# EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 32024007NOPV **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2024-01-18 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.479(a), 192.705(a), 192.750. ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP). PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.479(a), 192.705(a), 192.750. The case was opened on 2024-01-18 and is reported as closed as of 2024-12-23. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32024007NOPV_Closure Letter_12232024_(22-234928).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12232024_(22-234928).pdf 32024007NOPV_Closure Letter_12232024_(22-234928)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12232024_(22-234928)_text.pdf 32024007NOPV_Final Order_03212024_(22-234928).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_Final%20Order_03212024_(22-234928).pdf 32024007NOPV_Final Order_03212024_(22-234928)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_Final%20Order_03212024_(22-234928)_text.pdf 32024007NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_02152024_(22-234928).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_02152024_(22-234928).pdf 32024007NOPV_PCO_01182024_(22-234928).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_PCO_01182024_(22-234928).pdf 32024007NOPV_PCO_01182024_(22-234928)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024007NOPV/32024007NOPV_PCO_01182024_(22-234928)_text.pdf 32024007NOPV_Closure Letter_12232024_(22-234928)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com; Michael.koby@enbridge.com; peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com December 23, 2024 Cynthia Hansen EVP & President Gas Transmission and Midstream ENBRIDGE INC. 915 North Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079 CPF 3-2024-007-NOPV Dear Ms. Hansen: On March 21, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., (ENTG) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation provided, it has been determined that ENTG has complied with the terms of this Order. Accordingly, this case is now closed, and no further action is contemplated with respect to the matters involved in this case. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Gregory A. Ochs Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Michael Koby, SVP & Chief Operations Officer, GTM – Michael.koby@enbridge.com Peter Seydewitz, Director, Operational Excellence – peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com 32024007NOPV_Final Order_03212024_(22-234928)_text.pdf March 21, 2024 VIA ELECRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com Cynthia Hansen Executive Vice President and President Gas Transmission and Midstream Enbridge Inc. 915 N Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, Texas 77079 Re: CPF No. 3-2024-007-NOPV Dear Ms. Hansen: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. It makes findings of violation and specifies actions that need to be taken to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Central Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and acknowledgement of receipt 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 A. Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Michael Koby, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Gas Transmission and Midstream, Enbridge Inc., michael.koby@enbridge.com Mr. Peter Seydewitz, Director, Operational Excellence, GTM Engineering & Asset Management, Enbridge Inc., peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com Mr. Leonardo Rosas Jr., Supervisor, Operational Compliance, Enbridge Inc., leo.rosasjr@enbridge.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 ) East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2024-007-NOPV a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On January 18, 2024, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also 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. § 192.479(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to clean and coat each pipeline or portion of pipeline that is exposed to the atmosphere; 49 C.F.R. § 192.705(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to follow a patrol program to observe surface conditions on and adjacent to the transmission line right-of- way for indications of leaks, construction activity, and other factors affecting safety and operation; and 49 C.F.R. § 192.750 (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to maintain in working order on each launcher or receiver a device capable of safely relieving pressure in the barrel before removal or opening of the launcher or receiver barrel closure or flange and insertion or removal of in-line inspection tools, scrapers, or spheres. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. Compliance Actions 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 the 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. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. March 21, 2024 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. 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