidential treatment under 5 U.S.C. 552(b).
Following the receipt of this Notice, you have 30 days to submit written comments, or request
a hearing under 49 CFR § 190.211. If you do not respond within 30 days of receipt of this
Notice, this constitutes a waiver of your right to contest the allegations in this Notice and
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authorizes the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety to find facts as alleged in this
Notice without further notice to you and to issue a Final Order. If you are responding to this
Notice, we propose that you submit your correspondence to my office within 30 days from
receipt of this Notice. This period may be extended by written request for good cause.
In your correspondence on this matter, please refer to CPF 3-2019-6006 and, for each
document you submit, please provide a copy in electronic format whenever possible.
Sincerely,
Allan C. Beshore
Director, Central Region, OPS
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Enclosures: Proposed Compliance Order
Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Enforcement Proceedings
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PROPOSED COMPLIANCE ORDER
Pursuant to 49 United States Code § 60118, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) proposes to issue to Crestwood Equity Partners LP (Crestwood) a
Compliance Order incorporating the following remedial requirements to ensure the compliance
of Crestwood Equity Partners LP with the pipeline safety regulations:
1. 3. 4. In regard to Item Number 2 of the Notice pertaining to the lack of records for
the risk analysis, periodic evaluation, and the preventive and mitigative
measures identified and implemented at the Epping breakout tank and pump
station facilities, Crestwood must conduct these activities and submit the
required documentation to the Director Central Region.
Creswood shall submit the required documentation within 60 days of the date
of the Final Order.
It is requested (not mandated) that Crestwood maintain documentation of the
safety improvement costs associated with fulfilling this Compliance Order and
submit the total to Allan C. Beshore, Director, Central Region, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. It is requested that these costs be
reported in two categories: 1) total cost associated with preparation/revision of
plans, procedures, studies and analyses, and 2) total cost associated with
replacements, additions and other changes to pipeline infrastructure.
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320196006_Closure Letter_07072020_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: Robert.Phillips@crestwoodlp.com and
Justin.Davidson@crestwoodllp.com
July 7, 2020
Mr. Robert G. Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
Crestwood Equity Partners LP
811 Main Street Suite 3400
Houston, Texas 77002
Robert.Phillips@crestwoodlp.com
Re: CPF 3-2019-6006
Dear Mr. Phillips:
On March 19-23, 2018, and September 10-14, 2018, a representative from the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), pursuant to chapter 601 of 49 United
States Code, conducted an on-site pipeline safety inspection of Crestwood Equity Partners
LP (Crestwood) facilities and records in Williston, North Dakota. As a result of the
inspection, Crestwood was issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty and
Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) on November 22, 2019.
Crestwood responded to the Notice on December 31, 2019, requesting a hearing on Item 1
and further discussions of the Notice in advance of a hearing. In this letter Crestwood did not
contest Item 2, or the Proposed Compliance Order. Following discussions, the request for a
hearing was withdrawn on March 23, 2020, and a Consent Agreement and Order was issued
on May 13, 2020. Crestwood acknowledged each allegation of the violation cited in the
Notice, agreed to a civil penalty of $200,000 connected to Item 1 and to perform the
corrective actions set forth in the Proposed Compliance Order regarding Item 2.
My staff has reviewed the documentation of corrective actions taken along with the penalty
payment received on May 5, 2020 and determined that all items of the Consent Agreement
and thereby the Notice have been met.
This letter is to inform you no further action is necessary and this case is now closed. Thank
you for your cooperation.



Sincerely,
Allan C. Beshore
Director, Central Region, OPS
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Copy: Justin Davidson, Pipeline Compliance Advisor, Crestwood, 811 Main St., Suite 3400,
Houston, TX 77002, Justin.Davidson@crestwoodllp.com

320196006_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02192020_text.pdf

February 19, 2020
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND EMAIL TO: JCOverdyck@hollandhart.com and
Allan.Beshore@dot.gov
Mr. Jere C. Overdyck, III, Esq.
Counsel for Crestwood Equity Partners, LP
Holland & Hart, LLP
P.O. Box 68
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Mr. Allan C. Beshore
Director, Central Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
901 Locust Street, Suite 462
Kansas City, MO 64106-2641
Re: Notice of Hearing, Crestwood Equity Partners, LP
CPF No. 3-2019-6006
Dear Mr. Overdyck and Mr. Beshore:
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 to Crestwood
Equity Partners, LP by the Office of Pipeline Safety in the above-referenced matter. The hearing
will take place April 2, 2020, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central Time.
The hearing will be at the PHMSA Central Region office, 901 Locust Street, Suite 462, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. 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 (816)
329-3800.
At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by March 23, 2020), both parties must submit and
exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and a list of
attendees. 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 call me at (202) 366-9093.
Sincerely,
Larry White
Presiding Official
cc: Mr. Robert G. Phillips, President, E&C Services Support, Rover Pipeline, LLC
1300 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Ms. Melanie Stevens, Counsel, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA

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