# MIDSHIP PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation **Citation:** CPF 42021057NOPV **Type / status:** enforcement / historical **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2021-11-01 CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 191.22(c)(2)(ii), 192.603(b), 192.605(a), 192.605(c)(4). ## Document text Notice of Probable Violation involving MIDSHIP PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 191.22(c)(2)(ii), 192.603(b), 192.605(a), 192.605(c)(4). The case was opened on 2021-11-01 and is reported as closed as of 2021-11-19. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 42021057NOPV_Final Order_11192021_(21-200343).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021057NOPV/42021057NOPV_Final%20Order_11192021_(21-200343).pdf 42021057NOPV_Final Order_11192021_(21-200343)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021057NOPV/42021057NOPV_Final%20Order_11192021_(21-200343)_text.pdf 42021057NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_11052021_(21-200343).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021057NOPV/42021057NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_11052021_(21-200343).pdf 42021057NOPV_PCO_11012021_(21-200343).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021057NOPV/42021057NOPV_PCO_11012021_(21-200343).pdf 42021057NOPV_PCO_11012021_(21-200343)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021057NOPV/42021057NOPV_PCO_11012021_(21-200343)_text.pdf 42021057NOPV_Final Order_11192021_(21-200343)_text.pdf November 19, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: aaron.stephenson@cheniere.com Mr. Aaron Stephenson Senior Vice President, Operations Midship Pipeline Company, LLC 700 Milam Street, Suite 1900 Houston, Texas 77002 Re: CPF No. 4-2021-057-NOPV Dear Mr. Stephenson: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings 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 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: Ms. Mary McDaniel, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Paul Falgout, Supervisor, Pipeline Regulatory, Midship Pipeline Company, LLC, paul.falgout@cheniere.com Mr. Chris Williams, Vice President, Pipeline Operations, Midship Pipeline Company, LLC, chris.williams@cheniere.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 ) Midship Pipeline Company, LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2021-057-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 1, 2021, 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 Midship Pipeline Company, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 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. § 192.605(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to prepare and follow for each pipeline, a manual of written procedures for conducting operations and maintenance activities and for emergency response. 49 C.F.R. § 192.603(b) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to keep records necessary to administer the procedures established under § 192.605. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. CPF No. 4-2021-057-NOPV Page 2 COMPLIANCE ACTIONS 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 3, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 191.22(c)(2) 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. November 19, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. 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