# BLUE RACER MIDSTREAM, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 120175027 - **title:** BLUE RACER MIDSTREAM, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2017-11-24 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 195.428(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-120175027.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-120175027.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-120175027 - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/120175027 **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving BLUE RACER MIDSTREAM, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a), 195.428(a). The case was opened on 2017-11-24 and is reported as closed as of 2019-07-08. Proposed civil penalty: $71,800. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 120175027_Closure Letter_07082019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_Closure%20Letter_07082019.pdf 120175027_Closure Letter_07082019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_Closure%20Letter_07082019_text.pdf 120175027_NOPV PCP_11242017.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_NOPV%20PCP_11242017.pdf 120175027_NOPV PCP_11242017_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_NOPV%20PCP_11242017_text.pdf 120175027_Operator Pre-Hearing Brief_04232018.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_Operator%20Pre-Hearing%20Brief_04232018.pdf 120175027_Operator Response To Notice and Request For Hearing_12212017.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_Operator%20Response%20To%20Notice%20and%20Request%20For%20Hearing_12212017.pdf 120175027_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03072018.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_03072018.pdf 120175027_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03072018_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120175027/120175027_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_03072018_text.pdf 120175027_Closure Letter_07082019_text.pdf OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY July 8, 2019 Steven Green Sr. Vice President, Engineering & Construction Blue Racer Midstream, LLC 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1300 Dallas, TX 75225 CPF 1-2017-5027 Dear Mr. Green: On November 24, 2017, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Blue Racer Midstream, LLC (Blue Racer) a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty (Notice) on November 24, 2017. Blue Racer responded to the Notice on December 21, 2017, in which it contested the items in the Notice and requested a hearing. Subsequently, Blue Racer raised questions about the jurisdictional status and operating classification of the B2N pipeline in its pre-hearing brief filed on April 23, 2018. On May 1, 2018, the Notice was subsequently withdrawn to allow PHMSA sufficient time to gather and review additional data pertaining to the operating classifications of the B2N pipeline as it pertained to this case. After further review of the classification issue, PHMSA has concluded that the B2N pipeline currently operates as a gathering line containing segments of non-regulated rural gathering pipeline, segments of regulated rural gathering pipeline subject to the specific safety requirements found in § 195.11(b), and segments of non-rural gathering pipeline subject to all requirements of 49 CFR Part 195. Specifically, these non-rural gathering pipeline segments of the B2N pipeline include a total of approximately 2660’ of pipeline that pass through an Other Population Area (OPA) in and around the village of Clarington, Ohio. Based on PHMSA’s research and review of Blue Racer’s jurisdictional documentation regarding the B2N Pipeline, PHMSA has decided to close this case. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 120175027_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03072018_text.pdf March 7, 2018 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND EMAIL TO: kcoyle@babstcalland.com and Robert.Burrough@dot.gov Mr. Keith J. Coyle, Esq. Counsel for Blue Racer Midstream, LLC Babst, Calland, Clements, and Zomnir, P.C. 505 9th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20004 Mr. Robert Burrough Acting Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 820 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 103 West Trenton, NJ 08628 Re: Notice of Hearing, Blue Racer Midstream, LLC CPF No. 1-2017-5027 Dear Mr. Coyle and Mr. Burrough: In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty issued to Blue Racer Midstream, LLC by the Office of Pipeline Safety in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place May 3, 2018, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The hearing will be at the PHMSA Eastern Region office, 820 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 103, West Trenton, NJ 08628. 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 (609) 989-2171. At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by April 23, 2018), 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 CPF No. 1-2017-5027 Page 2 cc: Mr. Stephen Green, Sr. Vice President, Engineering & Construction, Blue Racer Midstream, LLC, 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75225 Ms. Y. Ajoke Agboola, Counsel, Eastern Region, OPS - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 5418