EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation

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120181017_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_04082019_text.pdf, page 1Official PDFWITHDRAWAL of NOTICE LETTER OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY April 8, 2019 Mr. Brian Sheppard VP, Eastern Pipeline Operations Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. 925 White Oaks Boulevard Bridgeport, WV 26330 CPF 1-2018-1017 Dear Mr. Sheppard: On August 6, 2018, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (Dominion) was issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice), for the case number referenced above. This Notice cited Dominion for lack of sufficient depth of soil cover. Specifically, under 49 C.F.R. § 192.13 and 49 C.F.R. § 192.327, it was alleged that Dominion failed to meet the Class 2 location cover requirements for replaced portions of its TL – 342 pipeline. After meetings held between PHMSA and Dominion where additional information was provided, PHMSA has decided not to pursue this probable violation. This letter is to inform you that PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice. Sincerely, Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration#

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