# SAVAGE BAKKEN CONNECTOR, INC — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 32021015NOPV **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2021-08-17 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 194.117(b)(1), 195.404(b)(1), 195.589(c), 195.61(b). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving SAVAGE BAKKEN CONNECTOR, INC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 194.117(b)(1), 195.404(b)(1), 195.589(c), 195.61(b). The case was opened on 2021-08-17 and is reported as closed as of 2021-11-19. Proposed civil penalty: $95,100. Assessed civil penalty: $95,100. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32021015NOPV_Final Order_10152021_(20-196647).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021015NOPV/32021015NOPV_Final%20Order_10152021_(20-196647).pdf 32021015NOPV_Final Order_10152021_(20-196647)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021015NOPV/32021015NOPV_Final%20Order_10152021_(20-196647)_text.pdf 32021015NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09162021_(20-196647).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021015NOPV/32021015NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09162021_(20-196647).pdf 32021015NOPV_PCP_08172021_(20-196647).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021015NOPV/32021015NOPV_PCP_08172021_(20-196647).pdf 32021015NOPV_PCP_08172021_(20-196647)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021015NOPV/32021015NOPV_PCP_08172021_(20-196647)_text.pdf 32021015NOPV_Final Order_10152021_(20-196647)_text.pdf October 15, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: kwaubry@savageservices.com Mr. Kirk Aubry President & Chief Executive Officer Savage Services Corporation 901 W Legacy Center Way Midvale, Utah 84047 Re: CPF No. 3-2021-015-NOPV Dear Mr. Aubry: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and assesses a civil penalty of $95,100. When the civil penalty has been paid, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-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. Gregory Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Brad Crist, Sector President, Energy and Chemical, Savage Services, bradc@savageservices.com Mr. Justin Anderson, Vice President, Savage Services, justinanderson@savageservices.com Mr. William Slaven, DOT Compliance, Savage Services, williamslaven@savageservices.com Mr. Chad Jordan, Senior Manager, SH&E, Savage Services, chadjordan@savageservices.com CONFIRMATION 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 ) Savage Bakken Connector, Inc., ) CPF No. 3-2021-015-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On August 17, 2021, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Savage Bakken Connector, Inc. (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 194 and Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $95,100. Savage Services Corporation, on behalf of Respondent, replied to the Notice and did not contest the allegations of violation or the proposed civil penalty. 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. § 194.117(b)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to maintain at its headquarters a training record for each individual that has been trained as required by § 194.117 and assigned duties under the response plan; 49 C.F.R. § 195.61(b) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to submit annually, on or before June 15, required geospatial data for its facilities as of December 31 of the previous year; 49 C.F.R. § 195.404(b)(1) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to maintain, for at least 3 years, daily operating records that indicated the discharge pressure at each pump station; and 49 C.F.R. § 195.589(c) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to maintain a record of each analysis, check, demonstration, examination, inspection, investigation, review, survey, and test required by Part 195, Subpart H, in sufficient detail to demonstrate the adequacy of corrosion control measures, or that corrosion requiring control measures does not exist, for the requisite time periods. CPF No. 3-2021-015-NOPV Page 2 These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed a civil penalty amount of $95,100. Payment of the civil penalty must be made within 20 days of service. 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 (AMK-325), Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 79169. The Financial Operations Division telephone number is (405) 954-8845. Failure to pay the $95,100 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. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. October 15, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. 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