# DTE MIDSTREAM APPALACHIA, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12020011NOPV - **title:** DTE MIDSTREAM APPALACHIA, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2020-09-03 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.605(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12020011nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12020011nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12020011nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12020011NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving DTE MIDSTREAM APPALACHIA, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.605(a). The case was opened on 2020-09-03 and is reported as closed as of 2020-10-29. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12020011NOPV_Closure Letter_10292020_(20-172056).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10292020_(20-172056).pdf 12020011NOPV_Closure Letter_10292020_(20-172056)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10292020_(20-172056)_text.pdf 12020011NOPV_Final Order_10232020_(20-172056).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_Final%20Order_10232020_(20-172056).pdf 12020011NOPV_Final Order_10232020_(20-172056)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_Final%20Order_10232020_(20-172056)_text.pdf 12020011NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09182020_(20-172056).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09182020_(20-172056).pdf 12020011NOPV_PCO_09032020_(20-172056).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_PCO_09032020_(20-172056).pdf 12020011NOPV_PCO_09032020_(20-172056)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12020011NOPV/12020011NOPV_PCO_09032020_(20-172056)_text.pdf 12020011NOPV_Final Order_10232020_(20-172056)_text.pdf October 23, 2020 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: richard.redmond@dteenergy.com Mr. Richard L. Redmond, Jr. Executive Vice President DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC Fifth Floor, 1000 Noble Energy Drive Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317 Re: CPF No. 1-2020-011-NOPV Dear Mr. Redmond: 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 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: Mr. Robert Burrough, Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Philip Coleman, Director – Codes and Regulatory, DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC, philip.coleman@dteenergy.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 ) ) DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC, ) CPF No. 1-2020-011-NOPV a subsidiary of DTE Energy Company, ) ) Respondent. ) ) FINAL ORDER On September 3, 2020, 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 DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the alleged violation. Respondent did not contest the allegation 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 regulation 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 follow its manual of written procedures for conducting operations and maintenance activities and for emergency response. Specifically, Respondent failed to train appropriate operating personnel to assure they are knowledgeable of its emergency procedures, and then verify the training’s effectiveness in accordance with § 192.615(b)(2), as required by Respondent’s emergency response procedures. 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 CPF No. 1-2020-011-NOPV Page 2 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. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. October 23, 2020 Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 12020011NOPV_Closure Letter_10292020_(20-172056)_text.pdf OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY October 29, 2020 Mr. Richard Redmond President DTE Midstream Appalachia, LLC 1000 Noble Energy Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 CPF 1-2020-011-NOPV Dear Mr. Redmond: On October 23, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to DTE Midstream Appalachia, 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 - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6057