# EXXONMOBIL FUELS AND LUBRICANTS COMPANY — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 420205007 **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2020-03-17 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.1(a), 195.1(c), 195.406(a), 195.420(b), 195.452(j)(1). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving EXXONMOBIL FUELS AND LUBRICANTS COMPANY. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.1(a), 195.1(c), 195.406(a), 195.420(b), 195.452(j)(1). The case was opened on 2020-03-17 and is reported as closed as of 2026-05-12. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 420205007_Closure Letter_05122026_(19-163290S).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_Closure%20Letter_05122026_(19-163290S).pdf 420205007_Closure Letter_05122026_(19-163290S)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_Closure%20Letter_05122026_(19-163290S)_text.pdf 420205007_Final Order_07022020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_Final%20Order_07022020.pdf 420205007_Final Order_07022020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_Final%20Order_07022020_text.pdf 420205007_NOPV PCO_03172020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_NOPV%20PCO_03172020.pdf 420205007_NOPV PCO_03172020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_NOPV%20PCO_03172020_text.pdf 420205007_Operator Req for Stay of CO Req Time Xt_12112023_(19-163290S).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205007/420205007_Operator%20Req%20for%20Stay%20of%20CO%20Req%20Time%20Xt_12112023_(19-163290S).pdf 420205007_Closure Letter_05122026_(19-163290S)_text.pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 8701 S. Gessner, Suite 630 Houston TX 77074 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: shane.a.pantoja@exxonmobil.com May 12, 2026 Shane Pantoja BRCX Water and DOT Advisor ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company 4999 Scenic Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70805 CPF 4-2020-5007 Dear Mr. Pantoja: On July 2, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it has been determined that you have 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. Please be advised that the additional changes to the subject facility described in your March 30, 2026 letter are necessary to complete the segregation of surge relief functions from the storage and refining operations at the subject facility. Southwest Region’s understanding is that these changes will be complete by September 30, 2026. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Bryan Lethcoe Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Byron Tomlinson, ExxonMobil, byron.k.tomlinson@exxonmobil.com Steve Foster, ExxonMobil, stephen.r.foster@exxonmobil.com Ronnie Turner, ExxonMobil, ronnie.turner@exxonmobil.com Haley O’Neill, Murchison O’Neill, PLLC, haley.oneill@pipelinelegal.com 2 420205007_Final Order_07022020_text.pdf July 2, 2020 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: bryan.w.milton@exxonmobil.com Mr. Bryan Milton President ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Complex 4045 Scenic Highway Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805 Re: CPF No. 4-2020-5007 Dear Mr. Milton: 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 to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Southwest Region, this enforcement action will be 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: Ms. Mary McDaniel, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Darren Woods, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ExxonMobil Corporation, darren.w.woods@exxonmobil.com Mr. Kieran Donegan, BRCX Employee Safety Coordinator, ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company, kieran.d.donegan@exxonmobil.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 ) ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company, ) CPF No. 4-2020-5007 a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, ) Respondent. ) ) ) ) ) FINAL ORDER On March 17, 2020, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. 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. § 195.1(c) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to comply with the requirements of Part 195 that apply specifically to breakout tanks and, to the extent practicable, with requirements that apply to pipeline systems and pipeline facilities; 49 C.F.R. § 195.420(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to inspect each mainline valve to determine that it is functioning properly at intervals not exceeding 7 ½ months, but at least twice each calendar year; and 49 C.F.R. § 195.406(a) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to operate two pipelines at a maximum operating pressure established in accordance with § 195.406(a)(1)-(5). These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. COMPLIANCE ACTIONS CPF No. 4-2020-5007 Page 2 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. WARNING ITEM With respect to Item 4, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(j), 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. § 190.5. July 2, 2020 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. 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