# UGI ENERGY SERVICES — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 120193005
- **title:** UGI ENERGY SERVICES — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2019-12-05
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 193.2605(b)(1).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving UGI ENERGY SERVICES. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 193.2605(b)(1). The case was opened on 2019-12-05 and is reported as closed as of 2020-07-28. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

120193005_Closure Letter (REVISED)_07282020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Closure%20Letter%20(REVISED)_07282020.pdf

120193005_Closure Letter (REVISED)_07282020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Closure%20Letter%20(REVISED)_07282020_text.pdf

120193005_Closure Letter_07232020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Closure%20Letter_07232020.pdf

120193005_Closure Letter_07232020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Closure%20Letter_07232020_text.pdf

120193005_Final Order_02242020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Final%20Order_02242020.pdf

120193005_Final Order_02242020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Final%20Order_02242020_text.pdf

120193005_NOPV PCO_12052019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_NOPV%20PCO_12052019.pdf

120193005_NOPV PCO_12052019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_NOPV%20PCO_12052019_text.pdf

120193005_Operator Response to Notice_01022020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/120193005/120193005_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_01022020.pdf

120193005_Closure Letter (REVISED)_07282020_text.pdf

OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY
July 28, 2020
Joseph Hartz
Vice President, Asset Management
UGI Energy Services, LLC
835 Knitting Mills Way
Wyomissing, PA 19610
CPF 1-2019-3005
Dear Mr. Hartz:
Please disregard the July 23, 2020 Closure Letter which referenced an incorrect Final Order date
for CPF 1-2019-3005. The information below has been updated to reflect the correct date.
On February 24, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to UGI Energy Services, LLC, 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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robert Burrough
Director, Eastern Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

120193005_Final Order_02242020_text.pdf

February 24, 2020
Mr. Joseph Hartz
President
UGI Energy Services, LLC
1 Meridian Boulevard
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
Re: CPF No. 1-2019-3005
Dear Mr. Hartz:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding 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, Eastern Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by
certified mail is effective upon the date of mailing, 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. Robert Burrough, Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Dante D’Alessandro, Vice President – Engineering and Operations, UGI Energy
Services, LLC
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN 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 )
UGI Energy Services, LLC, ) CPF No. 1-2019-3005
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On December 5, 2019, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Eastern Region, Office of
Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to UGI Energy Services,
LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated 49 C.F.R.
§ 193.2605(b)(1). The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations.
Respondent did not contest the allegation of violation nor the corrective measures.
Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the
pipeline safety regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is
incorporated by reference:
49 C.F.R. § 193.2605(b)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to include in its
manuals of written procedures the details of the inspections or tests determined
under § 193.2605(a).
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense 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 violation. 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.



CPF No. 1-2019-3005
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The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
February 24, 2020
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

120193005_Closure Letter_07232020_text.pdf

OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY
July 23, 2020
Joseph Hartz
Vice President, Asset Management
UGI Energy Services, LLC
1 Meridian Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610
CPF 1-2019-3005
Dear Mr. Hartz:
On December 5, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to UGI Energy Services, LLC, 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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robert Burrough
Director, Eastern Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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